Casio G-Shock for boys?

[Pommygranite]

OH wants to buy a sturdy watch for her 9yr old nephew. Obviously G-Shock comes to mind but all i can see are ones for adults and Baby Gs are for girls.

Do they actually do them for boys?

[XG332]

look for Club G or G Shock Mini

[XG332]

look for Club G or G Shock Mini

[The Nur]

Buy a normal chunky one. He'll love it. If its his first "proper" watch, the lad shall be beside himself.

[ShadownINja]

The normal one will look ridiculous on his wrist, though.

[Pommygranite]

Thanks for the info.

Yeah he's 9 built like a 6 yr old so a normal one would look kinda silly but you're right, he'd love it!

[ShadownINja]

What about those Timex ones? They look less substantial. The Iron Man range. Or an Expedition. I notice my friend's 10 year old son keeps stealing her Expedition.

[The Nur]

I don't think a Timex one would carry enough "weight". Kids know what a G-Shock is, not so much with a Timex.

Both would be a sound choice though, really.

[Pommygranite]

Are the Mini G's for women? I think if they are and also Baby Gs, buying one for a 9yr old boy might be a fatal bullying error.

I'm surprised that Casio haven't got a dedicated boys range as they'd sell loads as well as creating brand loyalty for life.

[The Nur]

Pommygranite said:

I'm surprised that Casio haven't got a dedicated boys range

When I was a kid, if I had wanted a G-shock and somebody bought me the kids version it probably wouldn't have gone down too well. Kids aren't interested on the more sensible option designed for kids, they want the full adult version with extra functionality they have no use for. The same as you and me

[ShadownINja]

Well, according to the Casio site: "Tough and Cool. G-Shock’s unique tough design condensed into a compact feminine form. Stylish toughness expressing cool individuality, G-Shock for ladies."

And "feminine form" makes me think "Tena lady".

NeMiSiS said:

I would buy him a standard size G Shock, not an oversized one. {not ProTrek etc}

ProTreks are not G-shocks.

[Engineer1]

Just get a standard G-shock he'll grow into it, of course the more gadgety features the better. A bit like when a kid wants a penknife a sensible one will be passed over for one with every conceivable feature even if you don't know what it does, or how to use it and most importantly don't have the object it's meant to be used on.