[saket77]

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

Nice little collection there. Like both the Seiko 5 and the Tissot chronograph. I have a thing for blue dials, so anything with a rich blue dial gets my attention

Same here. Blue dials pair extremely well with blue shirts, be it casuals or formals.

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

The only reason why I have not yet added a Seiko 5 to my collection is because of the non-hand winding movement 7S26. Though some of the new Seiko 5 models come with the 4R series of movements which are both hacking and hand winding. Otherwise, Seiko 5s are perfect for the smaller wrist, elegant and the epitome of a beater mechanical watch.

Yes, the movement is non-hand winding; though you can hack the movement with some 'back-pressure' techniques; not sure if that is recommended though. Always wanted to have an automatic and this one got into my eyes at first sight. I may change the metal strap to a leather one; probably will look even better.

Regards,
Saket

[Red Liner]

Am a bit worried about buying online on Amazon.com through this black friday rush in the event I receive a fake/copy. Seems like Casio's are abound with fakes everywhere. And there is no way whoever receives it will be able to go through the trouble of checking it out, and asking for a return in this event.

The lowest price in India was about 11k. I think if the difference is marginal between this and the US price, I will stick with an India purchase for peace of mind during the Christmas/New Year sale. I guess even Casio showrooms and other retail shops will open up the Discount bandwagon for me to compare and strike a deal.

[Sebring]

I got this from someone and then proceeded to buy online. Not sure if this is genuine. LOL

Originally Posted by Red Liner

Am a bit worried about buying online on Amazon.com through this black friday rush in the event I receive a fake/copy. Seems like Casio's are abound with fakes everywhere. And there is no way whoever receives it will be able to go through the trouble of checking it out, and asking for a return in this event. The lowest price in India was about 11k. I think if the difference is marginal between this and the US price, I will stick with an India purchase for peace of mind during the Christmas/New Year sale. I guess even Casio showrooms and other retail shops will open up the Discount bandwagon for me to compare and strike a deal.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by Sebring

I got this from someone and then proceeded to buy online. Not sure if this is genuine. LOL

Man, even on Amazon India, when you browse the reviews you find a few who have returned the watch because it is not genuine. On the watchuseek forum, there are recommendations not to buy the watch online because of the huge number of fakes floating around. I don't mind buying it off Amazon in India during a sale as long as the watch checks out as genuine using the serial numbers and can be returned immediately if found a fake.

Better not "penny wise pound foolish".

[saket77]

Originally Posted by Red Liner

Man, even on Amazon India, when you browse the reviews you find a few who have returned the watch because it is not genuine. On the watchuseek forum, there are recommendations not to buy the watch online because of the huge number of fakes floating around.

I would not buy a watch without trying on my wrist. But since you have tried that, then at least you are sure about the model you like- G shock in this case. I can buy a watch from Amazon if the item is Amazon fulfilled or sold by retailers like Cloudtail or Appario Retail. In case of these sellers, you can be sure that they will not sell you a fake.

On the other hand, if I have to get a Swiss watch, say a Tissot or even a Mathey-Tissot, I would not go for online purchase. The more expensive a watch with a good brand recall, more are the copies floating in the market. Many first copies are beyond the capabilities of a layman to identify as a fake or original.

[arindambasu13]

Originally Posted by saket77

The more expensive a watch with a good brand recall, more are the copies floating in the market. Many first copies are beyond the capabilities of a layman to identify as a fake or original.

Tell me about it. Even hallowed aspirational brands such as Rolex have copies which are so well made and high quality, that they pose a challenge even to the seasoned professionals to identify them as not being the real deal.

Some of the copies of the Rolex Submariner which are available in global markets are absolutely spot on and even use movements which are carbon copies. It is pretty much impossible for a layman or amateur collector (non-professional) to figure out their provenance.

[download2live]

Originally Posted by saket77

Yes, the movement is non-hand winding; though you can hack the movement with some 'back-pressure' techniques; not sure if that is recommended though.

Not recommended at all. The components in an Automatic watch are not made rugged enough to withstand hand winding. Even the new automatic movements which allow hand winding should not be hand wound.

