I actually bought a G SHOCK watch back in 1987. I beat the *%$ out of this watch for 20 years and it just finally died. I never replaced the battery in all that time; can you believe that? That watch owed me nothing. If you want a watch that cannot be destroyed - this is the watch for you. I literally ran this watch over with my car and it was prefectly fine afterwards. This watch was probably the best purchase I ever made in my life.

Alright, I read another review for this item from a customer and evidently he had problems pushing the buttons that are enclosed in a protective coating... Give me a break. If it were easy to push the buttons, I wouldn't want the watch.
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br /This watch is light in weight, but heavy duty. I purchased this watch when a friend of mine that recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq had nothing but praise for it. His withstood the elements of war, so at least I figured mine could withstand all of my outdoor activities.
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br /Set-up is simple and the watch is going to do what I need a watch to do. Last and keep time. I don't enjoy frills of calculators and other garbage they put on a lot of these digital watches, so this is perfect for me.
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br /If you have a weak or limp wrist, this watch isn't the one for you. The buttons take some effort to push, but nothing that's a reason for giving this bad boy a 1-star rating.

The watch is really good. I was worried by earlier reviews that the buttons are hard to press and people changed watches later. Of course the buttons are little hard to press, but the purpose for which I bought it was to work in muddy conditions and under any force in nature. The watch is best for those conditions. Fully protected. I am very satisfied.

Purchased the Casio Mudman. Great watch. Mud/Dust/Waterproof. No issues with button manipulation. I'm a DOD Contractor and wear this watch everywhere. Absolutely recommended.
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I bought this watch as a replacement for my old G-shock (DW69001V) and I am pleased with my buy. Buttons are stiff but not something to complain about and give it a bad review on its "stiffness". 100% happy 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.
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br /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.
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br /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.
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br /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.

i had a g-shock before but after 10 yrs. i have to replace it. this mudman is thinner than what i had and i like it.the black color with red buttons..nice..i like the buttons too. not too easy to push,because sometimes i have to put it in my pocket.i checked other watches of other brands and i am not impressed.. i hope the battery will last longer

Let me tell you that, I was looking for a sport looking digital watch. I searched through amazon and I found this great watch. I even put my order before the watch was available in stock(Back Order). I received the watch on time, and I am wearing it every day, I feel very sporty.

I've owned G-shock watches for quite a long time and this watch is one of the best. It is packed with more features than you will ever use. The reason it is mud resistant is due to the buttons being sealed to the bezel. There have been some complaints that the buttons are difficult to push and the reason they are stiffer than usual is due to them being sealed. G-shock watches are for rugged souls so for those who complain the buttons are hard to push, go by a Fossil, Swatch or some other delicate momma's boy watch.

The G Shock Mudman has turned out to be exactly the watch I was looking for. It is not the high priced tactical unit that I started out looking for but it seems to be the right size, durable (so far), and easy to use. The few negative reviews that I saw before I purchased mentioned size (too big) and ease of use (buttons too hard to push). If you need a much smaller watch in a rugged outdoors application, you might want to consider a woman's style. As far as the buttons are concerned, the watch is rated as water resistant to 200 meters and is designed to be impervious to mud. The necessary sealing action associated with the buttons does make them a little stiff, but that should be expected. For the price, it is fine for everyday wear, hunting, fishing, camping, and the gym.

I've worn various Casio G Shock watches for over 12 years and this is by far the best so far, the band is very comfortable, the illumination is easily seen at night, and the watch is very light weight. This model watch has all the functions I need for day to day workouts and combat operations.

Great watch
br /This is my first G-Shock buy, this watch is really good looking and feels solid on the wrist.
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br /it's just been 2 months since i bought this one , and i am already thinking about getting the white one :)
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br /buttons are little stiff but its not a big issue.
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Casio Men's G Shock Mudman Digital Sports Watch #G9000-1V
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br /Nice watch. very lightweight and a sturdy nice design. I like it and recommend it to anyone.

