I think the recent lengthy video where John and Ed went did a collection video on Ed's collection was purely a long advert for a G-Shock and then waxed lyrical on that watch collections can be started with a G-Shock....and then finished the interview with them spending 500k on 2 rare Spiderman APs. It was literally other worldly video, it was interesting but it featured 2 very wealthy and connected watch collectors. I think that the reason its not selling, is that the whole video was a middle finger to use mere mortals that could never afford any of the watches in Ed's collection other than the G-Shock. So I wasn't keen on buying a Ed Sheeran.
@theloneranger2101
11 ай бұрын
What are Spiderman APs?
@joninawhitecoat
11 ай бұрын
I couldn't possibly think of two people that could put me off buying a watch more than John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. I wouldn't play the PRS Sliver Sky (which is an amazing guitar) in case someone saw me and thought I liked John Mayer.
@animal355
11 ай бұрын
@@theloneranger2101 if you watch the recent Hodinkee video with John and Ed at the end of the collection video they both purchase a 250k AP each, after promoting Ed's G-Shock, it wasn't really a benefit to the collection video. The Audermar Piguet did a Marvel Edition of the Royal Oak with Spiderman. And personally it looks awful and akin to a kids toy watch.
@kart182
11 ай бұрын
In that way, anyone who buys anything wealthy and dares to take it outside is giving the middle finger to us mere mortals. That makes no sense - did you expect them to just buy Seiko 5s their whole life?
@animal355
11 ай бұрын
@@kart182 no, I think you misunderstood my point, the whole collection of EDs is other worldly, how many people get to go to Patek and design their own watches. Even Ed admits that his watches are locked in a safe 99% of the time and he has a full time body guard when he’s wearing any of his prized pieces on stage. I don’t expect people to only wear a Seiko 5. The collection video was interesting but it aimed to include mere mortals with the G Shock advert. Then 500k spent
@GRIZZLYBEARDMAN
11 ай бұрын
This watch is like a new marvel movie that no one asked for.
@edmurth
11 ай бұрын
I’ve got a yellow 2100 and I think it’s a perfect summer watch, especially on the beach. All the faux ink stains are just tacky and as someone else said the video they did was an out of touch cringe fest. The best G-Shock is on sale at Argos for £80, the 5610 😊
@nothereforlong1
11 ай бұрын
I've got a yellow 2100, too. Love it. As well as being yellow, it's a good watch and about £30 or more cheaper than this. No idea who or why anyone would buy this over an original 6900.
@pbftchicken6007
11 ай бұрын
Have the yellow 2100 as well, and you're right it's a great summer watch, and to the gym. The color is fun, a good reminder to not always take things too seriously.
@andhenny
10 ай бұрын
I think Hodinkee used the Mayer edition G-shocks to generate buzz and create commodity. The Mayer/Sheeran video was a great advert for the yellow watch. I think they overproduced these, created way more numbers than the Mayers. “‘Limited’ to 500,000 units”
@MrSitemaster2
11 ай бұрын
I did look at this watch but I decided to get the yellow "Casioak" instead. It's: cheaper, more modern, better looking, has Bluetooth and Solar Power.
@brianmsahin
11 ай бұрын
I was thinking exactly the same thing! Great minds think alike, never mind the second part of the idiom. 😂😂
@MrSitemaster2
11 ай бұрын
@@brianmsahin 👍
@stu632
10 ай бұрын
I ordered that one the other day 👍
@Perkeletricksterservantofrher
11 ай бұрын
the only 6900 worth getting is the solar multi band one.
@e28forever30
11 ай бұрын
GW-6900 FTW.
@vincentferreira1135
10 ай бұрын
I have that one. I think the only G Shocks worth buying are the the solar/atomic ones. But I’d buy this one because I love Ed Sheeran and G Shock.
@David-bb7mt
11 ай бұрын
Hard pass. We need less collabs and more retro releases
@dougieranger
11 ай бұрын
I don’t know who on earth would buy this gaudy watch.
