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Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GMWB5000CS-1 Steel “Tron”
The current metal G-Shock line-up stretches to seven model variations now (I think? Could be more), and In terms of design, encasing that classic shape in metal is a pretty ridiculous idea- the whole ethos of G-Shock was to create a tough go anywhere tool watch-but why not hey? The watch world is basically superfluous…
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R&R – G-Shock Full Metal Nightmare
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Alex and Rob talk about new watch releases from brands like Seiko, Swatch and G-Shock. We even cover Ming x Massena and Ferdinand Berthoud in our regular Independents Corner section Topics The podcast starts with our…
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Owner Review: Casio DW-291H – When A G-Shock Is Too Expensive
G-Shock and Casio collectors: this one may have slipped under your radar, but it should definitely ‘ping’ your interest. While many under $30 dollar Casios are a bit small and/or delicate, the new-ish Casio DW-291H series looks built to take a beating, has world time functionality, and great legibility and ergonomics. And with a typical…
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Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GA-2100 CasiOak
Who needs a watch to tell the time? That’s why we have phones. From the dive watch enthusiasts who haven’t touched an ocean in their life to the armchair businessmen wearing their dress watches while eating a burrito – watches are often an extension of your personality more than a tool. That’s where the Casio…
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Owner Review: Casio G-Shock DW-5600
If you are reading this blog, I think you should know what a G-Shock is and little bit about its history. In short, G-Shock is a creation Kikuo Ibe (and his team of course) in 1983 to have a “Triple 10” – 10 years battery life, 10 bar water resistance, and more importantly survive a…
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Owner Review: Casio ADS800WH – A G-Shock that isn’t a G-Shock
I’ll be completely honest with you – I don’t pay much attention to this Casio. It’s not a watch that I take photos of frequently either – in fact, I struggled to find a pic with it on my wrist – that’s why I’ve put a candid shot of me taken by my wife on…
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Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GBX100 (2.5 watchmakers edition)
Strange things happen when you drink vast quantities of Wakachangi while recording a podcast with your friends who also happen to be watchmakers. This is how I ended up buying my first digital watch in around 30 years. In a moment of delirium, the three of us decided to get the same watch. It was…
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Owner Review: Casio G-Shock DW5600 – The Moonwatch That Could Have Been
For as long as I’ve been into watches, I’ve been into G-Shock. No real collection is complete without one, or in my case about a dozen. When considering purchases of high-end watches it often takes me years before I make a final purchasing decision, with G-Shock, the quality and value they offer make them impulse…
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Editorial: Why Watchmakers Wear G-Shocks
I was prompted to write here after a conversation recently between myself and a collector during which I briefly mentioned I don’t wear mechanical watches whereupon he straight out correctly guessed that I must probably just wear a G-Shock. Over the years a few people have noticed the fact that although being a watchmaker I…
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Owner Review: Casio G-Shock GM-5600 – a beater afraid of a beating
Just as the G-Shock model line subverted expectations for what a watch should be back when it was first released, this Casio G-Shock GM-5600 is an unexpected answer to what a G-Shock watch can be. Taking a look at the specs, it does not stand out from its brethren, right until you get to the…