This is sturdy and dependable watch. Purchased for my grandson currently serving in the United States Army. I have had a G-Shock watch for over 20 years and still running strong. Needs a new band but otherwise apparently unstopable.

Overall this is a great looking watch. It's almost the same size as the example on the computer screen. I agree with some of the other posters that the buttons are difficult to work with. But that's okay -- they won't accidentally get pushed when you work out or do other strenuous activity. I really like the AUTO EL feature, but it might not be suitable for soldiers/Marines in combat -- it'll go off every time you move your arm. I had to turn mine off. BTW, Amazon did a great job with shipping. I picked the "free" option, which was supposed to take 5-9 business days, and received mine a week earlier than I expected.

I never normally wear digital watches. I think they look cheap, nasty and tacky. I purchased this watch because I wanted a cheap "beater" with a good stop watch that is light so I could wear it whilst running or working out and wouldn't be affected by sweat. I also wanted something really tough that was water and sand resistant because I'm going on a cruise around the South Pacific soon and will be spending a lot of time in salt water, snorkeling and doing stuff in "beachy" places. I really didn't want to wear my Tag Heuer with gold plating in the salt water or on the beaches during the day in case it corroded the metal, ditto for my watches that have leather bands etc so I purchased this Casio Mudman brand new on Ebay for half of what they retail for here in Australia. (They retail brand new here for about $200 and I got mine for around $120 including postage from Hong Kong).
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br /For what it is this watch is a quality piece of equipment. It is tough and very well constructed, you can feel that as soon as you pick it up. It is water resistant to 200 meters and is shock and mud or sand proof as well. It actually looks quite nice although you couldn't wear it with a suit. It is a big but not huge watch and I don't have a massive wrist although for some reason it doesn't look too big on me which I'm glad about. It has a couple of stop watches, world time functions for a ton of cities, several alarms, countdown timers, day date and month- pretty much all you need for a tough, sporty kind of watch. Although I haven't put it to any "test" yet, you can just feel the toughness of this watch, I really think it could take a lot of punishment although I probably won't be subjecting it to anything out of the ordinary.
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br /Anyway, as a sporty, tough, rugged kind of watch that you can wear without worry of scratching or damaging, this Casio Mudman really fits the bill. 5 stars for what it is.

This is a great watch both for functionality and appearance. Have been wearing it for a little over a week and have received many compliments and people asking where I got it and how much I paid for it. At $45 it's a steal. It has the features a watch should have without all the BS some fancier watches are selling with. It's a watch people. It needs to tell you the time, the date, have a stop watch and an alarm. This watch has all those features and it looks good and will last a very long time. Buy it.

I bought this watch to replace and old G-Shock that I had bought in 1984 and that my daughter have lost while playing with it. The previous, one of the first G-Shock watches, was really good, but this one is even better: really nice appeal, robust, easy to use, backlight, two progressive cronometers (that can be seen even on the main screen - two progress indicators), and so on.
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br /Some people in the Amazon reviews had told that this watch's buttons are hard to press. For me they are nice.
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br /If you like G-Shock style watches, you will really like this one.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT WATCH TO HAVE. THE FEATURES ARE AS TOUGH AS GREEN BERRETT. NO NEED TO WORRY OF LIVING IN HARSH CONDITIONS AS LOW AS -20 CELSIUS, I JUST LOST A TISSOT WATCH DUE TO SUCH TEMPERATURE. OTHER FEATURES ARE A BONUS POINT. IT'S A TOUGH MACHINE

Good value for the money. Yes the buttons take a bit of effort to press, but the watch is meant to be beat on a bit. Overall above-average features, good performance, rugged, great if you like to be outdoors a lot and bang around in the woods, etc., etc.

i use this watch for work, everyday, i need a tough watch that works in all conditions and can withstand construction jobs from cement jobs to excavation, mud and water. this is the watch to wear if you want tough.

