Search for fellow G-Shock lovers

[Jurphaas]

Hi all - Much to the dispair of my lovely wife Gaby, I 've become also addicted to Casio G-Shocks. She thinks that I spend way too much on digital time .....
Am I alone????

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha my friend!

No, apparently you are not alone in this love for G-Shocks...

When :spyder: was redoing the site, I frequented BF more than usual. I noticed in a LOT of the trades, G-Shocks are often asked for in both the knife AND Gadget forums! LOL! I was like, "Isn't this a watch?!" LOL, it appears to be much more than that to others.

OBTW- That's a BEAUTIFUL Cricket! Hope my wife doesn't see it! :rolleyes:

Good to "see" ya my friend, Take care and God bless!

[disorder]

uhm no.. i received a gshock tough solar last week and is now my edc, in past i got others ,lot of, and they are classics.. and absolutely indestructibile

[Jurphaas]

Hi guys - thanks for your reactions! Yeah I love those G-Shocks especially when they come with Atomic time (Wave Septer) and Solar power (Touch Solar) technologies. They make these watches really helpfull. My wife thinks different, but I can't have enough.....

Daywalker - The cricket was engraved for me by my friend Dr. Fred Carter... yes, that Fred Carter. Sorry he woun't do another one. The engraving makes it priceless. :)

[rorschach]

Well Jur, you just knew I would jump in on this thread, especially since I have contributed to your G-shock deliquency!! I have only 3 g-shocks so far, but I wear them even more than my expensive Omega!

http://members.cox.net/gurban/casio.jpg

[Jurphaas]

Hey Greg - There you are! Good to meet you here. Yeah, I value your help a lot! I have not enough G-Shocks yet, but I have to watch (?!) my steps . ;)

When is your next journey due? Will you think about the magazien then?

BTW, I still have trouble leaving comments at the HOS. Can't do.... is it me?
Have a great weekend my friend and we'll be in touch. :spyder:

[rorschach]

Here's my newest and favorite, my EDCs today (I'm on a roadtrip.)

...
When is your next journey due? Will you think about the magazien then?

BTW, I still have trouble leaving comments at the HOS. Can't do.... is it me?
Have a great weekend my friend and we'll be in touch. :spyder:

Hi Jur, I won't be going back to Japan this year (if I can help it!) but I will sure think of you next time I go to Shibuya. As for comments, you need to enable popups, and then click to register at Typepad.com to leave a comment on my site. I had a problem with spammers and this was a necessary step to eliminate them.

Try it out and let me know if you cannot get it to work!

[boxer93]

I Jurphaas,
I'm not as addicted as some. After reading a thread a while back I gave my old timex to my son and picked up a GW-300 the solar atomic G-shock. It's been working great. I just have to check ocassionally that the atomic clock is syncronizing (sp). Since I'm not that close to CO the signal is pretty weak.
Chris

[seaman]

There is a G-shock forum out there at watchuseek.com check under casio.

[Carlos]

I've got a DW-5000-1C limited edition (Japan only) reproduction of the original DW-5000.

I also wrote an article on the original basic square G-Shocks:

http://www.timezone.com/library/cjrml/cjrml631728462093125000

[Jurphaas]

Hi All - good to know that I'm not alone here and that I don't have to go see a shrink! :)
Yes, I know about the Casio forum at the "WatchUsee" website. Also one of the two moderators, Sjors, operates a more then fantastic website at: gpeopleland.com (.nl?) He is also from the Netherlands and his web site makes a lot of fun. Go check it out!

Carlos - Was that you who wrote this article.... I've printed it out months ago and then lost it and the site it came from. Thank you for making it known again. I just find the mere veriety of all these G-shocks amazing and facinating. They are also at the forefront of technology with many of the current features they pack into these timepieces. My $ 3500.00 Baume and Mercier Capeland Chronometer does never run as accurate..... so much for overrated quality.

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha Jurphaas!

Great to hear from you! Oh, okay...THAT "Mr. CARTER"! Wow! I do have a pair of coconut leaf socks that are just as priceless IF ya wanna trade? LOL! KIDDING! :p

I am not much into watches, but I can relate to that Cricket!

