G-Shock GA-2100: Sea, Sauna, Cold Plunge, Steam Room - What happened??
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- čas přidán 28. 10. 2020
- Sometimes you make a quick decision to hit the water and forget to change your watch to your usual ‘wet option’ (i.e. a Frogman or Mudman G-9300in my case). This is what happened to me so I took the opportunity to test out the now legendary Casio G-Shock GA-2100 Triple Black to see how resilient the Carbon Core beauty really is.
Have you ever wondered any of the following:
Can I take my watch in the sauna?
Can I take a G-Shock in the sauna?
Can I take my watch in a steam room?
Can I take my G-Shock in a Steam room?
Can I take my watch in the sea?
Can I take my G-Shock in the sea?
Can I take my G-Shock in salt water?
Can I take my watch in a cold plunge?
Can I take my G-Shock in a cold plunge?
....Then you may find this video helpful.
For more G-Shock reviews and thoughts, please see some of my other videos here:
G-Shock GA-2100 • G-Shock GA-2100
G-Shock • G-Shock
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Honestly didn't realise how tough the Casioak was. This is impressive. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. Yes the GA-2100 is not just good looking. It's seriously tough, carbon core. That's why it's already becoming ledgendary and also why I own two of them the same colour way. Haha. Cheers!
It is a g shock
Splendidly done!!
Your channel really should have more subs, man. All kinds of fun content, and you take your G Shocks into environments and situations they were designed to withstand.
Thanks man I sincerely appreciate that. I do try and push the G's to their limits, haven't went beyond that limit yet haha. Cheers!
I have a ‘Casioak’.
I was always put off of G shock watches,but the new slimmer GA2100, suits me fine.
They are very resilient and tough watches.
I swam around the world,went over Niagra Falls in a barrel,and did press-ups on the sun,while wearing it.
It’s great!
Haha, what an adventure! Glad you found the GA-2100 to your liking. I love them. Carbon Core means it's tough as you need.
When did you go over the falls with a barrel???
More watch reviewers should include the barrel test. I don't really feel reviewers have completely tested a watch unless they take it over Niagra a couple of times.
Thank you for such a great video!
It was of great help. Appreciate it 🙌🏻☺️
My pleasure, glad I could be of assistance. Cheers!
interesting that these are the exact questions I had and you just posted this video, nice coincidence
Good stuff! Glad I could be of assistance. Suffice to say the G-Shocks can put up with it all ;) Cheers!
I was scared to do anything with mine because it seemed like it would let water in as the rubber really has "deformed" but I recently found out that it's just a case, the actual clock is inside that and the case can be customized to metal or anything you want! My first wrist watch ever and I'm in love with it (just slightly disappointed the rubber deformed)!
I have the smaller red boot'd Mudman (square boot on one side round boot/buttons on the right), got it at the end of boot camp, lasted me roughly 6 years and 2 months of daily use until the battery went flat. The boot started crumbling away a year or two ago. The "engraved" logos/writing are half worn away.
I think bezel for counting up and screw down crown may be a superior format compared to the mudman with the boots over buttons.
What are you thoughts on GBD200 and how does it compares to GA2100? Which is better value? Both all black
Just purchased this exact watch. The stealth black is really cool and actually not hard to read. This particular model is very versatile, the dial looks like a basic analog watch
Yep, agreed Sir. It’s a classy, versatile and strong piece of kit. I wore my skeleton version non-stop over the Christmas break including outdoor activities. Held up really well.
I clean mine regularly with a soft tooth brush and dove soap whilst I'm showering, to clear off any salt build up and general grime.
Even add a few drops of wd40 to screws and straps. Regularly polish the stainless backplate and my watches all look brand new. "Reading glasses" cleaner brings the face back to 'beading' and looking bright again.
I love my kit in good nick.
G'day from Australia mate 🇦🇺
Thanks for the comment Stephen, yes I need to take care of my G-Shocks better in terms of keeping them clean. My Mudman is literally caked in salt from seawater swimming. I just get so comfortable with them putting up with any conditions that I neglect to give them a good clean regularly. You've prompted me to sort that out. Cheers mate!
A bit late, but you probably do not want to use wd40 on resin, you might end up deteriorating the inner bezel and destroy the threads too
Thanks for your routine
Guys the new metal series b2100. Does the steel watch face get scratch marks easily? And if it’s dark grey finish. Will the finish come off with scratches
I love my Casioak S2100 1A Mini! It is slightly smaller than the 2100 Casioak. I like this slender watch when I am working in the shop as it's profile is smaller and is more out of the way. I just went swimming with grandson with it on. No worries. They ARE tough! Great investment for $99!!!
