What do you get in a “Master of G”? Casio G-Shock G-7900 vs Rangeman GW-9400 - Perth WAtch #56
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- Comparison of a "standard" G-Shock with the awesome "Master of G" Rangeman Triple Sensor Tough Solar watch - is it worth 3 times the price?
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I get the G-7900 and I just love it…then time later I bought a …. G-7900 this time in red.
The G-7900 is the best Casio GShock ever!
Love the Moon and Tide configuration.
Thanks for that - yes, many do consider the best ever!
It sure is the Best ever...except for the MUDMAN of course.
Nah no one thinks the MUDMAN is best 😂
I get that the Rangeman is a superior model but still the G7900 is a real badass, it features a low temp display guaranteed up to minus 20, that means that in real life it can probably go to minus 40, considering body temp etc. Also, it has a fantastic countdown timer with 3 different options, linear, repeat and regular signals. I can't but love it. And well if you're wondering... the Rangeman is coming next :)
Yep agreed, it is a badass ;)
Had the rangeman for 2 years now superb watch cracking survival watch good vid
Thanks for that - glad you’re enjoying it, it’s a great watch with fantastic value!
Thanks for this video. I'm getting the rangeman asap.
Most welcome - check out the full review here: czcams.com/video/L_7h-elu10Y/video.html
Hope you enjoy it!
An important feature of G 7900 is the low temperature LCD, very rare among g-shock
That's cool! I didn't really pay attention to that admittedly, and didn't realize it's a rare thing - good to know!
Rare ? Lol Every G-Shock is low temperature resistant. For instance, this Rangeman has a -10 resistance and it was already frozen at -24 and less by users and was working in the same. The printing on the screen is purely for info/aesthetics.
I don’t think so... the LCD in this model has a specifically different characteristic, at least that’s what the specs indicate.
Yes low temp LCD should not have ghosting effect on low temp enviroment. Its a rare feature in Casio lineup.
You're the MASTER Ian. Great job as usual.
Haha thanks, very kind of you! Cheers, Ivan.
I just bought the g 7900-1 and I absolutely love it! I’m not very technical so I did have some difficulty getting moon 🌙 and tide phase figured out but that’s why God created the wife who has tons more patience than I lol but honestly we worked together and got it up and running total badass of a watch!
Thanks for sharing that Brian - glad you are loving it! :)
When adjusting the home time you'll be promoted to enter site data, which you can find online. You'll have to manually adjust such data as it's not automatically associated with the city code. Only when you enter the site data correctly will you be able to yield moon and tide data......
Love 7900's tidal and moon function. Perfect for surfing!
That’s awesome!
Night Surfing !!!
I have Rangeman, GW-M5610-1 and Protrek PRW-2500R-1CR. I watched numerous videos about Casio watches. Your video is neat and on point. Thanks.
Thanks for that - I'm glad you enjoyed this video :)
Watching this just now, and own both..the 7900 I only really use when I'm going sailing, or out in the speedboat, but the 9400 is my daily watch, and like the OP, I tend to use it's extra features quite a bit.
Thanks for sharing that... the 9400 is still one that frequents my wrist :)
Wutever … u take a bus … ❤
Thanks for the breakdown.
Most welcome :)
I have both of them. They are awesome and everyday use. Large buttons are suitable when I put on gloves. Nice video sharing.
Thanks for that man :)
got mines yesterday , its so comfortable to wear also Rangeman that is , good review mate , if others listen to your review and pick up the Rangeman they will be glad they did ;)
Thanks for sharing that mate - good to hear your appreciation of the Rangeman!
nice video man 👍🏻
Thanks for that! :)
Recently received my GW 9400 from Jomashop ($179.99) and am very happy with it. My opinion, it’s a much better buy than the G 7900.
Thanks for sharing that Tim... well it’s a much more capable watch, no doubt about that! :)
Love all Master of G series ....!!!
Yeah they're pretty awesome watches :)
Really good video topic! You know what CZcams wants to know!
Thanks mate!
Yes, master of G has its extra features but in the case of the 7900 its use is relative. My GGB100 Mudmaster is a great daily watch, but it doesn’t have the tide features I need for weekend beach camping trips and I choose to sport the 7900. You could go with the Frogman but we all know how hard those are to come by.
