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08-18-2019, 09:04 PM | #23 |
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Ok. you wrote "not that long ago".
I dont know how old you are but the 50's was way before I was born and pretty much consider long ago. If you dont consider 60-some odd years ago 'long ago', what do you consider 'long ago'?
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![]() My point is simply that lots of formally utilitarian things, from watches to "work boots" to Land Rovers, have now become luxury status symbols, so I guess it makes sense that G-Shock is working towards that, too. I mean, there is even a solid gold, $70K G-Shock! ![]() |
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But rolex isnt around that long as a watchmaker. In rolex' history, 67 years (ago when the subby was launched) is also quite a long time ago. Rolex isn't Breguet. But still then rolex was a luxury brand, being swiss and having an arsenal of gold watches, automatic watches (also uncommon back then) and such. The submariner was an early waterproof watch, something which still quite uncommon in the 50's, and therefore expensive. It wasn't a brand the average man (joe worker in the car factory) wore or posessed, so definately not the g-shock of its day's.
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Now we have $8k, and even $70k, G-Shocks, which is wild. |
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But those are excessive models, just as there are excessive rolexen. Even back then.
An average G shock still doesnt cost 1500 bucks but rather 200 (they start at 100 I think?), so there is still that 750%+ price difference. I don't call that being in the same league. But yes, rolexes have gone up in price exponentially if that's your point. That goes for probably more luxury brands but rolex is definately one of the hottest items right now in watchland.
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08-19-2019, 02:56 PM | #29 |
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it looks really nice but i don't feel like this type of watch can be appreciated for the price unless it's doing some Ironman's computer Jarvis type of stuff.. at least meet me at google/alexa level technology.
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Sure, you can still buy basic G-Shocks, but there's been a huge wave of higher end collaborations with various designers over the last 5-10 years, and those are usually limited editions that trade for several hundred, if not thousands, of dollars. It's a bit like the Supreme brand. |
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What they are seeing and capitalizing on is that a lot these newer generation of watch wearers are more into the designer name than the actual watch itself. So where you or I or any other watch collector sees casio and g shock, they see the designer.
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I have the Rangemaster Ocean Magma Edition and it huge but I love it. I'm not a little guy so I think it works for me. My wife thinks, not so much.
Its my go to for active activities. Recently came in very handy on a Hike/canoe trip with my son. Barometer helps predict bad weather and compass was super convenient although I had a old school one because I was not sure of my new toys accuracy. Ended up being right on. |
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08-23-2019, 09:44 AM | #34 |
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NHK a global news outfit out of Japan recently (presently rerunning) two excellent pieces: 1) on Seiko’s discovery of a quartz movement watch. 2) on the initial product design of an impact proof watch the first G-shock.
Couldn’t find the video: the salient facts are - not sure how they discovered a small piece of quartz vibrates to a small electrical charge but, when they tried to use a battery to a small square shaped quartz it vibrated too quickly due to the short dimension making the register run fast, but they realized a small tuning fork shape the same width-x-length as the square acts as a piece of quartz twice it’s actual length, slowing the vibration and making it calibrate-able. Also if the second hand ran smooth like a mechanical watch the battery ran too fast so the had the second hand run at one second pulses and it lengthened battery life. The G-shock was imagined when a Casio engineer’s watch fell to the floor breaking in pieces when he shook hands with a fellow worker. In developing G-shocks every component was redesigned that couldn’t withstand a drop from an upper level floor of their engineering headquarters. Last edited by ScottSinger; 08-23-2019 at 11:16 AM.. |
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I have a few of the higher end analog/digital G Shocks. I don’t dive any more, but some of the functions are helpful when I’m out in the woods fishing. I think they look good too if you choose wisely.
They are my favorites as my daily drivers.
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Been a fan of Gshock for quite a bit (owned 4 of them in the last 10 years or so). But recently saw this brand on insta - Zinvo watches. Reached out to them to chat before purchase and they made 1 for me with forged carbon (I guess its coming into production later). Pic below, loving it! Automatic movement and quite a unique watch! Spinning dial looks awesome! Size is 44mm, maybe a bit big on my wrist but overall I love the look and feel!
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ACF10 check out Sarapaneva Watches. https://www.sarpanevawatches.com Some of the older models in particular reminds me of your zinvo. |
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You can't fade this.
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If I were to wear that watch I'd be suspected of being on house arrest. |
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One of my daily drivers for work tonight.
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I am so happy with my $49 dollar Casio G-Shock..it's 10 yrs old and it keeps on going and going
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