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OrangeSport · 30 December 2011, 02:53 AM

My new G-Shock arrived today. It's a GW-3000B-1AER, and is to use for running / exercising as well as general car / bike repairs etc - anything I don't want to wear a smarter watch for (in case I damage it).

I though it might be hard to set up (having read a few comments on-line), but it wasn't really. It's solar powered, has the "tough" movement and picks up the time from a radio signal.

Took it out for its first run today, and although it is big it isn't cumbersome and was pretty comfy and easy to read.

It couldn't be more of a contrast to my other watches. Plain and simple / less is more; that's my usual approach. But, this is a pure tool. Although, oddly, some reviews describe it as "dressy"! I would hate to see their idea of a tool watch!

A couple of pics:

Lagunatic · 30 December 2011, 06:47 AM

RRGHOST1 · 30 December 2011, 08:00 AM

Thats ok that watch,it does the job,wouldn't mind one myself.

OrangeSport · 30 December 2011, 08:34 AM

Thanks,

It is kind of fascinating in the flesh. The photos don't really catch it that well....

Feras · 30 December 2011, 08:44 AM

LOOKS cool gadget

spuds · 30 December 2011, 10:21 AM

Good on you Jas' mate....

OrangeSport · 30 December 2011, 10:41 AM

Cheers

drockadam · 30 December 2011, 12:16 PM

Very nice! Congratulation!

brkanand · 30 December 2011, 12:18 PM

Sweet Shock! Congratulations!

B. Doggy · 30 December 2011, 12:52 PM

Congrats my man! However, I can't ever personally get used to us WIS' posting these digital things. I don't know. Maybe it's just me and I'll be the first to say to each their own.

B

brownbear · 30 December 2011, 12:52 PM

cool..
I have an old Casio that I sometimes wear for knocking around..
Funny, the more I get into the high end watches; the more I appreciate the lower end watches also. They are fun to have..

The Gshock is a classic in its own right. ..

MortgageGuy · 30 December 2011, 02:37 PM

I like it

OrangeSport · 30 December 2011, 05:01 PM

Thanks all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Congrats my man! However, I can't ever personally get used to us WIS' posting these digital things.

Don't worry, I get where your coming from. I see watches like this as specific tools to help protect our fine timepieces.

It did tickle me to read this described as a watch to wear in every situation and as dressy.

esm · 30 December 2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Congrats my man! However, I can't ever personally get used to us WIS' posting these digital things. I don't know. Maybe it's just me and I'll be the first to say to each their own.

B

I think it's definitely you...
IMO - there are different types of WIS, each to his/her own as you have mentioned.
To me, those digital G Shocks are a great addition to anyone's collection. It has changed the way many people think and use digital time pieces.

What I don't reaaly get is those self proclaimed WISs goes out and strap on a massive fressbee on his/her wrist and trying to convinence everyone that it is okay to wear it....

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B. Doggy · 31 December 2011, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

I think it's definitely you...
IMO - there are different types of WIS, each to his/her own as you have mentioned.
To me, those digital G Shocks are a great addition to anyone's collection. It has changed the way many people think and use digital time pieces.

What I don't reaaly get is those self proclaimed WISs goes out and strap on a massive fressbee on his/her wrist and trying to convinence everyone that it is okay to wear it....

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Depends on the "frisbee" I guess!

esm · 31 December 2011, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Depends on the "frisbee" I guess!

this damn IdeaPad doesn't have spell check

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Linzjnr · 11 January 2012, 11:54 AM

I joined the club recently, "fishing" G-shock with tide/moon, great for the beach and knocking around

Trandy · 11 January 2012, 11:59 AM

I don't own a digital watch....but I've been thinking hard about getting one.

I like the idea of the analog/digital design.

jedinite · 12 January 2012, 08:25 AM

I have that watch too! I think the technology that goes in that watch is fantastic. I screwed up the time on the watch one day, placed it on my window ledge and the time was reset at night while I was sleeping.

masterserg · 12 January 2012, 08:31 AM

Love it. I've been looking at one of those (similar Aviation model with the yellow hands and bits ... I can't remember the exact model number right now).

OrangeSport · 12 January 2012, 08:42 AM

They are great workhorses, and the technology is pretty clever..

gerard68 · 13 January 2012, 10:05 PM

G-shock mudman this was my deployment watch for 4 years still going strong. They certainly serve a purpose & can take a fogging. Enjoy.

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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-31.794089,115.981417

OrangeSport · 13 January 2012, 10:57 PM

Thanks all!

avusblue · 14 January 2012, 01:38 AM

Guess which one belongs to me and which one to my 15 year-old son?

