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Thanks for the heads up Matt - Ive just ordered the last one!Originally Posted by MattH
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MB Frog,
Last edited by S.L; 12th July 2018 at 09:46.
Just found a rather interesting offer - 35th Anniversary set of 3 watches consisting of GF8235D-1B , DW5735D -1B and a DW5035-1B and the set comes with a DW5600HR-1 signed by Kikuo Ibe. With certificate of authentication.
En route JapanHong Kong
More to come next week
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Looking forward to seeing more of that Jap Coast Guard ^^^^
Back into my possession, after a couple of years away
The Solar and Atomic GXW-56.
I love mine. When I was a kid in 80s Australia, everyone wanted a digital watch: didn’t matter what it did, whoever had the biggest chunk of black rubber had the coolest watch.Looking forward to seeing more of that Jap Coast Guard ^^^^
Back into my possession, after a couple of years away
The Solar and Atomic GXW-56.
The GXW-56 takes me back there. Sigh.
Interesting story
Yes, this watch will require some beating on size!
Strange thing this G Shock buying , the all metal gold has been on my wrist since I got it .
A Rangeman came and went , a carbon fiber strap G came and #1 son has it . I put a new red case and strap on his battered orange G and MrsO took a shine to that and is wearing it .
Then today ...
These three came with a DW5600 - the signed one mentioned previously.
And I have an all black GX56 waiting for me in London.
Not sure how this happened !
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Great stuff Mark, enjoy^^^^
Are you getting a GX-56-BB?
Yes the blackout oneGreat stuff Mark, enjoy
Are you getting a GX-56-BB?
Very niceI have one inbound too, probably by the end of next week.
They do look excellent.
Do that model allow the date in DDMM or is that just the newer Bluetooth ones like the metal square? Nice looking watch.Very nice
They do look excellent.
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I think that it is just the B5000s?
This is the GX-56-BB
Yes, googled after I saw it mentioned. Would love one but the MMDD puts me off. DDMM would be perfect but think this date option is only available on the newer Bluetooth ones?This is the GX-56-BB
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GWF-1000RD today
Enjoy your weekend gents
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The date in this format certainly isn’t my preference, but you soon get used to it.
Has anyone sourced replacement bezels and straps for these gold 35th Anniversary ones?
Tiktox and PacParts don't have them listed
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Arrived. 2nd most expensive one of the whole GWF-D1000 series and surely worth the extra dollars. Froggy's are the main reason why I'm still in the G-Shock game
❤️They're simply outstanding
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As a recent convert / addict I am interested in the virtues of the different models, would you mind sharing why your love for this particular model .Froggy's are the main reason why I'm still in the G-Shock game
Since they first appeared, all G shocks with very very few exceptions have the day and month the ‘wrong’ way round for us brits, but bearing in mind that’s been the same since my first Casio as a schoolboy in the late 80’s I don’t even notice it now tbh. For me it’s somehow the norm and therefore logical in a digital watch
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Date format is only an issue for me when I ask someone their DOB and they just say 11 / 5 / 83.
50% of my patients mean 11th May and 50% mean 5th November.
In the context of the watch I am never unsure if it is May or November.
With reference to the date you would think it would be a very simple option.
Just like 12H/24H, surely every watch could have DDMM/MMDD?
My only assumption is that most countries use MMDD?
Think most countries are like us but Japan (and China) use YYMMDD. Probably the most logical system TBH!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_format_by_country
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Here is a weird tale for you all. Yesterday morning I was thinking about Ian's all red G Shock and thought I know, I'll go on the forum and get the model number from Ian's posts and then check on e-bay to see if anyone is selling and what sort on money they go for. Sure enough, found Ian's posts and made a note of the reference. I then went on e-bay and found one listed for sale - and guess what, it was only Ian's.
I contacted Ian via PM to see if he fancied cancelling the listing. Anyway, to cut a long story sideways less than 24 hours later the watch is on my wrist.
Not only is the watch in perfect condition, but Ian also supplied two brand new straps and two brand new bezels.
I now know a little more about the Watch. It is a 30th anniversary edition called Rising Red. The wife dismissed it as a cheap looking thing - what does she know
Thanks Ian.
Best possible option - all G Shocks are cheap so you can buy as many as you want as far as Mrs Runner is concerned.The wife dismissed it as a cheap looking thing - what does she know
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Congrats DD - is there a reason why this was expensive? More difficult to find or more limited? I am really intrigued how many more Frogs we will see, it's been a good runeao far!
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I assume the Tornado was the most expensive and also the most difficult?
I must concur, this is an absolutely stunning looking watch.
