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actionkwj · 19 February 2015, 02:29 AM

This weekend I made an impulse buy when I picked up an all-black G-shock that I've always wanted to add to my collection (Sub, Planet Ocean, and several other entry level lux watches). I'm not into huge watches, but the G-shock is light, comfortable, and looks right at size. It now fills the "beater watch" place in my collection and I actually love the look of it too.

We in TRF live in an exclusive community of watch collections that span values of $1,500-$150,000 (and probably more!), but I wonder how many of these collections also feature a G-shock! And, of course, it didn't happen without a pic! I like the all-black look, the analog/digital layout, and the silver hands. Enjoy!

SemperFi · 19 February 2015, 02:57 AM

Here's mine.

jjnd08 · 19 February 2015, 04:33 AM

Nope. I have a quartz Stuhrling Original Dive watch as my beater.

It is very comfortable, has kept perfect time for almost 2 years, and has survived a beating.

cop414 · 19 February 2015, 04:37 AM

Piloto · 19 February 2015, 04:45 AM

Every collection should have a "G" or two.

This is a GW-5000 1JF. It has a full metal case with a screw down case back. I have it's evil twin with the negative display also.

They are perfect for hiking, biking, yard work, shooting, or traveling to places in the world where your arm will get cut off for your Rolex.

Touring · 19 February 2015, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piloto

Every collection should have a "G" or two.

This is a GW-5000 1JF. It has a full metal case with a screw down case back. I have it's evil twin with the negative display also.

They are perfect for hiking, biking, yard work, shooting, or traveling to places in the world where your arm will get cut off for your Rolex.

I like your style.

A "cousin" - my GW-M5610-1BJF.

OP - check out the recent thread.

raclaims · 19 February 2015, 06:21 AM

I don't personally understand the G shock passion that so many share...but I got one for my son...does that count?

sea-dweller · 19 February 2015, 06:22 AM

I bought ny first G Shock in 1989 and sold it in 2007. I have bought several since that time, mainly solar with atomic sync models. I love them for travel (as a 2nd watch) and for working out.

Ed Rooney · 19 February 2015, 07:15 AM

I have a Solar Atomic DW-5600 and an old Gshock from the PX in 1987 with a screw down caseback. I have 2 G's and another 3 Casios altogether,

lefty scott · 19 February 2015, 08:53 AM

Yep.Mudman and a Pathfinder..

bdex75 · 19 February 2015, 09:19 AM

Never heard of them.

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cop414 · 19 February 2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

Never heard of them.

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Laszlo · 19 February 2015, 09:40 AM

Yes, of course. Love them.

bdex75 · 19 February 2015, 10:01 AM

I have always wanted to move "up market" on the G Shock line. But when I start getting to the brass tacks of it $400+ gets me real close to many good entry level auto's.

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salem65 · 19 February 2015, 10:20 AM

No G-Shock here, and I don't plan on ever adding one. Too sporty and plastic for my tastes.

h999r · 19 February 2015, 10:22 AM

use it for timing my triathlon, 10 times better then wearing rolex :)

handsfull · 19 February 2015, 12:20 PM

Any true WIS can appreciate any watch.

GW5000 is the quintessential G.....a must have!

The newer GW9400 is my favorite.

man0ne · 19 February 2015, 02:27 PM

A Solar/Atomic variety...

Rogdogg · 19 February 2015, 02:39 PM

Yes, I have a G-Shock in my collection. I use it for doing anything where I don't want to wear my Rolex. I play sports in it, do manual work in it, go to the gym in it etc.

ronin_ph · 19 February 2015, 04:31 PM

I had one. It was stolen when my house was robbed.

I got another. Traded it for 5 bottles of water during a 150km bike race. I ran out and was desperate.

I will not get another.

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GradyPhilpott · 19 February 2015, 04:32 PM

james1787 · 19 February 2015, 04:34 PM

Yup, they make a fantastic watch.. I really like mine! I bought it when my sub had to go in for servicing... I needed something to wear. I went for the solar / 'atomic' G-Shock... no batteries... syncs nightly to the time.

