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crazymcmichael · 5 September 2018, 03:40 AM

Title says it all,,

Does a Gshock watch belong in a watch collection? Why yes, and why not?? I'd like to buy one to go with my Rolexes but i am still afraid that i ruin my collection of just 2 Rolex watches with buying one

genkifd · 5 September 2018, 04:49 AM

i think so as they have some very iconic watches and many people choose them as beaters as they can truly take a beating.

crazymcmichael · 5 September 2018, 06:04 AM

Yes they would make up a great beater that is.,.

scarlet knight · 5 September 2018, 06:18 AM

Fun for the beach, vacay, dangerous places, etc.

Burlington · 5 September 2018, 07:20 AM

It’s fine to have one. Up to you if you count it as part of your collection or not.

My beater is a €35 Casio world timer. I get a huge amount of pleasure from wearing it actually. More because of how tough it is for such little money.

Pic was before I had my other Diver, but it has served me well above and below water in all kinds of temperatures without issue ever.

Gerry.GEG · 5 September 2018, 07:56 AM

They have their own history that keeps them a viable option for anyone who wants a watch to use for sports, or whatever. One doesn't have to go cheap either, they make some pricey G's.

Doc Savage · 5 September 2018, 08:02 AM

Casio Pro-Trek is a other great option for an atomic solar ABC super rugged outdoor watch. I find its looks a bit more refined than the G Shock.

FTX I · 5 September 2018, 09:41 AM

I don't know what a serious collection is.

Jay (Eire) · 5 September 2018, 10:52 AM

Yes, as does a Swatch, and a Sistem51 too. These are iconic watches.

Being in a serious collection would obviously depend on what the theme of the collection might be. For me, I own and wear regularly both G-Shock (5000 series) and Swatch (various) in addition to numerous other more "serious" watches.

schwoo · 5 September 2018, 12:16 PM

Absolutely yes

schwoo · 5 September 2018, 12:16 PM

Yes

JR16 · 5 September 2018, 12:19 PM

If you are active, then def worth the $

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TheRolexKingofLV · 5 September 2018, 12:33 PM

Definitely. I own a couple.

Flybak · 5 September 2018, 02:00 PM

Absolutely!

pde · 5 September 2018, 02:14 PM

Definitely. An entry level G-shock only costs about $50 and is a perfect beater watch for cycling, working out, etc.

AzPaul · 7 September 2018, 04:29 AM

Yes, they have their place in a collection . . . . . just maybe not in the display box

stockae92 · 7 September 2018, 07:52 AM

They go very well with Rolex :)

cruise_bone · 8 September 2018, 04:34 AM

It's your collection so you get to say what goes in it.

I have a Garmin golf watch that is in my collection. But as someone else stated, it's not in the case. Actually, my case only holds 10 and have 12 or 13. I need a bigger case!

Rockrolex · 8 September 2018, 04:52 AM

I have a couple of G-Shocks and a Sistem 51 in my collection of about 20 watches and I wear them as part of my regular rotation

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benlee · 8 September 2018, 05:56 AM

Why Not? It's still a watch, despite being quartz. If someone likes it, of course.

osamu · 8 September 2018, 12:43 PM

I have a GW5000 as my only G-shock. Think it’s going to be a keeper. Definitely nice sometimes having a watch that you know can go to hell and back.

I’ve had a few other G’s in the past, but I think they always felt too cheap to keep as a staple in the rotation. The GW-5000 might be a little hard to justify the price, but I picked one up used and the added weight makes it feel like a really quality product that finds its way on my wrist a lot more than previous G’s.

Passionata · 8 September 2018, 09:06 PM

best watch if you really need a real tool watch.

1William · 8 September 2018, 09:57 PM

Yes. Just because it is quartz or does not cost a lot does not make it part of a real collection. I have several, as well as, several Seiko's and think of them as part of my collection. I am a big believer in the right tool for the right job and the G-Shock covers some of that.

Frogman · 8 September 2018, 10:31 PM

Definitely yes.

cop414 · 8 September 2018, 10:52 PM

Absolutely, great tool watches. I wore this one for years when I was on the job, if this watch could talk the stories it could tell. That fact alone makes it collection worthy. This one is semi retired but always ready to go. Solar powered, resets to exact time every night, can’t beat that.
We gave an identical one to Holly’s son when he was in the Marines and he still wears it every day. That one flew many times on his wrist as an aerial observer in a Sea Stallion helicopter, tough watches no doubt.

Chad072 · 9 September 2018, 02:25 AM

Yes. Love mine.

GreenLantern · 10 September 2018, 11:38 AM

I say Yes because I consider it a zombie apocalypse survival watch (especially if you get a 3 or 4 sensor G-Shock with solar charging).

GradyPhilpott · 10 September 2018, 11:55 AM

Yes. It's a watch.

Pw92676 · 10 September 2018, 12:18 PM

Yes without hesitation. Inexpensive and functional watches with character. I only have one and wore mine in the jacuzzi tonight. If/when this stops running, I’ll buy another one.

