G-Shock Opinions

[Higgins617]

Hey guys, I got thinking after reading detron's thoughts on the new watch he got. I've been wearing my Nixon for about two years now, and while it is a very nice looking timepiece(in my book), it isn't exactly the most durable option out there.

Do you guys think the lower end G-Shocks are still high quality? Or is it a waste of my time and I would be better off waiting longer and saving up?

[powernoodle]

I don't know if the "Riseman" G-Shock is considered lower end (I think probably not), but it has been a completely awesome watch.  No complaints whatsoever over the last several years.  It just works.  I especially dig the atomic function so I always have the correct time, and I check the barometer daily to get a sense of what the weather is going to do.  I suspect that the entry level G-Shocks are built with the same quality.

[Cogito]

Personally I'm saving up for the Rangeman now that it exists   I waited a long time on the off chance that g-shock came through with a triple sensor model.  Originally I wanted an all black Suunto Core, but the Rangeman has more features.

[Higgins617]

Thanks guys, personally I won't really use all the extra functions. I would just love to have a watch that I don't really have to stress over. Keep the Nixon for nicer days and the G-Shock for work/outdoors/everyday life.

[lowtech]

In general you acan say, that teh G-Shocks are equally robust.
The basic ones have basic functionality, more expensive ones add functions like solar, atomic time signal reception or temp/altimeter sensors.
The "Master of G" series has watches with an added special ability (Mudman - mud resist construction, and a compass in it´s latest incarnation, Gulfman - sea water resistant Titanium case, Frogman - ISO certified diving watch etc)
Then there are other series like MT-G (Metal twisted G´s) with more metal, Aviators with shock resistant analog Movements and m,ore...

I´d say for starters, get a DW-5600E, the newest incarnation of the classic G-shock.
And stay away from teh G-Shock section of Watchuseek...

You can find a G for any taste - subdued and simple to Hyper colored big beasts and Multi Sensor Fieldwatches.

DW-5600E partially covered by M-65 



Variations in stealthed black...

[sawman]

ALL G's are top quality. You can't go wrong with a Casio. The classic DW5600 is available at approx. $45 USD. I have one and it's awesome.

[Higgins617]

Thank you guys, I'll be looking more heavily into it now. I like the look of the analog aviation collection a lot.

[Aloha]

I have nothing to add beyond what Lowtech said.  The 5600E is a great simple watch with the classic Gshock styling and it can be had inexpensively.  There are some neat analog/digital ones and yes the aviation series is very nice but pricy.         

[derekmac]

Yep, great watches!  No matter if you get the most basic, or the top of the line, it'll take a lickin, and keep on tickin.