Protreks and G Shocks

[2012]

I have had a Protrek for about 6 years and love it. Goes with me on holiday and to various sporting activities.

I see there is quite a surge in G Shock interest on this and other parts of the internet.

Is there anything a G Shock offers that the protrek doesn't? I'm thinking more in terms of robustness of the watch.

Would be interested to hear from anyone who owns, or has owned both.

I note on the Casio website that they still manufacture the Protrek. I was under the impression that the apparent popularity of the G Shock might sound the death knell for the Protrek. Hope not.

Thanks.

[Mitch]

I think it is mainly marketing. The introduction of the Rangeman seemed to be a game changer for Casio and they have massively expanded their sensor enabled G Shock range since due to the huge success of the model.

Protreks are 100m WR compared to 200m for G Shocks. I doubt they would perform very differently really though if tested.

On shock and damage resistance and G Shocks tend to have more protection for the crystal, they both have 'floating' modules though. In the past the curved resin straps of the G Shocks would add to the shock resistance if dropped but recently Casio has been issuing more and more G Shocks with bracelets and non curved straps. So I assume Casio are satisfied that they can still be 10 meter drop resistant, I think it likely most Pro Treks would be little different.

I certainly would be happy playing watch conkers with any of these!






Mitch

[lewie]

My protreak PRW2500 is 200m WR

[monogroover]

I have 5 or 6 G-Shocks and one Protrek, but in terms of robustness - while I suspect that the Gs are probably a bit more sturdy and reliable in that respect, it's not a real world difference for me.

[mjc1216]

Got my Protrek PRW6100fc a few years ago and is my daily beater.

Tried the recent Casio Rangeman GPS but far too big...my protrek is perfect for me.

[2012]

Thanks for your opinions gents.

mjc1216 that is a very nice looking watch.

I checked the Casio website today and they still make the Protreks. They look great, but it seems the G Shock is the poster girl for this style of watch (nothing wrong with that)- Just wonder if there is room in the market for both types, long term?

[MarkB]

Pro Trek has been neglected by Casio for some time. Not much innovation or release of new models. This seems to be over. Modules are now shared on G-Shock and Pro Trek models. More new models are released now.
While G-Shock is marketed by Casio more as fashion, with lots of colour, while keeping the tough image Pro Trek is using G-Shock tech in a less colourful tripple sensor package.
G-Shock is marketed as fun and tough, Pro Trek as serious and adventurous.
I like Pro Trek for the bigger dispays, with bigger digits on the all digital models.
G-Shock sales of the negative display models are high, and most Pro Treks seem to be ana-digi these days.

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