Unique G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400
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- čas přidán 13. 11. 2020
- The GW-9400 is one of the classic G-Shocks in my humble opinion.
It has all the hallmarks I look for including tough solar, light, comfortable, compass and strong as heck.
I purchased the blackout version a few months ago and love it, however I decided I would do a project where I upgrade to a Carbon Fibre strap and lo and behold I came across a very interesting opportunity to add the band and bezel of the ‘Love the Sea and the Earth’ GW-94001KJ-3JR version. This was perfect as I had always loved this particular model but it is very rare these days and costs in the region of 2000 USD as far as I could see.
So in this video you see me add the green jelly bezel and carbon fibre strap to my blackout Rangeman and discuss my thoughts, reflections and possible next steps.
I feel this modification delivers a unique watch, taking the desirable elements of the blackout version and coupling them to the carbon fiber strap and green jelly bezel it is rather special. It is probably a true one-off.
I hope you like this video/ mod, feel free to leave a comment on you impressions and whether you would keep it in this setup, Cheers!
For more G-Shock reviews and thoughts, please see some of my other videos here: G-Shock GW-9400 RANGEMAN • G-Shock GW-9400 RANGEMAN
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Looks fantastic! and thank you for the detailed explanation and video. I just recently purchased the newest black and yellow version of the Rangeman, the GW9400Y-1. I also ordered the same bezel and straps like yours. I can’t wait for it to arrive and do the mod like yours. This time it will have an all yellow body, similar to the limited original release with the positive LCD but the difference will be having more yellow plastic colors for the main display. I think it will look better than the original!
Sounds like a great project Steven! Cheers Sir 🥂
22:35 You finally noticed! My OCD & anxiety was raging in my brain LOL. Very nice mod. I really like my Rangeman stock but I just may mod it one day.
Haha. It was so frustrating when I noticed as it was quite fiddly. Yeah a bit of modding is fun for sure, give it the personal stamp. Cheers!
This looks fantastic. I was not expecting such a great end result! I'm jealous, need to find those parts.
Thanks! I totally agree, I was expecting it to be 'interesting' or 'unique' and it is both of those things, but it's also damn cool to look at. I'm delighted with it.... Cheers!
One thing I find really helpful with taking apart such things: do it on a tray with a raised lip. If the screw falls off the driver, it wont roll on to the carpet or down the back of the desk. Also, put the screws in a mug, glass or other container until you're ready to put them back in. Three guesses how I know this, haha.
Haha. I can imagine exactly why you know this. D'oh! I'll do that next time, thanks for the tip. Especially if I do a more detailed strip down as I see some tiny tiny springs in some of these watches when you open it up fully.
Wow.... Look like so nice
Hey really useful video seeing what to expect - can you drop details of where to pick that bezel and strap from? Thanks
I used to have the olive green one, but the negative display on that one is so light I couldn't read it. Sold on ebay. I just got the normal black one today with the positive screen. Very happy with it and can easily read it. Changed to adapters and nylon military camo strap. :)
I nearly got the black with positive display recently as I think it's a true classic. So legible and practical. Great choice...
Hey buddy... I have to totally agree with you with regards to the Mudman G-9300 with regards as being the best beater. The compact bezel design with those not so easy to press buttons, really makes it the perfect watch that can go into any situation, without buttons being set off by mistake.
The GW version has the carbon insert in the resin strap to prolong the durability, but the price difference for that and MB6 doesn’t add up? I sold the camouflage version GW-9300 on eBay. I had about 300 watching but nobody would even go for an offer, so I made it an auction with a starting price of 99p, the bids came in, but with very little increasing amounts, and after 6days it sold for £135 with free delivery to the USA... with eBay/PayPal fees and £15 shipping costs I placed about £100 back in my pocket, and I bought that watch for £350 new with used ones going for around £300. A deal is a deal and honoured the sale, as I’ve had many deals pulled from me, so know how tough that is.
Back to the GW-9400 Rangeman, I’ve got a few Jelly bezels and straps and enjoy swapping them around, really gives it refreshing look, but you’ll find that the original bezel and strap are the best.
I’m still playing with mine trying different ideas, went chrome backing on the LCD just for something different, now I’ve gone totally white that looks HD. Still playing with luminous paint, and looking at ideas for an alternative backlight... found some UV SMD LED’s ;)
Cheers for sharing my friend... HaPpY Weekend too!
Thanks for the comment as ever man. I'm really interested to hear how your luminous related modding develops. There is so much scope to enhance these G-Shock with some relatively simple but innovative tweaks. Yes swapping around the bezels and straps is clearly great fun. I'll be doing more of it for sure... Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 I did have a fun video on my original channel when I did my first Jelly bezel swap, and I added lume behind it just to give it something different... but you add chrome foil to really make it look almost like liquid metal. These Jelly bezels have come down in price, and you can tint them yourself. I think clear with chrome would look amazing on your stealth Rangeman ;)
*I just got an orange band and bezel for my Rangeman and I love it. I changed from the carbon fiber red band and bezel so I'll keep the red to switch back later if desired.*
Ah interesting. So is the orange carbon fiber also? I don't think I've seen that colour. I think the rescue red is pretty rare and collectible. Thanks for dropping by the channel! Rangeman is such a great watch.
