Casio G Shock Watches

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Young guy came into work showing off his brand new Casio G Shock that he had just bought for $500, me being a bit older, was amazed.

I never realised that these watches are now a 'presige' watch that command that sort of money, a quick check on the net revaled some selling for over $2000

I remember buying these at the markets in Sydney, like Fairfield markets or Paddy's Markets for $6-15, I have not been to markets for probably a decade or more, so not sure if this is still the case.

I think now I want one

[Matty4]

I've got one, but it was bought off Catch of the Day for less than $200.
In the stores I've seen them for between $250-300, but never more than that.

Mines scratched and covered in paint so I might get myself a new one soon, but it must still be an analogue watch face for mine, no full digital here.....

[sixman]

G shock are noce watches. The protrek range are awesome as well

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

There are plenty advertised for way over $200-300, not sure why but they are.

Here are a few:

To me this looks like a $15-20 watch I would buy my kids:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Casio-G-S...wAAOSw7FRWVtE1

Nice watch, but the price

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Presale-C...UAAOSwbdpWXrU5

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CASIO-G-S...kAAOSw5ZBWPxmY

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

There are plenty advertised for way over $200-300, not sure why but they are.

Think 'poseur value' and you'll be on the right track

[Ratmick]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Think 'poseur value' and you'll be on the right track

The horological world is full of that type of person mate

If you want the latest in self-indulgent w@nkery have a look here.

It's all a load of solitary self-gratification if you ask me...says he with a fitness tracker on his wrist

[Ross 1]

Originally Posted by Ratmick

The horological world is full of that type of person mate

If you want the latest in self-indulgent w@nkery have a look here.

It's all a load of solitary self-gratification if you ask me...says he with a fitness tracker on his wrist

I'd take the Tag Heuer over the Apple watch any day, but I'm into horological self gratification.

[PridenJoy]

I have three of them which i bought overseas 10 years ago, wear one for each occasion, here is the daily

[Hell Cat]

I got a casio F-91w for $25 with free postage.

Thrashed it working on oil rigs for 2 years and its still going strong, one button went a bit stiff.

[Whitey-AMG]

The G shock watches have come a long way with plenty of awesome tech.
I have the latest range man triple sensor. Cost @250.00 -300.
There are new models with awesome metal tech and triple sensor and GPS tech that go above $800-1000.

They are an awesome heavy duty , hard wearing and accurate timepiece.
I luv em. Have 3 in my collection so far. I'm a bit if a watch nerd.

[Feathers]

I bought a Baby-G in Hawaii in 2011 for $70us (back when the Aussie dollar was above parity), the same watch here, $170.
A friend bought one last year for $190, decided she didn't like it and gave it to me (refused my offers to buy it from her, as she'd only worn it twice).

They are great for work, but every time I have to change the DST settings I need to Google the instructions, because it's so complicated.
Briefly considered taking one on my trip to Finland this year, but I wasn't confident in being able to change settings, so I bought a cheap dollar store watch instead - which I smashed to pieces in Norway.

[Ratmick]

I have a titanium Tissot analog, scratched the damn thing.

[Ross 1]

Originally Posted by Ratmick

I have a titanium Tissot analog, scratched the damn thing.

If you're meaning the crystal, most watch makers can polish it out for about $50, new crystal ranges from $75- $150. Had my Dads watch restored a couple of years ago.

[Ratmick]

Originally Posted by Ross 1

If you're meaning the crystal, most watch makers can polish it out for about $50, new crystal ranges from $75- $150. Had my Dads watch restored a couple of years ago.

I somehow scratched the bezel, nfi how exactly I thought titanium was meant to be pretty tough...

[Ross 1]

Originally Posted by Ratmick

I somehow scratched the bezel, nfi how exactly I thought titanium was meant to be pretty tough...

Titanium is harder than S/S but can still have scratches polished out, most proper jewellery shops should be able to.

[PridenJoy]

Here are my other two, oldies but goodies. One just ran out of battery (and is dusty), it's been 10 years since i bought it.

[MITCHAY]

Casio make great watches which are generally tough. I've had two in the recent past but was dissapointed when I wanted to get a simple battery replacement and it came back with a blacked out LCD screen.

That wouldn't be a problem but it seems they do not carry parts for long. So basically I was in a position when they farked my watch and did not want to pay for a replacement. But having said that such is my luck I bought an Armani watch and still got a dud

[Pedro]

I was in the watch industry for over 20 years and I can tell you most of the retail prices are just plain daylight robbery. The most expensive part of a quartz watch is the case and 90% of cases are made in China these days. The modules inside cost around USD$5 and are mostly made by the Japanese Citizen or Seiko companies or Swiss ETA in their Chinese factories. Really cheap watches use Chinese modules of questionably quality. The Chinese can make a man's metal analogue watch on a metal bracelet for USD$2. I can buy a Chinese copy of an Apple watch for USD$40. It doesn't have all the features but is GPS and blue tooth compatible, The only genuine beautiful pieces available today are Swiss analogue watches made by horological masters like Patek Phillipe, IWC and such.
Tag Heuer are just a straight out rip off.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by Pedro

The only genuine beautiful pieces available today are Swiss analogue watches made by horological masters like Patek Phillipe, IWC and such.
Tag Heuer are just a straight out rip off.

