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GPW : "T H E B E A S T" THREAD OF AWESOMENESS - Title says it all.

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#1 ·
This is the official GPW B E A S T THREAD OF AWESOMENESS the only purpose of which is the glorification, showing off, celebration and general awesomisation of our BEASTs....

If you have a GPW. If you are skydiving with it from a Space Capsule. If you are driving 300kph on a race track in a Bugatti Veyron Spider. If you are piloting a WW I fighterplane. If you are eating a XL doublecheesegoldencrust megapizza with pineapples and barbecuesauce all by yourself. If you are doing anything remotely awesome while wearing your BEAST - we want to know. We want to SEE it. So far these incredible devices have been shown in their cozy little boxes, on their pillow surrounded by dark leather and golden writing.

This ends NOW! And this here is the place to show off your heroic deeds! GO! :rodekaart :rodekaart :rodekaart :rodekaart :rodekaart :rodekaart:rodekaart
 
#410 ·
Funny thing is, now that I have the beast, part of me is considering returning it and using the money to buy a couple of other G-Shocks like the GX56 and maybe a pro-trek model.

I always tend to get this feeling when a purchase is around 1K. I know this thing is built like a tank - though I'd rather the metal bezel was resin - I feel like I have to be careful with it.

Actually missing my Rangeman due to the features but I know if I wear that for a day or two I'll want the beast back.
 
#412 ·
GPW-1000-RAF ................................................... 21 watches (LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Time4playnow, Timesurfer, Showtime240, D1cky986, Sengyoku, Raff_Christ, Chypmun77, RHJones, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Yto1312, Jantyc, Hein W, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Phantasm, Gizzmo, JohnQFord, Kawei)

GPW-1000-1B ..................................................... 18 watches (Steelinox, Knives and Lint, D1cky986, John_Harrison, Bulldog1, Shms59, aRogue, Chrisboy, Wotch, Stan54, Emergency, Ericwanch, JSM9872, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop)

GPW-1000-4A ..................................................... 17 watches (iJeff, Kawei, JonL, Timesurfer(2), Altan, D1cky986, Superflask, GeSte, Tgdtown, Raff_Christ, JohnQFord, Aydrian, Mrcrooka1, Foxman2k, Bobbyc02, JSM9872)

GPW-1000-1A ..................................................... 16 watches (Gripmaster, Olyeller68, Timesurfer, Sleeman, GunSmoke16610, Meridian, Eric5964, Boska, Andyahs, Shaggy2002, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Togaflexed)

GPW-1000-2A ..................................................... 11 watches (Gripmaster, Time4playnow, JonL, D1cky986, Erikm82, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Heuer_1153, GrafiXepressions, Mrcrooka1, Andyahs, Soulbridgemedia)

GPW-1000FC-1A9 ................................................. 3 watches (Time4playnow, JonL, TG8OH7)

GPW-1000FC-1A .................................................. 1 watch (10-Dee-Q)

Together ............................................................ 87 watches

GGGGPPPPWWWW - Timesurfer, D1cky986 (4 watches)
GGGPPPWWW - Time4playnow, JonL (3 watches)
GGPPWW - Gripmaster, Raff_Christ, Mrcrooka1, JohnQFord, Kawei, Andyahs, JSM9872 (2 watches)
GPW - iJeff, LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Steelinox, Knives and Lint, Olyeller68, Showtime240, Altan, John_Harrison, Sleeman, Superflask, Sengyoku, GeSte, Tgdtown, GunSmoke16610, Erikm82, Chypmun77, RHJones, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Bulldog1, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Shms59, aRogue, Meridian, Yto1312, Jantyc, Eric5964, Chrisboy, Hein W, Boska, Wotch, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Shaggy2002, Emergency, Phantasm, Heuer_1153, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Gizzmo, GrafiXepressions, Aydrian, 10-Dee-Q, Foxman2k, Ericwanch, TG8OH7, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Soulbridgemedia, Togaflexed, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, Bobbyc02 (1 watch)

Cheers, Piowa
 
#413 ·
Thinking of seriously returning the beast. Whilst I really like the form of the watch I'm much more of a function over form type person and miss the altimeter and barometer functions on the Rangeman. Plus I prefer the resin of the Rangeman and actually feel really confident being rough with it, to the pojnt where I almost want to rough it up just cos its a G.

The main draw with the GPW 1000 was the GPS as I can't acquire the atomic reception in Australia. I also, like the design aesthetics but for $1000 not sure I can justify it as I'd probably only end up wearing it in situations where I know it won't get roughed up.

If I do go ahead, was thinking if getting one of those purple PRG270s and maybe a King. I'll wait for the GWG 1000 as my analog Abc watch.

