The Gulfmaster is still looking bit on the busy side for me (I think it's the very prominent numbers splashed all over the bezel), but I'd be interested to see it in action with all its sensors. By the looks of the parts I'd expect it to have that 'premium quality' feel to it just like the Rangeman... The other thing is I'm not convinced that metal keepers is the way to go - I'd like to see more CF style keepers
It does look better than the catalog photos suggest. I think the black one with the dark blue bezel looks best. Still, it is too large, too busy, too confusing, and too expensive for me. I will sit this one out
Don't lots of brands use those type of markers though? I agree they could have come up with something more original. I especially don't like how the 5hr and 7hr dots are carved out to make room for the digital display.
I am still neutral on the overall design but I won't be surprised if Casio has made a deliberate attempt to make the Gulfmaster GWN-1000 as 'tool-like' as possible.
Having said that, it seems to me the 4 back screws are too concentrated along the vertical (12 o'clock to 6 o'clock) axis and MAY negatively impact the water resistance at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Does anyone else feel the same?
Having said that, it seems to me the 4 back screws are too concentrated along the vertical (12 o'clock to 6 o'clock) axis and MAY negatively impact the water resistance at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Does anyone else feel the same?
While I absolutely see you concern I highly doubt it as this watch is 20bar certified/pressure tested. Now, maybe it can't go much higher than that like many G-shocks, but it will do minimum 200 meters.
I can't decide whether i like it or not...somewhere i spot coolness (digital numbers, second hand) but indeed it looks messy and overpriced. I don't think it will be an huge success.
I gotta say that on some level I find this piece very intriguing!! I'm holding out ordering one sight unseen until I see a full review from a fellow forum member, but if its positive, I may have to pick one up one they are finally released!
I don't like this design. The Rangeman, by comparison, was pretty well-designed. This reminds me of one Breitling's busier models. The blue one appears a little too plasticky -- almost counterfeit-like in finish -- looking. A matte finish would have suited it better.
I'm very interested in this Gulfmaster! It checks a lot of the marks for me. I was nearing purchase of a green Aviator GWA-1100 for the analog style and compass, but with this Gulfmaster packing ABC + tides + dual LEDs for both LCD and analog hands, I'm going to wait for a Gulfmaster July/August!
Also awaiting the critical reviews of members of the forum! Your collective discussions and comments and real life pics/experiences are highly valued! Thank you in advance.
The blue bezel color way is my favorite so far. Hoping for a module setup, even though we know the countdown timer is compromised to 60minutes. Wonder also if the LCD matrix display shows barometer / altitude / tide trends.
As we wait for the release of the module 5371 manual....
I really hope this isn't a new design direction for G-Shocks, not digging it at all. Doesn't look like a Casio, doesn't look like a G-Shock, what the heck is it?
i have two other casio aviators and love this one for ease of use.
the big crown in addition to the traditional 4 buttons takes some getting used to, but its definitely easier to adjust via turning the knob as compared to pressing buttons/counting beeps.
for instance the experience of using the GMT function is akin to scrolling through a list of countries - forwards and backwards.
Also the all too familiar feeling of (a) unscrew to unlock the crown; and (b) pull to a click to adjust - all too familiar to the analog user.
The single larger LCD panel is definitely the big win here compared to the two smaller screens on my other g-shock aviator.
In the pic below you can see that the date digits are 3-4 times bigger and this works very well on the negative display, especially with the fatter font allowing more light in for a higher contrast.
Here's both of them side by side:
Two gripes:
1. the keeper doesn't keep down the lose end of the strap sufficiently. could be due to the new softer strap or the metal keeper or both.
2. while the back case is nicely etched, i get the feeling there's some moisture trapped in the etched rings. maybe its just about getting used to a different backcase.
Metalgear, I share the same gripe about the keeper strap. I have the same watch as you above (GWN-1000B-1B) and the buckle/tang (presumably the keeper and strap as well) is made in Thailand. The strap is thinner and softer and the metal parts are thinner than on my GWN-1000C-1A which has a Casio Japan buckle/tang. Having said that, the Japan made keeper also struggles to hold down the strap although it does a slightly better job than the Thailand one.
Interested to know if you also have the Casio Thailand stamp on your buckle?
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