***The Official TRF G-SHOCK Owners Club***

[Old Expat Beast]

A thread for all our G-Shock owners to share photos of, and opinions about, their watches

I'll start off with my GW-M5610U-1JF, which I chose over the more expensive GW-5000U for its retro colours and lighter weight, though I'll probably end up getting the latter anyway at some point.

[Latrodectus]

That is a nice watch. I like it. I have an older one. Still going strong. I have to take pictures later to post.

[DCheeta]

Great thread! I have way too many G-Shocks, but since you mentioned the GW-5000 in your opening post, I’ll show that one first. Probably my all-around favorite G-Shock.

Love the 5610 too! Arguably the only watch a person would ever need.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Great thread! I have way too many G-Shocks, but since you mentioned the GW-5000 in your opening post, I’ll show that one first. Probably my all-around favorite G-Shock.

Love the 5610 too! Arguably the only watch a person would ever need.

Great pic Dave. Do you get the radio reception every night there in NYC? We're towards the edge of the zone in HK, and get the signal about four times a week. I still get kind of a kick out of seeing RCVD on the dial.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great pic Dave. Do you get the radio reception every night there in NYC? We're towards the edge of the zone in HK, and get the signal about four times a week. I still get kind of a kick out of seeing RCVD on the dial.

Thanks Adam!

No, I’ve never received the radio signal here in NYC. I only ever see the RCVD when I’m traveling. (Of course, with my Bluetooth models I can cheat and get it through my phone.)

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Thanks Adam!

No, I’ve never received the radio signal here in NYC. I only ever see the RCVD when I’m traveling. (Of course, with my Bluetooth models I can cheat and get it through my phone.)

I've been thinking about getting a Bluetooth Casioak but I'm hoping (most probably in vain) that there will be a Solar/Multiband 6 version at some point, as I really like the idea of a self-setting, self-charging watch that's not connected to the Internet, or to my phone.

[pickettt]

The single most worn watch in my collection…

[Watch-Geek]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Thanks Adam!



No, I’ve never received the radio signal here in NYC. I only ever see the RCVD when I’m traveling. (Of course, with my Bluetooth models I can cheat and get it through my phone.)

You might try this trick I discovered accidentally.

It worked for MANY people!!!

https://youtu.be/wI4FwQMCN9w?si=3aqrjW0cGjIoS96j

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[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

You might try this trick I discovered accidentally.

It worked for MANY people!!!

https://youtu.be/wI4FwQMCN9w?si=3aqrjW0cGjIoS96j

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Thanks! I’ll be trying this starting tonight.

(Great videos btw)

[RW16610]

Great idea for a thread, Adam! Huge G-Shock fan here, have been since childhood. Here are two currently in my collection:

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by RW16610

Great idea for a thread, Adam! Huge G-Shock fan here, have been since childhood. Here are two currently in my collection:

Thanks Rommel, sadly I think my wrist is only big enough for squares and Casioaks, but might try on a Frogman, Rangeman or Mudmaster in-store sometime just to be sure.

[RW16610]

Certainly give them a try! It might take getting used to but you'll adjust.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by RW16610

Certainly give them a try! It might take getting used to but you'll adjust.

Maybe! Not a G-Shock, but I bought this one that is 48x49mm back in 1992 in Hong Kong and it's still going strong after many years in a drawer and a new battery. It even tells the year, which is kind of cool if perhaps not really necessary.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Maybe! Not a G-Shock, but I bought this one that is 48x49mm back in 1992 in Hong Kong and it's still going strong after many years in a drawer and a new battery. It even tells the year, which is kind of cool if perhaps not really necessary.

Very cool, I've never seen one of those before! With a few vintage Casio's in the collection I enjoy and appreciate discovering different models. My major issue with the other watches such as ProTrek's etc is the lack of durability. Sure, they can take a beating and last decades (still shocked by this, but shouldn't be). However, with the ability in some cases to switch both the strap and outer casing of a G-Shock, the latter wins for me:











This is likely going to be my next G-Shock:

Image from Amazon

[teehan]

Originally Posted by RW16610

Very cool, I've never seen one of those before! With a few vintage Casio's in the collection I enjoy and appreciate discovering different models. My major issue with the other watches such as ProTrek's etc is the lack of durability. Sure, they can take a beating and last decades (still shocked by this, but shouldn't be). However, with the ability in some cases to switch both the strap and outer casing of a G-Shock, the latter wins for me:











This is likely going to be my next G-Shock:

Image from Amazon

in case you do not know, casio will be releasing a new rangeman soon..

https://www.g-central.com/casio-to-r...-january-2024/

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by teehan

in case you do not know, casio will be releasing a new rangeman soon..

https://www.g-central.com/casio-to-r...-january-2024/

I had no idea, thanks for sharing this and letting me know!

The current and soon to be older version still appeals to me more for some reason. To me its more like my original G-Shock but the new one is very cool.

[teehan]

mine. all accurate to the last seconds. bluetooth-ed of course..




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[enjoythemusic]

[Andad]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

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11/10 Steven.

[mongrelnomoad]

Another 5000U. Just one of the greatest watches ever made.

[travisb]

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[JTL31]

The ladies version: BGD-5000U-7DJF.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Casio will release a smaller Bluetooth solar Casioak someday.

[Latrodectus]

Happy with this one.

[stockae92]

[rootbeer7]

Here’s my seriously rare ‘One Love’ collab from 2011 I think.

[teehan]

the 25th anniversary frogman (circa 2018) on my puny wrist..




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[Easy E]

Just picked this up.

[RW16610]

So many great watches and pictures here, folks! Keep 'em coming!

Originally Posted by Easy E

Just picked this up.

Congrats! You'll have to tell me your experience with it after the first few days / weeks as I might get one of these.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by RW16610

So many great watches and pictures here, folks! Keep 'em coming!
Congrats! You'll have to tell me your experience with it after the first few days / weeks as I might get one of these.

So far, so good. I pretty much have only worn this on weekends. The picture make it look like it doesn’t really fit me right, but I’m right at 7.5 and it wears ok. Can recommend.

It has an altimeter, barometer, and compass. With all that I wish it had ambient temperature, but so be it. Cool watch, get one!