New watch for a new plod?

[phazed]

My son has joined up, (yes I know) and starts in 2 months.
He needs a new watch and as its his birthday next week and I want to buy him something suitable.

I have seen the range of G-Shock watches and these seem robust and suitable.

What do you guys think? Any other suggestions?

Budget around the £200 mark.

[andyman_2006]

Would say thats a good choice, especially in his future line of work!

Not sure if there are many watches as Tough as a G shock.

You could save a fortune though and buy one of these...

https://www.watchitallabout.com/casio-f-91w-watch-...

And when it breaks or gets smashed in the fight against crimes...its cheap to replace!

It would make you look a bit tight though, so maybe the G shock is best :-)

[ZesPak]

How about a Seiko SKX? (SKX009, the red and blue theme seems apt )

Classic, versatile and tough as nails.
Here's a picture of mine:



That said, the G shock will stand a lot more abuse than any other watch anyone could bring up here.

Edited by ZesPak on Wednesday 23 January 12:04

[blue_haddock]

ZesPak said:

How about a Seiko SKX?

Classic, versatile and tough as nails.


That said, the G shock will stand a lot more abuse than any other watch anyone could bring up here.

I love an SKX but its got to be G-Shock all the way

https://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-dig...

https://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-g-shock-alarm...

One of those would be my choice.

[Chuffedmonkey]

G Shock. I have wore 1 whilst working for the last 15 years plus, including Military and I don't think I have ever broken a G Shock. I have lost a couple but never broke them.

Also as time goes on he may tend to upgrade to a Madman etc, they are that good as wear and not care.

[Chuffedmonkey]

blue_haddock said:

I love an SKX but its got to be G-Shock all the way

https://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-dig...

https://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-g-shock-alarm...

One of those would be my choice.

That link from Creation brings back memories, my first G Shock had the protecting bars across the front it could have even been that model. Thats one I managed to lose.

[thehawkswoops]

Wearing a Maraththon ADANAC GPD at the mo, which are reputedly standard issue to the LAPD (and the US military). However wish I had bought a G Shock as I think they are better, just wanted something a little different. Can't go wrong with a G Shock but I would recommend getting a Solar one (no battery issues).

Good choice.

[daddy cool]

My choice (as I have one)
https://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-g-shock-mudma...
Indestructible, solar powered, and has a built-in compass which may come in handy.

[Shaw Tarse]

My first thought was G Shock, accurate, tough & (dish)wash proof!

[Hoofy]

Definitely a G-shock. You can hit someone with the metal ones (well, use it as a bracer for extra blocking power if someone throws a punch ). Whilst I love the other possibilities of tool watches from SKXs to Subs, in a game of watch conkers, my money's on the G-shock. (Please tell me "watch conkers" isn't as bad as saying a plane's gone tech!)

[phazed]

I will take your advice and buy a solar model. I had no idea that the G – shock was such a good choice!

I think there are probably a couple of models but it is a bit confusing! Any recommendations?

[blue_haddock]

i think the pure digital models are a lot easier to read than some of the ana-digi ones they do.

In the heat of the moment it needs to be clear and easy to read.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

I’ve had a G Shock 4765 for about ten years and can recommend it. It is solar powered and radio controlled so is maintenance free and about as accurate as you could want a watch to be. It’s been swimming, skiing and generally bashed about without any issue. My only complaint is the silly little illumination light it has, it is pointless and unnecessary.

[sam_vfr]

Really like my GA 1000. Have both the rubber and bracelet strap for it. Think you can pick these up for around £200 new.

https://www.casio.co.uk/products/timepieces/g-shoc...

[blue_haddock]

sam_vfr said:

Really like my GA 1000. Have both the rubber and bracelet strap for it. Think you can pick these up for around £200 new.

https://www.casio.co.uk/products/timepieces/g-shoc...

See i find that quite difficult to read whereas the two i posted further up as dead simple to read.

[andy tims]

GW-M5610-1ER

[phazed]

Finally decided on this one as it had a bit of bling for a youngin.

https://www.watcho.co.uk/Watches/G-Shock/G-shock-M...

[alorotom]

A little late to the party but was going to ask if you’d had a look on here :

https://outlet.casio.co.uk/g-shock?source=webgains...

[bobbybee]

Most Po-Po,
That I know,
Wear a wrist G-Shock,
And a hip holstered Glock

A centre mass shot, body parts splatter
It don't matter
Perp with a bloody spleen
The G-Shock is wipe clean

[phazed]

phazed said:

Finally decided on this one as it had a bit of bling for a youngun.

https://www.watcho.co.uk/Watches/G-Shock/G-shock-M...

Holy mother of all that's sacred, It's so fookin enormous!

Are they all that big?