I got a Frogman in the boot of my car 😂
But it’s rather large and bulky so I don’t use it much
Hi im getting one in a few days,i think this watch has a really cool look to it and your right it is a very high quality watch for the price.i think there still making new version's of this watch as in collabaration type.
Thanks for that - I assume you're referring to the GW-9400 Rangeman?
@@PerthWAtch yes the rangeman in about 3 days.sorry for not being clear in my post.👍
No worries - that's awesome! :)
Great review. You earn one subscriber here!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
That’s awesome man!
Both are awesome watches , i have them both .
Thanks - glad to hear that you like and enjoy them both :)
I used to have a Gw-7900b-1, back in 2016, but recently I lost it. I gotta admit it was a cool looking watch but then my dad gave me his range man and I can say that it’s better, but the 7900 will not be forgotten
Thanks for sharing that story!
All of these sensors and features you get with a Protrek.
Well I’d rather have the first watch cause tide graph and moonphase are way more useful to me than those other features
Correct, Pro Trek is a very good choice for many people, wide range of models with many combinations of functions, some of the models costing less than $200!
Pro trek is not a G-Shock. Therefore not as tough. Not even close. The G 7900 is a good watch, but compared to the Rangeman is a kids toy.
Great review
Pls do one for mudman 9300 as well
If someone lends me one I would definitely review it :)
@@PerthWAtch 😀👍🏻
@@PerthWAtch I am planning to buy it
But my current model has an LED light
I don't know if i can go back to the less bright EL
Although i do love that Aqua colour
I love my Rangeman-9400 and my GW-6900. Both are great.
Nice!! :)
I have both watches as well! They're by far my two favourite G Shocks!
They are extremely popular models for sure! :)
I own both but if the rangeman had a moon phase it would never leave my wrist!!
ABC features, metal mud resist buttons, solar atomic... the Rangeman is worth it. 7900 with the cheap fake bezel studs...I'd use as my beater. My GW7900 lasted a year. My Rangeman still going strong after 3 years.
Thanks for sharing the thoughts, that’s all fair enough.
The G-Shock G-7900 has a upgraded version that comes with the solar powered and atomic time setting too.
Ah yes I see, what you mean... that model is christened "GW-7900" and has newer module 3200... $50 more on the MSRP but for those extra features are worth every cent of that IMO!
i picked one for 80 dollars
+Alexander Zamani Yep I believe that's the going rate online, hope you enjoying it!
I was going to get the atomic time version but I read that the USA was not going to keep it running here
Rangeman is the best 🔝👏☝
Thanks - it's definitely one of the best selling G-shocks of all :)
G-Shock Master of G models are the best and the most durable digital watches on the planet watch on the planet.
Certainly the most durable, hard for anyone to dissent on that... and for my money also the best of digital watches :)
Excellent video, thank you. Quick question, I noticed that when trying to return to the main screen on the 9400 from the stopwatch you hit the sensor button followed by the mode button. It's this the fastest/most reliable sequence? Obviously just mashing through is an option, but this looked to be fairly clean? Just curious! Thanks
Thanks for that. Not sure what you mean by "most reliable"... I think you can change modes in any number of ways, and they are all as reliable as each other. As for fastest, I'm pretty sure this is the case. You can hold down the mode button from any mode and return to main time display, but that requires a 1.5 sec hold.
With age the rangeman bezel and band will lose its matte finish just like the other watch has. It also hardens and becomes brittle. But spend a few dollars and the replace the band and bezel and it will come up like new again.
Thanks for that helpful insight Scott - very useful to know! Cheers, Ivan.
I do have both of them..superb watch..from gshock..
Nice!!
as first timer buyer of digital watch ive watch alot of videos, can you recommend the rangeman? cos im torn between the rangeman and gwm 5610, nice video btw.
Hi there! The GWM5610 is a classic best seller and can be highly recommended, but I would say the same for the Rangeman, being absolutely packed with features, and pound for pound (gram for gram?) arguably the best value G-shock there is. As many Casio discussions often conclude: no need to be torn, just get both! :)
Check out my full review here if you haven't already: czcams.com/video/L_7h-elu10Y/video.html
Perth WAtch I have gwm5610. Im frustrated because gwm5610 has no loop timer.
