After many years my old Casio has given up the ghost. Perhaps a new battery would cure it but it is almost worn smooth and I'm thinking of treating myself to a new one. The G-Shock site has more versions than I can wade through. I need one with most of the usual functions but the more esoteric tricks aren't required.

Anyone recommend a good model that won't break the bank?

Bob

I have an older model that has been discontinued. This looks like the new version. I like the atomic time keeping. Heck of a watch. I've beat the hell out of mine and it keeps going. Wear it to work everyday. I got mine on sale at Costco for much less.
GWM530A-1 - G-Shock, Mens, Tough, Water Resistant, Analog, Digital, Watches | CASIO America, Inc.

__________________
Life Is A Gift. Defend it!

Thanks KP. That looks like just what I want. I'll start looking.

Bob

These watches are the most amazing watch ever made!!!! I'm on my 2nd one in 20 plus years I think!! Not sure on the exact timetable, but it's all I remember wearing for a long long time. I'm on my second one, only because I couldn't find a comfy watch band for my original one after the original band broke. It was still working when I retired it to the drawer 8 or 10 years ago... I may have to buy the new one.. just because...

__________________
Jack C

I bought one of their Aviator styles, and found it to be waaay too complicated. There is such a thing as too complex. I put it away and went back to a Seiko kinetic style that has an extra hand for Z time. I am a firm believer in KISS, and the new Casio G Shocks violate that principle on every front.

__________________
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

I got one that is analog, but has a small digital readout for other time zones. The feature I like is that it is solar powered, so no battery worries. It also sets itself to the correct time every morning at both 3 am and 4 am using the atomic clock in Colorado. That feature only works within 600 miles of the atomic clock...but I'm within that radius. It was ~$100.00. Keeps great time.

My kids bought me a nice Casio Atomic Watch last Christmas that has become my favorite watch. I have found, unfortunately, that the band is the weak part of the watch, and they are difficult to find and expensive. The band is a part you have to order from the factory, and actually ended up costing more than the whole watch itself. I'm so fond of the watch, plus it was a gift from the kids, so I bucked up and paid for it. Now what happens when this band breaks - I'm gonna have to wing it.

Regards,

Dave

Guys you hat need bands for your Casio.....go to amazon.com put in the model # of your Casio & need a band...!That saved me some $$!
Jim

I never could get a liking to Casio watches. For me it's the night light they use, which is really old school technology. It's a very small bulb that emits an ugly orange light in the corner. And most of the one's I have seen still use a digital display that uses block-like numbers.

Why not try a Timex instead? The Indiglo feature is a nicer standard and the last time I checked and compared next to a Casio, I noticed that most of the Timex had easier displays to read. They have a lot of good looking models even at your local Walmart.

__________________
Ephesians 6 (Armor of God)

I love Casio watches. I wear a Twin Sensor SGW-100 every day. No its not a G-Shock but for the past 4 years it has proven to be very durable. I haven't had to replace the battery yet and only replaced the watch band once (my fault it broke). I have found them for around $40-$80 on Amazon. If you like the G-Shocks you may want to check the Sensor line out.

I second what Sayoc01 says about watch bands and Amazon found the exact same band for the above mentioned watch on Amazon and saved a lot of money, plus got free shipping.

What do you consider breaking the bank? G-Shocks come in many flavors from $50-$800. The Solar Atomic G-Shocks start at just over $100 and IMHO you should serously consider one of these models, no batteries and you never have to set the time. I personally like the ones with the analog face over the digital ones, and I really like the new Aviation line.

GW3000B-1A - Aviation - Mens Watches

__________________
Regards,
Guy-Harold Smith II

I like this one.. looks like the one... my wife has been asking me all week what I want for Fathers Day...

DW6900SD-8 - Trending - Mens Watches

__________________
Jack C

I bought a M3405 Atomic G-Shock at Sam's this afternoon. Listed for $130 and they had it for $83. I'm still wading through the manual and I have to remember to point it toward Ft. Collins tonight.

I've never seen the like of different models that Casio offers. Literally hundreds! I wonder what their assembly line looks like??

If Sam Colt and Henry Ford had had access to a Chinese watch or running shoe factory when those pioneers were designing their assembly lines there's no telling what variety of handgun and automobile we would have now.
Bob

Different cases, one movement...?

Well I am close to Richmond, VA and my atomic G-Shock gets calibrated every night, a little after midnight. However, I did have to find a place in my house that received the Fort Collins signal. Turns out it is the left rear top of my wife's dresser. My G-Shock is my knock-around watch and also the ONLY watch I will wear at the range.

__________________
M&P-9FS,Shield40,642,32ColtPPS

Have the Wave Capptor solar battery and auto update for time, DST etc. About $40 at Walmart 3 years ago. Also 10 BAR watertight - great for PWC/jet ski trips

__________________
TOMBECK