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[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

Owned and sold! The yellow one that I wanted to keep had a bit weird screen compared to a regular one, like the numerals weren't as crisp.

At 6.75 it will fit, but will wear large. If you're used to the 5610 square it might look too big at first, but I think you'd get used to it.
Definitely try one on first, as that is on the border of being too big

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Thanks, I was also back and forth about original red/black or yellow/black but will probably choose red now. Just have to get off my little island and into town to try one on.

[Watch-Geek]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks, I was also back and forth about original red/black or yellow/black but will probably choose red now. Just have to get off my little island and into town to try one on.

The original black and red had an excellent screen, so my guess is Casio used different backgrounds mirror for the yellow one on its LCD, thus the somewhat underwhelming contrast.

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[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

Here's the current Casio/G-Shock collection. These are "permanent" .
Sadly I sold the GWF1000 Frogman as it was simply too big for my skinny version of my wrist (I lost 30% of my weight half a year ago)


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Nice! I see some pieces similar to mine, really like those.

For your ProTerk / Pathfinder do you notice that a few months after a battery change the triple sensor features stop working indicating low battery?

Both of mine did this but the batteries still went on to power the main functions for 2-years.

[Watch-Geek]

Originally Posted by RW16610

Nice! I see some pieces similar to mine, really like those.

For your ProTerk / Pathfinder do you notice that a few months after a battery change the triple sensor features stop working indicating low battery?

Both of mine did this but the batteries still went on to power the main functions for 2-years.

Nope, haven't noticed that behavior

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[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice. Did you own and sell the GW-9400 in red or yellow that you had on the channel or were they on loan from Casio? I'm getting closer to buying one, but like you I lost a lot of weight lately and lost about .75 inch off my wrist (7.5 to 6.75) so want to try one on first.

Go for it, Adam. I have a 6.75” wrist and am wearing a GW-9400 as we speak (well, as I type). It’s a large watch, but somehow it wears well and doesn’t feel stupid on my wrist. I think if you try one on you’ll like it. I’m a big fan.

[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)

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Go for it, Adam. I have a 6.75” wrist and am wearing a GW-9400 as we speak (well, as I type). It’s a large watch, but somehow it wears well and doesn’t feel stupid on my wrist. I think if you try one on you’ll like it. I’m a big fan.

Good to know, Dave. Watch this space!

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

Nope, haven't noticed that behavior

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Thanks for confirming!

[RW16610]

And the Rangeman arrived today! Thanks to all who helped (indirectly) convince me! Also for letting me know they've released a newer version. Thrilled I was able to get this previous version brand new for a great price while new models are still available for sale!



I hope they don't truly discontinue this models here but it seems inevitable, eventually.

[teehan]

Originally Posted by RW16610

And the Rangeman arrived today! Thanks to all who helped (indirectly) convince me! Also for letting me know they've released a newer version. Thrilled I was able to get this previous version brand new for a great price while new models are still available for sale!



I hope they don't truly discontinue this models here but it seems inevitable, eventually.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by RW16610

And the Rangeman arrived today! Thanks to all who helped (indirectly) convince me! Also for letting me know they've released a newer version. Thrilled I was able to get this previous version brand new for a great price while new models are still available for sale!



I hope they don't truly discontinue this models here but it seems inevitable, eventually.

Congratulations Rommel, wear it in good health!

[RW16610]

Thanks, Adam! Thankfully because of the Risemam and ProTrek it wasn't too overwhelming to operate. Right now it's on the solar watch charger (a very powerful USB LED from Amazon) to top it up. All of my solar Casio's stay full with the little light they get which is amazing, this should be no exception going forward.

[Watch-Geek]

Congrats!!! Probably one of the most "complete" G-Shocks ever made

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[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

Congrats!!! Probably one of the most "complete" G-Shocks ever made

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Thank you! Agreed, and it feels very nice, has a bit of heft to it compared do my older G-Shocks.

Can't wait to test out the features properly on this one.

[JTL31]

Congrats Rommel! Enjoy wearing it.


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[Watch-Geek]

Loving the "lume mod" on the Casioak
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[RW16610]

Originally Posted by JTL31

Congrats Rommel! Enjoy wearing it.


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Thanks, Janet!