Excellent to hear Ken, thanks for letting me know. They are superb watches. I swim with my GA-2100 regularly. As you say because they are small and slimline they don't get in the way. I hardly notice I'm wearing mine to be honest. Thanks for the comment good Sir!
Good report. Question - did you ever apply sun tan lotion on the glass or the black resin on any of your watches by mistake? I wonder how the sun tan lotion affected the finish. I've applied ST lotion by mistake on my old Times and the finish was ruined. Thanks for replying back.
Thanks for the comment and question. I have definitely used sun tan lotion across this watch on the strap, load of times on my Mudman and Mudmaster (GWG-1000 and GG-B100) and heve never noticed a deleterious or bad effect of any type. Yes it looks a bit grimy and needs a good wash with soap to get off but zero long lasting damage in my experience. Maybe the Times material is different? I think if you own a G-Shock they are designed with such scenarios in mind. Cheers!
StormRider - Thanks for the quick reply. I do own three GShocks. Just never really near sun tan lotion because I was afraid to ruin the glass and resin. Thanks.
@@ibrazeau3044 you are welcome. On my GWG-1000 and G-9300 damage report you can see the effects of years of application of sun tan lotion etc. Just give them a good clean from time to time.
Enjoying your videos on the Triple Black. I might have to buy a second now on your recommendation! Casio make great watches. My work beater watch is a £20 casio world time 10 Yr battery. Looks like a G Shock but not labeled as one. Been knocked n bashed about but just keeps on going. I ve got a couple of more expensive blingy watches but, my tastes have changed now to the tough function over fashion ones. Casio does it best and the Casioak looks 👌
My tastes changed in exactly the same way, most due to frustration with maintenance requirements and the fact I want to wear a watch which I can keep on my wrist whatever I'm doing. I don't regret having a second blackout at all, the new one is tucked away safely for the future ;) and Cheers!
I have GW5000U - type of watch one can take/use from Antarctica, desert island, opera and fancy restaurant.
Upto how much time we put this watch into water?
Hey) i've heard a lot about one problem with this watch. Many people say they have some kind of perspiration under the glass while wearing it under low temperatures. Have you ever had anything like that?
So I have not heard any such reports personally. You can see in my video I take it in the sauna and cold plunge and have no issues. Obviously that's just my personal experience. I've never had such an experience with any Gshock. Hope that helps.
I do the same sauna to snow -cycle with my G5600E regularly and it's doing fine. The only thing it hasn't liked is overnighting in -10 - -20 celsius as the screen blanks over, and the solar charging doesn't work so well in the Finnish winter as there's not much Sol to be seen. Seeing whether a non-solar Mudman will last the winter better this year :)
Interesting comment Aleksi. Sounds like you get brutally cold weather... I would be tempted to say the Mudman may be a little more resilient to cold that the 5600 simply because it's more insulated. Of course the Mudman is also tough solar. The GG-B100 Mudmaster is non-solar and may be one worth considering. The solar shouldn't require too much exposure to light to charge but if you have very short days I see it could be a challenge. I'd look into a G-9300 Mudman personally. Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 Nope, the other way around. The G-9000 Mudman specifically lists a low temp lcd and is non-solar. Solar models don't have low-temp lcds. My G5600E is solar.
We get as low as -30 celsius sometimes and -20 most winters, but I'm not mad enough to go camping then. 🤣 We do go to work in those temps but I'm choosing interior work then 😁
Wearing my Mudmaster GG100-1B.
Can G-Shock withstand minus 20?
Hey, can the buttons be pressed under water? I mean the manual says not to but that's just the basic casio guidelines and it also tells not to take in in sauna's hot baths etc. Do you think it'd be fine if operated under water?
Good question. With the GA-2100 I would avoid it. With my Mudman and Rangeman I do it regularly with no issues although I'm guess it's not recommended.
@@stormrider1119 I did a bit digging around and I believe the models like rangeman and mudman, mudmaster etc. have a inner compartment which takes in some water and those usually come out (I saw in a youtube video). So, I guess it's fine with those. As for others it is said to be okay to use them underwater as they have oring seals in buttons. Also, I read somewhere that older manuals said it's okay to operate your g-shock underwater, while newer ones say it's not.
thanks for the reply,
do let me know if you end up pressing your ga-2100's buttons underwater 😛
Haha. I'll try it next time I have it near the water. Thing is if I'm swimming I'm always wearing my Mudman. That watch is perfect for water. Cheers!
I want to get Casioak with white hands and indices. I can get the blacked out one like yours, but I will wait for black and white one. Want to wear it with smart casual clothes for work.
That's a great design also. I think it's avaliable online now at a decent price right? Cheers brother...
@@stormrider1119 The official Casio supplier here told me that it is sold out everywhere. Apparently they will have it sooner than later. Cheers!
