Mythbusters meets G-Shock. 💥
Now that I have the clickbait out of the way 😜 ... I just wanted to share this entertaining video I found with everyone. #fridayfun
For those that remember the fun of the old show Mythbusters, I recently found this video in my YT feed, that follows the same theme as the now famous and explosive "scientific" trials conducted by the Mythbusters Team. The algorithm must have picked up on the fact that I had been researching G-Shocks, and showed me this old video (my apologies if you've already seen it). Looks like it was lifted from an official video some time ago, but the official video is now gone, and thankfully this archived version still survives.
https://youtu.be/w2NMhP-utCY?si=eTHP-BwauosFAw9c
Being a relatively new owner of a G-Shock G-Steel, and a fan of Mythbusters I found it entertaining. Owners of a GST-B300, watch this to eliminate buyer's remorse! 😆
Have a great Friday folks! 👋
EDIT: I just got my Content Contributor Badge. lol
Photog with signs of ⌚ watch addiction in its early stages, despite having the wrist circumference of a pea.
Elliot Brown did one for their Holton Pro too.
https://youtu.be/JXP9dtPq__M?si=nF7QMH9nbORmSiG7
https://elliotbrownwatches.com/en-us/blogs/journal/is-holton-professional-bomb-proof
Looks like it's the same blast area and using Alford Technologies too.
Elliot Brown did one for their Holton Pro too.
https://youtu.be/JXP9dtPq__M?si=nF7QMH9nbORmSiG7
https://elliotbrownwatches.com/en-us/blogs/journal/is-holton-professional-bomb-proof
Looks like it's the same blast area and using Alford Technologies too.
These guys looked far more professional, they even remotely delivered the watch! I wonder what the difference is between using tank treads in the first video and concrete slabs in the second?
These guys looked far more professional, they even remotely delivered the watch! I wonder what the difference is between using tank treads in the first video and concrete slabs in the second?
Long post incoming, but I've professionally played with high explosives for a good chunk of my adult life thus far 😆.
The remote thing was mostly for demonstration purposes, or cool factor. Or an EOD newbie needed some robot stick time under pressure 😂. Military grade stuff is extremely safe, and doesn't go off without a specific application of heat/shock/friction all at once to its molecular structure/crystals.
The setup used for the G Shock look to be some type of blast dampening maybe? Or blast containing, or shaping. I'd have to watch it again when I'm out of work to try and figure it out.
Also looked like they placed the G Shock on concrete which will reflect waves or cause more of a lift.
The fire/gasoline was for effect aka a Hollywood shot, or as a witness for whatever camera/drone was filming to help autotocus. IMO looks cool, does nothing but make fire and coat stuff in burned material. Elliot Brown did it to, the fireball you see not near point of detonation or the blast seat is the flammable material being ignited, my guess.
Military grade explosives have more smoke and sound than flame, unlike what you see in the movies.
Not trying to cheapen out the G Shock test either btws, cuz it survived fairly intact which is cool.
Just don't quite understand why the absorbent or wave shaping materials were used, versus the EB test which basically forced the watch to take a lot more force from the wave front.
Charge weights look roughly the same in both.
The Holton Pro in the second Elliot Brown shot broke it's springbar, but it looked like it was directly on top of the charge, if not touching it.
And in the world of explosives, the inverse square law is king. A difference of a few feet can be what separates catastrophic blast overpressure, and just really intense.
Either way good find and I appreciate the link.
Will remember for reference!
Long post incoming, but I've professionally played with high explosives for a good chunk of my adult life thus far 😆.
The remote thing was mostly for demonstration purposes, or cool factor. Or an EOD newbie needed some robot stick time under pressure 😂. Military grade stuff is extremely safe, and doesn't go off without a specific application of heat/shock/friction all at once to its molecular structure/crystals.
The setup used for the G Shock look to be some type of blast dampening maybe? Or blast containing, or shaping. I'd have to watch it again when I'm out of work to try and figure it out.
Also looked like they placed the G Shock on concrete which will reflect waves or cause more of a lift.
The fire/gasoline was for effect aka a Hollywood shot, or as a witness for whatever camera/drone was filming to help autotocus. IMO looks cool, does nothing but make fire and coat stuff in burned material. Elliot Brown did it to, the fireball you see not near point of detonation or the blast seat is the flammable material being ignited, my guess.
Military grade explosives have more smoke and sound than flame, unlike what you see in the movies.
Not trying to cheapen out the G Shock test either btws, cuz it survived fairly intact which is cool.
Just don't quite understand why the absorbent or wave shaping materials were used, versus the EB test which basically forced the watch to take a lot more force from the wave front.
Charge weights look roughly the same in both.
The Holton Pro in the second Elliot Brown shot broke it's springbar, but it looked like it was directly on top of the charge, if not touching it.
And in the world of explosives, the inverse square law is king. A difference of a few feet can be what separates catastrophic blast overpressure, and just really intense.
Either way good find and I appreciate the link.
Will remember for reference!
If I knew I could even consider this career option growing up...💣