[Closed] Go on, show us your G-Shocks/Pro Treks.

Nah, sorry, but that's far too fussy for me. I want hands and clear numbers, none of that other spurious gubbins. Makes it too difficult to read at a glance.

It's just as legible as the F-91W's and Swatches I've worn for years 🙂

And if I want to know the tide tables in Portugal, I'm sorted 😀

Got.
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Want.
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I do kinda see where CZ is coming from... some of them can be a bit too 'busy'. I got one of [url= http://www.casio-europe.com/euro/watch/gshock/awg-m100a-1aer/ ]these [/url]several months ago as I wanted one that had the atomic clock self-setting but also proper hands:

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Had it a few years and I wear it all the time. It's holding up much better than any watch I've had previously. Ripped the strap off (pin broke) after an arm/tree interface whilst riding, but other than that it's been superb.

@davidjones15; what's the 'want' one?

@davidjones15; what's the 'want' one?

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Not a G-Shock but this is my riding watch. Cheap and tough as anything.

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Mine's a different colour though.

What's tht last one Labsey? After a cheap(you said it)watch I can wear at work and on bike without breaking it....

Look at my latest wrist bastard!

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I tried microwaving a Rustlers cheeseburger in it yesterday 😀

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have an old grey gshock and a protrek in drawers, but always liked this metal G

I've got one of these:

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DW-6900HM, from the crazy colours range. Not exactly packed with features, but looks good.

My '97 now naked without case and new horrible orange strap.

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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulosoxo/8103607375/ ]Retro '97 G-Shock without case[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/paulosoxo/ ]paulosoxo[/url], on Flickr

After a cheap(you said it)

It's a W-214H. Think I paid £25 for it. Can get 'em cheaper though. Bought it as a holiday watch but it's great for riding. Only bought it cos I was after an F-91 and the store didn't have any. Never looked back though.

http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/Casio-Gents-Illuminator-Watch-W+214H+4AVEF.html

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maybe daft question, but WHY ? I have a decent watch, and a Casio digital plastic dual time, multi alarm light weight robusty £25 pound one for riding/swimming etc.

I just don't see the point in a big expensive plastic strap on thing that surely must catch on things, not tuck under jumper, etc....enlighen me please...

Different strokes for different folks.
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Why do people wear the type of jumper that might catch on their watch? Enlighten me. 😉

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maybe daft question, but WHY ? I have a decent watch, and a...

So, you have two watches... but WHY? 😉

I love G-Shock watches. Had one for a few years now, and it's still looks brand new.

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I like the analogue ones with various digital functions. Tempted to go for another one...

squiff wins... What model is it?

Got the same one as house husband no more battery going flat or having to set the time. Not overly huge and understated wear it all the time with a suit or with overalls.

So, you have two watches... but WHY?

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squiff wins... What model is it?

GW-3000B-1AER

http://www.g-shock.co.uk/productview.aspx?ID=1504&cat=1

Nice.

davidjones - I find that a bulky watch gets in the way between jumper/jersey and gloves - I guess it's just me, as I realise G Shocks and the likes have a place and are very popular... just different as suggested above 😀

Each to their own I suppose. As much as I like my cheap Casio, I also like my big, chunky Fossil watch. What I'm doing determines the watch I wear.

[url= http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/Casio-G+Shock-MT+G-Premium-Chronograph-Watch-MTG+1200B+1AER.html ]I got one of these[/url]

@iainc - I added the wink as I've got several watches...

I've got an Omega that was an engagement present from my wife; that only comes out at weddings, etc. I've got a few cheap watches, and another older G-Shock but I bought the one above for the atomic clock! And as parkesie says, it's kinda understated.

househusband - no probs, saw the wink 😉

genuinely interested though, as I 'imagine' a watch like a G shock would be a big clunky thing on my arm on the bike, all adding to my ineptitude and casing more comedy falls as I tried to miss hitting it on stuff, or tried to stop it hurting my wrist when sticking hands out to cushion tree encounters 😆

edit - that blue one is quite nice though and could sneak onto my Christmas List for £99
😆

My G-shock is probably less bulky than my Polar hrm. Go and try one, they're not that bulky, even on my skinny wrists.

Being inept and comedy falls are to my riding what 'aggressive hardcore XC' (seriously - wtf?) is to many folk on here... luckily I'm thick in the arm as well as thick in the head so it looks okay!

Changing topic slightly (sorry), how many watches do you own?

I've got seven, one of which I only wear to very special occasions though, the rest I wear regularly.

Still show your G-Shocks though.

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Oh dear, double post. BUT LOOK AT THE STARS!

Got a protrek something that I wear for biking, triple sensor thing but I never use them. Proper tough and nice big numbers so easy to read whilst moving. 5 years old now and recently had battery replaced.

Also got a g7700 gshock. Wear it to work as smaller and less action man. Day before mg 1 year warranty ran out the plastic Bezel started peeling away. Off to Casio who claimed it had suffered damage. Wouldn't say what or how as the watch looked brand new. Offered to replace the case for 43 quid...cost me 70...I asked for evidence of the damage and refused to accept their thought. Shop got behind me and Casio then replaced the whole case...looks the same as before without the peeling plastic outer Bezel.