Maxfli · 14 January 2012, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

My new G-Shock arrived today. It's a GW-3000B-1AER, and is to use for running / exercising as well as general car / bike repairs etc - anything I don't want to wear a smarter watch for (in case I damage it).

Precisely why I have one, too. Can't beat it for golfing, running, biking, hiking, fishing, etc. Great choice!

mike · 14 January 2012, 04:11 AM

Thanks for the report. I'm a runner as well and I've thinking about one of those.

OrangeSport · 14 January 2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Thanks for the report. I'm a runner as well and I've thinking about one of those.

Just be aware that the chronograph only runs for 24 minutes, so it probably won't be right for timing your runs (but I use Runkeeper on my phone for that).

30 December 2011, 02:53 AM	#1
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	New G-Shock My new G-Shock arrived today. It's a GW-3000B-1AER, and is to use for running / exercising as well as general car / bike repairs etc - anything I don't want to wear a smarter watch for (in case I damage it). I though it might be hard to set up (having read a few comments on-line), but it wasn't really. It's solar powered, has the "tough" movement and picks up the time from a radio signal. Took it out for its first run today, and although it is big it isn't cumbersome and was pretty comfy and easy to read. It couldn't be more of a contrast to my other watches. Plain and simple / less is more; that's my usual approach. But, this is a pure tool. Although, oddly, some reviews describe it as "dressy"! I would hate to see their idea of a tool watch! A couple of pics: Attached Images __________________

30 December 2011, 08:34 AM	#4
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Thanks, It is kind of fascinating in the flesh. The photos don't really catch it that well.... __________________

30 December 2011, 10:21 AM	#6
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Good on you Jas' mate.... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

30 December 2011, 10:41 AM	#7
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Cheers __________________

30 December 2011, 12:52 PM	#10
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Congrats my man! However, I can't ever personally get used to us WIS' posting these digital things. I don't know. Maybe it's just me and I'll be the first to say to each their own. B __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

30 December 2011, 06:47 AM	#2
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724

30 December 2011, 08:00 AM	#3
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Thats ok that watch,it does the job,wouldn't mind one myself.

30 December 2011, 08:44 AM	#5
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	LOOKS cool gadget

30 December 2011, 12:16 PM	#8
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very nice! Congratulation!

30 December 2011, 12:18 PM	#9
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Sweet Shock! Congratulations!

30 December 2011, 12:52 PM	#11
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	cool.. I have an old Casio that I sometimes wear for knocking around.. Funny, the more I get into the high end watches; the more I appreciate the lower end watches also. They are fun to have.. The Gshock is a classic in its own right. ..

30 December 2011, 02:37 PM	#12
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I like it __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

11 January 2012, 11:54 AM	#17
Linzjnr 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,373	I joined the club recently, "fishing" G-shock with tide/moon, great for the beach and knocking around Attached Images __________________ SS Submariner Date 16610 - SS Polar Explorer GMT 216570

11 January 2012, 11:59 AM	#18
Trandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: CONUS Posts: 138	I don't own a digital watch....but I've been thinking hard about getting one. I like the idea of the analog/digital design.

12 January 2012, 08:25 AM	#19
jedinite "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: TC Location: GMT -8 Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 582	I have that watch too! I think the technology that goes in that watch is fantastic. I screwed up the time on the watch one day, placed it on my window ledge and the time was reset at night while I was sleeping. __________________ Tudor Submariner 76100/Rolex TT Submariner Blue X/Victorinox AirBoss Mach 6/Longines Grande Vitesse/Rolex SeaDweller DeepSea V/ GShock GW-3000B/ Tudor Prince Date 74034/ Rolex ExII 42 WD/ Rolex Submariner 116610 LV/ Tudor Pelagos Blue

12 January 2012, 08:31 AM	#20
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Love it. I've been looking at one of those (similar Aviation model with the yellow hands and bits ... I can't remember the exact model number right now). __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

12 January 2012, 08:42 AM	#21
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	They are great workhorses, and the technology is pretty clever.. __________________

13 January 2012, 10:05 PM	#22
gerard68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Gerard Bull Location: Perth, WA Watch: This space! Posts: 39	G-shock mudman this was my deployment watch for 4 years still going strong. They certainly serve a purpose & can take a fogging. Enjoy. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-31.794089,115.981417 Attached Images

13 January 2012, 10:57 PM	#23
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Thanks all! __________________

14 January 2012, 01:38 AM	#24
avusblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Paul, Minn. Posts: 169	Beauty and the Beast Guess which one belongs to me and which one to my 15 year-old son?

14 January 2012, 04:11 AM	#26
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Thanks for the report. I'm a runner as well and I've thinking about one of those.

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