Star Ferry · 10 September 2018, 01:46 PM

some people have 6 figure G shock collections, many kept BNIB. Different strokes

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5 September 2018, 03:40 AM	#1
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Does a G-shock belongs in a watch collection, and why yes, why no? Title says it all,, Does a Gshock watch belong in a watch collection? Why yes, and why not?? I'd like to buy one to go with my Rolexes but i am still afraid that i ruin my collection of just 2 Rolex watches with buying one

5 September 2018, 04:49 AM	#2
genkifd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: SD43 Posts: 203	i think so as they have some very iconic watches and many people choose them as beaters as they can truly take a beating. __________________ SD43 MK1 Omega Dirty Dozen Casio G Shock GMW-B5000D-1DR SKX007 Japanese version

5 September 2018, 06:18 AM	#4
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,131	I like Casios and Seikos Fun for the beach, vacay, dangerous places, etc.

5 September 2018, 07:20 AM	#5
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	It’s fine to have one. Up to you if you count it as part of your collection or not. My beater is a €35 Casio world timer. I get a huge amount of pleasure from wearing it actually. More because of how tough it is for such little money. Pic was before I had my other Diver, but it has served me well above and below water in all kinds of temperatures without issue ever. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

5 September 2018, 06:04 AM	#3
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Yes they would make up a great beater that is.,.

5 September 2018, 08:02 AM	#7
Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner 124060 Posts: 6,639	Casio Pro-Trek is a other great option for an atomic solar ABC super rugged outdoor watch. I find its looks a bit more refined than the G Shock. __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

5 September 2018, 09:41 AM	#8
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	I don't know what a serious collection is.

5 September 2018, 10:52 AM	#9
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,467	Yes, as does a Swatch, and a Sistem51 too. These are iconic watches. Being in a serious collection would obviously depend on what the theme of the collection might be. For me, I own and wear regularly both G-Shock (5000 series) and Swatch (various) in addition to numerous other more "serious" watches.

5 September 2018, 12:16 PM	#10
schwoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 186	Absolutely yes

5 September 2018, 12:19 PM	#12
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	If you are active, then def worth the $ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 September 2018, 12:33 PM	#13
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Definitely. I own a couple. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

5 September 2018, 02:00 PM	#14
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Absolutely!

5 September 2018, 02:14 PM	#15
pde "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NorCal Watch: Deepsea/DD40/Pepsi Posts: 68	Definitely. An entry level G-shock only costs about $50 and is a perfect beater watch for cycling, working out, etc.

7 September 2018, 04:29 AM	#16
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,193	Yes, they have their place in a collection . . . . . just maybe not in the display box __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

7 September 2018, 07:52 AM	#17
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	They go very well with Rolex :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

8 September 2018, 04:34 AM	#18
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	It's your collection so you get to say what goes in it. I have a Garmin golf watch that is in my collection. But as someone else stated, it's not in the case. Actually, my case only holds 10 and have 12 or 13. I need a bigger case!

8 September 2018, 04:52 AM	#19
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,501	I have a couple of G-Shocks and a Sistem 51 in my collection of about 20 watches and I wear them as part of my regular rotation Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 September 2018, 05:56 AM	#20
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Why Not? It's still a watch, despite being quartz. If someone likes it, of course. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

8 September 2018, 12:43 PM	#21
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I have a GW5000 as my only G-shock. Think it’s going to be a keeper. Definitely nice sometimes having a watch that you know can go to hell and back. I’ve had a few other G’s in the past, but I think they always felt too cheap to keep as a staple in the rotation. The GW-5000 might be a little hard to justify the price, but I picked one up used and the added weight makes it feel like a really quality product that finds its way on my wrist a lot more than previous G’s.

8 September 2018, 09:06 PM	#22
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	best watch if you really need a real tool watch. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

8 September 2018, 09:57 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Yes. Just because it is quartz or does not cost a lot does not make it part of a real collection. I have several, as well as, several Seiko's and think of them as part of my collection. I am a big believer in the right tool for the right job and the G-Shock covers some of that.

8 September 2018, 10:31 PM	#24
Frogman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Definitely yes.

9 September 2018, 02:25 AM	#26
Chad072 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Watch: Out! Posts: 298	Yes. Love mine. __________________ Citizen BL5250-02L & AT0100-51A Casio G-Shock GW6900-1 Seiko SKX007 & SRP313K2 Omega SMP 2254.50 Rolex Submariner 16610

10 September 2018, 11:38 AM	#27
GreenLantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 3,223	I say Yes because I consider it a zombie apocalypse survival watch (especially if you get a 3 or 4 sensor G-Shock with solar charging).

10 September 2018, 11:55 AM	#28
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	Yes. It's a watch. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

10 September 2018, 12:18 PM	#29
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,123	Yes without hesitation. Inexpensive and functional watches with character. I only have one and wore mine in the jacuzzi tonight. If/when this stops running, I’ll buy another one.

10 September 2018, 01:46 PM	#30
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	some people have 6 figure G shock collections, many kept BNIB. Different strokes

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