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felixgogo said:
When I picked up my Kobe square above - I was tempted - and succumbed - to this:
I really have to have a break from adding any more squares. So I'll keep this image on my desktop to remind me of the options:
What model is the top one? I didn’t realize there was a non negative full metal square, have almost bought the all black negative display one many many times.I really have to have a break from adding any more squares. So I'll keep this image on my desktop to remind me of the options:
i have this watch back home. DGK /stevie williams collab.
very rare watch, expensive when i got it (with import tax too)! got it as a teen by selling stuff on ebay and ive worn it easily over 300 times. i love this watch so much, i have the spare strap and face, but ive lost the tin unfortunately
i rarely wear any of my g shocks now as i wear a fitbit but im so happy to see this thread! i have so many at home
very rare watch, expensive when i got it (with import tax too)! got it as a teen by selling stuff on ebay and ive worn it easily over 300 times. i love this watch so much, i have the spare strap and face, but ive lost the tin unfortunately
i rarely wear any of my g shocks now as i wear a fitbit but im so happy to see this thread! i have so many at home
It's the GMW-B5000TFC-1, with the red line around the display - they only made a limited number.
I also have the metal GMW-B5000G, which is metal case, but resin strap, which I have fitted a deployment clasp - very comfortable and lighter than the TFC, and considerably cheaper! Might be an option if you are looking for a metall 5000.
A deployment clasp fits into the same strap end that the normal clasp is attached. So you need to get a deployment clasp the same width as your strap.
So if the watch has standard holes one side and a buckle on the other then it should be possible to get a deployment clasp to fit.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'leather strap holders', but most parts are available yes.
So if the watch has standard holes one side and a buckle on the other then it should be possible to get a deployment clasp to fit.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'leather strap holders', but most parts are available yes.
kuro said:
GW 7900b turned up yesterday. I really like this one, it wears smaller than expected and is very comfortable. Negative display is a little dim in certain light but with the auto illumination switched on it's usable.
After spending a day out and about with this I've come to the conclusion that 50% of the time it's unreadable. I'm sending it back and replacing it with the positive version for an extra tenner. Does anyone actually get on with these negative displays?"Does anyone actually get on with these negative displays?"
Actually this is also a bugbear of mine also. The first G-Shock watch I got was this:
Which I adored for a first few hours - went on holiday with this as my only watch, and within a very short period realised I just couldn't see the display - the contrast is just too low. I was very disappointed, and after a while realised the only solution was to go positive - and the only way I could see to do thi was to get the sister watch and swap the modules over.
Much better! Only shame is the display is green toned, and I would have prefered grey - but no grey module is available in the 5600 range (Until the Gorillaz version)
However, this episode did set me off on a Casio Square collecting hobby. I found the negative STN screen in the 5000 range Metal squares to be much better, but still not as good as the positive screens.
If you look at the number of negative to positive screens in the G-Shock range, Casio do produce more negative screens by quite a margin. I don't know why - but I suspect it's because the negative ones sell!
Actually this is also a bugbear of mine also. The first G-Shock watch I got was this:
Which I adored for a first few hours - went on holiday with this as my only watch, and within a very short period realised I just couldn't see the display - the contrast is just too low. I was very disappointed, and after a while realised the only solution was to go positive - and the only way I could see to do thi was to get the sister watch and swap the modules over.
Much better! Only shame is the display is green toned, and I would have prefered grey - but no grey module is available in the 5600 range (Until the Gorillaz version)
However, this episode did set me off on a Casio Square collecting hobby. I found the negative STN screen in the 5000 range Metal squares to be much better, but still not as good as the positive screens.
If you look at the number of negative to positive screens in the G-Shock range, Casio do produce more negative screens by quite a margin. I don't know why - but I suspect it's because the negative ones sell!
Edited by felixgogo on Sunday 27th October 02:42
felixgogo said:
"Does anyone actually get on with these negative displays?"
Actually this is also a bugbear of mine also. The first G-Shock watch I got was this:
Which I adored for a first few hours - went on holiday with this as my only watch, and within a very short period realised I just couldn't see the display - the contrast is just too low. I was very disappointed, and after a while realised the only solution was to go positive - and the only way I could see to do thi was to get the sister watch and swap the modules over.
Much better! Only shame is the display is green toned, and I would have prefered grey - but no grey module is available in the 5600 range (Until the Gorillaz version)
However, this episode did set me off on a Casio Square collecting hobby. I found the negative STN screen in the 5000 range Metal squares to be much better, but still not as good as the positive screens.
If you look at the number of negative to positive screens in the G-Shock range, Casio do produce more negative screens by quite a margin. I don't know why - but I suspect it's because the negative ones sell!
I briefly had a negative gorillaz 5600 a while back and that was also seriously compromised so I should have known better.Actually this is also a bugbear of mine also. The first G-Shock watch I got was this:
Which I adored for a first few hours - went on holiday with this as my only watch, and within a very short period realised I just couldn't see the display - the contrast is just too low. I was very disappointed, and after a while realised the only solution was to go positive - and the only way I could see to do thi was to get the sister watch and swap the modules over.
Much better! Only shame is the display is green toned, and I would have prefered grey - but no grey module is available in the 5600 range (Until the Gorillaz version)
However, this episode did set me off on a Casio Square collecting hobby. I found the negative STN screen in the 5000 range Metal squares to be much better, but still not as good as the positive screens.
If you look at the number of negative to positive screens in the G-Shock range, Casio do produce more negative screens by quite a margin. I don't know why - but I suspect it's because the negative ones sell!
Edited by felixgogo on Sunday 27th October 02:42
The positive gw7900 arrived a couple of hours ago. The difference is like night and day.
kuro said:
GW 7900b turned up yesterday. I really like this one, it wears smaller than expected and is very comfortable. Negative display is a little dim in certain light but with the auto illumination switched on it's usable.
I’ve got one the same as that, yes, the display is too dull. It’s my holiday watch so it’s fine for that.Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff