Dropping G-Shocks From A Helicopter - How Much Shock Can They Take? (Tested From 10 to 100 Meters)

The Casio G-Shock, released back in 1983, was designed to be able to withstand a fall from 10 meters (33 feet). In this video, we decided to put that theory to the test the best way we could think of, with a helicopter. Of course, we don't stop there, testing the G-Shock at different heights all the way up to 100 meters. What do you guys think of this style of content? What other types of extreme watch tests would you like to see?

[damisu]

If I fell 50m out of a heli, I don’t think I’d be too worried about my watch

[riccardoguareschi]

there are a lot of design features that make it so drop-resistant: The strap acts as a spring, so if it happens to fall back-down, that will absorb a lot of energy, the case is framed in a deformable material which protects lateral impacts, the crystal is recessed below the frame, so, unless hitting on something protruding out of the ground, it is still protected. Finally, being generally light, it has a small momentum when free-falling from normal heights. That is really an amazing line

[xaviermcquiston]

Who would have thought a couple years ago that Teddy would go from watch reviews in his office to dropping GShocks out of helicopters? Congrats man, this is awesome!

[Wireless_Gadgets]

This is different, never thought how tough G-Shock watches were. I'd like to see the popular GA2100 dropped and see how it does withe the analogue hands. Thank you!

[adriansierra]

Teddy is going to be bigger than Top Gear in 5 years.

[thedeadshed]

I am a welder and I wear a GW-B5600 every day. This video confirms what a lot of us already know and love about these things, they are tough as nails no matter how hard we beat them. Great video!

[swanney]

The mass of a G Shock will mean it reaches terminal velocity at about 23m off the ground so the damage will be exactly the same at anything above that- still fun to watch them messing around though 😁

[RobplusPiper]

I’m really curious to see how a set of bull bars on the GM 5600 would do in a drop test. Also need to see the CasiOak GA B2100 drop test. Maybe also do a big one? like a Mudmaster or “Gravity Master” 😉 with an analog/digital display, and the “King of G” - test the toughest G-Shocks. Awesome video and idea btw - maybe start a go fund me to help with heli fuel and G-SHOCK expenses lol, I’ll donate right now!!

[HRM.H]

Now this is a cool idea teddy !!! I would love to see something similar done with dive watches. Cool stuff teddy, keep it up

[HaloV]

I enjoyed the video. I would have liked to see how the larger G-shocks or a casioak would have faired at the same test.

[JohnnyJohnJon]

Might want to take note the helicopter is applying more downward wind velocity causing the watches to go down much faster than a normal drop day off the side of the building

[manoflego]

It's very impressive when you remember that the original goal of the G-Shock was just to survive 10m of free fall on to concrete. It's not supposed to be unkillable, it just has to survive more than you can lol.

[dakotajohnson]

Teddy, so glad you’re doing stuff like this. Sick video bro. More like this !!

[KrisHandsome]

This is something I always wanted to do or see but can’t. Does prove the strength of a G-Shock though; any height that G-Shock would break from while you’re wearing it would be a height where the condition of the watch would be the least of your worries.

[dorbei]

G-Shock - the only watch that will survive it's owner.

[oliverarado]

As I watch this I’m wearing my DW5600BB. My reaction has been two fold so to speak. One, petrified at the destruction of “my” watch and two, glad that I still kept mine. Thanks Teddy for reinforcing my love of G-Shock.

[Podcastage]

Teddy, I speak for everyone when I say this: "YOU ARE A MADMAN! And we're all here for it."

[xv]

The fact that this is even suspenseful to watch is a testiment to how strong we view gshocks, any other watch would be a no brainer that it would break💥

[nicholasestrela]

Great episode. Definitely recommend more like these! A whole G-Shock series would be great. Could come up with fun ideas. An underwater episode; high heat; etc...

[karsaoblong]

Years ago, a guy I knew used to bet people that he could drop his G-Shock from a 20-story building and it would still work. As far as I know, he never lost a bet. There was this one time that he dropped his G-Shock and after falling on the road, a car ran over it. Only the outer glass screen cracked and the watch was still working.