Wasn't impressed with Casio but liked the support from my local H Samuels.

Got Suunto Observer TR, so much nicer than the multitude of Protreks I've had over the years.

broken my protrek twice now, not happy thought it was supposed to be a tough watch 🙁

squiff wins...

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Though mine is looking considerably more used than that 🙂

That GW-3000B-1AER that Squiff posted gets closest to what I like. Take away the extra dials in the main dial, and most of the daft text, like world time-zones, and I'd have one.
This is my perfect watch, (mine's identical to this one, just not my photo):
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A Casio G-Shock with a simple face like this would be perfect, with solar and radio control. Who needs all the other crap on it, it's just showing off.

Who needs all the other crap on it, it's just showing off.

I do, cos otherwise I get lost 🙂

My lovely square lump! Hardly leaves my wrist, even on the bike. I have a bit of a thing for green.

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I'd love the hyper-complex analogue one in the same colors.

bencooper - Member
Who needs all the other crap on it, it's just showing off.
I do, cos otherwise I get lost

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That's why I've got the whole UK 1:50k OS maps on my phone...

Not much use underground or in a big building 🙂

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This one but not the Japanese import.

Bawbag, what's that? Best thing on here, apart from paulosoxo's caseless model...

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I have one of these. Bought for about £60 at an airport somewhere or other I seem to remember. Years ago. Well over a decade ago.

Not powered by anything as crude as a battery, I'm sure of it. It seems to go on for ever, and ever, and ever. Will be terrible when I have to replace it!

Flash, is that not a laydeeee's wris****ch? For feminine wrists?
😉
Have to admit I'm very tempted by more than a few of these, as long as I can fit them round my rather skinny arm

You feeky little chucker!

It's pretty large, actually, but not in the stupidly large sizes many watches are appearing in now!

Protrek and Gshock are nice. Casio are my most trusted watch brand.
However for the more discerning gent, you really should consider a nice Oceanus:

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TITANIUM:TICK
ATOMIC:TICK
ANALOGUE:TICK

Also has saphire crystal and an alarm.
Best watch ever.

Had but three G-shocks over the last 20 years, one lost, one the strap pin holes wore through, and now this beauty:

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Big clear numbers, simple display.

Never buy a watch that can't be used as a hammer.

Off to the shed to pull the case of the old gshock in my toolbox 🙂

I have this for walks and cycling, though an HRM is coming so will use it sporadically when that arrives I would think.

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Don't like wearing a watch while cycling, so it's getting used as my normal watch. I have a titanium Citizen for the business casual look 😉 and a Atlantic Worldmaster for when I need to wear a suit.

Three watches might seem like overkill for some, but for me it's like having 3 bikes (mtb, cx and a road bike) :-). The Atlantic would look stupid while wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Citizen is the most versatile watch, however it's too nice to wear it as an every day watch. The g-shock makes me look younger as well 😉

Incorrect - paulosoxo wins! What's that model?

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Never buy a watch that can't be used as a hammer.

Mine, with 3 years of trail mud stuck to it.

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Mine was bought around 1995 (1 battery change in that time) and still gets used on most bike rides...

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Bit stormtrooper but I love it.

Bawbag, what's that?

It's a GW-M5600BC. Solar charge and radio sync so zero maintenance.

This is mine, all full of titanium atomic clock solar powered goodness, not to bulky either, I wear it 95% of my waking hours...
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^ That's the one I wanted - but was rarer than hen's teeth when I bought mine!

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ive got this one just recently for riding...got an older blue one but prefer this one...dont want to smash my good watch which is a nice omega.only £70 from amazon

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I've got a G-7710-1. Worn every day, it's the only watch I've had that's lasted, aside from one of the original Animal watches which went on for years.

I've got the same as squiff, fathomer and stevenieve

aah like this thread!! 🙂

big fan of G shock watches and have loads over the years.. and not 1 has broke 🙂 the current fleet..2 at the back left knocking 10 years old and taken lots of abuse haha

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I have a DW5900 and a G7710, the DW5900 must be around 20 years old now, it's fairly basic on functions but to this day it is still going strong.

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My mountain biking watch:
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Bought this a few months back and it's all I use now, may sell the others.

I guess this is about the only G-Shock I've found that I would actually buy, although I'd get adaptors and swap the strap for a NATO nylon one; plastic straps give me a rash.
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[edit] that Oceanus is nice, although its still got three too many dials for my liking... 😀
[edit edit] How much! Just had a Google, and they've been discontinued, now called Edifice. Still going for over £700!
I'll stick with the £50 one I posted up. My Seiko was only £350, by comparison to the Oceanus.

Had the chance to buy this rare GA-110F 2JR a few months ago for £300.
It's now on Ebay for £1300
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Tis gopping though.....

Yeah, it's not exactly subtle.
Think it was a design exercise to show how many colours they could use.

Tis gopping though.....

It's beautiful!

And ebay it shall stay.