G-ShockCasio GW-9500-1JF [G-Shock Master of G Series MUDMAN Triple Sensor Model] Watch Japan Import July 2023 Model

The media could not be loaded. I normally wait a good minute before I review a product, but I want to preference this by saying I do not like smartwatches. In fact I hate smartwatches because they invalidate the one thing a watch should always have available: the ability to tell time. If Im ever in a scenario where I need to at least know time, God forbid if you end up in some odd case were you're lost in the woods, you should at least have a reliable way to tell time that won't go away because you didn't charge your watch.All that aside, I think this watch is exceptional for what it offers. It has great visibility of the face so you can always read it accurately (others spoke of the other mudman watches with the negative display being poorly visible so I went with this one). There are two inner screens allowing the watch to display the compass and baro features on top of the time. I think this is an interesting feature. The time automatically keeps itself up to date with the triple sensor having access to world time and multiple timezones. The watch is solar-powered so it can gain charge while you're out and about (though it's not so much. Still, it's powered by a battery so the solar feature just helps keep it alive longer).There are several extra features such as time recoding for physical activities, 5 alarms you can set, a barometer, a thermometer, an altimeter, and a compass. I don't necessarily need the extra features and some like the thermometer even state in the manual that the accuracy is within 3-5 notches but it's enough for me that if I wanted to gauge an approximate temperature, I could look at my watch. The compass is pretty accurate though still not exact I'm sure. All in all, the watch is really good at both keeping time and making it visible, which is pretty much 8/10 alone for me, and it's pretty durable. The other point at 9/10 comes in with the extra features and the watch's build. If you're like me, who doesn't see the convenience of smart functions like reading texts or answering your phone as good enough justification for putting down 300+ dollars on a watch (if you have BT anyway, just get BT earbuds and answer your phone with that), then this is a good one.

I have several Casio triple sensor G-Shocks but I have come to wear the new GW 9500 the most. It is very similar in its features to my Casio triple sensor Pro Trek watches; yes, I have several of those too. I purchased the positive display and like it for its large and easy to see features. Although a somewhat bulky watch, it feels light on my wrist and hasn't gotten in the way as I wear it during my every day routines. I do prefer the Casio GW 9400 main display that will also show the date along with the barometric pressure and can start the stopwatch with a single button push, but like the Pro Treks, I've gotten used to the GW 9500 features and prefer its cleaner and more open display. I'm very pleased with this new G-Shock.

I like this Mudman quite a bit. I wasn't concerned about heart rate or Bluetooth connectivity. I have an iPhone and am connected quite enough through that. This is the type of watch I can strap on and wear for days at a time without taking it off. The solar power, time synchronized to an atomic clock and uncluttered dial were important to me for everyday use. I was simply looking for a rock-solid watch that I never need to be concerned about, and this Casio fit the bill.I was a bit concerned that it would look a bit too big or "macho" when wearing it, but it doesn't. It looks good, and hopefully will be worn for many years to come.It took some time to get here from Japan but it was worth the wait.

Let's start off with instructions. No English given. You need to go to you tube. As others say, it is difficult to see the display. I Love the fact it's solar powered and I don't need to change batteries every 2 years. It is very accurate with its time, compass,and altitude. The other features are accurate as well, but I seldom have a use for them. A good fit on my wrist and it's nice looking for any occasion. A little pricey but what isn't today? A good investment.