@TerenceHughes4501
11 ай бұрын
G Shocks are gaudy full stop
@dougieranger
11 ай бұрын
@@TerenceHughes4501 The black ones certainly aren’t gaudy.
@deadpool8340
11 ай бұрын
@@TerenceHughes4501there defo not though are they
@TerenceHughes4501
11 ай бұрын
@@deadpool8340 They're for people with zero taste. Probably a grown man living with his mum who still plays video games
@deadpool8340
11 ай бұрын
@@TerenceHughes4501 haha keep up the great work !!
@Capthowdy098
11 ай бұрын
I do love color, done tastefully, like a bright colorful dial. However, garish is just to kind for this watch. The missus is going to have a field day with this one! Edit: Ok just shocked at the wife's reactions. 😆
@fark69
11 ай бұрын
Love the wife, she really keeps us watch idiots grounded in reality
@goatreviews
11 ай бұрын
It’s a bit cheeky for Casio to keep releasing special edition 6900’s with the same, outdated module. Cheers for the honest review! 🙏
@MJM0000
11 ай бұрын
No need for an inquiry to find out why that thing hasn't sold out! 😂
@acp02091
10 ай бұрын
Bought it immediately, slapped it on my wrist everyday since. I love it, it catches my eye at random times and reminds me of sunshine and fun and all the things that should be in my life right now. It’s the only watch I’ve ever worn that has gotten multiple compliments from random people. The style of the watch isn’t really the issue, if you wear it like you love it other people will see what you like about it too. If you fret over the price to module ratio or turn your nose up at the very idea of collabs or have some weirdly specific hate on for Mayer or Sheeran or Hodinkee don’t buy this watch. You will miss the whole point of the thing and feel silly wearing it.
@Shocker99
11 ай бұрын
I think it's a combination of the reasons given. Normies - ugly watch and ugly colour Watch nerds - too expensive for the module and don't want Ed Sheeran's latest album merch on their wrist. I have the yellow casiOak. It's chefs kiss👌
@TheSmiler62
11 ай бұрын
The ''Ed Sheeran'' !!!......Might as well call it the ''Jimmy Saville'' !!!!!......Embarrassing name !!
@MarkN67
11 ай бұрын
Now then, now then, now then!
@peacefulvibes2643
11 ай бұрын
I always used to find my black G-Shock GWM5610U a bit boring, but now I think it's cool. 😅
@rsq72
11 ай бұрын
Best watch ever IMO. 1 of my faves anyway, only £80 at Argos atm!
@halemcdan1
10 ай бұрын
@@rsq72confirmed. What a bargain.
@Jamie-Jameson
11 ай бұрын
I don’t think it’s the color. The yellow ‘casioak’ is quite popular. I think it has to do more with his fanbase being uninterested. It’s also not worth the upcharge.
@bunyann90
11 ай бұрын
I own a shop in Glasgow and have a casio GA2000 carbon core in yellow and have reduced the price to £50 and can't get rid of it. I wont be stocking any Casios in future haha people just want to buy from amazon etc.
@Jamie-Jameson
11 ай бұрын
@@bunyann90 Not surprised. It’s an ugly duckling compared to the GA-B2100.
@bunyann90
11 ай бұрын
indeed bought wrong one xD@@Jamie-Jameson
@bunyann90
11 ай бұрын
gonna just donate it to next charity that comes round looking for an item for a raffle@@Jamie-Jameson
@Jamie-Jameson
11 ай бұрын
@@bunyann90 That’s a great idea 🙏
@ahha6304
11 ай бұрын
It looks like plain old boring G-Shock that parents bought for their kids
@imbradandyouarenot
11 ай бұрын
GShock collabs are stupidly overpriced.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Some can be awesome!!!?? Maybe not this one!
