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Old 8 June 2018, 11:56 AM   #1
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Picked up a new “beater” G-Shock. Haven’t had one of these since I was a kid. I needed a non-Rolex watch and am waiting till the new Seamasters come out to decide if I want the new SMP or a Black Bay, so this should hold me over for a month or two. Also good to have a solid beater.
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Old 8 June 2018, 12:42 PM   #2
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Absolutely hideous. Atrocious design. Terrible hands. No complications. Nothing special whatsoever.

The G-Shock is pretty cool looking though.

I'm kidding. Seriously though, the G-Shock is pretty cool. I grew up with a Casio Calculator watch and a model similar to DW5600 so I'm fond of these. Tough watches that lasted throughout my childhood of being knocked around, tennis, and other activities.

Edit: Since this is the internet, I just had to be clear. I was joking with both the Rolex and Casio. I love the Explorer, it's one of my favorite Rolexes along with the Submariner and Cellini. The Casio is of course, tough and practical.
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Old 8 June 2018, 12:59 PM   #3
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Absolutely hideous. Atrocious design. Terrible hands. No complications. Nothing special whatsoever.

The G-Shock is pretty cool looking though.

I'm kidding. Seriously though, the G-Shock is pretty cool. I grew up with a Casio Calculator watch and a model similar to DW5600 so I'm fond of these. Tough watches that lasted throughout my childhood of being knocked around, tennis, and other activities.

Edit: Since this is the internet, I just had to be clear. I was joking with both the Rolex and Casio. I love the Explorer, it's one of my favorite Rolexes along with the Submariner and Cellini. The Casio is of course, tough and practical.
They had a few models and I thought If I was buying a G-Shock i’d at least buy one with hands. I wish they’d put a second hand though. I just recently got into watches and Rolex, and already something feels “off” wearing the G-Shock. I’m bummed the new Seamaster isn’t out yet because I needed a new non-Rolex watch ASAP due to office politics reasons and I’m torn between that and the Black Bay. But a good tough watch is always good to have around though.
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Old 8 June 2018, 02:55 PM   #4
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I totally know how you feel. I am really looking forward to the new Omega Seamaster Professional 300 Diver from Basel World 2018. I think most people would vote for the Tudor Black Bay since it seems Tudor is the "in" brand now. However, I find the Black Bay too similar to the Submariner, which in turn looks like 90% of the other diver watches out there, which copies the Submariner design. However, the Omega Seamaster Professional 300 Diver has always looked distinctive.

I can guarantee that the Seamaster is a tough as nails, just as tough as the Submariner. If I were you, I'd wait for the Seamaster. The G-Shock should tide you over!
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Old 20 June 2018, 05:09 AM   #5
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congrats! I was looking at G shocks not too long ago too.. didnt realize they can get pretty up there pricing wise
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Old 22 June 2018, 02:25 AM   #6
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G-Shocks are pretty cool watches.
I own one too. Congrats on yours.
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Old 22 June 2018, 04:42 PM   #7
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Really liking the G-Shock! I want to check out one of the steel ones now. There’s a few that are around $300-$400. Anyone here have any experience with them?


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Old 22 June 2018, 04:48 PM   #8
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Me too. If anyone has the new steel G-shocks, I'd be curious to know their thoughts. I trust the impressions from this forum more than Amazon reviews based on 5 minutes of wearing the watch.
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Old 22 June 2018, 05:01 PM   #9
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Old 28 June 2018, 09:35 AM   #10
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Me too. If anyone has the new steel G-shocks, I'd be curious to know their thoughts. I trust the impressions from this forum more than Amazon reviews based on 5 minutes of wearing the watch.
Had some left over store credit so my AD said he could get this in the next week for me. I’ll post some updates soon.
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