Casio Military Concept G Shock

[Mike B]

Good day everyone,
I remember someone getting a Military concept G-Shock a while back, and was seriously considering getting one myself. I'm in need of a rugged watch that I can take to the trail/track with my and time my runs. Would you recommend the Military Concept G-Shock anyone ???
I've never owned a G-Shock before, whenever I go to the gym/track,etc I always ether wear my Omega Seamaster, or go watch-less. I figured it's about time I buy a watch for working out / going in places where I would never take my SMP or PO.
Any thoughts ?? I found that particular watch (model number DW6900MS-1CR) on Amazon for $99.00 with free shipping. Any comments would be great

Link for those interested :
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

[cyberone]

Mike I have a few watches that i really like, but I will tell you this the watch I took with me to actual war was a casio G shock. I wasn't even the expensive frogman it was the plain casio G shock and in my opinion there is non tuffer. Get a G shock that you like they are Great watches you wont regret it. Now they have atomic and solar features as well.

[RW16610]

Yeah, I am in the same boat. Looking for one to workout with and take in the pool when i'm too lazy to clean my metal watches properly after. Any of them is a great choice and will take more than a beating over the years. For me i'm going for the G-Shock Riseman (Solar, Atomic, Twin Sensor). Great for outdoor activities or anything that would be insane to wear a more costly watch. They are not nearly as cheap though, but I think the fact it is Solar and Atomic is worth it. If I could order a spare strap and case cover somehow it would last many, many years and still look great.

[asadtiger]

I have a G-shock and its very comfortable and THE BEST EVER truly sports watch...the wacth to wear for proper running and exercise and anything else....its great ...all versions are sooo tough and there are sooo many wih soo many awesome features like the three-sensors versions with altimeter/barometer/compass features...G-shock is great for a beater watch

[Doug507]

Another vote for G-Shock, but - many people (myself included) find the reverse displays very difficult to read in low light conditions. May not be an issue for work outs, but I found it really aggravating on camping/backpacking trips.

Once you find one you like, you'll never regret owning a G-Shock!

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by RW16610

Yeah, I am in the same boat. Looking for one to workout with and take in the pool when i'm too lazy to clean my metal watches properly after. Any of them is a great choice and will take more than a beating over the years. For me i'm going for the G-Shock Riseman (Solar, Atomic, Twin Sensor). Great for outdoor activities or anything that would be insane to wear a more costly watch. They are not nearly as cheap though, but I think the fact it is Solar and Atomic is worth it. If I could order a spare strap and case cover somehow it would last many, many years and still look great.

Exactly. My original purpose to getting my new Planet Ocean is for that watch to be my daily "beater"/do anything watch. However, the more I wear it, I realize that it already has a few light scratches on the clasp (as 100% of the other SMP's do I'm sure), and for some reason I really don't want to wear an almost $3,000 watch just for it to look beat to all hell in a matter of a years use. So, hence why I'm looking into these G-Shocks. I'll probably wear the Casio at work/gym/working outside, etc. and leave the PO for everything else (casual around the house time, going out to dinner, shopping, ect. etc.).

I'm going to go out and see if I can find any G-Shock Military models at my local mall. If I can't locate any of them, I'll check out the G-Shock models, and see how I'll like them.

Thanks for the comments so far everyone

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Exactly. My original purpose to getting my new Planet Ocean is for that watch to be my daily "beater"/do anything watch. However, the more I wear it, I realize that it already has a few light scratches on the clasp (as 100% of the other SMP's do I'm sure), and for some reason I really don't want to wear an almost $3,000 watch just for it to look beat to all hell in a matter of a years use. So, hence why I'm looking into these G-Shocks. I'll probably wear the Casio at work/gym/working outside, etc. and leave the PO for everything else (casual around the house time, going out to dinner, shopping, ect. etc.).

I'm going to go out and see if I can find any G-Shock Military models at my local mall. If I can't locate any of them, I'll check out the G-Shock models, and see how I'll like them.

Thanks for the comments so far everyone

Yeah, I know what you mean. Mind you i've got no problem wearing my expensive watches swimming etc etc as they were made for but to me cleaning them after properly is a pain some days lol. Working out it is nice to have a digital Chronograph, timer, alarms, and those outdoor features if your playing sports, running or swimming etc etc. This partly is what makes me question the dive watches that cost around $10,000.00.... Not so much that I can not afford to use it hard (wear mine for almost anything as it is) but 1 fall, deep scratch etc etc and you could be in need of buying a new clasp, links, breaking your crystal etc etc. Not likely but sometimes it is better safe than sorry, indeed!


Down in USA you have better selection. Hard to find decent G-Shock variety here really. Very few of the ones seen online I have actually spotted. That being said I will buy my Riseman off eBay to make matters easier.


Either way though keep us posted on what you end up seeing or buying

[Skullring]

I have a g shock that I have had since about 1990 it always worked great and was very tough. I need to take it somewhere for a new battery but I am sure it will start right up again. I would recommend them no problem.

[astcell]

I got it already. Thread here.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=78053

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by astcell

I got it already. Thread here.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=78053

Ahh, yes ! That was the thread I was talking about
That is also the watch I was looking at as well. It's between that one, and the "square" looking one. The only problem with the reviews on Amazon seems to be that no-one can see the time, except by using the blue LED light. However, for me this probably will not be a problem, since I always use the light on sports watches anyway. Thanks for the thread reference