Casio G
This watch is packed with functions, has an even sportier design than many others, and is built to last. In 2006, the new Mudman models were introduced in the Master of G range of watches followed by the new Gulfman models in 2007. The author of this review received a sample of the product from the brand or its representative in exchange for a review. The Rangeman watch has so many incredible features and abilities but the price that comes at is having to cycle through them all to get to the one you want. And I’ll be honest, it’s not the easiest screen to read, even with the backlight. Yeah, yeah, I read all the reviews and heard all the complaints about how hard the negative display is to read in less than optimal lighting.
Taking the CasiOak out for a run, I set the stopwatch to hit the road one sunny afternoon. This is the first digital G-Shock I’ve owned that’s featured a white-on-black digital display. It really pops in bright light and the baby g shock digits have almost a reflective quality. I had worried that as I was huffing and puffing on the backstretch of my 5K, the small digital stopwatch display would prove inadequate and I wouldn’t be able to read it at a glance.
It was built for toughness, but it isn’t as masculine as you’d think. G-Shock is known for some of the most handsome-looking tactical watches in the market. One of its most popular collection, the Master of G series, traditionally receives G-Shock’s newest technologies and geared towards certain people . With either watch you won’t worry about mud, dirt or dust gumming up the works inside your watch, so hit that Spartan run with confidence.
Arguably the most desirable all-digital timepiece, the G-Shock Rangeman offers a series of quintessential modern watches that are designed and engineered to withstand the most exhausting conditions imaginable! Introduced in 2013, Rangeman series watches become the most popular and professional addition to the Master of G line up, perfect for the rangers, sportsmen, outdoorsmen, and anyone who believes in survival. The “BAR” value indicates the number of atmospheres to which water resistance is ensured. Watches marked “200m” have the same water resistance as 20 BAR watches.
They are almost always named with a “man” suffix after the initial Frogman model which itself was named for scuba divers. Three models, the Mudman, Gaussman, Raysman and Rangeman all feature a thick rubber outer layer that surrounds the buttons and case completely, ensuring that they offer mud-resistance. The Master of G watches ceased production in 2000, but there were signs Casio was keen to keep the range alive, not just with limited edition releases but with re-designs of some of the old models. The GW-9400 is water resistant , mud resistant , shock resistant, and quite possibly kid resistant. For a solar powered “ABC” watch with a ton of features that can stand up to the abuse the Rangeman can and still look great, I think the price is a steal. I have been threw a number of casios but find this one to the be the best for the cost.
There have been several limited editions of the Masters series, and depending on their scarcity these command some of the highest prices for any of Casio watches. The Men in Black and Men in Yellow series are black and yellow versions of the Masters and typically command anywhere between two and three times the resale value of the regular versions. The Master of G is a line of G-Shock watches produced by Japanese electronics company Casio designed for usage in harsh environments.
There will be no parts or labor charge to you for valid warranty services. Due to the possibility of damage or loss during shipping, it is recommended when sending the product for service that you package the product securely and send it insured, return receipt requested. I’m a very picky watch person but have always gone with Casio watches that last longer then other brands on the market.
The basic black coloring of this model further enhances the rough and tough look of the resin material and the MASTER OF G design. Base model is the RANGEMAN GW9400 with a time stamp feature that lets you record the current time in memory with the touch of a button. I really enjoy the look of this watch as I wanted to get the green one but as I read the reviews that you could not see the face due to the black color, I opted for the black watch instead. The anodized red looks sharp and the ease of use is great whether you are changing world time while traveling or getting updated time from the atomic timekeeping.