I collect watches as a hobby. I have literally dozens of different high end and vintage watches. However when I wanted another hunting/fishing watch, there was only one choice....the GShock. This is my second GShock and I will say that it is a great buy. I hunt and fish in them and am not very kind to the watch when I am doing so. They stand up to the punishment and never look the worse for wear.
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br /Are the buttons on this watch a little stiff to push? Yes they are, but for a reason. They are designed to literally be drug/slogged through the mud(hence the name) and still work. If the buttons were easy to push, mud and other goo might make it past the covers and buttons and damage the watch.
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br /Do you want a good looking and tough watch? If you do, get this one you will be happy that you did.

This watch is unreal! I had bought a G-Shock from Costco about 6 years ago and it was a great watch. However the battery died and the local watch shop here in central Oregon wanted $30 to ship it out and have the battery replaced and preasure tested. I looked on Amazon for a new one and found the Mudman. I duck hunt every weekend as well as beat the piss out it every chance I get and nothing can stop this watch. For $61 there is no tougher watch out there. Don't let the couple of poor comments steer you away from this tough as nails watch.

Got item sooner than expected. Great service and a awsome watch. I have colected many G-SHOCKs before but this one fit the bill. I have worked on engines, back yard projects many other outdor activities, and let me tell you when they say mud thats an under statement. So far it has gon through mud,oil,grease, and a good beating or to. Still it goes on and handles any thing ive thrown at it. Also it is more low profile on the thickness than my other G-SHOCKS and has many cool fetures of witch I still have yet to play with.So if your the type of person that is active and wants a watch that can keep up with you,you caint beet this deal. Ive looked everyware.

this is my third mudman, i repeat my third mudman in a different color. i love g-shocks. they are fashionable, strong, and longlasting.

I am a professional housekeeper. So in any given day, I may be changing diapers, scrubbing floors, doing laundry, etc. Also, I garden in my spare time and groom my own poodles. I need a watch that I can put on and forget about. The Mudman is certainly kid proof and dog proof and housework proof. Also, the various count up and count down timers are very useful. The programming buttons are a bit stiff, but that way you can't push them accidentally. I like the fact that there are four alarms and that the count down timer is programmable. This is not just a watch for sportsman, it is a watch for anyone who has their hands in soap, water, dirt, pet hair and CHAOS all day long.

Excellent product, exactly as described. Large clear display, easy to understand instructions.
br /Amazons Express International DHL delivery was excellent and package arrived within a week.

The watch is great with some really cool features.It has the daylight saving time feature and has stored in it the times of major world cities.The buttons are a bit hard to press but i have got used to it now.

This is a great watch for outdoors/sports. Not meant for near-formal occasions. The only possible problem: buttons might be a little hard to press. Has served me very well till now, and looks like it'll last for quite a while.

Excellent sport type watch, really shoch resistant and water proof have tested it and hit couple time on the stairs - nothing
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Casio Men's G Shock Mudman Digital Sports Watch #G9000-1V

My son is going to love this watch he has asked for it for many months. Came in good shape and in a very reasonable fashion.

This watch is amazing, what you see and read is exactly what you get. The buttons are a little stiff though but that just adds to the toughness of it. The band seemed very comfortable as soon as i put it on it felt like it wasn't there. Excellent watch 10 out of 10

This time piece is an oustanding value!! It looks good, it is tough. it can take a beating and clean up nice!! In my work which is the army corps of enginees (civilian) and at my play, which is dirt track racing late models and modifieds ,this time piece it put through the paces with river water , mudd, welding etc. At the track well its judt plan hot sweaty and dirty, and through itt all it just keeps ticking away! It has so many great features that will get you through your day, and wake you up in the morning!! I am 48 years old and I wear mine every day all day, and sometimes I wake up with it on!! This is one great watch that is easy to set up for whatever you are doing in your every day life, I high recomend this watch. thank you

The MudMan has been a great watch so far. Just what i was hoping for. I would definatly buy from Amazon again.

