Casio G-Shock GD350-1B
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- A short review of one of my favorite G-Shocks. The Vibe Alarm and home-screen-accessible countdown timer make this one of my go-to digital watches.
The -1B suffix indicates black with negative display. The -8 suffix is gray with gray display.
I love this watch. The negative display has the best legibility I've ever seen. I'm returning my GW9400 Rangeman because the negative display is so disappointing compared to the GD350's.
Love my gd-350 had mine now for 5 years wear it everyday. Pro truck driver this thing is exposed to the elements all four seasons its been banged around. I put it on and its as vital a tool as anything else I would need. One of the best values for the money that you could ever purchase. Im a g -shock lifer this thing really is tough as nails.
Got this watch almost a year now, and I can't stop wearing it. The vibration is a cool feature and very useful. I've had lots of compliments. It's very comfortable and solid. The material is just amazing. Would recommend.
Nice review Jeremy.. I appreciate it.
I have this watch for a few weeks now and I am really liking it. The main reason for me to buy this watch is the squarish design + vibe alarm feature which makes it stand apart from other G-shocks. I also like its negative display which is quite crisp and legible in various angles. Need not explain the features and toughness... Final words: Its an amazing watch...!
The world time doesn't work any more
How the display looks in direct sunligth ?
@@zeeshimon7138 why?
I wear G-Shocks all the time. I plan on getting a few more in my collection. Once you start it's hard to stop. This Casio G-Shock GD-350-1B is mt next G-Shock in my collection. This watch is very cool and I like all of the functions. I do a lot of outdoor activities. You really helped me to decide on this model. You did a great job on this review. Please get back to me when you get this. Thank You.
Thanks Michael! Yes, it is cool, but not good for winter in cold climates, as it is SO big beneath the sleeve cuffs! Other than that though, it may be The Perfect Watch.
I have this watch. Its amazing very chunky and is easily readable in low light. I also like the quick access countdown timer. I work in the ambulance service and I use it as my work watch.
Use it everyday. Very handy tool. Using the timer is a charm.
Just received mine. As far as i can say, this is probably the best gshock i ever seen.
'glad you like it, and that my review helped. It's a big watch, but very comfortable to wear and use. Only drawback is that it interferes with long sleeves sometimes.
😂😂😂😂😂 Is that your FIRST Gshock or what..!?
Got an MTG, Rangeman Triple sensor, 2 x steptracke (yellow-black) , GD350 neg.display , GA 700.1aer (white/black) and forgot the other references..😂
That one is nice BUT NOT the best Gshock.. The ONLY new thing on that one WAS the VIBRATOR alarm.. And UNFORTUNATELY it's only working with the alarm and NOT even with the chrono..
*So you see, that's NOT the best Gshock at all... Check all the functions of your watch BEFORE you buy one..
@@Merky_Gz
Why would you want the vibration to work with the chronograph ?
How would you do that?
The best watch is not the watch which has the most gizmos.
This one is just very readable, easy to operate, the module works very intuitive, and that’s not always the case with G-Shocks.
Furthermore, the design is understated, a lot of G’s are just much too busy.
The vibe feature is superb, this thing wakes me up in the morning.
So to each his own, it is the total package on this watch is unbeatable at the price point.
Did you mean the countdown timer? It DOES vibrate at the end of the timed period ("Times's Up!" it says), and why would it vibrate or beep in conjunction with the chronograph - just saying.@@Merky_Gz
I bang this watch all over the place because I'm clumsy but it's still standing. Very solid
Got one too, and the the functionality of the vibe alert is exactly as you described it. Cool watch.
I have this one plus the GA1000 and the Rangeman GW9400. Of course that ones are better, but the GD350 is so comfortable that is my favorite
just bought one. i love it. on my thin wrist its very comfortable due to those wings. i love that it have 6 alarms ( 4 classic, 1 snooze and the countdown) . i sleep 3-4 hours so i need all the alarms i can get.
+cristi nel Congrats on the purchase! I've found the only weakness is that it doesn't play well with long sleeves. It's just so thick. It looks big and clunky at first, but those big buttons are easy to press, even with gloves on. The interface is so well thought-out; one can tell Casio has been doing this for 40 years.
