Reply With QuoteI expect you'll be able to get clone cases very soon and Casio will probably release a mix-n-match selection of colours in due course.Originally Posted by Ruggertech
I've got a black one inbound, after years of resisting G-Shocks.
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Thank you, getting more and more tempted.y only problem is I like the idea of the module from the yellow one fitted into the blue case. Means buying two to make the hybrid I'd like.
I expect you'll be able to get clone cases very soon and Casio will probably release a mix-n-match selection of colours in due course.
I've got a black one inbound, after years of resisting G-Shocks.
M
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
I may just get a yellow one anyway as I've just ordered the blue non Bluetooth version from Hilliers for £51 (bargain). If the old cases fit the new module that'll be a cheap option, and I'll just sell the blue one if it doesn't.
Jody on JOMW said the GA-B2100 is fractionally bigger, but the case may still fit.
Anyone found the app to work the Bluetooth?
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Thanks. I think the app may be 'g-shock move'.Jody on JOMW said the GA-B2100 is fractionally bigger, but the case may still fit.
Anyone found the app to work the Bluetooth?
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Oddly it's just 'Casio Watches'!
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Different models I've owned have needed different apps, so confusing.
I can’t stand the Bluetooth app thing - I think I’d go for the non solar version just to avoid it tbh. Here in the uk you can’t beat mb6
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The Solar charge was the tipping point for me, the Bluetooth isn't something I imagine using a lot.
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
True, I've had Bluetooth GPS before, after initially seeing if it worked didn't bother again. Solar is a massive bonus for sure.
I've just sent mine back to Casio for a refund.
I thought maybe this might change my mind about G-Shocks, but it's still a plastic watch and felt cheap on the wrist (the strap was especially disappointing, a nice silicone one would have been more comfortable and probably no less hardwearing).
While I know it's got a couple of backlights, which are reasonably good, the weedy lume was disappointing and I found the buttons hard to find in the dark - I'm sure as a regular wear, you'd become familiar with them.
The LCD display is very small and of limited use, IMO (certainly for me, without glasses).
The abilty to throw it out of 10th storey windows seems a rather niche one and, once again, I just don't do things that are likely to subject a watch to forces or impacts that would probably do me serious harm at the same time.
Ultimately, I'm just not a G-Shock fan - At least I know now.
M
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
Yes, I too find the small LCD on the Casioaks to be next to useless.
I am nevertheless something of a G-Shock fan. You might find the square 56xx range to be more practical. Despite needing glasses, I still find these easily readable.
The DW-5600 models (battery, non-radio signal timekeeping) are a very cheap way to try out the square form factor, with a view to moving to the GW-M5610 or similar (solar, radio signal timekeeping) or newer GW-B5600 (newer solar, Bluetooth, etc.).
There are of course a whole load of variations on the DW/GW/GMW/GLX-x56xx square G-Shocks.
I've never liked digital watches - I can get on with Ana-Digi ones, but pure digital holds no interest for me.
I've got a Casio AE-1200, that's as far as I'm prepared to go
I really only considered the Casioak because it's a more traditional watch, but many of the things I disliked about it are equally true of the digital ones without the redeeming features!
M
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
^^^ Oh well, fair enough. :-)
When U know, U know. ;)
My post-covid treat to myself, an updated GW-5000. having the new features really improves the watch. Perfect!
In the best WUS fashion, mine says hi
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Indeed and with the Fench days showing!In the best WUS fashion, mine says hi
I sold off a few of my little used squares, to cover most of the cost of getting one. Mine came over from Belgiumas UK stocks were zero.
David
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
Weirdly the 5000U isn’t sold in the UK - bought mine from Seiya last year
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Mine came from Spain, on one of the links that were mentioned here when it first appeared.Indeed and with the Fench days showing!
I sold off a few of my little used squares, to cover most of the cost of getting one. Mine came over from Belgium
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I have seen it on a couple of UK websites, although they are chains with European distribution, including Ormoda from whom I bought, in Antwerp.
https://ormoda.co.uk/casio-g-shock-gw-5000u-1er.html
Although now sold out and the price has risen since I bought mine.