This is an incredible watch... I recommended it to all. Buttons are hard because this is a Mud resistant watch.

This watch is great. It has a lot of stuff on it like a light, stop watch, world time. The only complaint is its hard to adjust it

The only work and play watch to have tough and looks good. recommed forevery day use.

got what i wanted for a good deal,kind of watch i need for an outdoor going person like me,tough watch.i love it.

I am will pleased with my purchse. My watch arrived quickly. A very good purchase.

The G-shock- The "Jack" of watches. The Mudman is the my go to watch. It's not as loud as the Breitling and not as pedestrian as the Timex Iron man. It's rugged size and solid build quality suggests that the wearer is serious about his time piece, but is not bogged down with special features. At one time the case size would have been thought of as big, but now I consider it just about right. Read the substantial owners manual, set it - then never have to worry about it again. Battery life is of some concern - only an authorized Casio watchsmith is supposed to replace the water-tight battery compartment - and the depth rating all G-shocks is a little lofty. The mudman stood up easily to a dirty overseas deployment - but I would not snorkel with one.

It was uncomfortable to wear. The fit was completely unrefined. In fact I went with my original instinct (i was going to buy the GW 5600-J originally but didn't want to wait, but I found out it wouldn't take as long to get it). The GW 5600-J is a much more comfortable watch (it is still a gshock and they are not the most comfortable ones for sure but offer many functions, rugged durability, and cool looks.
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br /It has these nubs on the back of the piece that are hard plastic -- totally uncomfortable compared to a normal flat back, I see no advantage except maybe they don't case as much sweat or something. But even still totally not worth it. I returned this watch and got a GW5600-J. I would recommend anything other than the mudman for a classic gshock fit.

Bought this G-Shock as a present for my husband for fathers day and he absolutely loved it. He's had a few and he said this one does the job for what he needs.

Everything went smooth. Good watch, lost my 1st G-Shock, this is the replacment. Only wish I purchased another Solar.

Pros:
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I purchased the Casio Men's G shock Mudman Digital Sports watch for my grandson. He is active in numerous sports (baseball, football, soccer, basketball, and self defense) and requires a watch that has a variety of timing capabilities. Although a few reviewers said the buttons were difficult to operate, this presented no problems for him, and because of his involvement with computers and electronic games, the watch was an interesting challenge as he discovered its capabilities.

I just get this watch a few days ago. I buyed it because the really agressive look it sport. I have had previously a Casio HD600 for 18 months so I already knew the gimmick of this watches. In this model was aditionally important to me: 200 meter WR, shock mud ressistance, the automatic light feature and the mineral glass. The buttons are stiff but not unpleasant. The only two things I would add are a bilingual week days (English-Spanish) and a 60/40 distribution of the dial for the hour-date display, since you look the time much more than the date. The price on Amazon was the lowest. Vicente.

I just got this watch so I don't know how well it will hold up but it seems to be very well made and sturdy. I was worried that it would be too big for my wrist but it looks fine. Big, but not ridiculous looking.
br /I am totally disappointed with Amazon though. I paid for shipping and the watch still took longer than their estimate. When it got here it looked like it was a return. The packaging was beat up and there were no tags on the watch. I think it is fine but I expect this sort of thing from Ebay, not Amazon.

This watch is everything as advertised. Tough durable, many different features. Awesome product for the money!

I am well pleased with the Casio Mudman watch. It is
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Amazon has great deal for the casio g-shock series.The mudman watch looks sterdy and durable.
br /I got them for one of my friend, i hope he will like it.
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I should have listen to the other reviews I read they ere all true, the watch is hard to navigate the buttons are difficult even for the light I'm dissapointed with casio I have always use their products but this one gets a Big NOOOO from me I wish I could send it back

The plastic covers that are over the contol buttons make them extremely difficult to press. I returned this watch and got another model G-Shock which works great.