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Old 5 June 2009, 08:44 AM   #1
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New Beater!

So a funny thing happened after I purchased my Rolex a few weeks ago. For the first time in over ten years I was wearing a watch every day. I got used to having one again and when I was doing muddy yard work or construction I didn't have a rugged beater to wear. What is a man to do?!?! I had a GShock when I was a kid and it took 7 years to kill. I figure that's like 500 boring adult years.

I love the thing, its useful, can be run over by a truck and still work, and is quite comfortable on my wrist.

Just wanted to share some pictures of it. FYI it's a Casio G-Shock G9000MX-8V.

A nice new tin can:


Ooo, some orange to spice it up:


What Rolex?!?


Looks good on my wrist:


The dual illumination is pretty cool looking, and easy to read:


So now when I'm building houses with the family business or just don't feel like risking the Rolex to really heavy activities I have a new utility watch that still makes me smile. Although for totally different reasons of course!

FYI I got it for $68 shipped, new. Pretty good price I think, I usually see them for $99+.
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Old 5 June 2009, 08:50 AM   #2
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Very nice. Had one myself in my younger days. Great rugged beater to be sure.
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Old 5 June 2009, 09:02 PM   #3
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They are imo awesome watches.
They beat any other watch for rugginess hands down.
I have a G Shock that I have had for 12 years and it has never let me down.
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Old 29 June 2009, 12:45 PM   #4
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I have a G Shock Gulfman. Great watch for the price but now I feel like I was ripped off. I paid $80.00.

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Old 11 October 2009, 04:18 AM   #5
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I just stuck one in my Amazon shopping cart! Too cool.
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Old 11 October 2009, 04:56 AM   #6
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Not my cup of tea but I know they have a devoted following.
Congrats,
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Old 11 October 2009, 04:22 PM   #7
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Just ordered it. Will tide me over until I get another Rollie!
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