Originally Posted by Watch-Geek

Loving the "lume mod" on the Casioak
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Great lume shot!

[NardinNut]

Here’s my current G-Shock hoard

[Old Expat Beast]

Shiny new Teddy Baldassare video on the GWM5610U out today . . .

https://youtu.be/avoVBPDtiMw?si=bS6aV6h6rIxxlb-e

[Old Expat Beast]

Just received this GW-6900 yesterday and happy to see it synched up alongside my 5610U overnight. Bought new locally but a JDM model still on Tokyo HT when it arrived. Feels great on the wrist but not 100% sure about the band, which I might change to a 5610 type for a slightly slimmer look.

It was either this or the Rangeman 9400 (been pondering both for a few weeks), but that felt just a little too big on the wrist when I finally tried it on (though I'll probably get one eventually).

[RW16610]

Very nice, Adam! Congratulations! That's my favourite style of G-Shock, as it is very much like the model that got me started back in the day. Please share a lume shot if you can! It's nice how unique some are with regards to this.

[JTL31]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just received this GW-6900 yesterday and happy to see it synched up alongside my 5610U overnight. Bought new locally but a JDM model still on Tokyo HT when it arrived. Feels great on the wrist but not 100% sure about the band, which I might change to a 5610 type for a slightly slimmer look).

Congrats Adam!

[Watch-Geek]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just received this GW-6900 yesterday and happy to see it synched up alongside my 5610U overnight. Bought new locally but a JDM model still on Tokyo HT when it arrived. Feels great on the wrist but not 100% sure about the band, which I might change to a 5610 type for a slightly slimmer look.



It was either this or the Rangeman 9400 (been pondering both for a few weeks), but that felt just a little too big on the wrist when I finally tried it on (though I'll probably get one eventually).

Congrats

Still one of the best bang for buck G-shocks out there!! I love when the solar cell catches the light and goes slightly purple

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[Old Expat Beast]

Thank you guys. The lume is hard to capture on my phone, Rommel, but here's as good as I can get this morning. It's actually greener in reality.

My two JDM models are both the same price in Japan (Y22,000 / US$150) but the 5160U seems more discounted and somewhat easier to find locally here in HK than the 6900.

The 5160U was US$90 while the 6900 was US$115.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just received this GW-6900 yesterday and happy to see it synched up alongside my 5610U overnight. Bought new locally but a JDM model still on Tokyo HT when it arrived. Feels great on the wrist but not 100% sure about the band, which I might change to a 5610 type for a slightly slimmer look.

It was either this or the Rangeman 9400 (been pondering both for a few weeks), but that felt just a little too big on the wrist when I finally tried it on (though I'll probably get one eventually).

Congrats, great choice! That was my first G, I still love wearing it.

[Old Expat Beast]

Thanks Dave

[emersm]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just received this GW-6900 yesterday and happy to see it synched up alongside my 5610U overnight. Bought new locally but a JDM model still on Tokyo HT when it arrived. Feels great on the wrist but not 100% sure about the band, which I might change to a 5610 type for a slightly slimmer look.

It was either this or the Rangeman 9400 (been pondering both for a few weeks), but that felt just a little too big on the wrist when I finally tried it on (though I'll probably get one eventually).

Congratulations Adam, the watch looks great on your wrist.

Looking at the watches side by side, I wonder how a slimmer rubber band, similar to your 5610U would look.

[emersm]

Picked up a 5610U this week and I am loving it!

Feels slightly smaller and is more comfortable to wear than my GMW-B5000-1





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[Old Expat Beast]

Thanks a lot Merle, and congrats to you too, buddy. Looking good!

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thank you guys. The lume is hard to capture on my phone, Rommel, but here's as good as I can get this morning. It's actually greener in reality.

My two JDM models are both the same price in Japan (Y22,000 / US$150) but the 5160U seems more discounted and somewhat easier to find locally here in HK than the 6900.

The 5160U was US$90 while the 6900 was US$115.

Nice! I'm running out of space to keep these but could see myself getting one of those.

Originally Posted by emersm

Picked up a 5610U this week and I am loving it!

Feels slightly smaller and is more comfortable to wear than my GMW-B5000-1







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Congratulations, Merle! This is another classic design, great choice!