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its true. now cause its winter i wear it over my blouse. but thats it, not over the sweater. and the winter is 2-3 months, sometimes even less in my country. the hourly vibe keeps me updated anyway, so i dont need to check the watch often.
I'm getting that exact one.
Vibe Alarm should be a standard on all G's.
5:00 True fact about the thickness but most of the Gshock 0R any other watches are ennoying when you wanna wear long sleave.. 🤷🏻♂️
You forgot to make a VIBRATOR test.. But thanks for sharing 👍
one of the best model of g shock and im proud owner of this.
😂😂😂😂😂 Is that your FIRST Gshock or what..!?
Got an MTG, GW 9400-1 Rangeman Triple sensor, 2 x steptracker (yellow-black) , GD350 neg.display , GA2000 1aer (white/black) and forgot the other references..😂
That one is nice BUT NOT the best Gshock.. The ONLY new thing on that one WAS the VIBRATOR alarm.. And UNFORTUNATELY it's only working with the alarm and NOT even with the chrono..
*So you see, that's NOT the best Gshock at all... Check all the functions of your watch BEFORE you buy one..
@@Merky_Gz For the price, it is definitely one of the best.
@@Merky_Gz rangeman costs 242 usd, gd 350 costs 72 usd. Ofcourse the rangeman will have more features. If you factor in the value for money aspect, gd 350 is friggin awesome. Do the damn math before badmouthing a good watch. And FYI, the vibe alert works for chrono.
Omg! This watch is the perfect one for me. The fact that timer runs on Home Screen! Vibe alert is absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to get my Gold GD350
Vibrator ONLY work with the alarm, not even on the chrono.. U'r crap 😂😂😂
That's a basic model boy'
You better analyse ALL the functionality of a watch BEFORE you ever buy one..
@@Merky_Gz VIBE feature works on Alarm, Timer, Chrono. I'm not sure why you are baselessly providing false info.
Ps. my gold edition came through and is definitely a head turner
You know I'm sure. Casio makes a G-Shock that can stand very cold weather. It comes in brown or green color. The LCD can handle very cold weather. If you ever want another Casio check out this watch. I'm still getting one. Great job on this video. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
I have it, its a nice watch with great build quality/materials. My criticism would be that the display contrast is slightly too low for indoor use (although I will prob get used to it), the digits should be a higher contrast as standard. Also, the case could do with some colour but I accept it has an all black look!
Great watch, one of the best Casio has produced.
+folkiekev Agreed. It's big, but everything about it just feels so refined.
CORRECTION: Casio did not "skip" the beeping audio alarm as stated in this tutorial. You can opt to select either VIB for vibration only or FLASH for the beeping alarm while the display also flashes.
Fair enough. I guess how I should have phrased it is that we cannot have it beep without it flashing too.
I love mine, it has been my daily watch for a few years, the only thing I don't like is the brightness is very low, even tho the pictures show bright yellow, it also traps hairs on me. Other than that it is my favourite so far. Good video
Yeah, I sold mine because it pulled arm hairs under the "wings". It was so big I didn't want to wear it all winter; coat sleeves got caught on it. Those two things ruined it for me. I'd like to see this module in a smaller watch.
How the display looks in direct sunligth?
nice review but I really like to hear the "beep" in the reviews to hear what it sounds like, I am thinking of getting this watch, probably the nicest GS watch I've seen
It sounds like every other Casio beep; nothing special in that regard.
just got mine and chose it over the king bb1
Does it have hourly vibe alert
Awesome Bro ! Nice review ! Hope to buy one soon ! Still Not available in Sri Lanka
You left out the backlight. Would have loved to see the super illuminator in action. Hey Jeremy, could you please say where you found it for around 100 dollars. Great review thanks
The backlight is impressive as a backlight, but it is no flashlight, as some have led to believe. As for where to get them for "around $100" Amazon (US) has the basic gray one for $89, and the black variations range from $110 up to $150. That's subject to change on a daily basis with Amazon, but there you have it!
Great review! I have this watch in the grey and I love it!
