Why John Mayer Loves This HODINKEE Limited Edition Casio G-SHOCK

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • John Mayer is a watch guy. He also happens to be a music guy. What do you get when the two intersect? The Casio G-SHOCK Ref. 6900 by John Mayer, a digital watch you know and love, designed by Mr. Mayer himself. See what he has to say about the inspiration behind this watch and why it means so much to him.
    To read more about The Casio G-SHOCK Ref. 6900 by John Mayer, check out: limited.hodink...

Komentáře • 296

  • @wesleyholm3650
    @wesleyholm3650 Před 3 lety +290

    " John, can you make this video to talk about our new G Shock watch?" John: "LOOK AT THIS KEYBOARD I CAN SWEAR INTO!"

    • @RiyanVisram
      @RiyanVisram Před 3 lety +17

      Some people buy products, others buy stories

    • @rahulvig5298
      @rahulvig5298 Před 3 lety +2

      @@RiyanVisram damn. So true 👌🏻

    • @glassjar7814
      @glassjar7814 Před 3 lety +1

      A good sale tactic. Not only does it hit the nostalgic side for some, but it peaks interest in non-watch enthusiasm which hits perfect for g shock because Casio & G-Shock are a great product for someone that wants a no thrills watch to just wear and use. The product team behind this release were very smart

  • @brandonguidry1056
    @brandonguidry1056 Před 3 lety +198

    John Mayer is seriously one of the coolest people on earth

  • @Giballi24
    @Giballi24 Před 3 lety +117

    John has a magical gift of swaying the market. I play guitar and he's shifted the whole gear market, he buys a pedal, and the price shoots up like crazy, watches, the same. For our sake, let's hope he doesn't find more hobbies LOL.

  • @Damage_Inc
    @Damage_Inc Před 3 lety +350

    I'm told that the Casio SK-5's price has increased 1000x today.

    • @karu6111
      @karu6111 Před 3 lety +1

      Heyy, it's kinda cheap, $180?

    • @karu6111
      @karu6111 Před 3 lety +3

      but it's out of stock lol

  • @jasonmaetani7628
    @jasonmaetani7628 Před 3 lety +50

    I’ll never get sick of John talking about watches. I’d love to see him as a host for future talking watches episodes!

  • @Jgom42
    @Jgom42 Před 3 lety +288

    “And then when I came into a little bit of bread as they say”😂🤣

    • @motosessions
      @motosessions Před 3 lety +3

      Really wish I could burn one down with this dude and play this keyboard that I loved as a kid.

    • @Giballi24
      @Giballi24 Před 3 lety +2

      He's hysterical

    • @dylandavison
      @dylandavison Před 3 lety +2

      You beat me to it. 😂😂

  • @actnaturally388
    @actnaturally388 Před 3 lety +106

    After watching this video I decided I don’t want that watch but I want a SK-5!

  • @tom_scalisi
    @tom_scalisi Před 3 lety +70

    I swear John's energy is friggin' prolific. I try not to idolize other people, but damn, the man is cool.

  • @JupiterTarts
    @JupiterTarts Před 3 lety +85

    For a man that owns like 20 Rolex Daytonas, I love that his signature watch is a Casio.

    • @lassiejr2115
      @lassiejr2115 Před 3 lety +5

      Cmon man give him a break , Not even a watch store don't have that many in stock >

    • @iammaximus614
      @iammaximus614 Před 3 lety

      EDC…..👌🏽😎

    • @joshball8674
      @joshball8674 Před 5 měsíci

      He now has collabed on an AP

  • @dhirajshetty483
    @dhirajshetty483 Před 3 lety +13

    JM has arguably one of the best collections of high end Pateks & IWCs yet is also here talking about the Casio ...
    His knowledge is very thorough too !

  • @Kostas1601
    @Kostas1601 Před 3 lety +237

    Saying "F***" into the mic. Classic

  • @Landofsmiles999
    @Landofsmiles999 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm a bit late to the game, but I just purchased this watch after watching John and Ed on watch CZcams. I was going to buy a standard GSK but elected for JMLEDGSK. For me, the watch is like a secret handshake that only certain people will know of when they see it. JM is a watch conesuer, and for me, having this watch feels a little special. Very happy

  • @hanxor
    @hanxor Před 3 lety +13

    GOT IT! I'm so stoked to finally get another 6900 after 20 years!!