Subtotal £246.95
Shipping & Handling £0.00
Grand Total (Excl.Tax) £205.79
United Kingdom (standard) (20%)
£41.16
VAT £41.16
Grand Total (Incl.Tax) £246.95
That’s pretty much what mine cost from Seiya last year including the tax sting a few weeks after arrival. The watch took less than 48 hours to arrive after ordering - which I was frankly amazed at!
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So quicker from Japan than Belgium! :) Hopefully though, no tax hit as this was ordered via a UK site and with UK VAT paid.
They are blinding watches though!
Of course buying from Japan shouldn’t take substantially longer - flight time only +12h or so.
Great display on this one, easy to read with the large display.
Is that a gbd-200 or a gbx-100? Or neither!?Great display on this one, easy to read with the large display.
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I too would like to know, do tell.
The TIDE/MOON/SUN marking would suggest it was the G-Lide GBX-100. The GBD-200 has a RUN button.
Many Thanks.
Modded GW-S5600u with grey bezel and combi 2 bracelet. It's still incredibly light.
Now that is special. I really like mine apart from the carbon fibre strap which while looking good, is rather inflexible.Modded GW-S5600u with grey bezel and combi 2 bracelet. It's still incredibly light.
Very nice!
David
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
The app is 'Casio Watches' in the Play Store.
Surprising what you can do in the app.
Always liked the idea of my GD 350 on a nato.I was looking for the end links on tiktox and also looking at my watch and wondering,do I actually need those end links!.
Seems not,I removed the strap and just pushed the nato thru the "wings"......wears ok,looks ok.Works better on a nato without the metal loops on the strap as they are close to the wings.
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Looks good but I’m not sure the wings are held on with long enough screws to act as an effective replacement springbar??
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A little bit of colour for the summer
My NASA G, after a little delay from the seller my GWM5610NASA22 turned up today, now need to work out the TZ change
I really wanted one of those, gutted when it was US only!My NASA G
An online shop called augustine.la had stock after they sold out on the gshock us and Canada sites and they shipped to the UK so I tried an order and after a bit of concern it did get shipped.
FYI there are a few on the bay that aren't selling for much more than what I paid after import so perhaps worth keeping an eye on there as there have been a couple of UK sellers
My GWG-1000-1A3ER sporting a yellow band after spotting the band finally back in stock
Just finished modding a GMW-B5000 with a Porter crystal and a camo titanium bezel/strap.
From this:
To this:
Got a street series king G, ridiculous but I love it...
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Now I do like that, a fun watch. I didn't know these existed so off to Google I go.Got a street series king G, ridiculous but I love it...
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I don’t usually like posting the same image across multiple threads but I just imported a baby-G 5000u from Japan. It has the same improvements to the module as the u series 5600 square.
Strangely, the negative display on it is much worse in terms of legibility, compared to my previous regular squares
I didn’t know these existed tbh. The display looks a bit squashed compared to the regular models? The standard squares are pretty much the smallest g shocks anyhow, I struggle to imagine anyone ever thought they were or are remotely chunky. But that looks good on youI don’t usually like posting the same image across multiple threads but I just imported a baby-G 5000u from Japan. It has the same improvements to the module as the u series 5600 square.
Strangely, the negative display on it is much worse in terms of legibility, compared to my previous regular squares
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It’s about 1mm smaller in every dimension than a regular square. It does wear smaller than the picture infers (lens distortion I guess) but I actually prefer it over my regular square which I’m now selling (shameless plug). It’s just a bit more understated, if a blue rubber watch can be described as such.
Very happy to say I just ordered a new M5610u from Argos tonight
It's on offer down to £79.99 and there's a £5 off £45 voucher code floating around if you get the Argos emails
Billy bargain!
My few Gs....I wear the square and GWG 1000 quite a bit,the MT-G & other might have to go.
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The new Frogman. £519 and it isn't a Multi-Band 6 module!
GW-8230B-9AER | Casio G-SHOCK
It is Bluetooth enabled though which gives pretty much the same result
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