Casio G
I was originally looking at the GPW series, and even know the global satellite is cool, to change timezones it really wasn’t worth spending over 700 for that watch when you got more with this one. I love having all the features of the pro-trek in a g-shock and the steel buttons are not only functional but look great too. Thanks to recent advancements, Casio was able to produce even smaller electronic components, making the RANGEMAN one of the first to employ the new Shock Resistant Triple Sensor technology. Constructed of metal, with an oversized, textured surface, the watch’s design ensures accessibility of information even with a gloved hand. Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping – The Rangeman receives time calibration radio signals for accurate timekeeping at all times. You can set the watch to manually receive signals, or auto-receive signals up to 6 times per day.
The screen is divided into different sections to make it easier to read all of the information that is presented. Naturally, the time is presented with the largest font so a quick glance at the wrist is all it takes. RANGEMAN is Triple Sensor equipped, which makes it capable of keeping altitude, barometric pressure, temperature, and direction readings at your fingertips.
With the large variety of wristwatches and their commitment to progress, it is no surprise Casio has remained amongst the giants in the industry. It does not measure up to the tough construction and the highly interesting mixture of g shock watch functions. Having the Rangeman marketed as a watch for survival in the toughest conditions while the much-too-low zoom factor in navigation could easily lure one up the wrong flank of a mountain, however, makes me doubt Casio a bit.
And especially the sunset/sundown functionality when you’re in the woods. On the back of the watch, you’ll see an engraved design figure of the “Rangeman” g shock watch mascot, which is rare for Casio to include with its design elements. G-Shock’s Rangeman feels comfortable on the wrist, despite its oversized look.
Having a barometer on your wrist means that you’re much less likely to get caught in the rain when you’re out hiking or whatever it is you people do outside. Before the days of weathermen and weather apps, we had to figure out ourselves if it was going to rain. One thing we realized is that when the air pressure dropped, a storm was likely on its way. Further, I prefer the resin strap keeper, not so happy with the steel versions. The GW-9400 Rangeman is the quintessential modern Casio G-Shock watch and has arguably replaced the Frogman as the most desirable all-digital G-Shock.
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.
Otherwise, looking at the rest of Casio’s lineup, only the ProTrek Smart does that. All in all, the Casio Rangeman GW-9400 is a top-tier watch that sits very high up in the G-shock collection in terms of durability and functionality. This isn’t your standard G-Shock watch with basic functions and design. Think of this watch like a G-Shock on steroids, and if that is what you are looking for, you’ll absolutely love this one. It is packed with useful functions and it has a bold and sporty design that stands out from the crowd.