I had a hand wind mechanical watch with tractor like reliability. Unitas 6498.1 to be precise. And it broke down in an year.

I do not handwind the Seiko 5 Sports I have now. In fact I am not even going to adjust the time. It gains time as is usual for all the new watches. Rolex advise that to make a watch lose time, just let it stand on its side in night. On the winding knob. And it works. The last row of data shows how the watch is now losing time. That was the day I started putting it on its side in night.

[cheetahrd]

How did I miss this thread all these years?

I love Team-BHP more now, since it has everything (almost) I love.
Watches, Motor cycles and Cars. Do we have numismatic and philately threads as well? I will have to search after this post.

Posting one of the watch I own, This is a Soviet era Civilian watch named Poljot.

[Viraat13]

Originally Posted by cheetahrd

Posting one of the watch I own, This is a Soviet era Civilian watch named Poljot.
Attachment 1939665

Unfortunately the newer ones aren't so reliable. I ordered a Poljot Aviator with 24 hour dial and had to return it twice due to some issue or the other. This is some time last year.

I've had to put on hold my 24 hour dial obsession till the time I can buy a Longines Heritage.

[navin_v8]

When I was in search of an ABC watch, I looked no further than Casio G-Shock. There were some choices and I really liked the rugged look of the GWG1000 Mudmaster but eventually went for G-Shock Rangeman GW9400 as it had all the features of Mudmaster sans Sapphire Crystal. The Rangeman betters the Mudmaster as it has sunrise and sunset time.

The size of the Rangeman though big on paper is surprisingly wearable and comfortable on my 7 1/2 inch wrist. But still I prefer the GW5600 for its versatility, footprint and comfort while doing rides.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by navin_v8

When I was in search of an ABC watch, I looked no further than Casio G-Shock. There were some choices and I really liked the rugged look of the GWG1000 Mudmaster but eventually went for G-Shock Rangeman GW9400 as it had all the features of Mudmaster sans Sapphire Crystal. The Rangeman betters the Mudmaster as it has sunrise and sunset time.

The size of the Rangeman though big on paper is surprisingly wearable and comfortable on my 7 1/2 inch wrist. But still I prefer the GW5600 for its versatility, footprint and comfort while doing rides.

Fully agree with you . I tried both the watches you mentioned and the Rangeman was better on the wrist. The GWG was just too much. Screams attention. I think the newer Rangeman is nicer/more stealth looking than the GWG.

G-Central is a nice website for Gshockers. Here's their list for 2019: https://www.g-central.com/best-g-shock-watches/

And the 9400 rangeman comes in at Number 2. Unbelievable that a 2013 watch still manages to be relevant and how!

[arindambasu13]

Originally Posted by download2live

....Even the new automatic movements which allow hand winding should not be hand wound.

Can you please elaborate on why you say this? Surely movements which are meant to be hand winding and hacking can be very safely hand wound? Or, did you mean to type "movements which do not allow hand winding ..."?

[cheetahrd]

Originally Posted by Viraat13

Unfortunately the newer ones aren't so reliable. I ordered a Poljot Aviator with 24 hour dial and had to return it twice due to some issue or the other. This is some time last year.

All my poljots are pre 1991 watches before the dissolution of Soviet Union.
I somehow fell in love with 3133 and 31659 movements. The watch shown earlier was a parts watch acquired from Ebay

Here is another Sturmanskie which means Navigator.

[Viraat13]

Originally Posted by cheetahrd

All my poljots are pre 1991 watches before the dissolution of Soviet Union.
I somehow fell in love with 3133 and 31659 movements. The watch shown earlier was a parts watch acquired from Ebay

Here is another Sturmanskie which means Navigator.
Attachment 1939886

I had found a pristine Sturmanskie in 2016 but lost the eBay bid. Never looked again, but yours is a great looking watch.

[Red Liner]

Youtube AI is going on overdrive after all my recent gshock related reading. Worth a watch (pun intended) though.

https://youtu.be/C1wrXF1Tc_I

Who would have thought Casio had an assembly line in the shape of a G!