Both in terms of durability, but most importantly in terms of functions. This is a true survival and outdoor watch which has functions that display everything you may need from a watch and much more. The analog clock is good as it makes it easy to quickly read the time thanks to the large hands and contrasting markers. Both the markers and hands have luminescence to make the analog clock legible even in low-lit conditions. Starting off, this is a watch that is built to be ”extra everything”. It has a design that stands out of the ordinary, and equally so a ruggedness and performance that makes it one of the toughest watches on the market.
When you hold the Mudmaster GG-B100 in your hand, you immediately want to start playing with it. That might have something to do with the six large, knurled-surface pushers around the case. The Mudmaster series is all about water/dust/mud protection, and the pushers have all been designed with that in mind. I really like having more versus fewer pushers on the case, as it means you can generally get to functionality faster. Note that you can connect a “Connected” G-Shock watch to your phone, and using the G-Shock app, you can adjust settings on the watch if you don’t feel like playing case pusher ballet.
Features showcasing toughness include Tough Movement, Smart Access Crown, Tough Movement and G-SHOCK’s legendary Shock & 200M Water Resistance. Stopwatch , Countdown Timer , Day/Date Display, and Full Auto Calendar and Mute Function. Case Size is a formidable 59.5mm H X 56.1mm W x 18mm D and comes in at 119g. The case is made of high-rigidity carbon material to protect against damage and deformation due to impact and other rough treatment, while metal button pipes ensure a tighter seal against the external environment. A filter further protects against the invasion of mud, for the high level of dust and mud resistance required when in severe environments. In addition, the dual back cover consists of a stainless steel panel back and an outer cover made of shock resistant fine resin embedded with glass fibers.
No, it’ll never match the Apple Watch for fitness tracking prowess, but that’s not the point. It’s sensible, helpful additional functionality on a tough-as-nails G-Shock, that let’s remember, does not need charging. There are alarms and timers, all of which can be set using the app, a world time feature, a phone finder, and there are sensors for barometric and temperature readings. For all the toughness of the Mudmaster GG A5, it’s not without a weakness. Contrary to Casio’s website and press information about the watch, the LED backlight isn’t very good. In fact, it’s nothing like Timex’s Indiglo, and very weakly lights the dial.
I sincerely prefer the mineral glass over the sapphire crystal because of the way it behaves over time but that’s more of a personal opinion. The stainless steel resin case is of incredibly good quality and trust me it can be reliable for lots of years from the moment you buy it. The band material is a good-feeling resin that Casio pretty much used in all G-Shock with some exception, so nothing new here. As the previous model, the G-Steel also features a „hands out of the way” function which will put the hands in a position that will let you see all of the background indicators.
Measuring in at a bold 53.1mm wide by 55.4mm lug-to-lug with a thickness of 19.3mm, the Mudmaster makes quite the statement. It’s not just large for the sake of being large, as the case houses the G-SHOCK “Quad Sensor” – an array of tools including a thermometer, altimeter/barometer, digital compass, and step counter. Metal button pipes for each of the six buttons make for a tighter seal to keep out mud and debris, while a dual-layer caseback further ensures protection from the elements. Last one to highlight in the twin sensor collection is G Shock Mud Master GG A5DR, available in color tan. The Neo-Brite luminous hands will let you read the hour in dark situations along with the marking in the right of every hour. As said before new materials have been used in the manufacturing of this watch in order to create a two-layer guard structure that confers it a great shock resistance that you rarely see on other watches.
Keep in mind that if you are wearing the watch on the wrist, the indicator might not be completely accurate since your wrist radiates heat. Once you have gotten the sub-dial into the correct position, the temperature will be indicated on the LCD screen. The watch has both an analog display and a digital LCS screen in order to display all of the information and data. Around the outer edge of the dial, it has abbreviations of cities for the world timer.
In this article, we are looking closer at one of the watches in the Mudmaster collection, specifically the GWG-1000. The vast range of choices makes it possible for anyone to find a watch that suits their taste, style, and preference. If I had a minor gripe here it would be that I would have liked to have seen an anti-reflective coating placed on it so that its legible at some angles when the sun us reflecting directly off it. It has a curved/domed shape that harks back to the retro tool watches of the 1960s and adds strength to it. In this review the item was free and I get a commission for sales from the link in the blog but you will pay the same price as you would otherwise. During that time, Anderson leads his 20-person crew through classes to brush up on firefighting skills and drills to build their fitness and familiarity with equipment.
At first encounter, the Mudmaster’s aggressive size seems to suggest its purpose as rugged equipment and just how much tech is packed inside it. Colors and textures that reference military or industrial themes further communicate that this watch means business. I’m picky when it comes to the ana-digi watch dials I like, and I think Casio did an excellent job here. The “negative-colored” LCD screen is large with clear pixels and offers snappy performance. The analog hands help when needed but are mostly there for performing an ancillary function while allowing you to still know the current time.
This is tracked in real-time in the app, while altitude is shown on the watch’s screen. The Mission Log starts with a long press of a single button on the watch itself, and is very easy to use, but anyone unfamiliar with G-Shock functionality will have to read the instructions in the app first. The Carbon Core Guard structure — a monocoque design for strength, just like a racing car — is joined to a stainless steel case back that’s covered in glass fiber resin, all of which means the Mudmaster is as tough as you’d ever need. The buttons, now without guards around them, are wonderfully tactile and easier to press than before.
Recall that aBlogtoWatch offered a hands-on debut look at this G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100 here with another colorway when it was first announced back in March. With double LED light and hand shift feature, the G Shock Mud Master GSG-100-1ADR Price is set for $296. After introducing baby g shock the Quad sensor Casio brings for you the twin sensor series, a tougher one to wear while working in deep and dirty locations. Not to forget that like other G Shock Mud Master Quad Sensor series, this can also be connected to your smart devices via app or Bluetooth connectivity.