MTG and GMW
Particularly the titanium models like this one
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...k-gmw-b5000tvb
Anyone got any thoughts on these, how they wear due to weight and also how is the neg display on the expensive models, that sort of thing.
The neg display on the 'cheaper' models say 200 quid are awful you can barely see them
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I wore the £3200 silver version yesterday in Chisholm Hunter. Very light but honestly I couldn't see the difference in finishing between the £400 SS version. For that money I'd be getting a Tudor.Originally Posted by Daveya.
Yeah I won't be getting that one, it's 3600 UKP and is exotic alloys, basically titanium. But for 1200 UKP you can get titanium with DLC, I'm not bothered about how exotic the titanium is, bog standard titanium is good enough!
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I’ve been eyeing that very one for weeks now, and have come close to purchasing on multiple occasions. I have had the cameo version of it previously, so know how well made they are. Only thing holding me back is i ended up selling the cameo (at a loss) so don’t see the point in throwing cash away! (I’d be all over it if i could find with better than 20% discount though!)
Yeah they make more sense second hand under 900 quid
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There was one of these Virtual Armour titanium G-shocks on SC recently which I was very tempted with, fortunately the seller withdrew it whilst I was contemplating a pm to buy,
I’m always slightly conflicted with these high end expensive G-shocks, on the one hand I appreciate quality but on the other hand if a G-shock costs over 1k then I’m not going to want to mark it which kind of defeats the whole object of a G-shock in the first place!?
it’s mine now. It’s really well finished, and surprisingly subtle in person. Also really rare now. About marking it, I’ve managed to buy the bezel from Casio UK, so while this one is mint, once it gets worn I can just fit the new bezel, which is really easy to do.
What surprised me is how clear the STN display is, and if you set a reminder, after activating the backlight the display flashes red which is fun.
I've owned that model, it is terrific and the RRP was £1500 or so, full Ti. That was worth the money, the ones at £3k+ far less so
Yeah agreed , the 3600 one is just exotic titanium or whatever
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I've this on the way, got it for 850 off the bay
DLC Coates Titanium , writing is all laser etched
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...k-gmw-b5000tvb
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Nice! Great price too! EnjoyI've this on the way, got it for 850 off the bay
DLC Coates Titanium , writing is all laser etched
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...k-gmw-b5000tvb
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ThanksNice! Great price too! Enjoy
It's as much as I want to pay for a G Shock
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Honestly I've owned so many metal squares (steel not titanium) and they've all gone. Plastic G-Shocks just wear well. No doubt I'll bite again soon though.
I have a GMW-B5000RD, which is the red IP stainless steel one with the negative display. Birthday present from my brother. A bit heavy, but the display is very crisp. I have an old GX-56 King with a negative display and the STN display on the GMW-B5000 is much better. Functionally, it's the same module as the GW-B5600. I have the GW-B5600MG and it's honestly great. In terms of functionality, even as someone who owns a Citizen HAQ and a few mechanicals, you can't beat the G-Shocks for plain utility.
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Last edited by Vorpal; 9th July 2023 at 01:48.
I have the all black dlc titanium model with positive display - when that came out, that felt like a genuine premium over the other metal Gs. I've tried on the MR G variant and it is VERY nice, but given these really are novelties, no real point buying one. Most will be more than happy with the standard steel metal square is the reality.
Yeah standard steel just to heavy for me, and 3600 quid for the MRG and just higher grade titanium etc not worth it
The middling GMW 5000 seem about right, I say middling it's still 1500 quid new
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Indeed, why i skipped the steel, too heavy. And they never did a 'plain' non dlc ti version of the watch IIRC.
Yeah the GMV 5000 TVA is DLC, the TVB uses titanium carbide and ion coating instead to apply colours, they say DLC better suited to black, but no real difference in TiC and DLC in the real world apparently.
Both 1500 quid, no way I'd pay 3600 just for harder titanium and DLC
800 quid for nearly new TVB is my max
Also has the STN display as well
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In his or her defence it's a niche sale and maybe just thought eBay best bet
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Maybe. It would be nice to see it offered back here too though - age old TZ debate I know.
Oh for sure, I'd have bought it
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Well. Bollocks
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I just bought one.
Collect it on Thurs from Beaverbrooks.
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Cracking price at 1k new, I'm hovering myself
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Interest free credit too. I mean, it is almost like a free watch. I spend more on coffee in a couple of days than this will cost me a month.
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Yes, you are!
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Last edited by notenoughwrists; 14th July 2023 at 16:31.
Now down to £1000 but unfortunately the discount code no longer works.....Still the same price though😁
I don't need one of those do I?
I'm pretty sure I don't but it's very tempting
I keep going back to it. Had a couple of G Shock B5000 squares in the past and this one is really growing on me.
Too good to resist at that price.
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