G-Shock: Help me decide which one
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I'm after a watch that I can use when out on my off road bike (trials) I need it to be able to take a bit of punishment as it will be going over rocks, though muddy bog holes and streams etc. Immediately I though G-shock and after a bit of reading it would seem that the Mudman would fit the bill? Would this be right or is there a more suitable model out there?
I've looked on Creation watches and they seem to have very good prices, I've looked at the following:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
They are all the same model, just different colour? I'm swaying toward the second one as it looks rugged but I also really like the stealthy 3rd one but the problem is I've read the negative displays can be hard to read in certain lights? and sometimes I might not have watch on my wrist I will put it round the handlebars of the bike so would something easy to read
Do you guys have any recomendations? for other models? I like the darker coloured ones because I think the lighter coloured ones would start looking grubby after a while?
Sorry for all the questions but any recommendations would be appreciated, pics would be good too
I've looked on Creation watches and they seem to have very good prices, I've looked at the following:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
They are all the same model, just different colour? I'm swaying toward the second one as it looks rugged but I also really like the stealthy 3rd one but the problem is I've read the negative displays can be hard to read in certain lights? and sometimes I might not have watch on my wrist I will put it round the handlebars of the bike so would something easy to read
Do you guys have any recomendations? for other models? I like the darker coloured ones because I think the lighter coloured ones would start looking grubby after a while?
Sorry for all the questions but any recommendations would be appreciated, pics would be good too
Go for the second one, good tough watch and the mudman has sealed buttons meaning no mud or dust can get inside the case.
I had exactly the same one but sold it as personally i felt it was too small for a G-Shock. I'm more a fan of the GD/GA series of oversized G-Shocks (but not the huge King).
The display is easy to read and being orange it's a bit different without being a negative display. which as you thought are difficult to read in some light. At a glance on your bike you might struggle with a neg display.
As a bonus the orange and grey version is part of the limited edition Motor cross series, issued in America as a tie in between Casio and the sport (the blue one is also part of that range)
I had exactly the same one but sold it as personally i felt it was too small for a G-Shock. I'm more a fan of the GD/GA series of oversized G-Shocks (but not the huge King).
The display is easy to read and being orange it's a bit different without being a negative display. which as you thought are difficult to read in some light. At a glance on your bike you might struggle with a neg display.
As a bonus the orange and grey version is part of the limited edition Motor cross series, issued in America as a tie in between Casio and the sport (the blue one is also part of that range)
I've never really 'got' the whole G-Shock thing but I know there's a huge following of them on here. Out of the three that the OP's looking at, I think the third one looks pretty cool though.
Edited to add: If I were to go for one myself, it would have to be this one:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
Edited to add: If I were to go for one myself, it would have to be this one:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
It's the genuine toughness of them. People will say <insert your favourite luxury brand diver's watch> is a tool watch but they aren't really. Watch conkers will prove that. And besides, if you can't use it as a hammer then it ain't a tool watch. Hammers are tools. Spanners are tools. Screwdrivers are tools. All of them can be used to bang nails in to varying degrees.
So the question is, which is tougher: G-shock or Ballistic?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSaciL-tNg8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm2DAumuyFU
So the question is, which is tougher: G-shock or Ballistic?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSaciL-tNg8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm2DAumuyFU
Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'm gonna go for the 2nd one, didn't realise it was anyhting to do with MX.
Cheers for the videos of the tests, it shows they can take some serious abuse.
TBH I think I'm lieing to myself by thinking it will be the only g shock that I will ever buy, theres too many nice ones, lol.
Cheers for the videos of the tests, it shows they can take some serious abuse.
TBH I think I'm lieing to myself by thinking it will be the only g shock that I will ever buy, theres too many nice ones, lol.
I've had a look through that thread before and felt nothing for them. I think it's the fact that I've fancied a 'stealth' Luminox watch for a while but thought that they were expensive for what they were. That G-Shock may just stratch my 'stealth itch' without costing a lot. Oh s
t, my man maths are at work now, this really is the slippery slope. 
t, my man maths are at work now, this really is the slippery slope. bigrich4 said:
I've never really 'got' the whole G-Shock thing but I know there's a huge following of them on here. Out of the three that the OP's looking at, I think the third one looks pretty cool though.
