G-Shock Mudman Super Dual Illuminator Men's Quartz 52mm Digital Watch G9000-1V

I've owned this watch a week now it's it my first and only G-Shock watch. I do a lot of mountain biking and bike camping, and my "nice" watch was always left behind. This seemed like a good, cheap alternative for a solid reliable watch. Here are the things I like about this watch and why I choose it. First, it has everything you need. There are more fully featured watches, but do you need them? I do not need a thermometer, sunrise/set, moon phase, or barometer. A compass might be nice but I can live without it. If you're the type of person who needs those features you know it. It's not solar, but this is an advantage in a low-maintenance watch. I have another solar watch, but I'm fine with a battery. Both need to be swapped out over so many years anyway and the solar is more maintenance. I have to charge it twice per year, once in the summer sun and an overnight boost in the winter from my strong LED bicycle light. This watch is set-and-forget. It lacks atomic radio sync. I have it on another watch and I like it. I am slightly OCD so I checked the G-Shock's time after a week, it's still on the same second. I can eyeball a slight difference. The atomic G-Shock is around $200, this one is around $50. I can live with that. The mudman has a raised back so the watch doesn't stick to your wrist. If you're into sports that make you all sweaty this is really nice. The main reason I like this watch is that it's normal sized. I have a 7" wrist and it's totally balanced in terms of size. Most G-Shocks, especially the newest ones, have ballooned into a huge monstrous size, as if this makes you more manly. There's nothing wrong with a big watch but it's not my style. There are very few medium sized G-Shocks, this is one of them. The buttons are a little hard to press as everyone has mentioned. It's designed that way to keep grit out and it's really not a big deal. Finally, how can you beat the price? It's inexpensive and lightweight. I can take it anywhere, bash it into trees, stuff it into my backpack, sweat all over it, then run it over the sink for a bit and it's like new. I'm looking forward to wearing this one for the next several years. I will likely get bored of it before it outlives its usefulness but I'll keep updating this review.

I decided to check out this watch, after hearing great things about it, and I absolutely love it. The G9000 is a great watch. The size of the watch makes it perfect for all wrist sizes, despite the diameter of the watch being relatively big. It has your typical functions that you’d expect from a G-Shock, such as your alarms, timer, world time, and a stopwatch (two of them that can run concurrently). It has an electroluminescent backlight that lights up the entire screen, including the text on the dial as well. It’s a good looking watch. Really like the design of the backplate. The grooves on the back of the watch may cause discomfort for some, but I like the added space between my wrist and the backplate. 200 metres of water resistance is perfect as well. The biggest flaw of this watch is the volume of the alarms, but it’s still louder than the alarms of the GW-5000U/GW-M5610U. In addition, the buttons are bit hard to press. The watch has remained very accurate, only gaining about a second since getting it. Overall, this is a great watch that gets the job done, and is more than capable to withstand everyday life.

I'll preface this review by mentioning that I've been an avid Casio collector for several years, and have been interested in watches since I was barely old enough to tell the time. I've owned around 100 or so watches in this time, many of which were great and many of which were pretty terrible. This watch is one that has proven itself to be definitively unique out of every other watch I've ever owned. When I got this watch, the first things I noticed about it were the clear references to motorsports - the tire tread pattern on the inside of the band, the bewheeled, helmet-and-goggle-wearing "Mudman" engraved on the case back, and the dual stopwatches for tracking split times. This seemed to be an eager invitation to use this watch as it was clearly intended, so I did. It went mountain biking, go-karting, drag racing, and for spirited drives on mountain roads in an old 90's sports car, and did its job perfectly. I was able to use the stopwatches to track and record lap and split times for friends on the track, as well as to keep generally accurate times for myself while mountain biking and driving. I say generally accurate because the buttons are very stiff to begin with, and one's hands are usually occupied for a few seconds during the start and finish of a lap. That said, the buttons to start and stop the timers are big enough to be actuated with gloved hands but will require some getting used to due to their unusual stiffness. It's not a watch you can treat gently, its design demands that you be assertive and tough when operating it to get the best from it. Speaking of the design, it's one of the most original in the vast world of digital watches. It's a standout design, even among the wide variety of unique G-Shocks. The pictures on the listing make it look larger than it really is, on the wrist it is light, rigid, and has a profile lower than even the DW-6900 making it easy to wear under a cuff. There is a part of the design that some have complained about, which are the raised nubs on the resin shroud on the bottom of the watch. They say that these can cause irritation to the skin due to rubbing, and while this does likely happen for some it has not been an issue for me after several months of wearing it. The clasp on the band is metal, which definitely adds to the level of confidence I have in the overall durability of the watch. I have noticed however that the strap retainer doesn't grip the band very well and frequently slips out, which causes me to catch the wayward strap on my clothes and on machinery - which while annoying, is just something I've learned to be mindful of as it's a small issue compared to how great the watch is overall. In summary, this is an excellent watch and I recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys any sort of motorsports, mountain/road biking or running. The water resistance is higher than the majority of us will ever need, the readability and illumination is among the best Casio has to offer, and the design is unique, attractive and highly functional. I give it a 9.5 out of 10, with the -.5 being due to the issue with the strap retainer and the fact that sometimes the watch can be hard to read in the daytime due to the depth at which the display is set within the face of the watch. The bezel is set very high, and sometimes this can cast a shadow over the display making you have to adjust the angle of the watch to read it when in direct sunlight. Other than that, this watch is an amazing value at this price, you will be getting much more than your money's worth.