@melissasmess2773
11 ай бұрын
I got my Baby-G for $40 from a blue city, probably stollen🤷♀️
@samzerafa3185
11 ай бұрын
Not for me , l have 2 vintage yellow GShock divers so no point investing in Eddie boys ink splashed monstrosity
@eelpharm
11 ай бұрын
The Venn Diagram overlap of 'Ed sheeran fans', 'G-shock fans', 'yellow watch wearers' has to be ridiculously small right?
@kennybacchus1488
10 ай бұрын
The. Ed. Sheeran. X. Hodinnee. G. Shock. DW. 6900B. Is. A. Flip! Here
@fredcrook8228
11 ай бұрын
Russell, you know what I think about E.S. so... 🤐 But NO... to that yellow disaster.
@antyvirusuk8056
11 ай бұрын
so, £160 for a slight screen colouration, some felt tip on the dial, a metal thing to hold the strap in place and some endorsement?..... nah also, pretty sure you can just get a yellow 6900 still. also i do agree with the wife, yellow g-shocks do kinda slap. i got the gbd-200 one and the solar 2100 in yellow is on the maybe list
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
I hear ya!
@TerminusVox
11 ай бұрын
I think in your assessment of Mr Sheeran (and his watch) you may be just a little bit OLD. (I am very old.) This watch isn't my style but I'm not it's target demographic. On a related note, I have NEVER had as much disposable income as when I lived in my parents' basement!
@carlmanu
10 ай бұрын
I think I would be more inclined to buy the “limited edition” Bruce Lee Seiko 5 than this since the contrast of black and yellow is more tastefully done.
@copenh21
11 ай бұрын
I have a yellow Casioak that is quite nice looking and great to wear from time to time(!)
@Onthecouch-r5r
10 ай бұрын
Ed sheeran that's why it's not sold out
@rayharrison6400
11 ай бұрын
It's a bit of a gimmick. The artwork if you have to call it that, is cheap and tacky looking. No wonder they kicked their quality clause into touch lol. Certainly will be a defect to be fair. Its a no from me.
@joshjenner1
11 ай бұрын
My utter lack of shock 😅 where to start , well ed Sheeran may be a watch guy , arnt we all, but his music is listened to my old women who have magic FM on while doing the ironing, not by people that will buy this watch , so its not attracting the g shock wearer is it and by putting Ed's name to a £100 watch and then charging over twice the price (some asking x4 the price on ebay) means there is no winner winner chicken dinner with this one 😂😂😂
@Distorted-Vision
10 ай бұрын
What next? FW91 Osama Bin Laden Special Edition?
@NotReally365
7 ай бұрын
Casio needs to stop collaborating with Hodinkee and other “stars “ past their primes and stick with the classics ✌️
@pablocrvzz2985
11 ай бұрын
Get the Honda super cub, I saw it yesterday its beautiful on that blue and white cloth band, a new release....man you made me love Casio and Seiko my two favorite brands!
@LS1007
11 ай бұрын
Not a fan of yellow watches or Ed Sheeran. Thanks for the review. Have a great day!
@barryvercueil2346
11 ай бұрын
Honestly I don't feel like contributing to Ed's umpteenth Patek Philippe. 😅
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha
@animal355
11 ай бұрын
That was my way of thinking after seeing them blow 500k on 2 Spiderman AP's
@cv5645
11 ай бұрын
I bought one, because I like yellow watches and I like the fact it's a speeshal edition. Could not care less about flipping I just like to wear things I like.
@youwebz
10 ай бұрын
I have a yellow G-Shock and I think it looks terrific. Each to their own.
@ae70gts
11 ай бұрын
caseback says its made in japan ''japan Y '' how come ? weird
@Bruce-vq7ni
11 ай бұрын
Ed Sheeran is properly Anoying - Just needed saying 🤔
@dalerichardson8842
11 ай бұрын
Love it, obvious from the start, need to talk about the banana in the room ! Don't like it!
@Mrletmehelp
11 ай бұрын
Limited edition with the limited modules seem stupid. Why not the upgraded?