Right considering under $20K you are probably not getting anything made by Patek Phillipe, Tag Heuers are obviously a complete rip off at say $2.5K.

Lets keep it realistic not many of us a dropping $25-$50K on a dam watch.

If you work in the car industry you can say BMWs are a rip off, the only decent cars these days are Rolls Royce, Bentleys and Bugattis.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Stefan

Right considering under $20K you are probably not getting anything made by Patek Phillipe, Tag Heuers are obviously a complete rip off at say $2.5K.

Lets keep it realistic not many of us a dropping $25-$50K on a dam watch.

If you work in the car industry you can say BMWs are a rip off, the only decent cars these days are Rolls Royce, Bentleys and Bugattis.

I think you missed his point completely, straight over your head.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

I think you missed his point completely, straight over your head.

Yeah probably...

Very upsetting that I missed the point.

[Ross 1]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

I think you missed his point completely, straight over your head.

I must have missed the point to. Pedro seems to imply that Tag are a rip off because of Asian parts not 100% Swiss. Out of the 20 or so companies that supply Tag only one is not Swiss, Seiko and these parts have been re designed and improved before fitting. It would be same as saying BMW, Mercedes etc aren't decent German cars because some components are made in different countries, including Chinese bearings in the BMW's.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Ross 1

I must have missed the point to. Pedro seems to imply that Tag are a rip off because of Asian parts not 100% Swiss. Out of the 20 or so companies that supply Tag only one is not Swiss, Seiko and these parts have been re designed and improved before fitting. It would be same as saying BMW, Mercedes etc aren't decent German cars because some components are made in different countries, including Chinese bearings in the BMW's.

The point I think he was making is that these watches are well overpriced and we are getting raped as the parts are made cheaply for only a few $$$ and then sold at massive mark ups. I am guessing after being in the industry for 20 years he would have some idea.

So according to what he is saying a TAG watch would be made for around $50-100 and sold at ridiculous mark up to the suckers (consumers).

Happy to be corrected if I missed the point.

Originally Posted by Pedro

I was in the watch industry for over 20 years and I can tell you most of the retail prices are just plain daylight robbery. The most expensive part of a quartz watch is the case and 90% of cases are made in China these days. The modules inside cost around USD$5 and are mostly made by the Japanese Citizen or Seiko companies or Swiss ETA in their Chinese factories.

[Ross 1]

Originally Posted by Pedro

The only genuine beautiful pieces available today are Swiss analogue watches made by horological masters like Patek Phillipe, IWC and such.
Tag Heuer are just a straight out rip off.

I agree with the craftsmanship of the Patek Phillipe and IWC being genuinely beautiful, my sister in law worked for IWC in Schaffhausen for years. The Tag are still an incredibly well made watch for a fraction of the price, will they appreciate in value as much as a Patek Phillipe, no, but most Tag's are for almost day to day wear that look good casual or worn with a suit. Their, in my opinion out dated, reputation comes from using Seiko winding system which Tag have improved on and made more reliable and accurate. Yes they are not 100% in house but for under $4k for an incredible watch they are very good value.
I have been to the watch markets in Southern China and picked up great watches for $10 etc that are still working today. I can definitely see the difference in workmanship and can see why they are only worth that much. I wouldn't swap a classic designed Tag for a few hundred Chinese models.

[adrianb]

I've got 2 G-Shock watches (one white and one black) and use them for casual/weekend stuff. Also got a TW Steel for more casual scenarios. For work with a suit I wear a 10yr old Tag Heuer Aquaracer as well as a Hugo Boss I got off Catch of the Day.

I want a Panerai for my next watch. Will probably get a 2nd hand one in the next year or so.

[BadMax]

I had one bought for me, I use it as daily or if I'm likely to smash it about. But I prefer my Tag Calibre S SLR, or my Longines.

[FPV+fteT3]

Not a fan of G shock my daughters have one each and love them. Kate has to wear a watch as where she works you can't have a mobile phone for security reasons. I prefer my Tag Aquaracer and for special occasions my Submariner but everyone knows if you want the time you look at your phone so the watch is just a fashion accessory or statement of sorts in most cases.

[Stefan]

Looks like TAGs are a popular choice......they are pretty dam tough and reliable, not too flashy but look nice on most occasions. My Link looks pretty dated now but being 15 years old and worn endlessly without many f...ks given it has not let me down and the face is as perfect as the day I got it.

[xurbanx]

Judging from the posts here, seems I know what I'll be getting the missus this Christmas! Speaking of other watches, what do you guys think of the Orient watches?

[BadMax]

I wouldn't mind a Tudor Black Shield!