"For the first time, Casio used a carbon and resin shell-like structure, called a monocoque", this is misleading: a monocoque is not a carbon and resin shell-like structure, it can be made of anything. It's a structure in which the chasis is integral to the body.
Mono > single, coque > shell.
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Reminds me of the old ads on TV for the Timex watch, put it on a spinning propeller of 50 HP motorboat engine and it "Takes a lickin', and Keeps on ticking."
I really ought to take mine to be cleaned-it has not been worn since the 1990's. It was a lot simpler than unscrewing the back and finding a spot to buy the exact type of battery. . .
I will go Ironman.Since they finally made a rubberized band a few years ago the band no longer breaks and the batteries,well I haven't replaced one in years and they are under $40.I have also owned a rolex for many years ,too heavy.
Give me a fresh all-black Mudman ($99?) and I'd be happy. Casio has made many of the new models just a bit too 'busy'. My Mudman requires a new battery every year, but that and a Windex bath is all the maintenance required.
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I love G-Shock watches except when the band breaks which usually happens after 18 months. The watch case is bullet proof but the cost of replacing the band is prohibitive. It's like popcorn as a profit center at the movies. Is that Casio's dirty little secret?
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I love the G-Shock and have been wearing them for years, and I appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into making them, including my favorite special edition "dolphin's tail." That said, I have stopped wearing them as they become more complex--in this busy world I don't need a time piece that requires a degree from MIT just to simply adjust it. For true gadget lovers, however, enjoy!
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I have an analog G-shock that keeps perfect time (Radio sync), is virtually unbreakable, and never needs a battery replacement because it's charged by light. Plus it's easy to read (big dials and numbers) - good for my aging eyes. What's not to like?
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Sign me up, that's a sharp looking watch! I've owned a couple of G-shocks and it's the straps that give out, not the watch. I've tested the Chinese knock-off market and went through 3 watches failing when exposed to my lifestyle before I found a 4th that has held up for the last 6 months. I'm ready for another G-shock.
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I'm on my second, having bought my first in the Army in 1986. I wear it more than the Tag or Shinola gifted me from my wife. I've given them to my nieces and nephews when they hit 13. Not sure I like the looks of the new one.
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