The first impression is that it is super robust, with a very resistant design to shocks and dirt. The screen looks clear, even in low light conditions, thanks to automatic lighting. In addition, the water resistance up to 200 meters makes it ideal for any aquatic activity. As for comfort, it is super light and adapts well to the wrist.

I purchased this Mudman G9000 in 2011 as a gift to someone close & till now in 2023 the person has it in very good condition & uses as a daily watch. Very hot summer, rain , dust ... it tolerated it all. He had to change the bracelet one time I think. So I decided to get one for myself. On arrival I was unhappy to see the thin box crushed inside a plastic envelope (photo) without an amazon outer box & NO G-shock TIN BOX either (I had the tin box in 2011 !!) As it is a G shock I was pretty sure that the watch would not have been broken. It is not so presentable to someone as a gift with that cheap box. The G-9000 is smaller than his successor G-9300 which is solar powered with Thermometer & compass which I use as a daily watch. The G-9000 has hard to press buttons as many complain, a little harder than the solar version which is somewhat hard to press too but we get used to it with daily use. The Mudmans are made that way purposely. Both watches are very sturdy and great looking on your wrists. The Superb turquoise EL backlight on the G-9000 is very bright , brighter than the G-9300 . Dual illuminator lights even the letters Casio & Mudman as you can see in the images. I like that dual EL very much which is a feature rare to see on other Casios . I think the Gulfman has it too. The EL color seems to be blue in the images but is actually turquoise . The size is smaller than any other Masters of G and not so chunky on the wrists (Size comparison images of the 2 mudmans) It has very good legibility on all angles. There is no serial number etched on the back plate for this model but the G-9300 has one. Made in Thailand. The buckle also has Casio Thailand markings.

I have owned a couple GShock watches before and was only in the market for a new one because my last one was stolen at work. So I took the time to shop around for something I thought would suit me well for my very dirty and very active job. Upon first arrival I was worried the watch would be damaged, the box was pretty thin and kind of banged up. and I was still worried after opening the box because there really isn't much protective packaging on it. not even a film on the watch face. but after opening it (see video) everything looked just fine, the watch wasn't scratched or messed up at all. I've only had this thing for a week but it's already taken one hell of a beating. I work at Lowes in the garden center, lifting soil and block and watering plants. This watch has stood up to being covered in tree sap and pine needles. its been submerged in buckets of water and flooring mortar. it's been pinned in-between pieces of sod and raked against piles of mulch. And every time it gets a quick little rinse with the hose and good as new. not even a scratch on it yet. The time is easy to read in the light and in the dark the illuminator puts out plenty of light to see. I did find the buttons a little stiff but I prefer that settings dont unknowingly get adjusted. had watches in the past that shifted constantly between 12hr and 24hr formats by just lightly pressing a button. this watch won't do that to you. once you set it up, you won't have to go back and fix anything. I found the manual easy to use and didn't really have any trouble setting my preferences. The watch isn't overly large, in fact I would say it has a lower profile than the other GShock watches I've owned. it's also incredibly lightweight, which I was surprised by. as with any new watch its been adjusted several times to find that perfect setting on the band. couldn't be happier with my purchase

If you spend any time at all in the g-shock forums you will see two main points about this watch. They are the band is the most comfortable ever or that it sucks real bad. I fell into the latter camp. The band itself is not bad it's more flexible than some G-Shocks. The real problem lies in the resin nubs that are on the case back to raise it up slightly off your wrist. They are abrasive and will scratch you as the watch shifts. It's not like they scratch you like a cat, but it is an irritating feeling. I like the band on my GW-500 much more than this one and the bands on any of my Timex Ironman watches are even better. If only we could get the ruggedness of the G-shock head with a band like Timex makes it would be a true winner. Good: Two 1000 hours stopwatches, though I never run for more than 30 minutes. 24 hour countdown timer, mud and shock resistant. Overall a nice watch. Bad: The band/nubbins combo that scratches. The face is too busy. On the Watchuseek forum, it was said this watch is like someone who wears too much make-up. Ala Mimi on the Drew Carey show. Sometimes less is more. Casio could take a hint from companies like Suunto and Timex and produce watches that are easier to read with less useless graphics on the dial. As I said this seems to be a hit or miss model. I may own one again, but I'd get the black dawn version to get rid of the "bad make-up job" and take an emery board to those damnable bumps on the case back.

First of all, this is an excellent watch for those who need something durable for any occasion. I am a recreational swimmer and skin diver who needs a watch that is reliable underwater which can time my laps and shallow dives. I purchased this watch after spending countless hours reading about the best watches for underwater skin diving as I am not getting into Scuba yet but plan to get my Open Water Diving certificate in the next couple years. I had purchased a few Invicta Divers and had to send one back due to condensation build up after 40 minutes of shallow diving. The problem with buying an expensive Dive watch is that if it fails you either have to send it back for repair (takes forever) or count it as a loss. The Casio G-Shock Mudman is an inexpensive powerhouse of a watch that is water resistant to 200 meters and is built like a tank. I am very pleased with its durability and functionality in every area as it meets all of my needs. The backlight is reliable and very clear even under the water and at night. The only issue I have is that the buttons are not as easy to push as other G-shock models and require a little more effort. I really only use them for timing laps and diving so it is not a big deal. Also, if you have small wrists you might want to try one on at your local retailer to see if it is comfortable. Overall I am very happy with the G-Shock models and this is my favorite one I have owned to far.