Lancer - maybe consider getting a G-shock with a loop timer if that is an important function to you?
JC Garcia - I haven't handled a 5610 but all feedback seems to indicate it is absolutely solid choice, but I would also say that the Rangeman is one of the best value digital watches you can get for the amount that it does. And...
Some would say "no need to decide, just get both!" :)
I have the gw7900 and absolutely love it. It's my favorite
It's awesome!!
I keep hearing that the atomic 6band signal is going to be shut down very soon making this feature useless. Also I hear that the temperature function doesnt work as it picks up the heat from your arm and the only way to use it is to take the watch off, let it sit for 10 minutes, then temp, also making that useless. Regardless I love both watches but have found myself wearing the king gw56 with an added bull bar and Zulu strap
I've heard of the apparent shutting of the signal but alleged this was inaccurate rumour (?). The issue with the temp sensor is correct - to have it work when worn, it needs to be worn outside a layer of clothing (e.g. Ski jacket), or in a way that's not touching skin.
hey man please help me out...I have ordered this GW-9400 Rangeman two days back via online...
tomorrow I will receive this...my issue is since its a solar watch so conscidering that fact what do you suggest
regarding the batch number...its 2018 should I go for the model that ends up with the alphabet 'H' or what if it is older...
will it be okay to keep it or should I refund the iteam... I dont want the battery to get screw because I have heard keeping this watches under dark for long time can hamper the battery life or it could be damage
and since its from online so god knows for how long it was kept withing the box in godown under complete darkness...
this thing is really bothering me man...this is my first solar model of G-SHOCK ...
please suggest me...I am tensed :-(
I'm not sure about the batch number regarding this issue... and also haven't heard about nor experienced any problems with solar watches being in dark. A full charge lasts 2 years on standby so it would a very long time on shelf for it to run out fully!
hey i got mine and it hisses incredibly loud everytime i use the backlight does yours do that or is mine defective?
It shouldn't do that... sounds like there's a problem.
I mean, it isn’t common, but I can see how it would happen. It’s electric, most electric things give off some sort of hum or tone, even if you can’t always hear it. If you can hear yours, I’d contact CASIO.
I have the 7900 and I believe it should be bumped up to the master of G series it offers more than a standard g-shock it should be the lowest model allowed in the master of G but non the less it should be in
Yes and no... I think it would need AT/GPS sync plus tough solar added at the very least.
Yeah I can understand that it’s almost there but maybe not quite enough.
Put tidal and lunar functions on the Rangeman and call it damn near perfect.Very nice reviews and comparisons.
Thanks for that Phil... and agreed, adding those functions to the already formidable Rangeman would make it near invincible! :)
The one that has those features is the Gulfmaster, way more expensive than the Rangeman
Is the contrast on the G7900 good enough for everyday legibility? It looks faded from some angles in the video imo
Thinking of buying one and your opinion would surely help
Keep up the good work mate!
Love from India
Yeah, large positive displays like this tend to be fine for vast majority of uses I think. Even in dark conditions there is the backlight. There will always be angles where the contrast is less but you can still read it.
@@PerthWAtch Okay thanks for your response
You're most welcome :)
ive just upgraded my g-7900 wich i have had for about 5 years. and now bought the Ga-400hr-1a becouse the other ones battery died
Hmm interesting choice seeing as these models have somewhat different functionality... I guess you didn't need the tide and moon data then?
@@PerthWAtch I did use the tide and moon data a lot because I did some fishing. But I needed an updrade it was a great watch though
I'am planning to buy the RANGEMAN but some people on internet are saying that the strap & lugs of the RANGEMAN is fragile & it breaks easily ? Can you please enlighten me about the issue can it be a deal breaker 😫 please reply
It's definitely a reported problem but I suspect it's after repeat heavy use... I don't abuse my watches or subject them to heavy wear, so I haven't had any sign of problem with that. Straps breaking is no problem also, easily replaced.
@BRIAN Used it in everywhere & every situations conditions & it's doing good. Never doubting the durability of G-Shock again.👼🏻
Hi. I am wondering if g-7900 has a power saving mode?
