Greg Anderson was sad to see his local Walmart had gotten rid of its G-Shocks. He also lamented that G-Shock seemed to be abandoning its Multiband 6 function on its watches. You know what? I’m sad too.
I had a few things to say about the subject. You can watch the video above where I stand in the back yard, microphone in hand. Or you can read the below summary generated by Gemini AI, which may not be accurate. AI is not know for being correct. Anyways, here is the summary:
In this video, Jim Kinkade responds to Greg Anderson’s video expressing disappointment with Casio’s recent G-Shock releases. Kinkade agrees with Anderson’s concerns, particularly regarding Casio’s focus on Bluetooth features and the neglect of core G-Shock values like durability and classic designs.
Kinkade highlights the importance of multi-band 6 and Tough Solar technology, emphasizing that many core G-Shock fans desire these features in classic models like the 5600 and G-Steel. He criticizes Casio for prioritizing Bluetooth connectivity over essential features and for neglecting the needs of its core audience.
Kinkade also discusses the GBD-H2000, acknowledging its strengths but criticizing its software limitations and the need for constant charging. He compares it to Garmin watches, highlighting Garmin’s success in balancing features with durability and battery life.
Kinkade concludes by expressing his frustration with Casio’s direction, particularly their focus on expensive and often unnecessary features. He emphasizes the importance of classic, durable G-Shocks with essential features like multi-band 6 and Tough Solar.