@brianmsahin
11 ай бұрын
I only like one name out of the three on that little note you got....and it's not Ed Sheeran or Hodinkee 😉 I hear it's limited to one million nine hundred and ninety nine thousand. 😜
@ElderPinto254
11 ай бұрын
why do somebody wants this i dont want name of a one day fly on my watch... omg why for the groupies
@martinpower2439
11 ай бұрын
Just want to put this out into the ether, limited edition usually more expensive in time. Also you could look at the Rolex cosmograph which never as popular as the submariner.
@alanb1498
11 ай бұрын
It's horrible and Ed sheeran???how did he get involved
@theshadowman1398
11 ай бұрын
Since I despise his music this is obviously not for me.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Hahahahahaha thank you for watching still my friend!!!
@skeelo69
11 ай бұрын
I have a yellow watch....the Blancpain X Swatch Pacific Ocean. Yellow has features in other watches too. All depends on what we like..... Sheeran would have made more money designing a cool pair of trainers instead.🙂
@fawkesandhound
11 ай бұрын
I have the Blue John Mayer 6900 and I love it. Nothing wrong with a yellow G-Shock- to me it seems like a fun summer wear. I just don’t think Ed Sheeran has the mojo to move these.
@vincentferreira1135
10 ай бұрын
What?! The man is a global name, sells out 20,000 seat plus arenas and is one of the most influential watch collectors in the world. Plus, all the fanboys and fangirls (like myself) who will buy it just because it’s Ed Sheeran.
@skookumjack
11 ай бұрын
I'm in shock! (G-shock), the wife's review...... "What the f#%£".......
@mainakent5102
11 ай бұрын
Oddly, after watching a video on this watch it sent my 18 year old son on an internet search to get himself a G-Shock, he loves his F91w I got him this year! He wants a G-Shock just not a yellow one 😂😂
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Yes!!!! That’s brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Memmaao
11 ай бұрын
DW-6900Y-9ER is yellow too! But that one looks stunning.
@eugenevedensky6071
11 ай бұрын
The 'brown spot banana' colorway is not for me.
@brianjeff3038
11 ай бұрын
I really like mine. Fun watch from two watch geeks and design-minded musicians.
@porscheoscar
10 ай бұрын
I went wild at Walmart Black Friday and threw down $18 on my Casio DBC32 Data Bank. It has Jakob Bugatti vibes
@PaulSmith-up4fo
4 ай бұрын
The F1 Tag. this a great watch this one is garbage cash grag
@joninawhitecoat
11 ай бұрын
What did you play when you were a musician? My mistake, singer of Toploader.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@Justanopinion301
11 ай бұрын
Nice review again Russell. Having owned 50 + watches of varying price points and designs and from relatively inexpensive to "oh should I have bought that", I just received mine, my second G-Shock after buying this one whilst hoovering a few beers. And let's face it, no regrets even if it hasn't sold out. It's only $185 and yes it's a G and I may have to hoover a few more beers before I wear it but it's not really a big deal and it's still limited. Let's face it. It's not going to challenge anyone for a top slot but it's fun and although I'll only wear it as a novelty I can always gift it to an Ed Sheeran fan for their appreciation.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Great stuff my friend!
@Timjacks01
11 ай бұрын
£160 for the Watch. £50 shipping and £40 taxes = expensive basic Casio 😬
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
;(
@kentishmale1969
11 ай бұрын
I'll stick with my florescent rectangular G-Shock GBD-200 i think... Though i do have a yellow GBA-800 im trying to shift, maybe i need to get the black marker pen out and draw over it in patches... £$€¥
@ektrolleyboy
11 ай бұрын
The J.M were classy. This thing is vile!
@uto74
11 ай бұрын
Hi, nice review as always. Talking about the EL backlight, I feel like Casio's dimming the EL backlight on newer G Shock models, I have a GW-6900 that I got this year and it has a very dim, weak backlight compared to my GW-M5610 which I got it back in 2017.
@azothdesigns
11 ай бұрын
I have all 3 John mayer ones and almost went for this one. I was a few hours late to the drop and saw they weren't sold out yet that was my red flag to not touch it. Glad I didn't. I love the dial but the rest of the watch is pretty ugly.