@@tariksefic5628 hmmm interesting I hadn't realised, I'll keep a look out and let you know if I see one. These things are so in demand.
Thank you!! Because of this video i wore my pink 9300 and red 2100 today and fell in love with both of them all over again. Why did they stop releasing new colourways for the ga2100?? I need a pink one damnit!!!
Glad it helped reinvigorate your love of those two classics. I will never tire of my G-9300. I'm impressed you have a pink one, that's a rare beast surely?! I've only seen a couple of photos of those, would love to pick one up. The GA-2100 colour ways are a good point, it seems they have narrowed the colour options on the re-releases. It is likely they will bring out new and different ones as the model is already a legend in its own right even though its only about 2 years old. There is a pink/white/purple one you may be interested in. I also like the yellow and black one, looks really bold and suits the shape. Thanks for watching, cheers!
@@stormrider1119 haha yes the pink(sunrise purple) mudman is rare! And I've seen the pink and white 2100 but its not what im looking for.. I surely hope you're right and they release more for it is an instant classic. I agree the yellow and black looks great!! ...and long live the 9300!!!
@@jsijanta long live the G-9300 indeed :)
@@stormrider1119 looks like i spoke too soon. New ga2100 colours released for November haha. They look very nice i want the grey. No pink still but maybe thedialartist.com could help. Peep his gallery!!
@@jsijanta oh I haven't seen the new colours, will take a look! Will check the dial artist also. Cheers?!
OMG a sauna scene. Should I close my eyes or is everybody wearing a towel? :)
You are safe sir, lol
My g shock was counting the same exact seconds when you were doing the after review lol.
Haha. Weird!
Hey, how is is holding on now? Any noticeable damage? I got a call from a local seller he has it for about $120 I'll pick it up in a couple of hours hopefully. Gonna be my first g-shock in a while so I do plan on giving it a beating and also hope to wear it it semi-formal/casual occasion. You think it will hold on?
Absolutely, I've been wearing it regularly for work and casual and it looks great. It's one of the G-Shocks I'm most happy I own, plus it gets lots of comments from interested people. It's also rare and likely to go up in value. Let me know how you like it. Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 Hey dude! Just got it, pretty excited! Cost me about $123 including everything. Got from an AD so I have international warranty and stuff too. Gonna go set it up 😄
Awesome, congrats man. It's so light and comfortable. Hope you enjoy it!
@@stormrider1119 Thanks! I just hope I can get over babying it. I had to waut a while to get it, so I am ending up treating it with too much care even though it's a gshock. I even feel bad fir using nails to operate the buttons xD. I guess it's because it's still new.
@@Neehalmahfuz haha, I know the feeling. But it's very robust, don't worry. Just use it and enjoy it :) I actually own two, one to use and one to keep perfect.
@5:20 Why does the resin bezel around the glass look warped? It looks stretched or something.
No warping or any issues. I think just a trick of the light. The watch is still perfect after many many excursions like this :) I now own seven GA-2100 /2100 which is testement to the fact they are superb in my opinion. Thanks for the comment.
@@stormrider1119 Hope I can find a watch I like that much 👍
I got some water on my transparent g2100 and there is some water inside the bezel… is it okay??? And how can I get it out?
So you mean water in the body of the bezel, not behind the face right? I haven't seen that but it's water resistant so can't imagine it will cause any technical problems. Best to let if air in a well ventilated environment. And definitely if you think it's unusual or looks iffy take it to a Casio dealer for their expert opinion. I personally wouldn't be too worried though... Cheers.
Hi, this is fine it happens with all models but you just cant see because of the lack of transparency, the bezels can be changed meaning they are not sealed.
My casioak got foggy after 2 months...I called the store and got my money back..Most likely a faulty one
Would this GA2100 model survive saltwater for hours?
I’ve used mine a lot in the sea although I wouldn’t choose it as a first choice for prolonged use in the sea. For that I would use the Mudman G9300 or Gulfmaster.
Can I wear this watch at sea?
I do and it is fine for me.
my ga 2100 steams up in the cold
Interesting. I've never heard of that happening. How cold was it? Didn't happen for me in sauna or cold plunge pool...
@@stormrider1119 about 3-4 degrees C
@@revolutions88 yeah that has happened to me, steams up in the middle. Is that normal?
it still sux because its not Solar. Yes, I own one.
If they bring out a solar version I shall be extremely happy. :)
Are you really sure that GA-2100 is not a Fake? Kinda looks like
round 3:37 Mins.
Don't worry, it's bought from one of the most famous official Casio stores :) I tend not to buy from any other source for that reason. Cheers!
Why the fuck should someone fake a Casio