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Have you looked at Baltany?
I have two. Great quality and value for money versus something like Timex or Seiko.
They are assembled in China but they hold stock in the UK and the service is very good.
+1 for Baltany, great quality.
Oh, that Mudmaster is a bit much. G-Shock is about being robust, not features for me. I get the most legible digital version Walmart has for under $70 when I am in the states once my old one gets tatty after few years.
@onzadog - you should absolutely buy that timex and then write a detailed review of it. I really like them, the legibility of the dial particularly.
The only reason I haven't bought one is the text on the display but I'm always tempted.
Well I couldn’t stop the delivery so I thought I’d try it on (the keeper is shrink wrapped hence the strap sticking out):
It’s very “metal and glass” premium, not tacky plastic at all yet light at 114g. It’s is big, but the overriding feel is that if I wanted 1 premium G in a small watch collection this would be it. I was worried it might make me look like Asbo Dad but I don’t think it does The metal bezel, glass and indices reflect nicely IRL
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I'm really torn now as to whether return or not.
My first thought on seeing that was.... its very Borg like. 😀 @Krytonofunimatrix57
Resistance is Futile....
Indeed. I think the is one comes down to “wanting a premium G in your life” as opposed to “needing…”
I like it, but I think it should go back. I think this has highlighted that I’m not on either side of modern or vintage, I just like what I like.
I like a G-shock, but mainly the more 'conservative' shapes, mostly squares.
That one ain't my cup of tea, but then if you like it that's all that should matter right.
@kryton57 Sorry flower, that's horrible. You have some classy watches so if that's to be used to lower the overall class index, crack on. Otherwise - return to sender, address unknown etc
I’m really torn now as to whether return or not
It looked positively gopping in the pic you posted earlier but it looks a lot better on the wrist. It does look a little large for you but then there aren't many wrists a G-Shock doesn't look large on, it's sort of the point.
if you like it that’s all that should matter right
Lol. This is Kryton you're talking about.
Wow. It looks like it would go well with driving one of these...
...nice, if you like that sort of thing!
Nope, I will never understand someone thinking that looks good or is in anyway practical!
I know that G-Shock is now a stylistic branding choice rather than a technology per se but I would like to see some practical G-Shocks, rather than the "moar is moar" design they tend towards.
I know that G-Shock is now a stylistic branding choice rather than a technology per se but I would like to see some practical G-Shocks, rather than the “moar is moar” design they tend towards.
This to me is a more "practical" (tasteful even?) G-shock:
And the various versions of 5600 squares are about as compact as G-shocks get before you get into Baby-G's they do have lots of other more 'conservative' G-shock options too. I have ~6.75" girly wrists so really massive watches don't work for me, I also have a couple of older Baby-G which fit well as well as some more sensible Non-G Casio's.
Funnily enough I would drive that truck, maybe I’m compensating….
lower the overall class index
I don’t see it that way but I know where you’re coming from. It’s the upper limit of “basic”, whereas the others are far ahead of that for me.
Blinkin' 'eck! You could've rested that on top of Oppenheimer's "gadget" and it would have survived the test.
I think you're over-thinking it Kryton.
It's a cool watch that you can hand down to your kids. It will last longer than xenon-124.
lol @el shalimo
I think you’re over-thinking it Kryton.
It's beyond a joke, I have an actual headache over it.
"It will last longer than xenon-124"
You say that like it's a good thing!
The divisiveness kinda makes it more attractive 😀
😂
That G-Shock of Kryton’s has gone waaay past the event horizon of practical usability and decent ergonomics. It’s also ugly as sin!
Onzadog’s Timex, on the other hand, is the epitome of clarity and everyday usability. Buy it now, it’s the ideal watch, really, it would be ok even at a dressy function.
Still no
Just start talking about your EDC loadout and what wilderness survival activities you've been enjoying to complete the look. Extra points if you inexplicably start wearing a random assortment of military-esque gear. . 😉
Hmm, yeah but..... still no.
I ain't no watchologist but that thing is way over the top
Ignore them Krypton, it's a proper G.
I have it's predecessor
Jody’s latest video makes interesting viewing, about a watch he wanted but didn’t quite gel with….. albeit a prettier one.