  • @samhaokip9126
    @samhaokip9126 Před 3 lety +5

    I could listen to John talk about random stuff all day.

  • @lucioledizerot196
    @lucioledizerot196 Před 3 lety +39

    If anybody can sell us this G-Shock, it's probably gonna be John Mayer. I don't like the model but I like hearing John talking watches (pun intended).

  • @Vinny081976
    @Vinny081976 Před 3 lety +4

    I love the collab and those Casio keyboards bring so much memory as a kid.

  • @impatrickt
    @impatrickt Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks John. Just paid twice retail for this watch.

  • @duncanreaymusic981
    @duncanreaymusic981 Před 3 lety +10

    Not a comment related to the video but no wonder John Can play such crazy chord shapes...Look at the size of his damn thumb!

  • @Tokyo_Views
    @Tokyo_Views Před 3 lety +5

    one of the best watch stuff on CZcams!! It's got a story! A real story that is so genuine and it's a Casio not a Rolex! So unexpected! Amazing content. PERIOD!

  • @richardc.5289
    @richardc.5289 Před 3 lety +42

    Weird ad, like the watch, will buy.

  • @renatomotha6018
    @renatomotha6018 Před 3 lety +14

    Mayer making history with the most unique unboxing videos 🤘😂

    • @michaeldorsey1228
      @michaeldorsey1228 Před 3 lety

      Mayer ruining my life by making the price of a keyboard I want go up.

  • @chuarobert
    @chuarobert Před 3 lety +3

    I think most watch people are compelled by the stories. This was a wonderful story. Thanks to Hodinkee and John. Fire content.

  • @nipunchawla
    @nipunchawla Před 3 lety +2

    His voice brings so much peace

  • @davidm1205
    @davidm1205 Před 3 lety +12

    RIP Casio SK-5 market. Thanks Hodinkee!

  • @georgezagr6627
    @georgezagr6627 Před 3 lety +4

    Took me back there Mr Mayer! I also grew up wearing G shock and playing Casio keyboards 🎹 of all sorts as my dad had a pawn shop back then .. wonderful times

  • @bdavisk
    @bdavisk Před 2 lety +3

    just grabbed the second version of this watch!

  • @star42
    @star42 Před 3 lety +1

    I have been rocking the DW6900 for more then a decade. It had accompanied me all the way from my Military basic training, to the Everest Base Camp at Nepal. This is one piece that will NEVER leave my collection.

  • @willduff858
    @willduff858 Před 3 lety +7

    I got one!! So pumped. Love the story, love the meaning, love the artist. That's everything I want in a watch. I wonder if they will release the number made... Can't wait for the first person to recognize it on my wrist...

  • @rayleeaustralia
    @rayleeaustralia Před 3 lety +3

    The endorsement from John Mayer: Priceless👏🙌👍

  • @davidpandolfo
    @davidpandolfo Před 3 lety +52

    Is there an uncensored version of this?

  • @phototristan
    @phototristan Před 3 lety +209

    While not my cup of tea, I applaud Hodkinee for once for not coming out with a special edition that's like $15k

    • @saniwada
      @saniwada Před 3 lety +5

      They’ve collaborated with swatch multiple times though.

    • @lucioledizerot196
      @lucioledizerot196 Před 3 lety +1

      They've done that before. The thing to look at is not the price but the markup they make on a model. Whether it's a 15K or 100$ watch, there is always a nice Hodinkee markup on the price compared to the mainstream model.

    • @wengjai
      @wengjai Před 3 lety

      Luciole Dizerot isn’t that with all product on the market?

    • @lucioledizerot196
      @lucioledizerot196 Před 3 lety

      @@wengjai of course

    • @lucioledizerot196
      @lucioledizerot196 Před 3 lety +1

      Except in the case of Hodinkee you have the markup of the original product + the markup of Hodinkee putting their name and design on it. It's your decision to determine if that's worth it or not

  • @superfast30
    @superfast30 Před 3 lety +2

    Mine arrived today. Nicest looking 6900 I've ever seen!

  • @postcardsfromj
    @postcardsfromj Před 3 lety +5

    Mine arrived this week and I'm thrilled! Hodinkee shipping time was incredible... three days and it was delivered halfway across the world. It's a pity it was stuck in Customs for over three weeks. Love the watch and JM!

