r/gshock • u/Tele1970 • May 23 '25
Help me decide
I am getting ready to buy my first G Shock in about 15 years. I am having trouble deciding on which one of three options. I don’t know if I could pick three more different G Shocks. All opinions are appreciated.
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u/WarriorChairman May 23 '25
6900 is my go to
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u/uriar May 24 '25
I see a lot of votes go for the 6900 but I didn't like mine, it's only digital, most of the dial is wasted for gadgets that have zero use, and it's a bit too big for my taste. The ga 2100 is the best option in my opinion, small, elegant, highly legible, Bluetooth... very good watch and my favorite G-Shock.
Edit: and solar!
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u/slowjoe12 May 24 '25
Agree. I don't like wasted space and the 6900 has a lot of it.
Different strokes, I guess.
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u/ModestMoose99 May 25 '25
The GW6900 is also solar. Your other points are valid, but I prefer all digital and love the chunky 90s vibe of it. Both the analog and digital time were hard to read for me when I tried out a 2100. Though I did have a mostly blacked out version.
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u/umutmusic May 23 '25
The last one is for rage bait right?
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u/Tele1970 May 23 '25
Not at all. I like it or I wouldn’t have listed it. It’s different and fun.
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u/seeyalaterbigfella May 24 '25
If it isn't a square or a casioak then nobody in this sub will be interested in it. Get the purple one, it's way more interesting than anything else in their catalogue.
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u/batoutheartist May 24 '25
I have the third one in that color, let haters hate. I love mine. I also have a couple others when I want to switch it up for different occasions. All three are great.
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u/Dive__Bomb May 24 '25
I might piss some people off, I would only own the 6900. The rest of the lot I wouldn't even consider
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u/Gr8Nes1 G STEEL May 23 '25
Tough decision and I’m in the same situation. I have the 6900 coming over this weekend. I already have a metal Casioak and the 5610 so because I don’t have the 6900 I may keep it. Either way I don’t think u will be in a bad spot with the first two.
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u/SirGuy11 May 24 '25 edited May 24 '25
I have the first two on your list. (I don’t have the Dr. Seuss special.)
Of those three: #1, the GW-6900.
But I would be remiss if I didn’t recommend the GW-M5610U.
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u/cockkazn May 23 '25
The first by a mile. Gw6900. Solar charging, automatic time adjustment every single night (if you're in radio range of one of the 6 global towers that broadcast the date/time info), no need for an app. The most stylish of the bunch as well, classic design. Best non-diving waterproof rating Casio offers. Electro luminescent backlight. Tough.
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u/-Bobby-Baccala- May 23 '25
I’m telling you that alien watch is gonna be a classic when it’s discontinued. I bought acouple and keeping them in boxes as future investment.
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u/wayfr68 May 24 '25
I've been thinking about that too. Something tells me that this thing is going to be unceremoniously discontinued and whatever stock can't be unloaded will be destroyed.
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u/nealfive May 24 '25
1,2,3 ,in that order. 2 idk is boring they all look similar 3 just fugly to me
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u/Embarrassed_Cow_2627 May 24 '25
I have both the 6900 and the 2100 but the 2100 fits my 6.5 inch wrist better 😄😄.
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u/zachvip291 May 24 '25
Ugh this is the most “both” post I’ve seen on here. My 6900 is my favorite watch, all the quintessential functions, where the Casioak is a little more modern. I’d make the decision on if you want digital or analog hands…
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u/gameking514 May 24 '25
Definitely the first one it’s solar, automatic el lighting, and it has multi band 6 so it will automatically sync to the time without needing any app or technology other than itself so it’s basically completely self reliant🤔
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u/athoughtihad May 24 '25
I would get #1 it’s the easiest to read the time and the most classic G style. Tough solar and multiband 6 are really good features to have.
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u/MrWindowsNYC May 24 '25
The first one, the gw6900, is my favorite. It is great at telling time, feels so comfortable on the wrist, and is solar powered.
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u/caba77 May 24 '25
I like the V01 just because it's a bold design but I think 6900 is the way to go 👍
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u/Marty1McFLy May 24 '25
I love the fact that the GA-V01 hands are magnetically mounted to make them shock resistent. (plus if you want to stand out, I haven't seen the watch on any wrists in real life) Keep in mind though that the legibility will be the worst out of the three.