Take care and God bless you my friend!
Chad

[Jurphaas]

Hi Chad - Now you know that I'm addicted to buing socks that I don't need and that Gaby is driven into dispair by my uncontrolable urge to go looking for socks. There is no cure but.... swapping my precious Cricket for Coconut socks...... let me sleep on it. On the other hand...... no thanks.
But you be good and keep them croocks in check OK? :D

[samosaurus]

Hey Jur ~ Them G-Shocks are affordable, timeless and keeps going and going and going.. :spyder: :cool: :spyder:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/sam_cheong/Watches/gshock3_med.jpg

Sam

[Jurphaas]

Hey Sam - I know, It was you who opened my eyes and who made me realise how special these watches are. I now own 5 G-Shock and 1 Wave cepter model. ;)

[Carlos]

Carlos - Was that you who wrote this article.... I've printed it out months ago and then lost it and the site it came from.

Yes. It was the last of my wristwatch articles to be published.

[dialex]

I love those G-Shocks especially when they come with Atomic time (Wave Septer) and Solar power (Touch Solar) technologies.
Hello Jur, I think I don't belong here, I'm not much into watches in general (though Luminox made me a good impression, always liked sparkling thingies). ;)
I was wondering what is the "wave septer" and the "tough solar" feature. I believe that "Tough solar" has something to do with a cell that recharges the battery from solar light as for the "wave septer" could it be a radio signal that adjusts the time (like they first did to those Junghans watches more than ten years ago) ?

[disorder]

hey dialex, the tough solar i use is wonderful , it works only with solar cell (in fact all the front dial - except the digital screen - is a solar cell) also it has a feature that light on for 2 secs the the screen when you turn the wrist.. i've found most of my gshocks on ebay, with some very very good deals.. others sources somebody ?
- jurphaas you're really lucky man with an helper like the good rosharch :)

my best to all

[samosaurus]

Hey Sam - I know, It was you who opened my eyes and who made me realise how special these watches are. I now own 5 G-Shock and 1 Wave cepter model.

Oh man! :eek: Sorry about that.. Didn't know you got hooked on them G-Shocks... :D :cool: :spyder: :D

Sam

[Mr Blonde]

I too have been into G-shock for about 6years I think. Not as a collector, but about every two years I buy a new one. So I am not up-to-date on model number and what not, but for a casual watch there's no substitute for G-Shocks in my book! Come to think of it, maybe it's that time to get a new one! For suit and tie affairs, it's strictly Tissot for me. But hey, once you get into knives you should really get familiarized with other gentlemen's jewellery like watches and pens. The french even have magazine for it. While some of you may be familiar with 'Passion des Couteaux', a glossy high-quality paper magazine with lots of photos, that same publisher has a variation magazine, dedicated to pens and watches I believe.

Wouter

[Jurphaas]

Hi Alex - Yes, you are rightTough Solar is a solar cell charging the internal battery with power generated from sunlight (daylight or artificial light). Casio states that you never have to change a battery ever again. Now that is cool!
Wave Cepter is what in genral is referred to by the public as "Atomic Time". A signal is sent from an extremely accurate atomic time keeper close to Frankfurt, Germany, Colorado and a place in Japan. The signal reachs abour 2000 km and adjusts the Wave Cepter watches that recieve the signal one or twice a day. Unfortunately Europe and USA/Japan use different frequencies.
Still this technique is very, very exciting and High Tech, so it's cooler then Cool!

Hi Sam - you owe me man!!!!! :D

Hi Wouter - Yes, you bet, toys for boys.... Casio G-Schocks rule. go check 'em out at www.g-shock.jp/products

[samosaurus]

Nice catch Jur! :D :cool: :D

Sam

[dialex]

Thanks for the explanations. Nice pic BTW. Maybe an SS folder would make an even better assortment (hint - Ti Police) ;)

[col132]

I currently have on a G2300B and have two more at home. I find them to be much like Spyderco Knives. Excellent worksmanship and materials for a bargain price, and both are extremely tough.

[UK KEN]

Jur

I have always liked G-Shocks. I wore one for about two years day and night until the protective casing "rotted" and crumbled! I still have it, it is the 901 DW-5300 I can't wear it because the buttons stick out too far and catch on things.

I now have a Drummer Hawk which I was given as a present about five years ago, this is lasting well, but I do take it off now and again!