  • @rpsoriano
    @rpsoriano Před 3 lety +1

    By far the most entertaining and delightful thing I've watched this year.

  • @fobudomh
    @fobudomh Před 3 lety +9

    This is the colab we needed . Great video.

  • @matthewstrobelt564
    @matthewstrobelt564 Před 3 lety +3

    The watch is so clean and looks so good, can't wait to see it in person

  • @ivancurielvaz5912
    @ivancurielvaz5912 Před 3 lety +8

    Love when John Mayer's on the show!

  • @PhilRuybal
    @PhilRuybal Před 3 lety +3

    I need John to review ALL tech from here on out

  • @lewiswills2773
    @lewiswills2773 Před 3 lety +9

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... post the uncensored version of this

  • @NicolasJohnElder
    @NicolasJohnElder Před 3 lety +6

    Missed a great opportunity to pitch the "bip" sound, Hodinkee!

  • @Mr_RRE
    @Mr_RRE Před 3 lety +2

    The guy is not only talented but a genius 😎😎😎

  • @mrartdeco
    @mrartdeco Před 3 lety +10

    _John Mayer likes the watch_
    _Blessing condition has been fulfilled_
    _Watch rarity increased_
    _Watch price bonus 1000%_

    • @mrartdeco
      @mrartdeco Před 3 lety +1

      DiscoFalcon will be like $2000 on the second market most likely.. I’m being sarcastic but I got the feeling it would really happen

  • @MrKbuland
    @MrKbuland Před 3 lety +1

    John should do documentaries. I'd learn so much.

  • @TheoandHarris
    @TheoandHarris Před 3 lety +30

    Hey he's pretty good!

  • @chrissollazzo6835
    @chrissollazzo6835 Před 3 lety +2

    Lol!
    I had one these keyboards when I was a teenaged rock star. I remember my experience well!
    Recording my future epic star wars "like" themes into the wee hours of the morning.
    It was the only time in my life when my mother hit me with a projectile. I think it was the dogs food dish. 🤣😂😃

  • @kingo904
    @kingo904 Před 3 lety +1

    I had this same SK5 when I was a kid! Got it for my birthday!

  • @kikomachine8276
    @kikomachine8276 Před 3 lety +4

    He should have his own watch channel already...

  • @clintlanier8534
    @clintlanier8534 Před 3 lety +4

    Wish it were a square.... a g is the prefect watch for the times. Since no one is wearing formal work clothes at the moment and working from home a g is perfect. Casio should pay Mayer to consult for versions of their other styles.

  • @miguelangelsiller6314
    @miguelangelsiller6314 Před 3 lety

    There is no better way to tell a story about a watch . Sold!!!!!! The collaboration of the SK5, Casio, and Hodinkee.

  • @WristwatchAddiction
    @WristwatchAddiction Před 3 lety +93

    These guys here complaining about having to watch a few minutes of a musician talking about the vintage keyboard from his own collection that inspired his own watch collab from the same company before the actual watch like that was unexpected or something.
    😂🤦‍♂️ maybe take an “am I a watch snob test”. Lol

    • @Carefreeblues
      @Carefreeblues Před 3 lety +3

      It's not about being a snob, it's refusing to be downright shafted. This G-shock is just a different color template, there's not even a signed caseback. Lazy and uninspired.

    • @WristwatchAddiction
      @WristwatchAddiction Před 3 lety +1

      @@Carefreeblues actually, I’d review the caseback again as it is signed John Mayer Edition in some press photos

    • @Carefreeblues
      @Carefreeblues Před 3 lety

      @@WristwatchAddiction His name is written on the back, personally that is not what I would call a"signed" caseback.

    • @WristwatchAddiction
      @WristwatchAddiction Před 3 lety +3

      @@Carefreeblues clearly if each was hand engraved with his signature as they were sold it wouldn’t be good enough for some.
      Each their own but it IS a signed caseback even if you choose to not consider it one.

    • @GS-vb3zn
      @GS-vb3zn Před 3 lety

      It's about watching a world renowned douche-bag bore us with his self absorption.

