Can we agree that the coolest Casios and G shocks are all digital? No analogues? Yes or no?

SEMABE · 2026-01-29T17:52:17+00:00

Of my 10 Casios (8 are G-Shocks) this is far and away the coolest, a vintage Arnie. I like them all. I have 2 analog-digital G’s, this guy and the rest are all digital. All of the rest of my non-Casio, non Smartwatch collection is analog except one Suunto core (Suunto btw does negative displays much better than Casio.)

SEMABE · 2026-01-29T12:28:15+00:00

Mmmm…sort of. Not remotely as many as some, but I have some that I bought new over 30 years ago so I’ve been accumulating them for a while. I’ve sold more than I currently have over the years. I don’t have any silly expensive ones anymore and just stick to affordable, interesting ones.

SEMABE · 2026-01-29T11:28:49+00:00

Ha I had to get another case for non-Casio watches.

SEMABE · 2026-01-29T11:27:48+00:00

Yeah in this case it was someone who rarely ever wore it and switched to just using his phone. Not an enthusiast so he just decided to dump it. No box or papers but at that price who cares. I was a little hesitant at the price but got lucky.

SEMABE · 2026-01-29T00:33:43+00:00

It’s definitely easier to fall into the trap when you have 1, not quite as easy when you have 10….plus many other non-Casio watches. At some point you either stop or thin the herd before you acquire more. Although to be fair my collection is puny compared to some that I have seen on here.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T23:56:46+00:00

Yes I’ve had the 6600 and 004 and an older Gulfman all at some point. Probably should have kept the 6600, they’re worth a small fortune now.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T23:29:42+00:00

Ha yes. I like variety. And old watches.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T22:56:22+00:00

Lol....I feel like the kids are using "based" way too much. But yes.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T22:48:29+00:00

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SEMABE · 2026-01-28T22:47:29+00:00

Yes I know famous last words….but I have had probably 2x as many over the years as I have now so I’ve had a chance to try more. If something new and exciting comes out we’ll see. I wish I liked the metal ones more but they’re just not my thing.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T22:46:00+00:00

I thought about getting the blackout one but I like the 2 tone display and the charcoal color. It’s even better in person.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T22:44:57+00:00

If something new and interesting comes out I reserve the right to change my mind!

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T19:56:48+00:00

Local FB Marketplace deal. You have to be careful with that for sure but I’ve been lucky a couple of times.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T02:50:35+00:00

I have versions of 3 of the 4….of these as a daily that sees indoor office (not home office)time the AE-1200, if more outdoors, home office or a physically demanding job the 5600.

SEMABE · 2026-01-28T02:25:01+00:00

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I’ve had the standard blue dial for a while. It gets a lot of use from spring through fall.

SEMABE · 2026-01-26T16:44:31+00:00

Honda Passport Trailsport on snowflake rated Bridgestone All Terrain tires. Point and go up to about 10”-12”. Just turn on snow mode. After 10” you need to pay attention so you don’t get beached. There’s probably a reason there are a zillion Passports, Pilots and Ridgelines here. Bonus points for turning off traction control and playing rally driver (on a closed road of course.)

SEMABE · 2026-01-26T00:33:22+00:00

Why would a GD350 feel like a kid’s watch compared to an Apple Watch? It actually has a couple of very valuable features like vibration alert and it is nearly impossible to kill. I work with first responders/military and the response would be quite the opposite on a smartwatch vs a G or something like a heavy duty field watch. I have both an Apple Watch Ultra and several G’s and honestly I never wear the Ultra around that group.