'wish I'd gotten the gray one, but I read one review that said the display is not very contrasty that scared me off. I like the dual background color of the gray LCD. Plus, it doesn't look like it's trying to be so .... tactical. :) congratulations.
Hi Jeremy, thanks for a great review. I plan to buy this watch and i got a question. What is the difference between GD350-1B and GD-350-1BER ?
ER is the European version I think but they are identical.
Nice video, I just got this watch for Father's Day, love it. The only thing is that it doesn't beep every hour like my other Casio and I can't find the way to do it. Can you explain to me how to make it beep every hour? Thanks in advance.
It the mode to set the local time and date you have to scroll through until you see VIB or FLASH. In flash you can have hourly beeps, but you can't turn off the flash. Which sucks if you want to conserve battery power. You're Welcome.
You have to go to Alarm mode, then look for the alarm that displays :00 and activate it.
great watch! I bought it from amazon. hey @Jeremy can you do a detail tutorial on this ?
Hey Jeremy. My Timex watch gave out on me and sometimes it vibrates and sometimes it doesn’t. I use my watch a lot in the gym to time my rests but I DO NOT want any sound going off when my 1 minute timer rest runs out or starting the 1 minute rest timer. Does this watch vibrate only on timer setting?? Can I set a timer from 30 seconds to 1 minute? Thank you for your review. I wanna be sure it has the needs im looking for before buying
Joshua Grant When you put it on Vibrate mode, it is for everything. The LEDs also flash when time is up.
Mine is black. (-1B) suffix. There is another model with a different suffix that is gray, with positive LCD, instead of black with negative.
There are three more versions.
can i pull off wearing this all day everyday? is it really that comfortable? really like u forget it's there?
You can forget it's there IF you don't have to wear sleeves over it. It is a very comfortable watch, but it is a big watch too. Not heavy, just big. So I guess it depends on in which climate you live. I live in the Chicago area, and I NEVER wear my GD 350 in the winter. In the summer, I wear it often. I occasionally wear it in spring and fall, but usually avoid it if I'm wearing a jacket. More than one layer on top of this watch is just not doable, long term. The DW5600E is much better, in those situations, or better yet, a thin, dressy watch. It doesn't have to be so rugged if it isn't exposed to direct hits, right?
Then , I think this will be perfect for me . Thanks a lot
The strap is far better and the shape of the watch is great
Great video! How do you turn on the hourly beep option on this?
I like it how they maximize & utilize the entire screen for some functions without hiding the time unlike the 5600 series that the screen is so tiny.. Btw, which is bigger & thicker, this or the GD-400?
The 400 is definitely thicker especially with the bull bars.
awesome review.. it was very helpful..enjoyed watching it..
The website says it's supposed to be used in dark conditions, for special operations
So you can see the time well in dark conditions??
I think they're suggesting its good for soldiers; it's dark enough not to give away a soldier's position in night/stealth operations.
@john doe you're not going to be spotted if you use the light and set it for 1.5 seconds.
Good review mate! Quick question does the vibration work for hourly chimes ?
Yes, it does work for hourly chimes.
How do you turn on the hourly chimes?
Im planning to buy that watch but im confuse how big is that? My height is 5,5 and im skinny. Do you think that watch is too big for me? What is your height?
Jeremy, great review. Do you know if it's possible to change the length of the vibration alarm?
No, I'm pretty sure you can not change the length/duration of the vibration alarm!
Devin Brines
You can choose the vibe as a snooze if you wish
Can you set countdown to start before real countdown start? In old casio there was 5 sec countdown before stopwatch has started. I'm wonder if something similar is available for countdown timer. Basically I'm looking for watch that allows me simulate interval 30s - 10s. I can start it manually every 40s.
I have many seiko, invicta and citizen watches, but this is the watch I gravitate to when I get up in the morning.
It should have tough solar battery instead of removable battery that would be great.
Kate Son I think the vibration motor used too much juice for it to charge with a tiny solar cell. It has a monster battery in it that will last 5 years, that's a good way to go too.
It's a CR2032. That provides more MaH than a solar cell
GShock did make a solar vibrating watch about 10 years ago that was limited run in the non-US market. Go look one up.
