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Benward5 · 30 April 2015, 02:00 AM

So I have had my eyes on a Breitling Superocean 42 for some time now, and was about to pull the trigger. I recently found out I will be moving to Chicago in September so I will be in the market for a new home. Also looking at buying a new car, and have a new baby at home. Anyway to get to the point I don't need to be spending thousands of dollars on a weekend/beater watch and decided a G Shock might hold me over until I can get the SO42. I know they have a huge following, but have not owned one. Anyone have one they recommend?

stockae92 · 30 April 2015, 05:27 AM

What kind of functionality are you looking for?

My favorites are

(1) GW5000, atomic solar with DLC stainless steel core case, high quality rubber all around, classic square case style. Feels like a high quality watch, made in Japan. :)
(2) GW6900, very good list of functionality, atomic solar, classic style, not expensive to own. :)
(3) GWA1100, all analog hands, atomic solar, compass + 120 min fly-back chrono, sapphire crystal, its huge. :)
(4) GW9400 Rangeman, triple sensor, atomic solar, functional, and big.
(5) not a g-shock, but PRW6000 pathfinder is great. triple sensor, analog/digital, carbon fiber strap, low profile (for a triple sensor watch). PRW3000 is great as well and worth a look.

The great things about them are they are cheaper to collect than Rolex. LOL

uscmatt99 · 1 May 2015, 01:43 PM

I have a G-SHOCK G1400D-1A that I picked up in Saigon of all places. Put my Explorer in the hotel safe so we could explore off the beaten path, and immediately missed having a watch.

Anyway, I like it a lot having worn it sporadically over the last couple weeks. It is an all analog display, with perpetual calendar, GMT, second time zone display, chrono, and alarm. Looks like you can beat the snot out of it and it will look brand new. One cool feature I just found in the manual is that if one or all of the hands get knocked out of position, you can fine-adjust their position so that everything lines up.

james1787 · 1 May 2015, 02:22 PM

I would get a model that is solar powered and that synchs to the time (usually labled 'tough solar' along with 'multiband' followed by a number. I only wear 2 watches, my sub and my G-Shock (GW-7900B). Casio makes a great, rugged watch.

ocabj · 1 May 2015, 03:37 PM

GW-9400 in OD Green.

stockae92 · 1 May 2015, 04:11 PM

GW6900

PRW6000

30 April 2015, 02:00 AM	#1
Benward5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Watch: 116334 DatejustII Posts: 83	G Shock So I have had my eyes on a Breitling Superocean 42 for some time now, and was about to pull the trigger. I recently found out I will be moving to Chicago in September so I will be in the market for a new home. Also looking at buying a new car, and have a new baby at home. Anyway to get to the point I don't need to be spending thousands of dollars on a weekend/beater watch and decided a G Shock might hold me over until I can get the SO42. I know they have a huge following, but have not owned one. Anyone have one they recommend?

30 April 2015, 05:27 AM	#2
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	What kind of functionality are you looking for? My favorites are (1) GW5000, atomic solar with DLC stainless steel core case, high quality rubber all around, classic square case style. Feels like a high quality watch, made in Japan. :) (2) GW6900, very good list of functionality, atomic solar, classic style, not expensive to own. :) (3) GWA1100, all analog hands, atomic solar, compass + 120 min fly-back chrono, sapphire crystal, its huge. :) (4) GW9400 Rangeman, triple sensor, atomic solar, functional, and big. (5) not a g-shock, but PRW6000 pathfinder is great. triple sensor, analog/digital, carbon fiber strap, low profile (for a triple sensor watch). PRW3000 is great as well and worth a look. The great things about them are they are cheaper to collect than Rolex. LOL __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

1 May 2015, 03:37 PM	#5
ocabj "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jonathan Ocab Location: Riverside, CA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 279	GW-9400 in OD Green. __________________ They took my rings, they took my Rolex. I looked at the brotha said, "Damn, what's next?"

1 May 2015, 04:11 PM	#6
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	GW6900 PRW6000 __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

1 May 2015, 01:43 PM	#3
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	I have a G-SHOCK G1400D-1A that I picked up in Saigon of all places. Put my Explorer in the hotel safe so we could explore off the beaten path, and immediately missed having a watch. Anyway, I like it a lot having worn it sporadically over the last couple weeks. It is an all analog display, with perpetual calendar, GMT, second time zone display, chrono, and alarm. Looks like you can beat the snot out of it and it will look brand new. One cool feature I just found in the manual is that if one or all of the hands get knocked out of position, you can fine-adjust their position so that everything lines up.

1 May 2015, 02:22 PM	#4
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	I would get a model that is solar powered and that synchs to the time (usually labled 'tough solar' along with 'multiband' followed by a number. I only wear 2 watches, my sub and my G-Shock (GW-7900B). Casio makes a great, rugged watch.

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