Regards Ken

[boxer93]

I've had mine about 2 years now. Last night the backlight just stopped working. I keep checking but no avail. Do these things have a lifetime warantee :)
Might have to pass this one on to son #1 and find another.
Chris

[Ted]

Jur, now you made me check out G-Shocks ....

;)

Ted

[dialex]

Hi everybody, just want to let you know that I'm in the gang. I just received from my friend forumite Jur an incredible gift: a Casio (model 2687, to be more specific). It is a wonderful watch, it has everything: the "Tough Solar" and "Waveceptor" feature - and many others, I'm still digging at. ;) I only have it for a couple days, but I got used to it pretty soon - it's an incredibly usefull watch - except for that time recording thing, still can't figure out what's the purpose of it :o Many thanks Jur for this amazing gift. :)

[rorschach]

Hey Alex, congrats. Jur is a great guy, isn't he?

FWIW, I use the time recording thing to mark the beginning of a journey, to measure how much time it takes to drive or walk some place. It can be useful (what time did we leave?)

Enjoy the digital life!

[Jurphaas]

Hi Greg - Hi Alex, Now hold your horses guys, I'm nothing special as it is just as with doing some volunteer work. You educate people and try to convince them to come over and join you..... That's all I'm doing. Sharing a bit here and there. There is so much to explore.
I just love this forum and the small comunity it keeps for me. I also realize how fortunate I am.

Thanks guys - You are the ones that are Great!

Greg - I still can't put any reactions on you website. A new PC is on the horizon though. I'm going for a PC and very soon the iMac will be history! :p

[VICMAN]

Hi There

My father gave me this GW-510A G-shock, it´s 20 anniversary special edition, and he bought it in mexico city, where we live a few days ago, i don´t know how end it up in mexico city, but i been searching in apparently, casio made only 1000 pieces of this model only......i guess i´m lucky, i´m proud of it, does anybody else got it?.....i´m not sure if time calibration works in here.....cheers
saludos

[Jurphaas]

Hi Vicman - What a great present and certainly a watch to be proud of. The 20th Anniversary series are very limited and all sold out! I know that SAMO has a 5600 model 20th Anniversary watch. If yoiu like to learn more check out this site: www.g-peopleland.com
Tell Sjors Hi, and have fun.
Jurphaas.

[rycen]

here is my current G

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/njoecen/DSCF0316.jpg

[Grinch]

i wear a Casio MTG -930DA all the time! Did you guys know the transmitter of the atomic clock is in CO? All goods things seem to come from CO!

[VICMAN]

Hi Vicman - What a great present and certainly a watch to be proud of. The 20th Anniversary series are very limited and all sold out! I know that SAMO has a 5600 model 20th Anniversary watch. If yoiu like to learn more check out this site: www.g-peopleland.com
Tell Sjors Hi, and have fun.
Jurphaas.
Thanx for the advice Jurphaas, saludosvicman

[davec]

This site has some of the harder to find Japan Casios (as well as Seikos), the gent that runs it is one of the nicest gents you'll ever find.

http://kseiya.zoovy.com/

[Simple Man]

Resurecting this one since I just got my second G-Shock. First one was a G-3011 and after a little over 2 1/2 years it hasn't missed a beat other than needing a battery. I just got the G-7100, It's a bit thinner, and classier looking, and 10 yr. batt.:D Timex Ironman's only worked for about a year or so for me.

G-3011 (w/ red trim, not yellow)
http://www.schmiemann.de/Media/Shop/casio-g-shock-uhren-g-3011-2ver.jpg

G-7100
http://www.casio.com/resource/images/large/g7100-1v_large.jpg

[wneubauer]

When you are ready for a "real" watch, go for the Casio Pathfinder!! I wear mine every day, and I am never without a compass, altimeter or a barometer.:D

[dialex]

i wear a Casio MTG -930DA all the time! Did you guys know the transmitter of the atomic clock is in CO? All goods things seem to come from CO!
Hey, that's my watch! :D The best I ever had, the best I'll ever have (thanks Jur) :D

[hanswurst]

I recently bought my first G-Shock. Used to wear Luminox, but their chrystals kept scratching and breaking. So far the G-Shock is holding up nicely and I love the thought of not having to change batteries and always having the right time.