Amyway, if you wore this watch for 5 years without using any of the functions. You could easily have the watch battery last longer than 10 years. There are legendary stories of first generation 5600 GShock watches running on the same battery for 25 years. That was old technology and transistors in quartz movements. This very watch we are all talking about in the video. could easily last 25 years or more using the functions conservatively
Sorry watch geek.
Casio did introduced a solar powered vibration alarm watch before the GD-350 but the display was small due to the solar cell and the vibe alert was weak. Solar powered watches don't have good alert features as their battery powered counterparts
Is it difficult getting it on and off with the two pins in the wrist band? i was tossing up between two g shock brands and I liked the one with just the one pin but I love this model.
Thanks for the video. :)
+Nick fj Bexs No, because the dual pins are linked together. The only reason to avoid this one related to pins is if you don't like the LOOK of dual pins. Which is the other G-Shock you're considering?
I don't have the model of the other one but I think I would prefer this one. If I do get this one I would get used to the duel pins.
Just got this watch and I love it, except for those wings on the bottom..I have larger wrists and they dig into the top of my wrist.
It seems like the wings are not really good for ANYONE. I have a small wrist, and the wings pull my arm hair. It was the reason I wound up selling mine. It never got any better with use.
Now, I'm rocking a G-2900, which is smaller and doesn't need wings an MT-G and a Pro-Trek.
I removed them and replaced the screws with ones from an old dead G shock so they don’t stick out anymore. Fits perfectly now! Good luck.
@@Smaug1 they work out fine for me.
@@Smaug1 Lol, a G-2900? That thing is FUGLY! The GD-350-1B looks a million times better
Thanks for the review. I wish to know if either the countdown timer and alarms have the vibration feature or only the alarms . Thanks again
When you choose what alarm type to use, it applies to EVERYTHING. I like it.
@@Smaug1 I was wondering, is it possible to have the hourly chime, make noise (like on normal G-shocks) and then the VIB is set for the alarms / Timers?
Would it look ugly on a 6 inch wrist?
does the timer sound beeps in the last 20 seconds ?
I know most (if not all) G-Shocks are illuminated, are they also?
Yes. Pressing the 'G' button just below the screen activates the backlight.
I wish casio would create a watch with multiple countdown timers. Also, setting the countdown timer is such a hassle - you have to push a button for two seconds which takes out the speed of doing it. I wish they would improve countdown timers so that if you set a timer for your break-time, for your worktime, and for your tea, you don't have to spend 30 seconds setting the right timer each time. I really think that the 2 second holding thing is a redundant thing of the past - it's not like you have a problem if you were to accidentally trigger the action.
Great points, Barrrt! Multi-function alarms and countdown timers are the most useful things on these watches. I think a one-second hold-down time for the ADJUST button would be sufficient.
Thanks! Regarding your suggestion for a one second hold-down time of the ADJUST button: Why even a one second time? It's not likely to push that button on accident. And if you do - there isn't any problem. If you mess up the main time of your watch you could be in trouble, so I understand a safety precaution. But if I use my timer I want to be able to set it as easily as possible. And if I accidentally change it, it will be visible straight away and easily changeble. I mean, it's not like if I change my timer from 30 minutes to 29 on accident I will be like "Oh no, my life is broken now and I have no means of fixxing this". Thanks for the feedback Jeremy! I wonder how we could get our need for timer-setting speed across to the designers at CASIO :-)
Hi, I recommend you to check the g7710! It has 2 consecutive countdown timers, i don't now if it's what are you looking for, but the g7710 is the only g shock with that function!
Wow Andrea, Thank you! I wish they made G7710 with a vibe alarm. I'd like to use the timers mainly for work and I don't respond as well to beeps as I do to buzzes. Thanks for this tip! I would never have found that watch without you.
I ordered the G7710 to try it out. Thanks again.
i feel the watch is too square. does it look good in person just like in the video?
Well, it's a rounded square. Square makes more sense for digital watches anyway. I remember when motorcycle mirrors went from square (in the 80s) to round or rounded (90s and beyond). The world of interest behind us is square, so square made sense, and now round is just trying to be classic or satisfying some aesthetic preference.