@Jardker
11 ай бұрын
It might just be me but it could be that Casio has reissued the same watch, over and over in different colors. I wish Casio would upgrade some modules. If this watch had some extra features maybe… But a 6900 is a 6900, id buy a regular 6900 for less money
@mysinfpow311
11 ай бұрын
This watch priced at RM1090(235 USD) in Malaysia.....thats alot 😅
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Ouch!!
@chrisdavis3723
11 ай бұрын
The yellow is certainly not the problem (at least in my opinion). I suggest it is the fact that most G-Shock fans (particularly me) are not "head-over-heels" fans for Ed Sheeran, the packaging is ordinary (unlike the John Mayer collab or the new A Bathing Ape collab), and (main reasons I care nothing for this watch) the design is based on the album art (did I mention I am not an Ed Sheeran fan). I believe this was an attempt to get Ed's fan base (mostly young girls/women) to possibly buy this watch impulsively.
@sylvainster30
10 ай бұрын
The color is ok but paying extra for less features is always a negative 😂 ✌🏼😎👍🏼
@TiTaNikProductions
11 ай бұрын
I still own and often wear my beloved, perfectly working, probably 25+ yo gw6900 (my second gshock ever). I actually kinda like this yellow variant.
@jayeyesacks1604
11 ай бұрын
The banana fighting with fountain pen quip was hysterical. Russell, you never fail to amuse. With respect to this 6900, I'd rate it a (-). I did struggle through Mayer and Sheeran's horological bro-down only to see the watches, most of which I found to be garish and ostentatious.
@pauljosephbuggle3722
11 ай бұрын
The yellow Casio Oak with Bluetooth did well. I got one.
@joshwilson7573
11 ай бұрын
I don't mind the yellow color it's very summery but the ink stain and pen scratch detailing make it look gaudy and tacky, the backlight is disappointing and it's only a basic module which makes it overpriced tack overall, the John Mayer G-Shock offers more watch for the bucks, I think. If you want bright colours in your G-Shocks, there's other variants that are better offers in price, functionality and in looks, like my bright red Casioak.
@pjr2730
11 ай бұрын
Just received my new GMW-B5000BPC-1 today its the Porter version 2 . Best 2023 metal square !
@fraisernash5656
11 ай бұрын
Even though I have the Casioak I'm not a lover of GShocks and this one up close looks and reminds me of a Teletubbie, sorry Edd, what was you thinking
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Hahahahahaha love that!!!!
@fabricea7704
11 ай бұрын
Your french is better than my English. "Pièce de résistance", j'adore!! 👍😂🤣🤣 Nice review as usual. Thank you Russel. 😁
@lucacadianalbert
10 ай бұрын
I love yellow G-Shocks but I would be more inclined to buy a ripen banana themed G-Shock than a Hodinkee/Ed Sheeran collaboration one.
@johnemerson2221
11 ай бұрын
Looks like the aftermath of dropping your watch in the loo after a night on the Guinness.
@melissasmess2773
11 ай бұрын
Looks like a banana slug, gross!
@danthemaninfierno
11 ай бұрын
Yuk! Just Google imaged it! 🤢
@Roberto68n
11 ай бұрын
Nothing to click at the end, so, we’ll see you in a Tick, Tick… Tick… A-TICK!!!
@kevinong1735
11 ай бұрын
So there I was, washing dishes while watching this video when that damned door chime sounded off! My GSD Hans’ hackle rose up as he began to aggressively run for the door, but I was able to restrain his barking by verbally coaxing him to remain calm! 😅
@Joe-yi8xj
11 ай бұрын
Put these g shock collabs to bed. The best thing about g shock is that you can find a used one for $15-20 and bring it back to life.
@sword7786
11 ай бұрын
didn't seem to be anything to click at the end of the video or am I missing something. As for the yellow watch, well it made me feel like the hodinkee video was just a marketing exercise to bring in sales!