Edit: I still dont know where I’m at. Re the aesthic of course I won’t be wearing it parties, work or social events. I’d wear it for gardening and mancave / manual work, non- sports or sports supporting rugged stuff occasionally, it’ll come on holiday for jeep, donkey and walking tours and for the beach. I still value my other watches (I’m wearing the Aquaracer) as mid class dailies. But, the same goes for the 5610/6900 I have.
So it’s a premium G Shock as only a G Shock can be in a class all of its own - whether people like that or not, that’s what it is and I just need to decide if I want to keep it in the watch box now that it’s in my hands.
'Mud Resist' = 'Must Resist'. Also shite, sorry.
@kryton57 Your new G should look nice - in a coal mine, at midnight, with the lights off... 🙃
I'm considering switching from one niche to another, selling my Yema Navygraf Heritage and using the cash to buy a better espresso machine.
It's a watch I really like but just don't wear enough. I'll regret it right?
Just wear it? 🤷♂️
Also shite, sorry.
No apologies needed. They may 'look' shite to many people, but they are actually very good watches for the purpose they were created and the epitome of a G Shock.
The fact that they are an aquired taste is what it is.
Personally I think a lot of the watches posted on here look like something your creepy uncle who still dresses like it's still 1975 would wear 😉
I only wear my G shocks (have six) occassionally now - usually have a Samsung smart watch on my wrist. This will likely be my next watch though
Just wear it? 🤷♂️
I did immediately after my post.
Me too. Looks better with lume 😉
^^^
That Ben 10 version looks nicer! 🙂
Just go to show beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’m another that think most G-shocks look better in the box (with a lid on) than on a wrist.
Me too. Looks better with lume
Nah still looks shit.
"but they are actually very good watches for the purpose they were created"
I'd argue that for the vast majority of the range, if not all of it, that's simply not true.
They're bulky, awkward, sweaty/plastic-ey, have poor legibility day or night and are fiddly to use.
They're not, imo, a practical watch for actual use. Instead they're a watch which is designed to look like a practical ruffty tuffty watch for people who don't think too deeply about how they're going to use them.
This is the watch hill upon which I'll die.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
“I only wear my G shocks (have six) occasionally now – usually have a Samsung smart watch on my wrist. This will likely be my next watch though”
I have the 2nd gen Epix & it’s possibly the best watch I’ve owned. Couldn’t quite justify the pro cost and then the 2nd gen Epix came up recently for £374. Love it, screen is brilliant - big improvement over the Fenix.
No. Lume, no lume, makes no difference. Its still no.
You know you don’t have to buy, wear or look at it Neil, right? 😂
First dip into this post. And as someone
mentioned Timex I got this as a Christmas present to myself.
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Perhaps £50 over priced but just needed to scratch a snoopy watch itch 😁
but they are actually very good watches for the purpose they were created
What pray tell is that purpose?
@IvanDobski - my opinion of the greater majority of G-Shock succinctly summed up. I have one, an analogue one that cost about £75, and that I found some adaptors for to take a NATO/ZULU strap. Problem is it gains a lot, and can’t be wound back, only forward. Very……..very……..very……..very……..slowly. 🙄
Shame, really, because it’s fairly compact, simple and fairly legible.
it’s a definite no, it looks terrible. The sort of thing to go with tactical torches etc.
A decent tactical flashlight is actually simple and useful, the main defining feature is the instant on/off tailcap button - I’ve got a couple and they’re not generally that expensive. Unlike the G-Shock Mud Man, which is unspeakably ugly! 😝
They’re not, imo, a practical watch for actual use. Instead they’re a watch which is designed to look like a practical ruffty tuffty watch for people who don’t think too deeply about how they’re going to use them.
What 'actual use' are you using your watch for out of interest?
They are designed to be tough, not 'look' tough
Who tf thinks deeply about how they are going to use a watch?
No, they're designed to look tough. They could be equally as tough but look substantially less g-shock.
Found a group photo of most of my watches, and my two cheap Casios are on the far left and right. The one on the right is my cheapest watch, I bought it for my stepdad, it cost less than £20, and I was able to mod a ZULU strap to fit it. It’s an extremely good time keeper, too, amazingly! The SPORK still has the ‘sharkskin’ mesh strap it had on for donks, but I prefer the original bracelet. Above it is a Seiko 5 with a polished case and bezel and Yokobies fleiger-style face and hands, which I’m pretty sure preceded my purchase of the SPORK.