So , bottom line it looks good .right?
Yes, looks and feels great, and it has the best buttons of any digital watch I've ever owned. (and I've owned dozens of them, since the 80s)
is the vibration strong enough to wake you up? how long does the vibration alarm last? 30 seconds?
Airstrike Mike No, it's not strong enough to wake me. 30 seconds sounds about right, though I haven't timed it. Best bet for waking up with this watch would be to take it off, put it on the nightstand, set it for flash alert/beep mode, and use the snooze alarm mode so it'll keep going off until you wake up. The alarm is reasonably loud. If you're in a deep sleep and you're a heavy sleeper, that might not even do it.
Read up a little on the science of sleep cycles too. The absolute BEST way to wake up is by using a sleep cycle tracking app on your smartphone. It uses the accelerometer to sense when you're in a deep sleep, and it will wake up between sleep cycles, so you feel better.
Consider the Vibration Alarm as a self-reminder tool when you're awake. It is unbeatable in loud environments and quiet environments when a beep alarm is either annoying to others or inaudible.
Jeremy D I see, thank you for your honest answer. I appreciate it. =)
Its a military designed inspired stealth watch, stealth watch is actually bought by soldiers and officers in armed forces all over the world. It also fit the regulation of certain armies, if its a black watch with backlight it can used in training to the full service in combat without uniform violation and it is now allowed. Casio has proved it strength over many competitors. Most feel like gun materiel. Black G Shocks are popular to servicemen and astronauts.
I liked this watch when bought it. It had everything I wanted and I'm so happy I bought this without regret, but man the strength of this watch is the next level badass. The screen is a problem its not clear enough to read maybe thats due to its G Shock armouring glass. Its truly rock solid hard resin. Vibration is not too bad in my opinion as I own a standard Casio Viberation Alarm, and remember its a stealth watch. Other than that it is the sexiest watch in all angles in the G Shock collection.
I find it easy to read. Not QUITE as easy as a typical gray background one, but definitely not hard. I'm glad you like it. My only complaint about it is that it is too big to wear in the wintertime, as it won't fit under sleeve cuffs without getting caught up on them.
does this thing have a beeping alarm instead of vibration one ??
It can be set for either.
my watch dose not have a negative display is there a way to set that
No, I think it's the last 5 or 10 that it beeps for.
Any idea this watch can automatically change time at destination ?? I landed in London and surprised to see that time was already set ..
No, it can't; it's not atomic. But it does have a World Time feature, so it's quite easy to switch between time zones and keep your home time set. The watch probably was set to London for the World Time screen by default, and you just got lucky. ;)
i think that another Pro is that the light is like the old models of Casio and not the new ones that are really not useful
+Nassef Elshawarby It really depends on the light. A proper backlight is always good. LED side lighting can be either good or bad. The old incandescent sidelights were TERRIBLE.
Is this really worth the buy man? Cos I am in need of a good shock that is not round in bezel! So I am considering this. Help me out!
Joel Jackson this one is rounded at the edges, as you can see. It's big, so you have to be ok with that. Quality and ease of use are outstanding.
Jeremy D thanks man!!!
Just got one with super led light. Brilliant hunting watch
whats the top left corner indicate in the radar chart ? you forgot to explain that
Manan Khandelwal The top RIGHT corner is what looks like a radar chart. That just indicates what features are selected, for example, whether alarms will beep and flash the light, or vibrate, whether the timer is on, etc.
Fade to black brother fade to black.
Is there a way to change how many times the snooze alarm will sound? Or what to press when the alarm sounds to prevent it from snoozing again?
+Eric Sayers No way to change the # of snoozes. For it not to snooze, you have to manually go and turn that alarm off.
does the countdown timer have an auto repeat feature?
if you dont modify it, every time you push the dedicated button will countdown the same amount of time.
How is the battery life in relation to using vibe alert on a daily basis?
I don't know, I only kept it for a year or so. I will tell you that it has a ginormous battery!
Is the watch more like grey or black colour? I am confused
Black
Gshock are meant to built that way . BIG !!!!! You can always go with a smaller Casio .