[steve andrews]

I discovered G-Shocks about three weeks ago and since then have bought a DW-5600E, a DW-9000 MultiBand Mudman and a G-5600 Tough Solar. :rolleyes:

I have sold the Mudman to a work colleague and I think I am going to sell the G-5600, as I have decided than one for work is enough! That will be the DW5600E.

I wish that Casio would bring out a UK/Europe compatible GW-5600.

[SonnyD]

As one who is addicted to high end watch collecting, I still Love G-Shocks. They can't be beat for Durability, and with the Atomic addition, Accuracy!!
I picked up a new one today a GW500A-1V.....Solar and Atomic.....There is a whole new World of Cool G-Shocks out there!!!
Regards Sonny

[Jurphaas]

Hey Guys - how nice to see this old post being revived again. Many moons have passed since I last posted here.
Time for an update, I think. Well, my interest in G-shocks has never died but it dissapeared more and more into the background. Many things happened over the last three years. Í retired from the military after 36 years. Got on the road for Spyderco and, and, and.
Until just recently, I did with just two remaining EDC watches of which only one is a G-shock and the other one is a Citizen military watch with Solar power. the model 2750 with a blue wristband and face.
Just last month, the Casio 25th Anniversary collection was released and I could not resist to secure me a fantastic G-Schock AWG-525 with the new 5-band multi wave atomic time and solar power. I love this watch.
The best sources for these are: Seiyajapan.com, Higuchi.com and g-shock.jp. Look for the interviews at the website: www.gmtplusnine.com... great reading!
I got most of my g-shocks from Seiya-san who does an outstanding job maintaining his website with japanese watches including many g-shocks.
The next one will be the new 5-band multi wave/ solarpower Gulfman. This is an all digital model and it robs me my sleep since weeks.

Well, this is the state of affairs as of right now. Probably later this Summer I'll get the Gulfman and, and, and.... For now it was getting the custom made Kevin Wilkins Leafstorm and a limited Buck "Duke" with mastodon ivory scales....
See you all here soon!
Jurphaas :)

[SonnyD]

I'm lusting for a "Gulfman" myself!!!!
Regards Sonny

[Ruud]

Hi all
Funny to see how many 'knife people' also tend to be into pens, watches, flashlights, outdoor gear and other assorted gadgets and gizmo's.
(I, by the way, fall in all the above categories...I think it's a medical condition ;-))
Up to a couple of years ago I was the proud owner of a nice steel housed G-Shock, until some local gentlemen forcefully 'relieved' me of it after I stumbled home after a somewhat drunken night on the town. Still miss it. It was the first watch I paid for myself, and I had had it for almost 10 years.
The above resulted in me looking at getting another digital sporty watch for some time.
I never really found something that appealed to me in the same way as my old Casio, untill I came across the digital watches made by Suunto.
Check these babies out, I really love the slick styling on these:
http://www.suunto.com/suunto/main/article_1column.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474 395903526&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673939780&searchAccessories=false&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395903551&bmUID=1184079252632
Does anyone here own one? What are your experiences with them?

Best regards,
Ruud

[Stasis]

G-7100
http://www.casio.com/resource/images/large/g7100-1v_large.jpg
That's mine! :D

I'm no addict, but when I decided I wanted a watch two years ago I think it was, the first thing I thought of was "G-Shock!" I was a little put off by the $100 price tag (being 14 years old at the time ;)) but I managed to score the G7100 on Ebay for about $50, which was then paid for by my parents as a birthday present, and it has resided on my wrist ever since. Luckily, it appears to be one of the smaller G-Shocks, since I have pencil-thin wrists. :p

If this one dies, gets broken (I don't see either of these happening ;)) or goes missing, I will most definitely buy a new one to replace it.

[steve andrews]

My work watch, a DW-5600E with strap adapters and a 24mm Maratac Zulu strap:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9707/picture053tc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I like this set up, it is very light and comfortable.

[Simple Man]

The 5600 is a classic, good looking, functional watch, I almost picked one of them up instead. Still may have to...:rolleyes:

[Jurphaas]

Hi Steve - that is an exeptional good looking 5600, indeed. I like the strap adapters they look good and that grey strap is tops too.
I almost fell for the 5600 model - hundreds to choose from - but I'll wait until Casio releases a Multi Band 5 model... Waiting, waiting, waiting........
Jurphaas :)

[steve andrews]

... I'll wait until Casio releases a Multi Band 5 model... Waiting, waiting, waiting........
Jurphaas :)

I'm waiting too! I have the G-5600 Tough Solar, but would love to have atomic timekeeping too.