@@stormrider1119 *This orange rangeman band and bezel that I have is not carbon fiber, it's a real orange color unlike the red orange color of the Kobe City. I never saw an orange one like this either and had to buy this one when I saw it on ebay last year. I ordered it around Thanksgiving time last year and I just now received the band and bezel in the mail yesterday from Japan. The letters on the bezel were unpainted so I painted them blue and white, looks very good.*
I love the look. Was thinking about getting the blacked out version. I have the gw9400 positive display. Just wasn't sure of the display
So...would say you’re “chuffed to bits”? 😀 Fun Video, thanks. I just got my first G-SHOCK a few weeks ago, a Mudmaster GGB-100-1A3. I like it much more than I ever thought I would, as I am primarily a mechanical watch guy (mostly Sinn).
Haha. Yes 'chuffed to bits' is a very relevant turn of phrase for this video. Great choice on the GG-B100, I have one too and have done some videos on it. You will see I'm a massive fan. Its a slippery slope though man, one you have one G-Shock it's only a matter of time before you pull the trigger on another one. Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 Ha! Yeah, I am getting that impression about G-Shocks being a slippery slope. I did see your comparison vid on comparing your Mudmasters. I find I am wearing mine much more than I anticipated (though I'm wearing my Sinn EZM3 as I write this). I get a couple of emails from G-shock a week with new models. I think Casio is hitting it out of the park, as we say here in the States, with G-Shocks of late. They know who and they are, and they are completely unapologetic about it; there's no pretense or haut horologie frou-frou. _"Hey...we're quartz, we're tough, and we're cool. Mostly we are just really good watches and we are fun, also. We're G-Shock"_
@@stephenscharf6293 I agree, plus they have a wide variety of products that appeal to many, my wife has the GM-S and it never leaves her wrist. They don't try and be anything but tough, low maintenance, practical and good looking. Works for me - I simply have better things to be doing with my time than winding watches or sending them off for service as they are dropping 15 seconds a day. My G-9300 never fails to amaze me what I've put that watch through and how it is still functionally perfect after 10+ years - never had to even change the solar battery...
I like it, i recently bought my first gshock a negative display gw5610 and have a couple of things on their way to mod it, doesn't appear to take much time, not mentioning the strap 😂. Already looking at the blackout ga 2100 i believe its called, i can see how easily it is to be bitten by the gshock bug.
Welcome to the world of G-Shock! Great choice for your first one with the gw5610. The blackout GA-2100 is the next obvious choice definitely - versatile and not too expensive if u find it at RRP. It won't be long until you are pondering a Rangeman or Mudman I reckon ;) Cheers! Let me know when you reach number 3 haha
Where did you buy the bezel
All kinds of cool. Your original Mudman could do with some new clothes, as well. How are you finding the negative display of the Blackout Rangeman?
Great to hear from you man. Thanks, I'm very pleased with the result and it's on my wrist as we speak. Honestly the negative display is absolutely fine for me personally. If there is an angle where it's not quite legible then a small tweak of the angle makes it clear. No regrets having negative over positive display. Cheers!
Can you send a link where you bought that love the sea and earth 2015 strap and bezel? Thanks
Let me dig out the company Frank, I can't recall just now... It's really a nice addition and the fact its a carbon fiber strap means it's very comfortable and extra tough.
Where did you buy this upgrade and how much?
Great work man. Guess what, I finally got the Casioak (black and white version). Cool, inconspicuous little watch.
Thanks very much for the comment, yes I really pleased with the result and I highly doubt I'll be changing it back. Congrats on the GA-2100, I bet is rarely leaves your wrist. It's a super watch and for office or smart casual it's my go-to choice. Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 Precisely. Get the 4 screws on the bezel it will complete the picture. I bought GA 2100 for formal attire wear 😁
@@tariksefic5628 good call. I'll hunt them down online.
Was anyone shouting straps wrong way round? Looks nice :)
Haha. I bet a few people were!
The problem with seeing the negative display is near dusk or low light. You need light to shine off and reflect the digits, and at dusk there is not enough, yet it's also not dark enough that the light does much good either. Need bright light, or total darkness.
Yes it's definitely not as easy to read as a positive display that's for sure. The compass is the bit that can get tricky with the negative display I find...
Hai greetings from indonesia..my rangeman backlight wont turn on..but all feature normal include beep + batere H..i go to the casio center n they told me to change the engine module..can u tell a second opinion on repairing the watch?
Thanks for the note. I honestly am not a technical expert and would follow Casio's advice. If the batter was not 'high' I would advise trying to charge it first but is seems like that isn't the case. I haven't heard of this issue before. Perhaps @WatchUP69 can advise? Let me know how you get on. Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 i already did took advice from watchup..he is a great help.thank u btw
Did you know Anything about g shock gax 100b 7A limited edition daiwan /white watch
I have seen it although never worn one or know much about it. Are you in the market for one? Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 I own one and I am trying to find out about it. Nothing is coming up, even prices. I have contacted g shock and they have said nothing. It would be much help if you know any prices or recent sales, anything would help. Thanks
@@lewi6226 honestly the way they operate is often to just do one release of such things, and rarely give information on whether it will be released again until it happens. As it is limited edition I would think it won't be made again and you may have to try and find one on ebay or wait for something else similar to be released. Hope that helps!
@@stormrider1119 yes thank you. Juts wondering if you have seen any auctions on the watch so I could have a look over that. Thanks for all the help so far
@@lewi6226 no I haven't seen any, keep a look out on ebay though, and maybe Chrono24. Good luck!
Bro no hate but you ruined you range
men just please switch it back to that all black stealth look
Haha. No offense taken man. I know it's pretty extreme and I love the triple black also. The green strap is carbon though compared to resin and I find it much more comfortable. Thanks for the feedback though, I think one day I'll change it up again. Luckily it doesn't take long to do so. Cheers!