G-Shock watches.....advice needed

[Robbi]

morning gentlemen,

i'm looking to get a G-Shock watch, just because i like then i don't like digital watches though, found this one in good old Argos, anyone got experience with this model ?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9277126/Trail/searchtext>G-SHOCK+WATCH.htm

Cheers

Robbi

 

[lab72]

Its a Casio G Shock =BOMB PROOF

 

[Retired Member southey]

Not of that model(however nice it is) but my current watch has been battered about for the five years and still looks brand new, very soft green illume too, Cracking watches.

 

[PeterH]

Mine http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1B08WC562Z3A87M63K8N which has been great but it does need the time tweaking now and again, within the specified accuracy though.

 

[nitrambur]

I had the model from the original post, great watch, wore it daily for about 5 years till the resin case disintegrated

 

[sxmolloy]

I have that watch in a different colour. Great watch but don't pay that price. Have a look around for a Casio G100. That's the correct model code for the watch in the original post.

 

[Rebel]

It's a good watch but the Argos price seems a bit high, try shopping around. Some eBay sellers are worth checking out, look at the feedback and see if there are recommendations on the http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/ forum before buying. Many sellers are trading the real thing.

I have an analogue G-Shock. It's been absolutely fantastic, it can really take the knocks and bumps. I got one with a nylon strap because I like them better than resin or metal. I bought mine from Hong Kong for around 45 quid including postage.

 

[mayfly]

The 2 best features in G Shock watches are IMO the solar battery charging and the wave-ceptor auto-time adjustment. Bombproof. Argos actually have a cracking deal on a retro style watch with both of those features if you like that style?

 

[Robbi]

thanks for that but it's diginal

 

[Robbi]

SX...know what you're saying mate but the G100 doesn't do day / date

 

[mayfly]

Ah, yes, missed that bit, sorry

 

[nitrambur]

SX...know what you're saying mate but the G100 doesn't do day / date

The picture definitely shows a g100, the day/date display is one of the digital modes

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I've got one of those, and have worn it virtually every day for the last couple of years. I like the robustness of G-Shocks - this is my second - and the fact that you can wear it in the shower, when swimming etc if you are so inclined. keeps good time too.

Another good thing IMO is that there aren't 800 different settings/displays, and it's very straight forward to set - although the hands set button is a bit tricky to keep pressed down.

What I don't like about this particular watch is that I can't see the digital display (for the date, stopwatch etc) clearly in lower light, nor does the luminous bit on the hands work very well. I think the digital display should be larger to be effective. Might be my eyes of course!

The Argos price looks very high. My local Hinds has them for about £70, but I paid less than £50 from a supplier on Amazon; definitely worth shopping around!

So, the verdict from me is that it's a good everyday watch, but for me at least, not so good in lower light conditions.

Hope that helps.

 

[Robbi]

Cheers DHD good review mate many thanks. I'll have a look around at prices.

Robbi

 

[sxmolloy]

The picture definitely shows a g100, the day/date display is one of the digital modes

What nitrambur said. Press the mode button 3 times to get the date on the digital display.

 

[Robbi]

found it a bit cheaper here !! works out at £36.92 + shipping.....quite a saving !!

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-G100-1B...r_1_4?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1309162794&sr=1-4


or here......UK version

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-G-SHO...r_1_17?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1309166794&sr=1-17


i wonder what the shipping cost / time is ?

 

[dozzer]

http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...a=X&ei=5PQITtjTMIXX8gOvgoTxCw&ved=0CEwQ8wIwAA

you need this one man!!

 

[Robbi]

NOOOoooooooo !!!!!!

 

[Ropeman]

Had one and sold it quickly, the hands seemed to be covering the display every time I looked at it. If I want hands on a watch I use a proper watch with hands, most of the time I wear a G-5600 something or other that does solar power and radio controlled time adjustments. Simple, faultless and doesn't feel like I'm wearing a Big Mac under my jacket.

Amazon is certainly the place to get cheap G-Shocks.

 

[steven andrews]

G-Shocks have to be fully digital for me. Atomic solar helps too.