Edited to add: If I were to go for one myself, it would have to be this one:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
That's the one I bought recently - it's great and gets lots of wear. Edited to add: If I were to go for one myself, it would have to be this one:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
bigrich4 said:
I've had a look through that thread before and felt nothing for them. I think it's the fact that I've fancied a 'stealth' Luminox watch for a while but thought that they were expensive for what they were. That G-Shock may just stratch my 'stealth itch' without costing a lot. Oh st, my man maths are at work now, this really is the slippery slope.
I was looking for a stealth watch recently and considered the Luminox range, but poor reviews concerning durability of what is an expensive watch made me look at the G-Shock range. Picked up this one recently, love it, stealthy but readable as it doesn't have the negative display that is so in vogue at the moment.t, my man maths are at work now, this really is the slippery slope. 
As for getting the G-Shock bug, I've got three at the moment with my eye on a couple more. I justify them easily as long as I can get them for less that 100quid!
Creation are a great place to use, a good selection and most are up to around 50% off and get delivered in a few days, all mine have avoided customs so far.
I have the military stealth version of the one you bought OP.
The strap and case back are designed to let air through, something that often gets overlooked, this is great as avoids stinks.
Its my snowboarding watch.
Now, if Casio did a G Shock with a snow pass chip in like Swatch do, I think I'd explode.
Do it Casio, LET ME GIVE YOU MY MONEY !
The strap and case back are designed to let air through, something that often gets overlooked, this is great as avoids stinks.
Its my snowboarding watch.
Now, if Casio did a G Shock with a snow pass chip in like Swatch do, I think I'd explode.
Do it Casio, LET ME GIVE YOU MY MONEY !
DaGuv said:
May i ask why use creation watches, never heeard of them. I normally use a a ebay store called watchesdeals. They ship from hong kong and have a huge selection of G shock watches. You dont pay customs duty either!
Creation are one of THE very best places to buy a watch from 
Robins said:
I'm after a watch that I can use when out on my off road bike (trials) I need it to be able to take a bit of punishment as it will be going over rocks, though muddy bog holes and streams etc. Immediately I though G-shock and after a bit of reading it would seem that the Mudman would fit the bill? Would this be right or is there a more suitable model out there?
I've looked on Creation watches and they seem to have very good prices, I've looked at the following:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
They are all the same model, just different colour? I'm swaying toward the second one as it looks rugged but I also really like the stealthy 3rd one but the problem is I've read the negative displays can be hard to read in certain lights? and sometimes I might not have watch on my wrist I will put it round the handlebars of the bike so would something easy to read
Do you guys have any recomendations? for other models? I like the darker coloured ones because I think the lighter coloured ones would start looking grubby after a while?
Sorry for all the questions but any recommendations would be appreciated, pics would be good too
Personally I'd only get a G with solar and atomic..which most of the decent ones now have (unless you are on a real budget)I've looked on Creation watches and they seem to have very good prices, I've looked at the following:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
They are all the same model, just different colour? I'm swaying toward the second one as it looks rugged but I also really like the stealthy 3rd one but the problem is I've read the negative displays can be hard to read in certain lights? and sometimes I might not have watch on my wrist I will put it round the handlebars of the bike so would something easy to read
Do you guys have any recomendations? for other models? I like the darker coloured ones because I think the lighter coloured ones would start looking grubby after a while?
Sorry for all the questions but any recommendations would be appreciated, pics would be good too
And be aware the old mudman is pretty small (compared to newer models) - my 8 year old wears one.
Thanks for all replies and advice guys. After doing a bit more digging around I'm swaying toward the newer Mudman the 9300 as I have read that the 9000 is quite small. I also think the newer madel looks awesome.
The newer one is more expensive though.
I'm really likeing the 'men in smokey gray' ltd ed
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/res...
and also the black and gold ltd ed
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
I'm going to order the 1st one above as it looks a bit more rugged/outdoorsy lol.
I know I said a didn't want a ne display but I love the look of it
The newer one is more expensive though.
I'm really likeing the 'men in smokey gray' ltd ed
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/res...
and also the black and gold ltd ed
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
I'm going to order the 1st one above as it looks a bit more rugged/outdoorsy lol.
I know I said a didn't want a ne display but I love the look of it
bigrich4 said:
I've never really 'got' the whole G-Shock thing but I know there's a huge following of them on here. Out of the three that the OP's looking at, I think the third one looks pretty cool though.
Edited to add: If I were to go for one myself, it would have to be this one:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
i just bought one of these from tik-tox, £71 delivered next day, lovely watchEdited to add: If I were to go for one myself, it would have to be this one:
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-sh...
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