G-Shock

[Tanuki]

Nothing here changed my enthusiastic endorsement of the original post.

This rates 'almost acceptable' in a welcome-back-to-the-80s basic way:

I did not want or need a lot of features, so I got the DW5700BBMA-1
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This is my bugly Casio. I only wear it when I want an altimeter - skiing or backpacking.

 

[Flintstone65]

This is my first G-Shock (GWM5610). I've avoided them because I have teeny-tiny wrists (6.5 inches), and I'm not a fan of the "dinner plate on my arm" look. But I needed ultra-durability and my research suggested that this particular model is on the smaller-size of large. Now I'm a child of the 80's (if I'm being truthful, I also have very vivid memories of the 70's as well) -- so maybe that's why I'm not put-off by the look of this watch.

 

[velocityboy]

I like the classic shape the most.

G-Shocks

• velocityboy
• Nov 18, 2012

used in PIF 3 (not given away)

 

[captp]

Here's my latest, Gshock. It's a GA2100 stealth. They come in different flavors. Slimmest Gs they've ever had. Much more stylish in my opinion. At 99 bucks, it's a good deal! I believe the just released a similar line that is also slim but more colorful. View attachment 1281076

Adam, is think you need to read the operations manual. Took me a while, but I finally got the hands aligned with the digital time. Next up is the sub-dial hand trued to the day (I need a little rest before I tackle that)

 

[Rhody]

Adam, is think you need to read the operations manual. Took me a while, but I finally got the hands aligned with the digital time. Next up is the sub-dial hand trued to the day (I need a little rest before I tackle that)

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Very cool
How big is that watch ?

 

[captp]

Very cool
How big is that watch ?

On my wrist, sorry I don't have my calipers with me. (Doh! Check the specs, Space Cadet) 45.4 mm, 11.8 mm thick, thinnest analog/digital combo they make.
Also realized I set the digital time to 24 hour. Easy enough to change, i think.

 

[martym]

All of my watches are set for 24 hour. After 35 years it’s just easier.

 

[Whilliam]

On my wrist, sorry I don't have my calipers with me. (Doh! Check the specs, Space Cadet) 45.4 mm, 11.8 mm thick, thinnest analog/digital combo they make.
Also realized I set the digital time to 24 hour. Easy enough to change, i think.

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Killer watch. This might make a G-Shock owner out of me.

 

[captp]

Killer watch. This might make a G-Shock owner out of me.

Just so you know, it's hard as hell to read in poor lighting, but outside in daylight, very easy.

 

[Whilliam]

Just so you know, it's hard as hell to read in poor lighting, but outside in daylight, very easy.

Who cares how it reads? I like how it looks.

 

[captp]

Another thing. Why do they package the G-Shock so well?
I think they should throw it in an envelope with no padding, and only deliver it in a serious drenching downpour. Just to prove how tough it is.

 

[ables]

I have the 5600bb and like it alot, one of the simplest gshocks. Sort of a blackout/inverse color scheme going on. A bit odd to read at certain angles but not that big of a deal once you get used to it.

 

[captp]

Cheers. I'm not sure which number I should be reading to you... there's 5230 in a box, followed by AWG-M100. Hope that helps.

5230 module#. AWG-M100. Arrived a day early. Atomic timekeeping. Radio controlled. Solar power. A bite smaller than the GA1200 I just got; not a wide, but a little thicker. More easily readable.

On wrist.

 

[GNR]

Father’s Day gift…

 

[Rhody]

On my wrist, sorry I don't have my calipers with me. (Doh! Check the specs, Space Cadet) 45.4 mm, 11.8 mm thick, thinnest analog/digital combo they make.
Also realized I set the digital time to 24 hour. Easy enough to change, i think.

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Looks awesome

 

[KeenDogg]

Adam, is think you need to read the operations manual. Took me a while, but I finally got the hands aligned with the digital time. Next up is the sub-dial hand trued to the day (I need a little rest before I tackle that)

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Mine was displaying the date! Have you tried the feature to move the hands out of the way of the LCD yet? Pretty cool stuff. And yes, it is a pain in the rear to read at night! The light and the lume could be better. It's probably the most comfortable and best looking G-shock I've seen in a long while. The watch crowd call it the CASIOAK because it looks like a royal oak. For me, it punches above its price point.

 

[KeenDogg]

5230 module#. AWG-M100. Arrived a day early. Atomic timekeeping. Radio controlled. Solar power. A bite smaller than the GA1200 I just got; not a wide, but a little thicker. More easily readable.
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On wrist.
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That's pretty sweet as well. Definitely easier on the eyes.

 

[captp]

Mine was displaying the date! Have you tried the feature to move the hands out of the way of the LCD yet? Pretty cool stuff. And yes, it is a pain in the rear to read at night! The light and the lume could be better. It's probably the most comfortable and best looking G-shock I've seen in a long while. The watch crowd call it the CASIOAK because it looks like a royal oak. For me, it punches above its price point.

Guess I'm the one who needs to read the manual closer. Missed the multifunction of the time/date display.