Help me choose a watch please :)

Cleeecooo · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:36

Hello GD forumites!

I'm in a bit of a conundrum. Apparently my current, green Casio protrek watch is shabby and disgusting, so I am in need of a new watch!

I'm after an atomic G-shock watch that looks relatively professional and has analogue and digital.

So far the only watch that has met my demands is THIS. I absolutely LOVE the blue, but the yellow isn't that bad either. I can't, however, find the blue version anywhere

Recently I stumbled upon the Japanese version of it. I was wondering what the differences actually are between the Japanese and EU versions of the watches? The main thing I need to be correct is the date format (DD/MM/YYYY), can anyone confirm whether this is the case with the JP version?

Links for the blue and yellow watches on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-G-Sho...KU7E/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1356277123&sr=8-8
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=317828027&pf_rd_i=468294

Alternatively, I can buy the EU verion here, but I don't really trust the site, I'd rather stick with Amazon if possible

http://www.relojesdemoda.com/reloj-...0b1a2er-p-79198.html?currency=GBP&language=en

Thanks!

[FnG]magnolia · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:40

If I can offer some criticism : it looks like a toy watch. This may or may not be something you want to progress.

Cleeecooo · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:41

[FnG]magnolia;23421551 said:
If I can offer some criticism : it looks like a toy watch. This may or may not be something you want to progress.

Looks better than my current one

Azza · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:41

G-shock and processional looking shouldn't be used in the same sentence.

NuggetUK · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:43

Casio F-91W. Looks pretty good on this guy

[FnG]magnolia · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:43

Cleeecooo said:
Looks better than my current one

Is this like when we prefer the stench of sick to the stink of faeces?

Time to recalibrate

Cleeecooo · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:45

Azza said:
G-shock and processional looking shouldn't be used in the same sentence.

I did say relatively

I refuse to buy some good looking watch that is fragile/useless, the -Shock linked above is what I feel will be the best compromise

Any other suggestions will also be welcomed!

[FnG]magnolia;23421574 said:
Is this like when we prefer the stench of sick to the stink of faeces?

Time to recalibrate

Lol

Honestly though, I personally think that the watch looks good, and ultimately, whilst I'm more than happy to listen to others' my opinion will be the one that matters and will be different to others'.

I was more hoping to get some help n the technical differences

PS - It does actually look quite good on Mr. Osama!

ethan · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:46

....and hard wearing by the sounds of it?

doofer · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:48

£200 for a £20 Watch? When did Swatch Group buy Casio?

[FnG]magnolia · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:50

And here we go.

Janesy B · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:51

Seiko SKX007/009.

cammy5477 · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:51

PvtJoker said:
Casio F-91W. Looks pretty good on this guy

So there's one for sale second hand then? YES

Cleeecooo · 23 Dec 2012 at 19:52

doofer said:
£200 for a £20 Watch? When did Swatch Group buy Casio?

Please don't get into this argument!

[FnG]magnolia;23421609 said:
And here we go.

Yep :/

King Damager · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:06

G shocks aren't professional. I like mine. It's good, it's great for anything where it might get knocked, or any kind of rugged work in particular.

You will never catch me wearing it with a suit.

kd

SoliD · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:08

If you want a G Shock grab it from creation watches, huge selection and great prices.

///Rage · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:10

Dude....its a kids watch.

Buy yourself a Seiko

[FnG]magnolia · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:13

Rotty · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:13

Azza said:
G-shock and processional looking shouldn't be used in the same sentence.

depends on whether you are tslking professional in a smart/business sense or a sporting sense, certaibnly they do not fit the first and in reality are a watch for teenagers unless used in a sporting environment

Cleeecooo · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:16

King Damager said:
G shocks aren't professional. I like mine. It's good, it's great for anything where it might get knocked, or any kind of rugged work in particular.

You will never catch me wearing it with a suit.

kd

What would you consider a professional watch? I'm not talking anything that'll be closely inspected at job interviews, just so long as its something that won't stand out as being informal. I'm buying g shock more out if function than anything.

SoliD said:
If you want a G Shock grab it from creation watches, huge selection and great prices.

I couldn't find it on there

, thanks though

Feek · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:28

Take a look at the Casio GW4000D-A1

I bought this earlier this year and since getting it, I've not worn my Breitling or Omega watches. It's just something different and I think it's the best looking of the G-Shocks. I'm sure I'll go back to them but this just suits me at the moment.