[eastr]

yeah love my g-shock never saw this thread my wife found it and said i bought mine because of this thread but great thread and very good watch i like that i sets it's self everday:D

[Jimd]

I love my Frogman so much, it's the best watch I've ever owned! And, since it's solar, no more battery worries!

[flipe8]

I've got mine on right now at work. I don't know the model, but it's served me well since acquiring it through a trade with squad314.

[SonnyD]

My latest Additions
Regards Sonny
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/dilweed/123_2387.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/dilweed/124_2414.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/dilweed/124_2403.jpg

[tzd]

Thats classic!

[tzd]

Anyone here have a picture of the limited edition Casio G Shock MRG130?

[MANIXWORLD]

I have a CASIO G-SHOCK,that i won in a writing competition.
it is tough as nails.
I used to skateboard with it and taking falls,it took a beating,but workes fine still.
I see it costs about the same as a D4,in price comparison.
Anyway the G shock is still breathing.i must say some of these watches have a real tactical appeal to them.will go well with a paramilitary Spydie.

[bladese97]

:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder: Oh hell no....You are not alone dude; I have about 20 G-shocks, and my edw is the mudman(5band)! I take it wheeling in the mud, and at work! It is mud, dust, and water resistant! If you don't have it, get it! It will do $150 worth of damage to your wallet, and budget, but worth every penny!

[merciful]

Had one for three days, a solar/atomic combo: for those three days, I didn't wake up on time, because the alarm isn't loud enough. Switched to an Ironman USB (admittedly, a very crap, poorly-made item) but at least it wakes me up and has lots of alarm/appointment settings.

When i get a new high-end phone that syncs with my Mac, I'll keep it by my bed for alarm tasks and switch to a nice analogue watch again.

[tzd]

yeah, basically, with a g shock, all you will have to worry about is about the battery... and now that they come with at 10 year battery and even tough solar (solar rechargeable) you practically don’t even have to worry about that either. I’ve seriously thrown a g shock from a 4th floor for shits a giggles and nothing. Still ticking... Their older brothers, Protrek Watches, are way cool too! These come in titanium, with digital compass, altimeter, temperature gauge the works...

[dialex]

Had one for three days, a solar/atomic combo: for those three days, I didn't wake up on time, because the alarm isn't loud enough. ...

Yes, the beeper could have been louder indeed... but pobody's nerfect. ;)

[JT]

My latest, work watch, atomic timekeeping, tough solar. Mudman series.
Guess what :spyder: apperars in these pics? well, of course the tough one from Spyderco..
see for yourself;

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h7/pahapaha/beasts/Capture_00040.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h7/pahapaha/beasts/Capture_00042.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h7/pahapaha/beasts/Capture_00043.jpg

[David Lowry]

Bumping an old thread but I just now got on the G-Shock kick. Love 'em. This Atomic Tough Solar Gulfman is my current one. She's the only one I own but I am getting addicted to them. They are fantastic tough watches. This one has a Titanium bezel, back, and screws.

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2007/gulfman1.jpg

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/8160/gulfman2.jpg

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9400/gulfman3.jpg

[rycen]

They do go well with spydes. Sal how about a colab model G Shock?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/njoecen/37a2719f.jpg

The king of all G Shock

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/njoecen/cc2073e1.jpg

[majornub]

I have just a normal DW-6900 but it has a neon yellow paracord band that I put on it. Anybody here have a problem with there gshock not beeping sometimes?

[Leatherneck]

I am on my 3rd G-Shock and this one is by far my favorite. It's a GW-6900 with a 24mm Zulu. Atomic/Solar perfection.

http://home.comcast.net/~tgfmo/beard.jpg

[StuntDouble]

I normally wear a Luminox that I've had for about 10 years, but since the sweep hand started moving every 4 seconds, I went back to my G-2900. It's an ok watch, but I don't really use any of the auxiliary features, and the band is cracking after occasional use. Still, I keep eyeballing a DW5600, and it's all I can do to keep from hitting "Add to Cart".