The new G-SHOCK GA-2100. The best G-Shock under $100?
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- I'm really happy with my new watch,
and I think it is now my favourite Casio watch ever!
This is the latest addition to their carbon core guard line-up, the G-SHOCK OCTAGON SERIES GA-2100
My version is specifically the GA-2100-1A1ER (black stealth version)
Fans of the classic 80's DW-5000C should like this brand new G-Shock, as its clearly taken many design elements from the old G-Shock square.
A tough beater watch, but with more refinement and restraint in its design aesthetics.
Also, its now the thinnest G-Shock they have ever made thanks to the new 'carbon core' technology.
Great value for under $100 too! :)
Imagine a stainless steel version of this.
Look up “royal oak watch” that’s what it would look like. (Then look at the price of that watch ) XD
@@biscuitsalive I know Royal Oak that's why I'm interested in this watch. 😁 This watch in steel would be beautiful without being a copy/homage to the Royal Oak.
A stainless steel version would be the Japanese version of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, at 1% of the price.
The casioak whoop
Titanium
I have many high end G-Shock such as an MRG-G2000 and the all carbon GWRB1000 but the GA2100 simply rocks. Amazing design and extremely lightweight thanks to the carbon case. It's quickly become my all time fav G-Shock!
Nice review. An uncluttered looking strong watch which, as you say, should last for years.
Yep it seems to ticks all the boxes.
I’m not a fan of Apple Watch type things etc.
This is a tough little thing, and not too many bucks too.
It’s ridiculously light and beautiful!
Just got myself a GA-2100THS-1AJR! Can't wait!
It’s super comfortable.
Bought the matte black for 99 euros... So difficult to find... Very nice... Impossibile to see it at night..
G-Shock and Jim Beam certainly go well together. Lol!
Yes, both are cheap😂😂😂
But not bad at all😉
I totally agree! Cheers 🥃
Wow that's awesome! Plastic Royal oak!
Amazing value given the carbon case. Swiss charge a stupid premium for carbon models. Love this watch. Thanks to carbon case, it allowed them to make it thinner than if it were made of regular plastic and its extremely light.
Not sure why the black is so popular, personally like the great legibility of mine with the white markers. Totally agree with the thoughts on the overall design. Much more mature
Yep I think I agree. I possibly should have gone for the clearer black/white one.
But I’m not keen on the writing on the bezel “PROTECTION” etc.
But the face legibility would be an improvement over my stealth one.
I prefer the one with white hands. Would a white hand one with a black out bezel look even better? Maybe.
Should be pretty easy to take off the bezel and remove the white paint. People use goo-gone to do it apparently
The rubber AP...what an original idea...
I picked up the red version of this as my beater watch. I really like any gear I take into rough terrain to be highly visible, making it really easy to find if I put it down or drop it. I've been playing with mine for a few days and had no idea you could move the hands out of the way of the display. Thanks for your review and info!
Yep. Too many black watches I guess. Pain if lots of gear in a drawer or dark bag etc.
Glad my vid helped
Love mine. It's a great work watch specially for my field in refineries.
I just got mine today with the white batons... It was the last one in my town and i live in the 2nd biggest borough in London! Im going into london next week to get the other two. Whoop got me a casioak!
I’m still in two minds if I should have gone for the white relief model. But I like the stealthy black too.
@@biscuitsalive the whites definitely the more practical but i think they all have a time and place. The stealth and red for sports (red mainly but you cant wear red all the time because it will clash too much) and the white for chill comfy everyday wear. 😁👌
Arbiter Of Reason I’m enjoying the GW-B5600BC-1BER
Lots of functions.
Find phone.
Bluetooth.
Auto light.
Multiband
Solar etc.
I plan to do a vid on it on her weekend if I get a chance.
@@biscuitsalive I service watches so I'm more interested in mechanical watches, its become much more about watchmaking, movements and legacy for me. That's why this cool little guy is such a perfect edition to my collection.
@@biscuitsalive i can appreciate a classic though. Can't wait 😁👍
I tried to buy one. And I can’t seem to find them at all unless you want to pay 160 on Amazon. Some people even have them for sale for 500
Very nice long review! 😃It's on my shopping list!
Glad it helped. :)
Im sure you have the Gulfman mate bec of its Titanium metal best for the sea not sure if thats the only model made of titanium💪🏼
Hey again, my ga-2100 finally arrived after some shipping difficulties and i was wondering if you wear your gshocks in the shower and if so, how does soap effect them?
