G Shock - Beginners Guide

[xxnick1975]

Quite interested in getting one but overwhelmed by the choice.

GX, DW, GXW?

Mind blown

Quite like the the GX 56BB or GXW 56BB, but the DW6900 are like £55!

Don't really want 5 of them, just 1 good one will be ideal!

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[Mr Curta]

G-Shocks don't count so you can have as many as you want.

I like 'em square, hard to beat a GW-5000U-1JF, or on a tighter budget a DW-5600E-1V ticks plenty of boxes and is Flight Qualified by NASA to boot.

[Toddy]

All depends what you want from it and what's important to you. Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, Bluetooth, one touch stop warch etc etc. There's so many G Shocks, I think the easiest way is to decide what you want/need then try to slim it down from there by size, looks, price etc. The usual reply on G Shock forums is go for the Rangeman first as it has most functions you'll ever need (GW-9400).

[Toddy]

Also some negative display models GX56 BB etc are quite hard to read in certain conditions so factor that in as well.

[Idontgram]

You’ll hear a range of opinions, I’m sure.

For me, don’t worry too much about the feature set. Find a look you like and then decide on whether the more expensive versions are worth it to you.

I like a classic square (dw5600 shape). I use it for gardening, DIY and the occasional bit of rougher outdoor activities. I have no use for tide monitoring, step counting, Bluetooth connectivity etc, however solar charging is objectively handy to save me having to change the battery. A metal case is of no practical use to me as I use it as a true beater and it would get utterly scratched. I like the combi bracelet as I find it very comfortable, more so than the rubber strap. Lastly, I have no qualms with the legibility of the negative display.

I really like the recent releases with the high contrast screen but they wore a little too big for me.

I settled on the GWB5600. Now discontinued but I’m sure still available if you hunt around.

[AmosMoses]

I’d probably start with a GA-2100 of some flavour. A really cool watch that is tough, light and visually appealing, a great into into the brand.


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[RyanB]

I was in a similar position and started a similar thread, which got lots of great suggestions:

https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?t=496608

I ended up with a Rangeman from SC and love it.



I think solar and radio control are good features to differentiate from other watches. Don't worry about size either, they're huge but wear 'differently'.

R

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[magpie215]

As mentioned the GA-2100 Casioak as a basic G or as a more featured solar and MB6 the GWM-5610u takes some beating in the vfm bracket.

Either of those are great starter Gs.

[xxnick1975]

Many thanks for all the input! Very helpful and much appreciated.

I like the square shape, and the negative display/all black style.

So I think that gwm 5610 is the front runner.

I do appreciate the authenticity of the 5000 but probably more than I need to spend on scratch this itch


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[Jari37]

I'm also on the verge of my first G Shock. Need a watch to go round the world with, so it's a nice excuse to finally get one. Am currently somewhere between a blacked out GA-B2100 & a 5000.

[xxnick1975]

Mission accomplished!

Thanks all and thanks SC/Mike(M1011)

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[Samlack99]

Nice watch, I'm also a fan of the square G-Shocks.

This thread has made me think it might be time to get another Casio DW-5600E-1V.

Managed to kill my old one by changing the battery myself and forgetting to check the rubber seal was in place before tightening up.

Next time I went swimming...

...Dead **Whoops!**

[M1011]

A great choice

[P9CLY]

This is now surplus having bought the 5k1jf .

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[RobDad]

This is now surplus having bought the 5k1jf .

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A dw5600 is never surplus - use it for painting and decorating and the proper rough stuff as the GW5000 is too nice!!


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