What do you guys think?
 
#414 ·
Thinking of seriously returning the beast. Whilst I really like the form of the watch I'm much more of a function over form type person and miss the altimeter and barometer functions on the Rangeman. Plus I prefer the resin of the Rangeman and actually feel really confident being rough with it, to the pojnt where I almost want to rough it up just cos its a G.

The main draw with the GPW 1000 was the GPS as I can't acquire the atomic reception in Australia. I also, like the design aesthetics but for $1000 not sure I can justify it as I'd probably only end up wearing it in situations where I know it won't get roughed up.

If I do go ahead, was thinking if getting one of those purple PRG270s and maybe a King. I'll wait for the GWG 1000 as my analog Abc watch.

What do you guys think?
Sell it if you think it won't get any wrist time. Or just keep it and enjoy it when you're not roughing it up. I have both watches and I love them both.
 
#417 ·
GPW-1000-RAF ................................................... 21 watches (LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Time4playnow, Timesurfer, Showtime240, D1cky986, Sengyoku, Raff_Christ, Chypmun77, RHJones, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Yto1312, Jantyc, Hein W, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Phantasm, Gizzmo, JohnQFord, Kawei)

GPW-1000-1B ..................................................... 18 watches (Steelinox, Knives and Lint, D1cky986, John_Harrison, Bulldog1, Shms59, aRogue, Chrisboy, Wotch, Stan54, Emergency, Ericwanch, JSM9872, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop)

GPW-1000-4A ..................................................... 17 watches (iJeff, Kawei, JonL, Timesurfer(2), Altan, D1cky986, Superflask, GeSte, Tgdtown, Raff_Christ, JohnQFord, Aydrian, Mrcrooka1, Foxman2k, Bobbyc02, JSM9872)

GPW-1000-1A ..................................................... 17 watches (Gripmaster, Olyeller68, Timesurfer, Sleeman, GunSmoke16610, Meridian, Eric5964, Boska, Andyahs, Shaggy2002, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Togaflexed, Devastator01)

GPW-1000-2A ..................................................... 11 watches (Gripmaster, Time4playnow, JonL, D1cky986, Erikm82, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Heuer_1153, GrafiXepressions, Mrcrooka1, Andyahs, Soulbridgemedia)

GPW-1000FC-1A9 ................................................. 3 watches (Time4playnow, JonL, TG8OH7)

GPW-1000FC-1A .................................................. 1 watch (10-Dee-Q)

Together ............................................................ 88 watches

GGGGPPPPWWWW - Timesurfer, D1cky986 (4 watches)
GGGPPPWWW - Time4playnow, JonL (3 watches)
GGPPWW - Gripmaster, Raff_Christ, Mrcrooka1, JohnQFord, Kawei, Andyahs, JSM9872 (2 watches)
GPW - iJeff, LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Steelinox, Knives and Lint, Olyeller68, Showtime240, Altan, John_Harrison, Sleeman, Superflask, Sengyoku, GeSte, Tgdtown, GunSmoke16610, Erikm82, Chypmun77, RHJones, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Bulldog1, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Shms59, aRogue, Meridian, Yto1312, Jantyc, Eric5964, Chrisboy, Hein W, Boska, Wotch, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Shaggy2002, Emergency, Phantasm, Heuer_1153, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Gizzmo, GrafiXepressions, Aydrian, 10-Dee-Q, Foxman2k, Ericwanch, TG8OH7, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Soulbridgemedia, Togaflexed, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, Bobbyc02, Devastator01 (1 watch)

Cheers, Piowa
 
#425 ·
GPW-1000-RAF ................................................... 21 watches (LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Time4playnow, Timesurfer, Showtime240, D1cky986, Sengyoku, Raff_Christ, Chypmun77, RHJones, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Yto1312, Jantyc, Hein W, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Phantasm, Gizzmo, JohnQFord, Kawei)

GPW-1000-1B ..................................................... 19 watches (Steelinox, Knives and Lint, D1cky986, John_Harrison, Bulldog1, Shms59, aRogue, Chrisboy, Wotch, Stan54, Emergency, Ericwanch, JSM9872, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, G-Shock Protection)

GPW-1000-4A ..................................................... 17 watches (iJeff, Kawei, JonL, Timesurfer(2), Altan, D1cky986, Superflask, GeSte, Tgdtown, Raff_Christ, JohnQFord, Aydrian, Mrcrooka1, Foxman2k, Bobbyc02, JSM9872)

GPW-1000-1A ..................................................... 17 watches (Gripmaster, Olyeller68, Timesurfer, Sleeman, GunSmoke16610, Meridian, Eric5964, Boska, Andyahs, Shaggy2002, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Togaflexed, Devastator01)