If only the dark one were available at all, and the one with white numerals weren't twice the price! Right now only the red one is available at anywhere near the original price. I wish Casio would get their butts in gear and start manufacturing and marketing enough of them to meet the demand! I'd buy one!
1a or 1a1 cant decide? might get both unless.........
How does this compare to the GA-110?
The black version with the white markers and white lettering is the best one so far. Also the thinnest G-Shock is the G-7800. Also, the ugly watch you're saying is a very old riseman.
Now available for 70€.
"the one for pimps" 🤣
Positive digital display version of this model is out now. Damn it's so easy on the eyes. Go check that out
Good VId. What is your wrist size biscuitalive?
im about a 7" wrist so a bit below average i would guess. that 2100 wears really well due to its thin profile and form hugging strap. i think small and big waisted chaps could pull it off IMO
@@biscuitsalive thanks
The black is cool but is it worth an extra $100 on top of the one with white? And way more practical since you can actually see it
They should be the same price.
Don’t pay extra, it will come down once demand slows.
What are your thoughts on the red one????
im not sure, it seems popular, but not for me i don't think, at a glance its pops and is pretty neat, but i think i would tire of such a bright colour after a few weeks. prob a good choice if you collect, and have several boring black watches already.
@@biscuitsalive don't you think red color in this model look feminine on a man's wrist or is it just me thinking like that lol???
@@Hooligan112 no, i think its clearly a mans watch, the red would look good if you are in the ocean or running or doing some active stuff i think, but if you ever want to dress smart it would stand out too much i reckon.
@@biscuitsalive thankyou. You cleared my mind regarding the red color
If your name was Dorothy I'd tell you it will match your ruby red slippers 🤣
I’m down with this watch.
Are you willing to pay the extortionate prices now that they are sold out
@@AOK342 Yes. I just bought two.
Trex100 Where at?
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The price is going up. It is 150 in my country
How about the red one
Which ocean? The Bristol Channel or the English Channel?
When would it come to india
Never fool !!!
@@sambrisbane9822 its already here asshole😂😂
It's here
Check it on casio's website
i have a question for you, i shoot surf always with tripod.
you think that gh5s with veltrox m2 and canon 100 400 first G will be good for long video shoot, did the stabilization work with that combo? or i have to go with gh5 any advice please
I’ve heard great things about canon 100-400 for sharpness and I.S. For video.
Gh5s is great. Cleaner image than gh5.
But you do lose Ex sensor crop that the gh5 has. So this gives more reach.
I don’t myself using that a lot for surf.
But that lens should be great yes.
You need a red camera or sony venice and cinema lenses only fiber carbon tripod and motorized sliders ONLY
thanks for the review. Is it even thiner than the g-shock square? ie 5000 series?
Tried this and a 5610 in a store recently, it's quite close
It's 11.5mm
Recommendations of where to buy in the US/North America?
Sorry dude. I live in UK. No idea
Everywhere! Buy online
My favourite analogue G Shock. Would love to see a full metal version.
It would be interesting to see a metal version.
But for me I like the comfort of plastic/rubber/resin.
I like the look of the square metal.
I’m tempted to get a all singing version of the square. Blue tooth. Solar etc.
The metal square is a a great choice. Hope you get one.
It's nice! Too bad I cant find one..
Looks like the red one for me then.
Hello sir, can i ask for your help, where did yo buy exactly this g shock model online? Because Im interested in buying one.. thanks
Hi. I found mine on amazon. But they don’t have stock anymore. Seems lots of people are finding it hard to get. But they are out there if u hunt.
There's tons off them online now!
does anyone know if this watch is a limited edition or will they release more ?
Still available in the UK, mine arrived yesterday
Scott Janssens from what website
How long does the lume last?
It’s a bit hard to define. After ten mins it’s still visible. But it just keeps getting fainter and fainter.
@@biscuitsalive thanks for the reply 👍🏼
CasiOak! Nice 🔥❤️
Hi. Is that watch hair puller . Big screw on back side of the watch !
No, not at all. Never had it pull hairs
@@biscuitsalive Thanks ! Nice to hear that.
where can I buy (import) it online ?
I just used amazon. But each region will get it at different times.
@@biscuitsalive Thanks Dear
Muntasar Al Zadjali Macis have them
cant find it in canada, when will they be released?
