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hectic
332 posts
87 months
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hectic
332 posts
87 months
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I have this one: http://www.tiktox.com/mtg10001v-p-2459.phpGreat watch but the relatively small face (i.e.: the crystal) makes for fairly "small" presence on the wrist (if anyone was considering one that is). Rgds H
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hectic
332 posts
87 months
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BTW: I have a Riseman that I am not overly bonding with - if anyone has an interesting alt G-Shock they fancy swapping let me know.
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Seight_Returns
806 posts
70 months
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hectic said: Thanks, I like that. Specifically want a G-Shock for the rufty-tufftiness of it though. Quite fancy this one:  Only seventy five quids too - so at least one of my children can have shoes to go back to school in as well.
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ShadownINja
47,962 posts
151 months
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hectic said: BTW: I have a Riseman that I am not overly bonding with - if anyone has an interesting alt G-Shock they fancy swapping let me know. YHM!
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Pints
14,717 posts
63 months
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Civpilot said: Pints said: While not strictly a G-Shock, I'm close to ordering one of these off eBay. Anybody know if it'll do the job of a cheap G-Shock. I'm not planning on jumping off cliffs but I'm after a cheap weekend knockabout.  Saying it's "not strictly a G-shock" is incorrect... the correct wording is "It's not a G-Shock"  Will it do the job of a G-shock? Well it will tell the time, but other than that it's just a watch made by the same company, and that company don't class it as a "G-Shock" themselves so that alone should answer your question. Simple answer... no it won't. You would break that far easier than you could even mark a G-shock. Here's a thing for you... if your wearing a G-Shock and you hit your arm hard enough to actually break the watch don't worry about it... your wrist will probably be broken too so the watch is the least of your worries (sounds extreme but they really are THAT tough and shock resitant).  Right, so a "proper" G-Shock it will have to be then. Checking on Fleabay as you read this. Cheers!
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CommanderJameson
20,708 posts
95 months
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I have two; an orange-faced Cockpit series and a blacky placcy WaveCeptor. It's too orangey for crows:  Ugly as sin, but utterly practical (and very comfortable): 
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andy tims
3,602 posts
115 months
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Anyone who thinks a G-shock is Porn, has some very "specialist" tastes & I wouldn't want to see their internet history.
Tough as old boots yes, but utterly fugly.
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ApexJimi
Original Poster
8,122 posts
112 months
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andy tims said: Anyone who thinks a G-shock is Porn, has some very "specialist" tastes & I wouldn't want to see their internet history. Given I am the OP, you're absolutely spot on
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Civpilot
4,735 posts
109 months
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andy tims said: Anyone who thinks a G-shock is Porn, has some very "specialist" tastes & I wouldn't want to see their internet history.
Tough as old boots yes, but utterly fugly. I would rather look at a page full of rare G-shock's than some of the cheaper generic german stuff featured on here usually that everyone seems to go frakin gaga over. Each to their own and all that 
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Stu R
19,536 posts
84 months
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I really like G-shocks. Got a few now.
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ShadownINja
47,962 posts
151 months
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Civpilot said: andy tims said: Anyone who thinks a G-shock is Porn, has some very "specialist" tastes & I wouldn't want to see their internet history.
Tough as old boots yes, but utterly fugly. I would rather look at a page full of rare G-shock's than some of the cheaper generic german stuff featured on here usually that everyone seems to go frakin gaga over. Each to their own and all that Miaow! Can't I like both? 
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Civpilot
4,735 posts
109 months
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ShadownINja said: Civpilot said: andy tims said: Anyone who thinks a G-shock is Porn, has some very "specialist" tastes & I wouldn't want to see their internet history.
Tough as old boots yes, but utterly fugly. I would rather look at a page full of rare G-shock's than some of the cheaper generic german stuff featured on here usually that everyone seems to go frakin gaga over. Each to their own and all that Miaow! Can't I like both? oh... go on then 
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ShadownINja
47,962 posts
151 months
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I think those poor man's Swiss watches and these G-shocks both have their place. I mean, it'd look strange wearing a G-shock with a smart suit in a meeting, much like wearing hiking boots with your suit. But similarly, when you're summiting Everest or flying through a forest on your mountain bike, you don't want a delicate thing on your wrist nor would you wear smart, polished shoes! Besides, scratches on a G-shock look cool. You might even call it wabi. Scratches on a dress watch just look painful. I mean, I like looking at my main G-shock cos it (with its scratches and dents) reminds me of the fun times I've had dangling from a 0.8mm thick rope with cuts and grazes on my elbows, forearms pumped, hands sweaty with fear but I also like looking at my Aeromatic because it is delicate and pretty. Ok, I've probably thought about this too much. They're watches, like what you like. 
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Civpilot
4,735 posts
109 months
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I hear exactly where you coming from and I'm glad we are all different (especially if it means I don't have to waste my money of "one of them" ) Anyway, going off topic so here's a random G-shock Frogman DW-8200BK-1JF "Real Black"...  Want one BADLY
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Stu R
19,536 posts
84 months
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CommanderJameson said: I have two; an orange-faced Cockpit series and a blacky placcy WaveCeptor. It's too orangey for crows:  liking that very much CJ.
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CommanderJameson
20,708 posts
95 months
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Get it bought. Although I must say I didn't pay anywhere near that much for mine (from Amazon).
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Motorrad
3,897 posts
56 months
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andy tims said: Tough as old boots yes, but utterly fugly. They are bug eyed abominations and that's the attraction for me. Gets more wrist time than my Rolexes, Sinns or Omegas.
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Stu R
19,536 posts
84 months
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CommanderJameson said: Get it bought. Although I must say I didn't pay anywhere near that much for mine (from Amazon). well.... if you insist
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Pints
14,717 posts
63 months
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CommanderJameson said: ...an orange-faced Cockpit series... It's too orangey for crows: Ugly as sin, but utterly practical (and very comfortable): I must have one of those! All the colours of the rainbow available on ebay and Amazon, save for an orange one. Must learn how this Google thing works and keep searching. ETA Just saw your linky. Cheers!
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