GPW-1000-2A ..................................................... 11 watches (Gripmaster, Time4playnow, JonL, D1cky986, Erikm82, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Heuer_1153, GrafiXepressions, Mrcrooka1, Andyahs, Soulbridgemedia)

GPW-1000FC-1A9 ................................................. 3 watches (Time4playnow, JonL, TG8OH7)

GPW-1000FC-1A .................................................. 1 watch (10-Dee-Q)

Together ............................................................ 89 watches

GGGGPPPPWWWW - Timesurfer, D1cky986 (4 watches)
GGGPPPWWW - Time4playnow, JonL (3 watches)
GGPPWW - Gripmaster, Raff_Christ, Mrcrooka1, JohnQFord, Kawei, Andyahs, JSM9872 (2 watches)
GPW - iJeff, LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Steelinox, Knives and Lint, Olyeller68, Showtime240, Altan, John_Harrison, Sleeman, Superflask, Sengyoku, GeSte, Tgdtown, GunSmoke16610, Erikm82, Chypmun77, RHJones, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Bulldog1, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Shms59, aRogue, Meridian, Yto1312, Jantyc, Eric5964, Chrisboy, Hein W, Boska, Wotch, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Shaggy2002, Emergency, Phantasm, Heuer_1153, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Gizzmo, GrafiXepressions, Aydrian, 10-Dee-Q, Foxman2k, Ericwanch, TG8OH7, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Soulbridgemedia, Togaflexed, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, Bobbyc02, Devastator01, G-Shock Protection (1 watch)

Cheers, Piowa
 
#428 ·
Corrected

GPW-1000-RAF ................................................... 21 watches (LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Time4playnow, Timesurfer, Showtime240, D1cky986, Sengyoku, Raff_Christ, Chypmun77, RHJones, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Yto1312, Jantyc, Hein W, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Phantasm, Gizzmo, JohnQFord, Kawei)

GPW-1000-1B ..................................................... 19 watches (Steelinox, Knives and Lint, D1cky986, John_Harrison, Bulldog1, Shms59, aRogue, Chrisboy, Wotch, Stan54, Emergency, Ericwanch, JSM9872, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, G-Shock Protection)

GPW-1000-1A ..................................................... 18 watches (Gripmaster, Olyeller68, Timesurfer, Sleeman, GunSmoke16610, Meridian, Eric5964, Boska, Andyahs, Shaggy2002, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Togaflexed, Devastator01, JSM9872)

GPW-1000-4A ..................................................... 16 watches (iJeff, Kawei, JonL, Timesurfer(2), Altan, D1cky986, Superflask, GeSte, Tgdtown, Raff_Christ, JohnQFord, Aydrian, Mrcrooka1, Foxman2k, Bobbyc02)

GPW-1000-2A ..................................................... 11 watches (Gripmaster, Time4playnow, JonL, D1cky986, Erikm82, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Heuer_1153, GrafiXepressions, Mrcrooka1, Andyahs, Soulbridgemedia)

GPW-1000FC-1A9 ................................................. 3 watches (Time4playnow, JonL, TG8OH7)

GPW-1000FC-1A .................................................. 1 watch (10-Dee-Q)

Together ............................................................ 89 watches

GGGGPPPPWWWW - Timesurfer, D1cky986 (4 watches)
GGGPPPWWW - Time4playnow, JonL (3 watches)
GGPPWW - Gripmaster, Raff_Christ, Mrcrooka1, JohnQFord, Kawei, Andyahs, JSM9872 (2 watches)
GPW - iJeff, LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Steelinox, Knives and Lint, Olyeller68, Showtime240, Altan, John_Harrison, Sleeman, Superflask, Sengyoku, GeSte, Tgdtown, GunSmoke16610, Erikm82, Chypmun77, RHJones, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Bulldog1, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Shms59, aRogue, Meridian, Yto1312, Jantyc, Eric5964, Chrisboy, Hein W, Boska, Wotch, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Shaggy2002, Emergency, Phantasm, Heuer_1153, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Gizzmo, GrafiXepressions, Aydrian, 10-Dee-Q, Foxman2k, Ericwanch, TG8OH7, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Soulbridgemedia, Togaflexed, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, Bobbyc02, Devastator01, G-Shock Protection (1 watch)

Cheers, Piowa
 
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#438 ·
GPW-1000-RAF ................................................... 21 watches (LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Time4playnow, Timesurfer, Showtime240, D1cky986, Sengyoku, Raff_Christ, Chypmun77, RHJones, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Yto1312, Jantyc, Hein W, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Phantasm, Gizzmo, JohnQFord, Kawei)