No release day for Canada... I got mine on Ebay Japan
I scored a red one today from Watch it at Square 1 if you're in Toronto. Was told that all variants are on serious back order!
Cheers!
Really love this watch.. is it unisex or way too big for woman’s wrest
*wrist
Clearly the answer is subjective.
I know women with bigger wrists than mine.
But I think most people would agree that it’s a mans watch.
But it’s not fat or heavy so...
(My girlfriend is same height as me, but she wouldn’t like it on her.)
@@biscuitsalive I think I am going for smaller watch.. since I am a petite woman this would look funny on my wrist I think :) thank you for reply
Hanan Alqattan no probs.
Lots of nice baby G’s and smaller Casio’s.
I've seen chicks wear them just fine!
Plenty in Singapore . 169 sgd .
Hi can I ask for the links?
@@KAIONE2 Bro it has been 6 days since I posted and there were many during that period ... now the color thats left is Black with clock pointer in white & probably the red .... for most casio stores in Singapore . My guess is you want the ALL BLACK MODEL . The (all black model) is out of stock for many stores currently . locator.casio.com/en-SG/store/wat/details/1025
Jim bean is good!!!
Prefer the GA800 to the GA2100 'cos the former has THREE-hands & THICKER padding, i.e. better shock protection.
ChiefSquatting Bull aren’t they 50mm plus though?
@@iangraham705 Nah, the GA800 is a mid-size watch. I am using it. It is affordable. It uses a SINGLE batt, unlike the GA2100 & the GA2000. And, the batt it uses is the ubiquitous CR2016. I can even get this batt from the supermarket. The GA2000 also does NOT have a second hand. To me, a rugged watch without a second-hand is just odd.
ChiefSquatting Bull just checked it’s 49mm and 15.5 thick and 54 lug to lug, so quite different to this 2100
Fellow Bristolian? But in the Ocean so maybe Plymouth?
North Cornish I suspect.
So.... where do you get them for under $100? I'm seeing them on Amazon for $250 - $340. I would never buy a non-solar, quartz, mineral glass watch for those prices.
MadOgre765 If you think it’s crazy on Amazon on eBay they are around $88 for the red ones all the way to $500 for the black or white and black
This stealth version is for sale in my local market for $100.
It's intensely hard to find in the states. I ordered one from Japan for $200.
Thanks you've just cost me £100 😉
:D lol
which one did you go for? the red one is a strong look.
The all black one, i'll be using this one for work. 👍
Tony think twice about the black with clearer face.
I’m still in two minds if I should have gone for that one.
doesn't look half as cool though 😉
H samuel have them in store £99.99
I like the weird "ugly" g-shocks.
Yep i do too, fun to collect as 80's/90's oddities, but there is some stinkers in there too over the last few years.
Glad you have big shoulders.
Where is under 99?
I dont know. I bought that one with $140. Im from Việt Nam and my version is GA 2100 1A1DR.
That screen shot of all the ugly G-Shocks. Yikes..Ordered a blackout version today. If I can read the lume at 4:00 AM, I'll be happy.
The day function is useless as u can barely see the letters
Too bad these aren't widely available in the US. They're all over r/gshock on Reddit.
Are they out of stock now?
@@biscuitsalive Yes, the website has said out of stock for a while and no retail stores carry them. Hopefully in the future we'll get them!
diesel828 shame. Stock will come back.
I still really like it.
Although I just received 2 new g-shocks today. (Along with 6 other watches)
I think I’m getting addicted.
Watch out for a review of the new ones soon. (All black and stealthy)
@@biscuitsalive Looking forward to those reviews
5 dislikes from Jack Daniels fans
XD. Yep prob. To be fair the looks of this watch isn’t for everyone. I can understand that.
Who said under 100$??? It was never under 100 from the start.
It was when I bought it. :)
@@biscuitsalive lucky u r
Italian Stallion I got it before all the hype. Before any reviews or articles. Price went up after that.
@@biscuitsalive its more then 150 now even selling at 200 at some sites
Not even tough solar👎👎👎👎👎👎
yep, this is true, but i still like it, the most comfortable g-shock ive ever owned.
😂 so?
Not a fan
Nah, GA2000 > this
Uh no, GA-2000 is similar to your opinion - garbage.
Nah the GA-2000 looks very tacky and over the top.
G-shock is never Tacky
Hi
I'll pass
All g shocks are tacky
Just like you....