I don’t think so… but worth checking
Does the Rangeman already come set.. Meaning all the ABC's?
Hi there! Yes the watch comes factory calibrated for all ABC sensors plus the thermometer. You can easily recalibrate these and it is recommended to do so. Cheers, Ivan.
Bonjour
So which one is the best ?
The Master of G :)
Ok Merci
🤗👍
Is the one on the left is jack da silva's watch in 13 hours?
Could be... wouldn't be surprising if so.
Yes it is!
Sure is, main reason why I had such interest in getting the 7900-1 than any other g-shock!.
But do people actually use the three sensors in every day use? 🤔
Totally man - who wouldn’t want to know what the barometric pressure is, or which direction is north???
I have 6 g. I l8ke the 7900 more then the rangeman cause its lighter
Yeah it’s lighter but seriously? We’re talking about a 90g Casio!
G-7900 nice
What?
Don't see why you need half the things the ranger can do not hating dude but on an everyday bases I'd prefer the 7900 I'm not fighting for survival I want to know the time
Good point - I would go further to say that you absolutely don't need any of this, and you probably have a phone if you need to know the time :) But often features and complications in watches are to be had because we like to know it's there... a whole other discussion on that, but with this particular comparison I'd go for solar over conventional battery any day. All the other stuff is added cream on the cake! Cheers, Ivan.
The review was for everyone, not just you.. A lot of hunters, hikers, campers find it useful. G shock makes a wide variety of watches to suit many needs of an ndividual, hobby, etc.
What if you found yourself in the situation that you did need those features then your FUCKED! I’ll take features I don’t need everyday over a basic shit watch because at least I know the features are there if I ever did need them while you sit there with your thumbs in your ass begging someone like me with the features to please help you out! Lmfao
I agree, its good to have some extras to reassure you the makers have gone the extra mile so they will definitely got the basics right. But too many functions just make a watch feel like a toy.
Damn you must have the Casio f w91 in rose gold super HIPSTER edition!!!
Why are you posting here!!!
Many wants to wear a watch that makes piss on every time opening the box
The numbers and letters are larger on 7900 for aging eyes.
That is absolutely true
Rangeman !
Yeah!
Eu tenho os dois
What
I have mtg gps mudmaster gwg 1000 .ga 1000
5900
Gw 7900
Very nice range of G-shocks I must say! :)
i like casio g-shock 7900
I like too!
Most people will never need a barometer, a compass, an altimeter, a moon phase or a tide indicator. Those are just fancy features to make the watch more expensive and desirable. The best gshock is the dw5600, It has all you ll really need which is a clear display, time, calendar, stopwatch and a countdown timer. All those extra layers of protection expensive gshocks have are unnecessary. You ll never be in such extreme situations to justify anti dust or a 200 meter water resist. I used a standard cheap casio world time which is not even a gshock and I took it to the beach, to the ocean, it was with me in all kind of weathers and its still in perfect working condition after 5 years.
Im saying this because its useless to spend too much money in expensive watches with fancy features. Save that money and use it for more productive things.
Mostly agree with your first paragraph.
Totally disagree with your second. These are not expensive. And more importantly, fancy features, gimmicks and abilities go a long way towards making the wearer feel good. Maybe not you though 😆
@@PerthWAtch in my country those casio models are expensive. Of course they are not expensive as a rolex but is money. Besides, even the navy seals didnt need those useless features, they used the gshock 6600 which has only basic functions but its legible and durable.
Agree to disagree.
Casio knows better than you and will continue to sell millions worth 😉
I preferred the range man.
Fair enough! :)
I can't see a difference between the two, maybe I'm missing something?
Check out the individual reviews of these watches to understand the differences :)
Rangeman is the best.
Rangeman certainly the better one ;)
No point getting a GW-xxxx model in AU as it's already "crippled" in that the atomic 6-band reception is incompatible with Oceania regions and is thus disabled when the home time zone is set to such area. The G-7900 (not GW-7900) should be more than suffice for AU/NZ use......
How about bragging rights? Especially if you’re ever gonna travel…
@@PerthWAtch Mechanisms can fail and so can the atomic receiver module. How do you know you won't end up getting a lemon with the said fault in question, while in AU? Only when you travel to any of the six compatible regions can you test the atomic reception function and confirm its working condition......