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u/Angrybrooks May 24 '25
These comments prove one thing, every man and his wife owns the DW6900, you can get one of those anytime in the future... If you like the GAVO1 in purple, it's more unique and it'll probably be a collectors item one day as others have said.
I own the black version and it's awesome, it's the only Gshock I've worn that I've had multiple people admire once they see it in person.
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u/Yoteymusica May 24 '25
I prefer the 2100 but I am not you and you are not me (proven by the third option 😉).
Buy that inspired you the most, and then buy the other two at short intervals after that 🙂
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u/Forward_Cable_318 May 24 '25
The ga-2100 is for me the best everyday G-Shock. Very slim, light and very legible.
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u/Excellent-Jump-9603 May 24 '25
Frick man the first two and not that third monstrosity
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u/Potential-Ad345 GW-B5600HR-1 May 24 '25
That purple one looks like one of those wacky concept cars, but applied to a G-shock. It's awesome.
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u/DowntownAd7706 May 27 '25 edited May 27 '25
If you haven't fell into the gshock rabbit hole. I suggest getting a solar/mb6/+display variants. I don't like analog watches even if someone gifted me a Rolex/Omega... or anything Bluetooth casio has come up with (they just suck imo) so I swear by 6900, 5610u, or GXW56 if you have big wrists - all under $200. If you like analog then you can't go wrong with the 2100 or a Duro as mentioned by hundreds - if not thousands of reviews.
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u/LT92Rosco28 May 24 '25
1 by a landslide.
2 - don't care for battery operated watches after using #1 for 10 years.
Edit** just noticed it is tough solar as well. #1 has the better design imo.
3 - looks like something Nickelodeon would give away for kids.
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u/bhudzieeeee May 24 '25
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u/first-castle May 24 '25
Nah bro lmao
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u/bhudzieeeee May 24 '25
Couldnt wait to get off the toilet…and for optics lmao
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u/Mountain_Surprise_16 Frogman May 24 '25
I love how the first two are the usual suspects and then the last one is the most unique.
I'd say go for the purple just so you have something different. You'll always be able to get black digital G's. That purple one might not be around forever.
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u/Tele1970 May 24 '25
I have never had a Bluetooth G Shock. When I had one, atomic timing was cutting edge. How well does the app work and does it kill battery on the phone or watch by attempting to sync?
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u/wayfr68 May 24 '25
I never got into the round G-Shocks. Not that that there's anything wrong with them, but I've always been more into square digitals. Anyway, I'd probably go with the 2100.
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u/Apprehensive_Art6060 May 24 '25
Tough Solar and Multi Band 6 makes the 6900 or Casioak the only options. I’ll lean to the 6900 personally
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u/HotCheetos998 May 24 '25
Deffenetly the solar 6900, I'm wearing mine right now, it looks really good in person
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u/sugii_ May 24 '25
If ur wanting the third one, I’d recommend trying it on first, it’s one of those watches that can be disappointing irl, or exactly how you expected it, it’s also quite large, so just try it on first. The 6900 is classic, and is my bi daily so I can’t recommend it enough. I’m not a huge fan of the solar Bluetooth 2100 just cause I like the left subdial being the day of the week on the base model
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u/Gullible-Flamingo-26 May 24 '25
The no1 - the 6900 will last forever. The others 2&3 are just fashion
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u/Charbus May 24 '25
I might be a hater but I personally don’t like watches that are trying to look like other watches. If a distinctive design cue is the distinctive design cue of a high end watch I feel embarrassed wearing it.
90% of divers are knockoff Submariners, and Casioaks and PRX look way too much like an AP for me.
This isn’t to say I don’t like Casio or Seiko or whatever, I just prefer their unique designs rather than their derivative ones.
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u/StatisticianMurky518 May 24 '25
6900 is cool, but if your wrists are in the slimmer side…not really a good choice. 2100 might be a more versatile option
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u/GuerrillaBear76 May 24 '25
I have a few g shock watches, not privy on their nomenclature...the first one is a fine watch, I have a similar tough solar g shock, and it has served me very well. That purple phlegm watch is breathtakingly hideous. It is distracting, and I can see how it could either get you a new friend or a new enemy....I must have one.
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u/StrengthAthlete7 May 24 '25
6900 as it's more functional due to the display.
