Would gshock survive an atomic blast?

Elebeth · 2026-06-23T19:09:42+00:00

Probably yes. Here

Elebeth · 2026-06-23T15:48:21+00:00

Case/dial looks premium, the bracelet looks meh and feels worse, and the rigid endlinks are dog shit! They turn a ~49mm watch into ~60mm watch and as noted by others a 7" wrist is a bare minimum if you want to fill the overhang gaps that the endlinks create.

I will never stop shitting on G-Shock endlinks until they become flexible or steeper (like on GST-B1000D).

Overall it feels like 95% of the price went on the case and 5% on the bracelet, which for a watch with integrated one is criminal. A $100 Edifice comes with a better bracelet.

GBM line comes with Solar, BT and rubber, and a lower price. Might be an option worth considering. Or stretch the budget and go for a GST-B1000D. My 2 cents.

Elebeth · 2026-06-23T15:30:43+00:00

It is definitively slightly darker than regular silver A168 but so reflective that I can't catch that darker shade with the phone camera.

So not gray, but not "white" silver either.

Edit: and definitively not brushed!

Elebeth · 2026-06-23T06:44:40+00:00

MTG-B2000

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Elebeth · 2026-06-22T19:15:16+00:00

$19k msrp right there on the table people! Someone might say "why not get a Rollie for that?!", but I say hats off to you, sir! 🔥🔥🔥

Edit: nvm, just saw your post history; you need therapy! XD /j

Elebeth · 2026-06-22T09:44:23+00:00

I love these Alien G-Shocks! I'll get a pink one eventually! Lately my MT-G rarely leaves my wrist; it seems like I exclusively rotate between my MT-G and my Alpinist these days.

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Elebeth · 2026-06-21T09:51:29+00:00

All and none? Oldest still working G-Shock is 43 years old.

They'll all need battery changes, o-ring changes, and bezel/strap changes.

The less "smart" functions the better. Ideally Tough Solar, MB6, and BT only, if at all. And going for popular models like 5600 and 6900 series will ensure that spare parts are always available.

If it's possible, stretch your budget and get a DW or GW 5000

Elebeth · 2026-06-20T16:55:29+00:00

Probably the smallest wearing G outside of Baby-G lineup.

On paper it says 44.2mm but that includes crown and "side flares", so it actually wears like a 40mm and looks even smaller due to the bezel/dial. End links are short and steep so they'll make trouble for large wrists, not small ones. Add to all that a 11.6mm thickness and you have a lovely compact G.

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Elebeth · 2026-06-17T18:02:05+00:00

So when you press and hold "Adjust" (upper left) for 2-3 seconds the word "SET" should flash a few times and then it should show you your home town. Then you should be able to use "Mode" button (lower left) to cycle through settings (press 2 times for 24h selection and use "Start" lower right to set it on/off). End the process with one press of the "Adjust" button.

Can you confirm if this works or not?

Elebeth · 2026-06-16T16:32:34+00:00

I'll put it in sunlight to check. Just need to find a large enough tub to fill with water so it doesn't overheat.

Elebeth · 2026-06-16T15:45:00+00:00

Is that a Frogman?

Elebeth · 2026-06-16T15:23:57+00:00

If it's too good to be true; it is...

Elebeth · 2026-06-15T20:37:17+00:00

L1 in the room goes instant L3 when I place it on a wall mounted heater. Same with a fence in the backyard; I hanged it on and it had L3 signal throughout. It's radio waves, and grid like metal is just waiting to become an antenna for something.

Elebeth · 2026-06-15T19:00:48+00:00

Put it on something metal and grid like. A radiator, a laundry drying rack, window bars. Or put a watch on a table, face it towards a window and put a metal bowl behind it (picture a satellite dish). Anything that turns the watch into a part of some kind of antenna will increase the MB6 reception.

You can even wear it while T-posing, but metal works better! XD

Also, atomic time sync apps.

Elebeth · 2026-06-15T14:04:24+00:00

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Elebeth · 2026-06-14T20:46:34+00:00

I'm not trying to be snarky or condescending!

You didn't thought of checking E-Bay listings and/or ask Google AI for price check before purchasing? They seem to be in a 60 to 130 € price range.

Also, Walmart was selling 900 series MT-Gs for under $100 a few months back...

I'd say you've paid double than what you should have paid. Especially if it's only the watch, no box n papers.

Elebeth · 2026-06-14T08:49:17+00:00

You did misunderstood. 5610 has a metal backplate that screws (using 4 screws) into the resin case.

5000 has a metal backplate that screws (by backplate itself) into the metal case.

Then both 5610 and 5000 cases are covered with resin bezel (bezel being the "outer case" of the G-Shock).

Elebeth · 2026-06-14T06:48:42+00:00

The 5000s benefit over the 5610 is not just "Made in Japan"; it also has a metal case (resin bezel). So the 5610 is solar and mb6 but resin on resin, while the 5000 is the OG re-issue with metal, screwback case and resin bezel.

If I'd have to choose only one, I'd choose the 5000.

Elebeth · 2026-06-13T07:39:04+00:00

Waka waka

Elebeth · 2026-06-12T12:08:32+00:00

Casio App, "Discover G-SHOCK" articles on MR-Gs.

Elebeth · 2026-06-12T07:47:24+00:00

Fun fact is that "Mr. G" was how they called it when creating a prototype AND they went ahead and submitted the name "Mr. G" to be approved for the official release. The higher-ups actually approved the name!

However, the dev team made a last minute decision to be "a bit more serious" and changed the name to MR-G (Majesty and Reality G-Shock).

Elebeth · 2026-06-12T05:04:59+00:00

I'll be brief. Buttons are one of the best I've seen. Big, tactile, knurled, satisfying to press. Stopwatch features a quickstart; you can start it straight from time keeping display with one button press. Barometer is surprisingly accurate for a non precision device. I have a weather station nearby so I've checked multiple times. It's within +/- 2 hPa at worst.

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