  • @mohammedshezaadboots1934
    @mohammedshezaadboots1934 Před 3 lety +6

    I think we all need to hear the uncensored version of this 😂

  • @reel1313
    @reel1313 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video. John Mayer is the best. I would h have liked the watch more if the big button with the G on it would have been yellow instead of light grey.

  • @corduroyepps4700
    @corduroyepps4700 Před 3 lety

    Casio good job doing a collab with John. It makes you guys that much cooler 😎.

  • @kennethliyanto9833
    @kennethliyanto9833 Před 3 lety +1

    guitar legend, awesome and very respected watch enthusiast, and og visvim collector, John's just a trendsetter and too cool

  • @iR0NmAnKiD
    @iR0NmAnKiD Před 3 lety +4

    i need the uncensored version of this.

  • @daanprins6730
    @daanprins6730 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the story, and the colors. Wish it wasn't so damn expensive

  • @mistermikeyjay
    @mistermikeyjay Před 3 lety +42

    Before this video: “old Casio keyboard for sale, $20 or best offer”
    After this video: “Casio keyboard that inspired John Mayer. $450.00”

  • @BrittPearceWatches
    @BrittPearceWatches Před 2 lety +2

    When you’re a kid you get your jollies that way?! IM STILL GETTING MY JOLLIES SAYING “B00000B1ES” at anything that can echo stuff back

  • @franciscoon1083
    @franciscoon1083 Před 3 lety +3

    The beat is good, real good.

  • @greedgreed4411
    @greedgreed4411 Před 3 lety +3

    In John Mayer we trust.

  • @jaspreetsinghanand
    @jaspreetsinghanand Před 3 lety +7

    It's a simple g shock which no one would look at it twice.
    But thanks to the god like marketing of hodinkee everyone would want one now.
    I bet Benjamin can market his own poop collected after a hearty buffet and still there will be a "join waitlist" after two minutes of the poop going on sale.
    Way to go👍👍👍👍

    • @xekret
      @xekret Před 3 lety +1

      Well they did come out with a travel clock in the middle of a pandemic when no one could travel and sold out.....

  • @GabrielX84
    @GabrielX84 Před 2 lety +1

    I’d love to see Him do a video on the PT80 too

  • @vinny8vinny
    @vinny8vinny Před 3 lety +2

    If I walked into my kids room and he was making a beat like that I’d be like “YES! I’m retiring earlier than I thought.” 😂😂😂

  • @alexmoon1
    @alexmoon1 Před 3 lety +1

    Anything John Mayer does. I follow

  • @robmusial
    @robmusial Před 3 lety +1

    Now I love John Mayer

  • @afokabest
    @afokabest Před 3 lety +3

    -Swiss watch for investment
    -Gshock for everyday use

  • @roxannengmingli2697
    @roxannengmingli2697 Před 3 lety +2

    i’m sold on the keyboard

  • @abdharis9208
    @abdharis9208 Před 3 lety +2

    What a great beat..

  • @gbiscuits
    @gbiscuits Před 3 lety +3

    john teaches sampling and watches at the same time

  • @maomao180
    @maomao180 Před 3 lety +7

    Owners of SK-5 are gonna make a little bread.

  • @krishnakanthcake
    @krishnakanthcake Před 3 lety +1

    Man gotta love this guy

  • @wilsonching9840
    @wilsonching9840 Před 3 lety +1

    man i wish that illuminate button was the colour of the rhythm pad button

  • @zirg
    @zirg Před 3 lety +1

    This keyboard reminds me of that episode of Friends with Ross...

  • @maomao180
    @maomao180 Před 3 lety +3

    would've been cool if Casio actually reissued the SK-5 with the watch

  • @deangtrs
    @deangtrs Před 3 lety +2

    Lion, laser gun, high bongo, and low bongo.

  • @divrajsingh15
    @divrajsingh15 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. JM is a genius

  • @GrahamKerr.RealEstate
    @GrahamKerr.RealEstate Před 3 lety +1

    We need the uncensored version.

  • @frazierriver
    @frazierriver Před 3 lety +1

    too bad they do limited on everything and so they sell out immediately. very annoying. But kudos to John Mayer for designing what I think is the best looking G-Shock I've seen. I just purchased an OMJM Martin and after owning well over 100 guitars in my 50 years of playing music/30 plus professionally, this guitar is the most well thought out and attention to detail I've had. The man has excellent taste.

