A square GW M5610. Pure classic, cheap, solar and radio controlled
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I've always liked the look of some G-Shocks but wearing office wear 5 days a week it never made sense. With more casual attire these days I can see one working in more easily.
But...
I like the CasiOak / GA2100 but if I own a G Shock I'd like to have solar and radio control.
That led me to the GW-7900's. It's got the features and looks nice enough -
but it doesn't drive me wild. It doesn't quote have the 90's techy craziness I'd like.
So, TZ experts:
- What are the other options?
- Is vintage a good option with G Shocks?
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A square GW M5610. Pure classic, cheap, solar and radio controlled
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I'd say one of the new Bluetooth 5600s, if available. The screen seems clearer and the buttons a little more proud so easier to press:
https://www.casio-europe.com/euro/pr...w-b5600bc-1er/
Solar and multi band too, and can still see the time while in stopwatch and countdown timer.
Or even a 6900, the GW6900-1 is solar and multi band if you can find one.
Got to be a square! So many great options.
I was addicted to buying g-shocks at one point. Did a mega culling and now left with these 5. The GA2100 is my favourite at the moment. Super legible and comfortable, but no t solar and not multi band. The rest are solar and have atomic time.
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Thanks all. I'll check all of those out.
I should have said this at the start and lessened the chances of a lynching....I don't think I really encountered squares until I got into watches, so rounds(?) were my intro.
I love the visible evolution in the squares but try as I might they don't excite me as much (*runs to hide*). Also as the tech is there, I'm tempted to have some features I don't have on mechanical watches (moonphase, tides, GMT).
Any round recommendations amongst pitchforks?
R
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I like the blue/red one of those and hadn't seen it before....can't find one available though!
You've got me looking for rare models before I've got started ;) Sent from my SM-G973F using TZ-UK mobile app
Glad to hear people getting on with the negative displays because they look great to me but there seem to be lots of complaints around.
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That's basically my mental image when you I think G-Shock. Thanks.
Is there anything I need to be aware of when looking for discontinued models? Fakes, frankenwatches etc.
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Gshock riseman GW9200 is probably my all time favourite and most comfortable Gshock ever
You hit the nail on the head with the 7900. Not massive (for a g) moon and tide is a bit of a cool novelty, not loads of script, can have dual time display in the main screen, some great movie pedigree!
The old style G shock Gulfman GW-9110 is a cracker of a watch. 👍🏻
I think it's probably only a worry for very old screwback squares and the various limited edition dw6900 or dw5600s.
I only dip in and look now and then, I'm surprised to find the two I quoted not current models.
Might be possible to still find them new in the windows of some random shops like F. Hinds, etc.
I've owned a few...
And a bright yellow Frogman, but I can't find a picture right now, and some others I have doubtless forgotten.
I kept only this one...
The GW-5000-1JF
Made in Japan, DLC screw back, tough solar multi band.
I think it's the finest iteration of G Shock, un-improvable (I prefer non-Bluetooth, as the tech is advancing quicker than radio waves and there is a certain amount of built-in obsolescence with anything BT) and one of the finest timepieces ever made at any price. Get one while you can!
TT
How about one of these?
https://www.seiyajapan.com/collectio...imited-edition
Bright and ticks your functionality wants.
I can't recommend Seiya highly enough as a dealer as well.
Numerous Google holes later, DW6900 is edging forward.
Some heritage and retro looks, a reasonable range of features, and available from a few retailers still.
I hadn't thought to look at Seiya, thanks.
One definite lesson, as with all things watches, the question is not which *one* - it's which *ones*!
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P.S. This is hard not to buy at £43 too:
https://www.creationwatches.com/prod...atch-1296.html
P.P.S. And this (presumably NOS?) Gulfman at £67. Oh dear!
https://www.creationwatches.com/prod...atch-1320.html
Last edited by RyanB; 25th June 2021 at 10:42. Reason: Child-in-sweet-shop-itis.
This isn't my first G-Shock, but it's one exactly like it. I sold my first one in 2011, and bought this mint example from eBay to replace it a couple of years ago.
I bought the first one at SOGO at Piccadilly Circus in 1997.
I have seven or eight of them now.
Regarding the Casioak 2100, mines a couple of weeks old and is still correct to the atomic time. I'm not too bothered if it wanders off a second or so per month.
With the adapters, (22mm) it can take a wide range of straps. Very slim to fit under a shirt sleeve too.
My 7900 has taken second place😁
....now out of stock at both! I think I caused a TZUK run on the banks (/watchsellers)!!
Monogroover: the translucent vintage is beautiful....direction change #7 in a day for me!
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GW6900?
Love mine. Basic square and solar.
25 per cent off G-Shocks on watchshop at the moment..
Just buy a 5000, job done!
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