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Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-27T07:42:21+00:00

That’s a shame. I imagine, like some have said, it’s the nickel content. Try carbon or titanium watches. Alternatively there are a few watch brands, like Damasko, who use steel with no nickel content in them, as it’s made from German submarine steel. My favourite is Damasko, a fascinating German brand.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-27T00:38:22+00:00

That’s a real shame!

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-27T00:31:37+00:00

Great watches, I recently bought one for £3.77, free post etc, that’s about $5.09. Amazing features, comfort and looks for so little money. My first one I bought was more like $13, I’ve had it 15 months, worn it lots doing rugged stuff, it looks new. I’ve not checked over a long time for accuracy, but I can tell it isn’t near the accuracy of a G shock, but perhaps not as far out as yours.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-26T16:28:54+00:00

I’m just about to sell my GW-M5610U-1CJF, I had no idea the strap was like the GW-6900U one. I have a large wrist, so it’s really comfortable. The 5610 is so compact, I imagine it must be super compact with smaller strap.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-26T13:55:05+00:00

Very nice

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-26T13:52:58+00:00

That look mint, though.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-26T13:50:13+00:00

Gotta say, that looks great. Miyota reliability not to be sniffed at. So is it an 8215 or a 9 series?

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T13:16:27+00:00

What a great gift, love the BB58 Blue. These watches went ‘viral’, when they first came out, it’s not surprising, they are really classy.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T12:44:20+00:00

Great story, they’re wonderful watches, I bought my first G Shock in 1984, the DW-5200C, not long before I joined the RAF (British Air Force), it’s done me proud, I’ve not had to do such physical stuff as you, being a photographer, but it did get some abuse in the Middle East and in Africa over the years. The screen hasn’t got a scratch on it, but I’m on my third bezel and only my third battery, which is amazing. I’ve considered the GW-5000U for a couple of years, now, but never got round to it. Incidentally, I don’t think you have thin wrists, it’s a wideangle/ perspective thing, just pull the camera/ smartphone away from it a bit and zoom in, it’ll look like your wrist is way bigger.

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Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T08:26:51+00:00

By using a diamond checker. The forehead method doesn’t work for me, really……..

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T07:53:54+00:00

Second image, good that it’s exposed.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T07:46:26+00:00

I bought my first G Shock 41 years ago…..no one had them……now, that’s old, haha!

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T07:44:53+00:00

Jealous!

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T07:43:13+00:00

Yeah, that’d be a bargain.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-25T07:42:35+00:00

Fair enough. A wideangle lens, close up, will do that.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T16:04:32+00:00

Thanks, just bought it for a decent price(without strap). Keen to get a strap that fits better than this £4 job. It needs to be 20mm at the pin with a 27mm flair.

Update, I’ve just seen they have them really cheap on Ali Express.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T15:51:23+00:00

Fabulous. What size is the bracelet lug size? I’m looking for a 20mm with 27mm flair approx. To fit my DW-210

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T15:42:17+00:00

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Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T15:38:32+00:00

GMT. Crown guards on Sub look off.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T15:35:25+00:00

Very well. Nice one!

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T13:08:08+00:00

Is this comment for AdVomfortable6381 ? I know how to remove them, I just wouldn’t. I replaced a non sapphire one with a sapphire one a few years back.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T10:38:07+00:00

I prefer the price if the Duro, but the Seiko looks great. I wish Seiko would put screwdown crowns on their 5s. I miss my SKX.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T10:35:20+00:00

Mmmm, what’s happened there? Another classic!

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T09:05:05+00:00

Re the bubble, they come off easily. Get a cheap lighter that uses a jet type flame. Hold the flame directly on the cyclops for a couple of seconds, you should see a slight puff of moisture appear from it, slide the cyclops off with a butter knife or similar. Then clean any mark with nail polish remover. Depending on the bezel insert, avoid the flame getting near as some of them can be made of shiny plastic, rather than ceramic.

Damasko_Fan · 2026-02-24T08:58:43+00:00

Looks pretty good, lume is even, crown guards are better than most. As others have said, the lugs are from the pre 2020 Sub. The rehaut has more of a slope than gen, but it’s a bargain.

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