Zx1100 · 20 February 2015, 04:22 AM

I have one and really like it. Use it when doing yard work or playing sports.

jpl20 · 21 February 2015, 01:40 AM

ronin_ph · 21 February 2015, 11:40 AM

Quite like the aviator model.

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man0ne · 7 March 2015, 01:00 PM

Here's Mine...

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TimeFlys · 7 March 2015, 01:03 PM

Not for me.

rangercadre · 7 March 2015, 01:11 PM

a must have for most of the singaporean male i believe. with all males 18 and above having to serve mandatory conscription. fantastic watch to have in the army with all the trainings in rugged terrain and harsh condition.

FTX I · 7 March 2015, 01:19 PM

Sure. Why not?

srvrf · 9 March 2015, 12:38 PM

Here's mine. Solar and atomic so absolutely no maintenance. It doesn't get much wrist time though. I find that even on the weekends, I really prefer my AP or VC and the times I may beat on the watch I just take it off. But mine was $150 and it isn't going anywhere

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19 February 2015, 06:22 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I bought ny first G Shock in 1989 and sold it in 2007. I have bought several since that time, mainly solar with atomic sync models. I love them for travel (as a 2nd watch) and for working out. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 February 2015, 10:20 AM	#15
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,388	No G-Shock here, and I don't plan on ever adding one. Too sporty and plastic for my tastes. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

19 February 2015, 02:39 PM	#19
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Yes, I have a G-Shock in my collection. I use it for doing anything where I don't want to wear my Rolex. I play sports in it, do manual work in it, go to the gym in it etc. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

19 February 2015, 04:32 PM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 February 2015, 02:57 AM	#2
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Here's mine.

19 February 2015, 04:33 AM	#3
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	Nope. I have a quartz Stuhrling Original Dive watch as my beater. It is very comfortable, has kept perfect time for almost 2 years, and has survived a beating.

19 February 2015, 06:21 AM	#7
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	I don't personally understand the G shock passion that so many share...but I got one for my son...does that count?

19 February 2015, 07:15 AM	#9
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I have a Solar Atomic DW-5600 and an old Gshock from the PX in 1987 with a screw down caseback. I have 2 G's and another 3 Casios altogether,

19 February 2015, 08:53 AM	#10
lefty scott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49	Yep.Mudman and a Pathfinder..

19 February 2015, 09:19 AM	#11
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Never heard of them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2015, 10:01 AM	#14
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I have always wanted to move "up market" on the G Shock line. But when I start getting to the brass tacks of it $400+ gets me real close to many good entry level auto's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2015, 10:22 AM	#16
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	use it for timing my triathlon, 10 times better then wearing rolex :)

19 February 2015, 12:20 PM	#17
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Any true WIS can appreciate any watch. GW5000 is the quintessential G.....a must have! The newer GW9400 is my favorite.

19 February 2015, 04:31 PM	#20
ronin_ph "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 911	I had one. It was stolen when my house was robbed. I got another. Traded it for 5 bottles of water during a 150km bike race. I ran out and was desperate. I will not get another. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2015, 04:22 AM	#23
Zx1100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 15	I have one and really like it. Use it when doing yard work or playing sports.

21 February 2015, 01:40 AM	#24
jpl20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York! Watch: SUB TT BLUE 16613 Posts: 427

21 February 2015, 11:40 AM	#25
ronin_ph "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 911	Quite like the aviator model. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 March 2015, 01:00 PM	#26
man0ne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9	Here's Mine... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 March 2015, 01:03 PM	#27
TimeFlys "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Posts: 30	Not for me.

7 March 2015, 01:11 PM	#28
rangercadre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 189	a must have for most of the singaporean male i believe. with all males 18 and above having to serve mandatory conscription. fantastic watch to have in the army with all the trainings in rugged terrain and harsh condition.

9 March 2015, 12:38 PM	#30
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP Posts: 2,075	A G-shock in your collection? Here's mine. Solar and atomic so absolutely no maintenance. It doesn't get much wrist time though. I find that even on the weekends, I really prefer my AP or VC and the times I may beat on the watch I just take it off. But mine was $150 and it isn't going anywhere Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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