Wrong. You can get a phone app that simulates the AT signal if you really want to test that out and have that function.
@@PerthWAtch Now that you mentioned it, I seem to recall some sort-of atomic band generator (emitter?) used at certain independent watch stores. It can emulate a certain region's atomic time signal while the store is located at another region (of atomic reception, or none). However, the watch'es city code needs to be set to one that falls under the right atomic reception region in order for the "receive" function to be operable; otherwise it will remain disabled.
That sounds plain silly - just get the AT signal if you have one and then adjust if you need to (for whatever bogus reason you might think you need to do that 😂).
For us in places like Australia, get a phone app if you must.
Got both,problem 😂solved 😂
That’s what I said 😂😂
The GX56BB-1(1JF) have mud resistance as well. ☺️
Good to know! ;)
Every G-shock is in a way mud resistant. Some just happen to have improved resistance in the button shafts and cases.
Yes
One on the right you mean.
Nope
What's the difference between carbon fiber inserted band and resin band aside from price?
A CF band is a resin band with a layer of CF moulded between the layers... CF is a tough material, far more resilient than the resin AFAIK.
@@PerthWAtch how about the one in your video is that cf band
No these do not have CF band... however I believe the JDM Rangeman does.
👍 I recommend GW-7900-1ER
Oh yes, the upgrade of the G-7900 with multi-band 6 and tough solar certainly has a lot going for it!
Perth WAtch Now i have G-7900A-4ER 😊
Time for an upgrade? :)
Perth WAtch Exactly bro 😊 Just luv GW-7900-1ER look & features!
I think its also a jack da silva's watch in the movie 13hours if im not mistaken
Rangeman
Indeed, Rangeman! ;)
Que prefiero el Rangeman lo veo mas robusto
Ah I see... I think the Rangeman offers an incredible amount of features for a very low price. In terms of overall robustness or toughness G-shocks are much the same at base level. Some models have additional resistance like vibration and magnetism, but the Rangeman actually doesn't have these extra ones.
Potential to cause different types of problems apparently - check out the G-Shock site, the Casio eggheads explain it in video much better than I can ;)
The Rangeman is worth the extra $$$.
Yeah man!
The most popular master of g is Mudmaster not rangeman.
Happy to go with that if you have any references - my sources continually indicate that the Rangeman is the BEST SELLER!
Lol, never. The Rangeman is way more popular. It´s one of the best selling G-Shocks if not the best selling one. It was released in 2013 and it still has new versions and sells like crazy in 2020. It´s still the most full featured/tough/intuitive G-Shock ever made. To many the best G-Shock ever made. Sorry, but you don´t know much...
the point is, once hit 100$, it is not a g-shock anymore.
That's an interesting perspective... my piece here is genuine Casio and it says "G-shock", so I'm not sure what you mean... as in, who decides if it is or isn't?
Thank you for the words of wisdom Oz, will be sure to take note ;)
That is actually quite true, the YT bosses said so themselves!
No a g shock is a g shock if there is standing g shock on the watch
GW 7900 = win vs 9400.
Very definitive 😂
@@PerthWAtch I had both, but the GW 7900 more comfort just lacking a few functions i never used on the 9400.. and it looks better imo.
Ok 👌
comparing a tide moon watch with a non tide moon watch.., people buy tide moon watches because they need that data, you should be comparing a g7400 with a gw7400 - this comparison is just dumb, as a boater i need tide moon and radio controlled so i can do astro navigation, the solar is a bonus - gw7400 is one of the best tide moon watches in existence.. prove me wrong
This comment is just dumb and misses the point. 😂
PS. I tried to find a GW7400 but couldn’t find one lying around the house. Send me yours and I’ll compare it 😉
@@PerthWAtch fat chance champ
Chicken 🐔
Love 7900's tidal and moon function. Perfect for surfing!
That’s awesome man - I believe that was one of the exact purposes this was designed for!
I have 6 g. I l8ke the 7900 more then the rangeman cause its lighter
Yeah it’s lighter but seriously? We’re talking about a 90g Casio!