Mud Resistant (helps to ensure that nothing gets into the watch when down and dirty work takes you deep into the dirt and sludge) The compass is simple to use – you press the "COMP" button on the watch and the second's hand turns to indicate where the north is. Mudmaster's compass also has a bearing feature that lets you record a direction and save it. So you don't have to remember the exact degrees of the course that you were heading in. The GG-1000 is a battery-powered watch (not Tough Solar) with a Twin Sensor (compass and thermometer). The bezel has a similar design as the GWG-1000 but does not have a front-facing light button. The face has two LCD display areas and a prominent mode indicator dial. Like the GWG-1000 the GG-1000 is resistant to mud and dust. Unlike the GWG-1000’s sapphire crystal, the GG-1000 has a mineral glass display. We finished with a conversation of comparison between the watch community and the local biking community. We talked about how it’s unlike any communities we’ve been a part of, where the passion guides us and brings us to great like minded people who share that passion and can even give us insight into parts of it that we, ourselves, may have not discovered. We talked about how the watch, or the bike, is not only a tool for our passion, but also gives us a sense of pride, brings us together, or even carries the souls of us for many years to come. Defines us. And will someday hold the stories of a time gone by. The altimeter measures your height from the sea level based on the air pressure around you. In other words, as the weather changes, the accuracy of your altimeter will change as well. This is not only the case with Triple Sensor - even aircraft altimeters need to be calibrated before (and often during) flight.

Once again, the more complex GWG-1000 is shown – Casio remains far from amazing when it comes to making high-resolution, relevant images accessible.The Mudmaster GG-1000 line will be released in April 2016 starting in Japan. The retail list price is ¥37,000 JPY. Besides looks, the Gulfmaster also comes with moon and tide graph features which the Mudmaster doesn't have. Like Mudmaster, there are two versions of the Gulfmaster available – premium GWN-1000B and the more affordable GN1000B-1A - with similar feature differences (Twin/Triple Sensor, No Solar/Tough Solar, etc.). Mudmaster vs. Gravitymaster Measurements are 56.2 x 55.3 x 17.1 mm and the weight is 92 grams. That is slightly smaller and lighter than the original GWG-1000 which is 59.5×56.1×18 mm and 119 grams. Pros: Mud-resistant. Rugged and tough style. Smaller and lighter than the GWG-1000. More affordable than the GWG-1000.

Personally, I like stories about watches that are worn, sometimes for years, and have the wear and tear to prove it. I like stories about watches that have only had one owner. I like stories about watches that are used for their intended purpose. I believe that watches can be so much more than the sum of their parts. I like to believe that they can convey the soul of the wearer and sometimes even carry their story on long after their time.But... The GG-1000 also retails at roughly half the price of its bigger brother, which might make you question whether those extra features you're getting with the GWG-1000 are worth the money in the first place. Best Of Both Worlds – GW-9400 Rangeman? So, if you're looking for a rugged analog compass watch, you won't find anything better than the Mudmaster. Whether the premium GWG-1000 or the cheaper GG-1000. Like the Yeti SP5C Bike, the Casio is made for extreme conditions and abuse. It takes its name from the Mud Resist system of gaskets in the pipes that keep mud and dust out of the watch. While mundane to some, this feature would be paramount to someone who might be on a trail during or after a rain. If you’re not going over the bars, you’ll be hauling your bike at some point, loading into your Honda Element, or making repairs to it. All these things are typically avoided by people in the watch community while wearing a watch. You’re going to encounter dirt or mud in this sport, and Lord knows you might want to sell a watch down the road which is nearly impossible if it’s beaten all to hell.