  • @504yaj
    @504yaj Před 3 lety +1

    Hot damn, more of these please!

  • @sohey8802
    @sohey8802 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing Hoodinke x Jhon Mayer totally agree ☠️❤️🤟🏽😍

  • @skaterzrule4
    @skaterzrule4 Před 3 lety +1

    we need the uncensored version

  • @floridabmw3150
    @floridabmw3150 Před 3 lety +1

    Best open box review, ever.

  • @MikeMcCormick1325
    @MikeMcCormick1325 Před 3 lety +1

    A very cool story. Thank you.

  • @threehander
    @threehander Před 3 lety +3

    This is awesome. I get it now!

  • @davids2206
    @davids2206 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Sold out in the first two hours! Bummed I missed it

    • @hanxor
      @hanxor Před 3 lety +1

      Ordered the first second it was available! Sold out in the first 10 minutes!!

  • @BoltLCV
    @BoltLCV Před 3 lety +1

    Love John Mayer❤️

  • @Musicsteve91
    @Musicsteve91 Před 3 lety +2

    G-SHOCK Ref. 6900... NICEEEEEEEEE

  • @randotooming2433
    @randotooming2433 Před 3 lety +1

    marvellous story by John Mayer! good storytelling is also a great work of art.

  • @SirPierreSe
    @SirPierreSe Před 3 lety +1

    I must get that watch!

  • @kristen21023
    @kristen21023 Před 3 lety +1

    @Hodinkee, can we get an uncensored version?

  • @sebw3964
    @sebw3964 Před 3 lety +2

    Looks Nice.But way to expensive for a Basic Model G Shock.Even on eBay 😂

  • @emmetrmeredith
    @emmetrmeredith Před 3 lety

    So cool..great stuff Hodinkee

  • @fruiz879
    @fruiz879 Před 3 lety

    I am looking forward to ordering this watch.

  • @DJHeadshotHunter
    @DJHeadshotHunter Před 3 lety +34

    What a joke.... Was on within a minute of release. Already scooped up by all the reseller's, look at ebay. Watch collecting is not even possible for consumers anymore

    • @alexc8497
      @alexc8497 Před 3 lety +1

      You’re right. What a joke

    • @chradchewns2860
      @chradchewns2860 Před 3 lety +17

      As a normal customer, I got mine before they sold out, fair and square, no funny stuff. Limited edition means not everyone will get one, I'm sorry to hear that you missed out. But I can tell you firsthand that it didn't go to resellers and bots

    • @DJHeadshotHunter
      @DJHeadshotHunter Před 3 lety +5

      @@chradchewns2860 I have no problem at all that not all customer's can get one but when you know that probably 75% of the sale's are reseller's its frustrating. It ruins the hobby. I'm pumped that you got one congrats!

    • @leongweikai5867
      @leongweikai5867 Před 3 lety

      Will it restock on hodinkee though ?

    • @chradchewns2860
      @chradchewns2860 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DJHeadshotHunter Oh totally, I have no intent on selling, I'd rather have the watch. And it is always frustrating to see people who actually want the product to have to pay more later, just because of some guy who would rather make a quick buck. I share that with you. I hope you find one for a good price soon, they're bound to go down once the hype has died a little.

  • @diogomorato
    @diogomorato Před 3 lety +2

    Why is it that non of these special editions from Casio actually come with the best features like Tough Solar and Multiband?

  • @dylandavison
    @dylandavison Před 3 lety +1

    This guy.. genius. 😭😭

  • @ferramirez4570
    @ferramirez4570 Před 3 lety +1

    Man I miss Current Mood so much!

  • @kristy77a
    @kristy77a Před 3 lety +1

    That was really interesting, thanks. The G-Shock pays tribute well, especially the colors. The one respect, however, where the tribute fails, IMO, is size. For a keyboard, that SK-5 is a compact thing where the watch is not. It's huge. Would that CASIO issue something (or HODINKEE commission something) with the same colors yet a lower-profile, smaller shape/design.

  • @NathanChisholm041
    @NathanChisholm041 Před 3 lety

    My favorite shaped Casio G/shock!

  • @RogerWilcoSnr
    @RogerWilcoSnr Před 3 lety

    I wanted the Yamaha DX-7 in 1987. Never got near it. Managed to save $100.