@robertkujawa9677
11 ай бұрын
I'm really not sure about this one
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
11 ай бұрын
Im with you Rob!
@melissasmess2773
11 ай бұрын
Neither is his wife!😂
@user-iz9co4qf6z
11 ай бұрын
Shouldn't it be orange rather than yellow?
@lappin6482
3 ай бұрын
I love it, but not enough to buy it
@PerfectlyUselessComment
11 ай бұрын
It's not a looker. The recent 6900 collaboration with Livestock looks much better in my opinion.
@carlsberg-gs6rl
10 ай бұрын
Its Ed Sheeran. That's why its a flop.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
10 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha he’s done ok for himself!
@Dadication3
11 ай бұрын
Yup, totally agree Russ, my horological brother from another mother. 102,000!!!
@halfpastblog
10 ай бұрын
Came close to buying it because.... Limited edition G-shock. But I just couldn't do it. I guess my mania has some boundaries
@jamesmiles309
11 ай бұрын
It's to bloody yellow 😂🤷 John Mayers Gshock looks classy and classic. Yellow 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦.... nope not for me.
@auxmike718
9 ай бұрын
They made WAY too many anticipating a huge demand. I have this watch and like it a lot!
@tiagodvt
11 ай бұрын
It's freaking ugly. That's the main reason imo. Why spend double on a ugly version rather than 100bucks on a regular 6900?
@infinitekronos
11 ай бұрын
I love Casio and I love the G-shocks. But seriously, like you said it's a souvenir. Frankly for that amount of money you can get some better watches.
@danielherrin
10 ай бұрын
I'm seeing a Garbage GSHOCK in pink and black, followed by a Garbage Version 2.0 in orange.
@americanlegendswatches
10 ай бұрын
This is without a doubt the ugliest G-shock I've ever seen. They should've released it on April Fools day. Yikes.
@tomcraig8027
11 ай бұрын
Note to Flippers. Keep this one pristine for the next 20 years box fresh then maybe…….just maybe……big Rick at Pawn Stars might give you your $180 back.
@EngrMoe
10 ай бұрын
I have a passion for collecting watches, and among my collection are four G-Shock watches. However, I must admit that, in my personal opinion, this particular yellow G-Shock is the worst of all G-Shock line since the beginning. Big NO.
@THX-C
10 ай бұрын
The banana ‘n’ inky hondinkee! I like yellow/black watches - have a yellow Screwback from 1988 but I don’t really like this one. To be fair, I really only like Squares, though.
@albert09
11 ай бұрын
A Yellow Submarine GShock. Kind of ok. Why they didn't use the GW6900 instead?
@jaunman71
11 ай бұрын
Would def buy if it was a GW-6900 with the better module .Also price an issue for an old module. I have the all yellow GW-6900 so no point buying this version. Just a cash grab TBH.
@stu632
10 ай бұрын
Also not a massive fan of Hodinkee due to their newer approach. I just ordered this G-Shock: GAB2100C-9A in yellow.
@thetattedpharmacist3215
11 ай бұрын
Definitely not my cup of tea, but I’m sure it’s someone’s shot of whisky as they say. To each their own. I’m not shelling out over $250 Aussie for one! Not when my CasiMariner cost me less than $170 Aussie, mods included!
@hattyfarbuckle
11 ай бұрын
and again I find some common ground with the elusive (wise) Mrs MadWC. I like the splodged yellow case and band, and I'm very much a last millenial I don't like the Subdials though
@runningawayvagabond5876
11 ай бұрын
Why isn't it selling? 1) Well, it's Hodinkee. Those folks have gotten off on the smell of their own farts for so long that they think the Hodinkee tax they put on everything will be minded by buyers. Why give them your money when you can buy something better for the same or less amount??? 2) Ed Sheeran? I'm not a 12-14 year old girl so WTF would I want to advertise I'm a Sheeran fan? Are the folks that buy this going to put it along side all their Justin Bieber memorabilia?
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