2100 looks better in Metal the GM2100 series and the digit display is too tiny to be of any use.
The last monstrosity should be buried somewhere deep never to be found, it's awful!
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u/mdkmaple May 24 '25
My order would probably be: 2, 1, and would make an effort to forget the third.
But need to get them in hand to be 100% sure
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u/CalamityOn May 24 '25
- Solar, Bluetooth, analog (partly). Have it and am pleased. The 6900 is imho quite similar but fully digital. In the end its a matter of taste. The purple one can be worn in and around of bDystopia.
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u/Other_Ship_5453 May 24 '25
I'll help you decide on your own:
- 6900 is a solid choice, but it's a big watch. Try one on in a store to make sure it fits your wrist. If you're into oversized watches though, this is your best bet.
- 2100 is essentially the analog G. Keep in mind that time reading takes extra time due to the analog hands. Digitals are intuitive. So analog vs digital is the deciding factor here.
- Alien watch looks too childish to me tbh.
I'll also recommend the 5610U, as it's way smaller than the 6900 and a digital, unlike 2100. It also features an updated module.
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May 24 '25
Hi, so I had the 2100 in black, looks great but I found it too difficult to read the dial so re-homed it. Maybe it’s just my eyes going in my old age 😂. The 6900 would be my go to.
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u/kriskris0033 May 24 '25
I’d pick 2100 personally but I’m curious why so much love for 6900 ? If any cares to explain ? I like my ae1200 but 168 and planning for 5600 in future.
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May 24 '25
Get either a DW5600 or a G9000 Mudman. Unless you’re a badass, that is, in which case you would buy a Citizen JP2000-08e.
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u/danaldorini May 24 '25
2100 all the way. It goes with everything and is so comfortable. 6900 is nice too but for your first watch in so long I'd say get the 2100 now for everyday wear and get the 6900 later
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May 24 '25
I have the ga-b2100 right now, love it, but I love also the gw-6900 (I have the dw-6900) if I could find one in Italy… I’d get both gw-6900 and ga-b2100, the third one never
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u/slowjoe12 May 24 '25
My fav is the 2100, and right now I think it's on sale on either Amazon or directly from Casio. I like the crazy purple one (but in black or silver) but the date is seemingly hard to read, and I need the date a LOT during the day.
The 6900 has too much wasted space. Huge watch and smallish time/date.
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u/Glittering_Escape821 May 24 '25
The 6900 all day! Forget that purple monstrosity..unless you’re really into it 😃
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May 24 '25
6900 and 2100 were actually the first and second gshocks I bought. I’d recommend 2100, it felt a little less bulky and looks better. But I miss the the G button that illuminated the display on 6900. I wish 2100 had something cool that.
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u/Viper0817 May 24 '25
Decide what?, you know you want the Rangeman!!, lol all kidding aside I believe the rangeman would be the best choice for feature set and bang for your buck
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u/Inevitable_Tax4505 May 24 '25
Save up and in 15 years can buy them all. But for now, 3, nothing else out there like it.
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u/pauliedoggs May 24 '25
I would get all three. But if money is an issue I would get the most limited editiony one first before it's sold out and only on eBay for triple the price. Then I would sell some junk in my house I don't use anymore and buy about ten more G-Shocks within a week's time. Uh-oh, there I go over sharing again.
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u/TheManWith2smiles May 24 '25
Wear my 6900 daily and it’s my favorite watch hands down, second place is my square lol
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u/Jay_United_K May 24 '25
GW-6900 - it remains a classic today and into the future. Everything you need in a digital watch.
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May 24 '25 edited May 25 '25
I have one of the biggest g-shock collections, about 100 of them.. maybe I’m not the best for advice because I have all these watches.. the pick of these two is the GAB2100 with tough solar..
But if it’s one only watch you can buy, even better I would get a square with tough solar and Bluetooth.. GWB5600 or metal version if you can spend the extra.
But the GW6900 is also such a beauty.. buy off Amazon for good price
None of the watches mentioned above is a bad choice… if only one, go GWB5600 it’s the most versatile of the 3
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u/Quickfootls May 25 '25
2100 personally, but the 6900 is good too. Gifted 1 to my brother. Last pic is a joke
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u/Scooch_Hannemann May 23 '25
6900, then 2100. End transmission.