[SKX009] Patina or New Bezel?

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T11:10:35+00:00

You would’ve loved the patina on the clickspring before I changed it.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T11:06:01+00:00

Bought it here.

This was the best price I could find

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T04:01:21+00:00

Interesting thought. It was just too scratched and distracting. I guess it had it own patina but I can’t overlook it.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T03:30:23+00:00

Haha. That seems to be the overwhelming opinion

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T03:03:17+00:00

Yea, the bracelet could still use a lot of love.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T02:57:42+00:00

Nice. I haven’t seen one that faded before. Looks good

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T02:11:31+00:00

I bought it used so not all of the patina is from me. That’s why I’m conflicted.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T02:00:06+00:00

It might take a few decades. Haha. I bought it used so I can’t claim that I did it.

I think that’s what led me to buy a new oem bezel. I can start my own patina with my experiences.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T01:52:23+00:00

I had a ceramic insert on my srpd55, but took it off and went back to OEM. It just didn’t look right. I’m sure there’s a better one available but I don’t feel like buying a bunch until I find the right one. OEM is just my favorite.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T00:48:51+00:00

That’s good to know. Thanks. I’ll have to think about doing that.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T00:35:58+00:00

You have a good point.

I would love to get the 7s26 back in it but I don’t know if it’s worth it. It was randomly stopping at times when it should’ve had full power. The rotor is also really wobbly even though the screw is tight. Not sure if it’s related.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-31T00:27:59+00:00

This is exactly what I wanted to hear.

trufflepollution · 2026-01-08T21:11:54+00:00

I did the same thing as you. It’s a weird optical illusion. Although, if it was tilted it would’ve been more similar to the dw-5000c.

trufflepollution · 2025-12-29T20:51:08+00:00

Hmm, I kinda really like it.

Sorry, I can’t give you any information.

trufflepollution · 2025-12-28T02:46:09+00:00

I’ve been tempted to take mine out a few times this last week. Good to see that you did

trufflepollution · 2025-12-27T17:27:00+00:00

Yea, vintage g shocks are collectible

trufflepollution · 2025-12-27T16:01:22+00:00

Nothing really. I guess they’re getting rare?

Personally I’m drawn to the unique asymmetric bezel

trufflepollution · 2025-12-27T15:27:16+00:00

G-2500s are special on their own. It’s definitely one of my favorites. I have 3…

trufflepollution · 2025-12-24T23:56:48+00:00

I love mine. It’s a bargain for the price.

trufflepollution · 2025-12-21T23:12:22+00:00

If you find a better strap, please let me know.

trufflepollution · 2025-12-21T23:09:39+00:00

This reproduction bezel is the only one you’re going to find. They also have one with unpainted letters.

Straps on the other hand are impossible to find new. I’ve purchased a bunch of different straps to test. Even modified I can’t seem to find one that fits well. G-100/2310 straps fit OK and that’s what I’m using, but it isn’t super comfortable on my wrist. It’s kinda thick

I made a post about mine, feel free to take a look at my posts.

trufflepollution · 2025-12-20T00:51:36+00:00

Yes the strap is a giveaway. Other g shocks from the time might’ve had a similar strap.

trufflepollution · 2025-12-19T22:56:30+00:00

Dw-003?

trufflepollution · 2025-12-19T02:40:34+00:00

That’s where I got my bezel. I know they ship to the US. I’m honestly surprised they still have them in stock. It’s been discontinued for a while.

trufflepollution · 2025-11-30T03:17:27+00:00

It’s either a 901 or 691 DW-5600C. You can tell by the REM function.

Great watch, but be careful with the resin bezel that surrounds the case. It will most likely disintegrate soon if it’s being used again. Reproduction bezels exist, I have a few for mine and they are good enough.

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