For alarm, can you set it to just go off with a beep or is it just vibration and flash!
+Deniz Dalkilinc you can make it beep
Hi,may i ask how long the vibration will take?thanks
(guessing) Probably about 20 seconds, on and off. That vibration motor is a major drain on the battery, so they have to be careful. Even so, it's a big watch, with room for a big battery! The estimate 5 years with typical usage.
great review, thanks!
will this watch allow you to have it vibrate or loud alarm and both ??
+Carl Palma When on vibrate mode, it is silent, as that is half of the point. When on flash mode, it beeps and the LEDs in the display flash.
good review
g shock means it's vibrant or not during alarm
No, G-Shock is the product line within Casio's range. It means shock resistant and overall durable. There's text on the bezel that says 'Vibe Alarm', that is what means it has the vibration alarm feature.
THUMBS UP Great review for a Great Watch I ordered this model used $80
Where did you buy this G-Shock?
Michael Jeffrey Amazon
Made in ??
How to turn off tmr indicator?
The best watch...
Can u turn off the hourly time alert?
On every single G shock you can.
Can this watch vibrating if the countdown timer was finished (00:00:00)??
M Yusuf Khadafi yes
Jeremy D can vibrate only without sound? Like silent mode?
I want this, this 25th 😁😁
Andrian Bangun it's a good one, but big. Doesn't work well under sleeves.
hello friend, inorganic glass?
which is better inorganic or mineral? thank you
Mineral glass. All standard G-Shocks have that.
got mine 3 days ago - still struggling to figure it out
Read the manual, it's very clear. If you lost the manual, you can search the web for the module number, which is printed on the case back.
@@Smaug1 Cheers man! 👍🏻
Nice video thanks. I just got this watch and got to know operations
Is there a way to turn off both the light and vibe ?
I don't remember, but I don't think so. Look up the instructions online and see. I wouldn't worry about it though; even using the vibration motor (or light + audio alarm) daily, the battery will last 5 years.
Hi Jeremy, thank you for your response.
Hi does it vib on hourly chime
It uses vibe for everything. Including hourly chime.
perfect precise review
Thank you
Precise...!???? 😂😂😂😂😂
@@Merky_Gz Damn!
I don't know why I did it😂😂😂
How do you turn key tone back on?
I don't remember, but it's easy to find in the manual.
Is this gold digits
Neth Wijayatilaka yes.
Damn I wish this was Tough Solar
It's tough, but not solar. Battery life is 5 years. Can't deal with changing a battery every 5 years?
Get a GW-400 then.
isit too big for a girl's wrist, like do you thing it would look good on a girl. Its a really good watch, annd i haven't found anything like this for girls. Please help me out.
+Moulya P Depends on your taste, style, and size! I have a small wrist, 6-3/4" in circumference, and it is big on ME. However, the wings that are between the watch head and the strap make it comfortable even on a small wrist. Maybe measure your wrist circumference and compare it to mine in the video and that'll give you a better idea.
I have small hands/wrists for a guy and it looks pretty big on me. In that sense it's definitely a fashion risk. However, if you have the guts, you can go for it and make it your own. But I must say: it's very big.
There's always baby-g 👍
How can i change the date ?
You can't change the date format on this one.
Ese casio bribra cundo suenan las alar max 🛰
link please ?
www.casio.com/products/archive/Watches/G-Shock/GD350-1B/
No countdown ????????
MrSpycore Yeah, it has a countdown timer. (edited to remove the earlier comment about it having a home-screen accessible timer; that is the GD350)
Jeremy D One last question,does the countdown repeat?
No.
Good
I've bought this watch yesterday, it's great
I've read the entire instruction manual and I found a wonderful feature I didn't expect
See the following pages in the instruction manual and find out for yourself .. you will love it
Pages :
E-46
E-47
E-48
If you haven't the instruction manual just tell me
Thank you for the vedio
What feature have you found ?
press the light botton for about 5 seconds and every time you raise your hand to see the time the light will turn on automatically
wow
how yo set UTC time
Guys, I'm not am instruction manual. Go download the manual for this kind of question, please.
Can time be set to Military?
1012fisher yes