It's a mate's 40th birthday celebration next weekend, a bunch of us have set a budget of up to 500 quid for a gift.
He's always wanted a ceramic Rado but that's out of budget, next best choice for him is a Casio G Shock... I know, chalk and cheese.
I have one G, an old bottom-of-the-range G1001BV, and know little about what's out there these days.
I know there are some pretty cool limited editions and some packed full of features, but if YOU were buying a G, up to 500 quid, today, what would you pick up?
Well that would get you a new full metal 5600 model I believe. Not sure when they will all be available but the g shock store on carnaby will know.
Many others will undoubtably chime in as per their recommendations and will likely be must better informed.
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You know, that sounds like a great option, the classic G but in steel.Originally Posted by canuck
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/casio-g...l-5000-series/
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I've looked and failed, there is no way I'm laying my hands on one of those before next Saturday.
Rats. I figured they’d be available sometime around now and thought it’d make a perfect gift.
I’d call the shop if you haven’t already done so and check. I thought I’d heard they were getting them in but wasn’t sure exactly when.
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I've called the store and while reservation isn't possible I've arranged for someone to get there early doors on release day, which is actually perfect!
Excellent choice; classic looks, stainless steel, the committee said yes.
Hi, there are a couple of G's on sale at Goldsmiths web site
https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/G+Shock...ch/p/17050316/
No idea if it's what you are after
Might be worth doing the 500 budget search and see what is available
Cheers
G-Steel thing
https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Men-quo...ch/p/17050676/
With Beer money left over :)
This got me searching sales
https://www.fraserhart.co.uk/seiko-p...tic-watch.html
Nice ltd edition
I’m excited for you! If I didn’t live in the middle of nowhere I’d definitely have one of those ASAP.
Do keep us informed of your friends reaction. I’d be well chuffed to receive a gift like that from mates.
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These are very nice (and come in a variety of colour combinations) but your mate needs quite a wrist to pull it off as they are impossibly large. To illustrate, I have no problem pulling off an AMW-320R, which is 44, possibly 45 mm in diameter, and yet these looked comically large on my wrist.
Casio outlet might be worth a look. The watches are pristine and with a full warranty, but the box might be scuffed and manual may be missing. Not ideal for a gift, but some really cool G's normally out of budget.
https://outlet.casio.co.uk/g-shock
A Bengal cat makes a great gift.
Steel g
It's looks the biz
Well done
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I would recommend one from the G Steel midsize range, the slight reduction in size makes it very wearable. I find it a bit smarter and less G-Shocky if that makes sense! I've tried the original G Steels before but found them too large. I have the blue version and the rest of my G-Shocks haven't had a look in since.
https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/...1a2er-p-41905/
https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/...-1aer-p-41907/
http://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-...100013700.html
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Some more good suggestions there, but the committee has spoken and all going well the purchase of the new one will be made on Thursday.
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