I find it a bit small to wear now, TBH. It’s a shame that G-Shock is such a royal PITA to adjust, I like it to wear. ☹️
No, they’re designed to look tough
Well, if we are splitting hairs, you said they were designed to "look like"
Anyway
My six G's, the bottom one being the first I bought as a cheap work beater - did it's job admirably. Battery died ages ago and I never replaced it.
To the right, Victorinox Inox and my old Samsung that gets used as a beater when I don't want to wear my new one. By absolute pure coincidence - the battery in the Inox is dead and I unknowingly took the pic when it was showing the right time (almost)
What pray tell is that purpose?
To get watch snobs frothing....
Now you see, this is where YMMV comes in. As much as I appreciate the "why" for the Snoopy, I'd never wear a watch with a cartoon on it, even if it was an Omega.
Equally, smar****ches are a no for me with the exception of the one I use for Sports activity tracking and specifically that purpose.
An interesting couple of days its been for sure.
To get watch snobs frothing….
😂
Equally, smar****ches are a no for me with the exception of the one I use for Sports activity tracking and specifically that purpose.
Same, learned that lesson the hard way once. On tour couldn't charge it, needed a watch, looked like a plank. Ended up using my Garmin Foretrex until I could get a replacement.
The best watch I ever had for work was an issue G10 from CWC. Bombproof and reliable, also easy to sync for tasks.
£960??? I wish I'd kept mine now. Sold for £240 in 2016.
(I also sold an SBCJ013 Alpinist for £380 in 2016 - I wonder what that would fetch now)
IvanDobski
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@CountZero – what do you think of the MWC
I've had one and it was a bit....meh🤷♂️
The crystal scratched easily and quite badly, the PVD coating wore through fairly easily on the contact points.
I'm am engineer though and am hard on watches, Seiko5 Sports are stronger / harder wearing.
Bit disappointing, I was idly thinking of a tritium-tubed beater and they seemed to sit between the Nites and the no-name AliExpress options. Cheers for the info though.
Decision made. There can be only one….
That's a bit better 👍
Noice. 🤌🏻
Yeah the only chunky beater in the collection.
Yes, that's much better!
Who needs a G anyway, I just realised I left this outside on the windowsill to charge before I sell it … 10 days ago! Rain, sleet snow, -2 and our visiting magpie aside, it’s all fine.
A question for the watch mechanism experts. What would cause an automatic watch to have the rotor spin when winding it manually? The winder feels stiff as well. Does from unwound and stopped as well as partially wound.
ETA 2824? Sounds like the reverser and it’s a common problem. They don’t like to be hand wound and will eventually break. My Tissot Visodate is sick with the same thing. Rotor will turn when winding and it’s rough to wind. In fact my old Tudor BB41 was fixed under warranty with the same issue
It's a CW C60 Trident so a Sellita movement I think. Only 7 months old and CW are sorting it under warranty so no issue with their customer service. Just wondered what the cause might be (what's a reverser?)
Bullet - don’t expect to see it back anytime soon. I sent my c1000 elite back for a similar sounding issue when it was 2 months old, took them 6 months to fix it and send back! Didn’t get a single message from customer service other than “we’ve received it” until it arrived back. It didn’t even have a compliments slip or report of what was wrong when it came back, just the watch and a new COSC certificate.
That doesn't sound promising 😕
Am looking at getting a beater watch as all my current collection are too good to get worn whilst working, I’m after a simple face, with numbers, good lume and just a clear watch face and automatic or solar.
I want to spend less not more, any pointers, before I go trawling fleabay etc. ? Or has anyone on this thread got anything they’d like to move on ?
No divers, or g shocks please, I’ve had g shocks before and whilst I do like them, I’ve not really got on with them.
@Bullet yeah the Sellita is a clone of a 2824 and will have the same reverser issue. When I comes back, don't hand wind it past the just getting it going.
If it makes you feel better Tudor had mine for 6 months as well. Any watchmaker would be able to fix that issue fair easily though
That doesn’t sound promising 😕<br />
i might have just caught them wrong, they fixed it foc and it’s been perfect ever since, I just expected a bit of customer service/updates. I think mine must have gone back to Switzerland but will never know!
@walowiz - did you see the Timex posted a couple of pages back, looks like it would fit the bill, still a fair chunk of change though so depends what your budget is