Thanks crazyp. First it's Japan release only. So it's more exclusive as no release outside Japan. I'm not sure but I heard it's limited to 1500 pics. But can't confirm this. The most expensive one so far: The Love The Sea and The Earth GWF-D1000K-7JR ( limited to 1500 pics worldwide )
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Thanks a lot
I must concur, this is an absolutely stunning looking watch.
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Wow, that really is a resultThanks a lot
Congratulations are obviously due on two accounts then!
What a gift and great girlfriendThanks a lot
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Stunned to see that there is one in the UK on a well known auction site! If you want to pay £1500?
It's no different to other desirable brands and models, some people seem to have access to models that us mere mortals cannot get hold of. There are a few regulars who seem to list the watches the rest of us want, are they insiders?
Out of interest, I bought my Porter from this guy and he was great to deal with. Sure he was charging a premium, but was able to offer me an unworn stickered watch that no one else could. As usual you pays your money and takes your chances.
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Wow Ken, bold! Congrats, they require a bit of money to buy but fantastic watch!It's no different to other desirable brands and models, some people seem to have access to models that us mere mortals cannot get hold of. There are a few regulars who seem to list the watches the rest of us want, are they insiders?
Out of interest, I bought my Porter from this guy and he was great to deal with. Sure he was charging a premium, but was able to offer me an unworn stickered watch that no one else could. As usual you pays your money and takes your chances.
On the Frog - that's not a huge mark up on a tough to find watch. I'd actually consider it if I wasn't traveling and trying to keep a budget...
Glad you like it Ken
I now know a little more about the Watch. It is a 30th anniversary edition called Rising Red. The wife dismissed it as a cheap looking thing - what does she know
Thanks Ian.
I needed to let something go to balance the books and Im pleased that its remained within the forum
Which leaves me with the DW5030, DW5035 and GW5000
I had listed the two DW's on eBay more to get an indication of what I could get for them if I sold along with spare bezels and straps etc. The way that the bidding was going the 5030 would have achieved over £250 and the 5035 over £200. However I decided to hang on to them. I particularly like wearing the 5035 when out in the evenings. The 5000 is a brilliant daily wear of course and will be the last to go when the inevitable change in direction occurs.
I have spare straps for all and bezels for the 5030 and 5000 - I am hoping to local a few for the 5035 when I can.
I do have a couple of Dw5600's as well - bought for modding with jelly bezels and straps - will post some pics when Ive done them.
Ian
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Very nice and high quality construction on these, was not getting on with too much text and am finding the bracelet compliments it very well:
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let me now if you find spares for the 5035Glad you like it Ken
I needed to let something go to balance the books and Im pleased that its remained within the forum
Which leaves me with the DW5030, DW5035 and GW5000
I had listed the two DW's on eBay more to get an indication of what I could get for them if I sold along with spare bezels and straps etc. The way that the bidding was going the 5030 would have achieved over £250 and the 5035 over £200. However I decided to hang on to them. I particularly like wearing the 5035 when out in the evenings. The 5000 is a brilliant daily wear of course and will be the last to go when the inevitable change in direction occurs.
I have spare straps for all and bezels for the 5030 and 5000 - I am hoping to local a few for the 5035 when I can.
I do have a couple of Dw5600's as well - bought for modding with jelly bezels and straps - will post some pics when Ive done them.
Ian
cheers
matt
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let me now if you find spares for the 5035Glad you like it Ken
I needed to let something go to balance the books and Im pleased that its remained within the forum
Which leaves me with the DW5030, DW5035 and GW5000
I had listed the two DW's on eBay more to get an indication of what I could get for them if I sold along with spare bezels and straps etc. The way that the bidding was going the 5030 would have achieved over £250 and the 5035 over £200. However I decided to hang on to them. I particularly like wearing the 5035 when out in the evenings. The 5000 is a brilliant daily wear of course and will be the last to go when the inevitable change in direction occurs.
I have spare straps for all and bezels for the 5030 and 5000 - I am hoping to local a few for the 5035 when I can.
I do have a couple of Dw5600's as well - bought for modding with jelly bezels and straps - will post some pics when Ive done them.
Ian
cheers
matt
Yeah, that's a great look right there. I'm still on the fence as to which 35th anniversary model I should get, and you haven't made my choice any easier ...Very nice and high quality construction on these, was not getting on with too much text and am finding the bracelet compliments it very well:
That's lovely. Just the right amount of colour to be able to wear everyday.
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Love the way the hands move out of the way to see the display...
Now this looks very nice. GW-T5030C-1JR limited to 200 world wide with titanium case and a screen pattern reminiscent of the 5035.
What a gift and great girlfriendThank you guysWow, that really is a result
Congratulations are obviously due on two accounts then!
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Last edited by deepsea_dweller; 16th July 2018 at 03:14.
I know some of the g-shocks are on the large size, but that thing's absolutely massive.
Very clever of them to be able to make it float though, despite it's gargantuan proportions.
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