GPW-1000-1B ..................................................... 19 watches (Steelinox, Knives and Lint, D1cky986, John_Harrison, Bulldog1, Shms59, aRogue, Chrisboy, Wotch, Stan54, Emergency, Ericwanch, JSM9872, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, G-Shock Protection)

GPW-1000-1A ..................................................... 18 watches (Gripmaster, Olyeller68, Timesurfer, Sleeman, GunSmoke16610, Meridian, Eric5964, Boska, Andyahs, Shaggy2002, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Togaflexed, Devastator01, JSM9872)

GPW-1000-4A ..................................................... 16 watches (iJeff, Kawei, JonL, Timesurfer(2), Altan, D1cky986, Superflask, GeSte, Tgdtown, Raff_Christ, JohnQFord, Aydrian, Mrcrooka1, Foxman2k, Bobbyc02)

GPW-1000-2A ..................................................... 11 watches (Gripmaster, Time4playnow, JonL, D1cky986, Erikm82, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Heuer_1153, GrafiXepressions, Mrcrooka1, Andyahs, Soulbridgemedia)

GPW-1000FC-1A9 ................................................. 4 watches (Time4playnow, JonL, TG8OH7, Kawei)

GPW-1000FC-1A .................................................. 1 watch (10-Dee-Q)

Together ............................................................ 90 watches

GGGGPPPPWWWW - Timesurfer, D1cky986 (4 watches)

GGGPPPWWW - Time4playnow, JonL, Kawei (3 watches)

GGPPWW - Gripmaster, Raff_Christ, Mrcrooka1, JohnQFord, Andyahs, JSM9872 (2 watches)

GPW - iJeff, LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Steelinox, Knives and Lint, Olyeller68, Showtime240, Altan, John_Harrison, Sleeman, Superflask, Sengyoku, GeSte, Tgdtown, GunSmoke16610, Erikm82, Chypmun77, RHJones, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Bulldog1, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Shms59, aRogue, Meridian, Yto1312, Jantyc, Eric5964, Chrisboy, Hein W, Boska, Wotch, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Shaggy2002, Emergency, Phantasm, Heuer_1153, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Gizzmo, GrafiXepressions, Aydrian, 10-Dee-Q, Foxman2k, Ericwanch, TG8OH7, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Soulbridgemedia, Togaflexed, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, Bobbyc02, Devastator01, G-Shock Protection (1 watch)

Cheers, Piowa
 
#439 ·
Hello guys,

I am in Tokyo at the moment, and managed to find a store (Takeya) with the GPW's which sells the GPW-1000-1B (the one with the black lettering, and the yellow LAT insert in the dial), for 77000 Yen (including Japan 8% tax), which makes it about 620 dollars.
Going for it today I think.
Question to all of you, looking at the dial, the hour markers are GRAY instead of WHITE on the other versions. Does this have an impact on the lume intensity ?
 
#443 ·
GPW-1000-RAF ................................................... 21 watches (LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Time4playnow, Timesurfer, Showtime240, D1cky986, Sengyoku, Raff_Christ, Chypmun77, RHJones, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Yto1312, Jantyc, Hein W, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Phantasm, Gizzmo, JohnQFord, Kawei)

GPW-1000-1B ..................................................... 19 watches (Steelinox, Knives and Lint, D1cky986, John_Harrison, Bulldog1, Shms59, aRogue, Chrisboy, Wotch, Stan54, Emergency, Ericwanch, JSM9872, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, G-Shock Protection)

GPW-1000-1A ..................................................... 19 watches (Gripmaster, Olyeller68, Timesurfer, Sleeman, GunSmoke16610, Meridian, Eric5964, Boska, Andyahs, Shaggy2002, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Togaflexed, Devastator01, JSM9872, Suaku)

GPW-1000-4A ..................................................... 16 watches (iJeff, Kawei, JonL, Timesurfer(2), Altan, D1cky986, Superflask, GeSte, Tgdtown, Raff_Christ, JohnQFord, Aydrian, Mrcrooka1, Foxman2k, Bobbyc02)

GPW-1000-2A ..................................................... 11 watches (Gripmaster, Time4playnow, JonL, D1cky986, Erikm82, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Heuer_1153, GrafiXepressions, Mrcrooka1, Andyahs, Soulbridgemedia)

GPW-1000FC-1A9 ................................................. 4 watches (Time4playnow, JonL, TG8OH7, Kawei)

GPW-1000FC-1A .................................................. 1 watch (10-Dee-Q)

Together ............................................................ 91 watches

GGGGPPPPWWWW - Timesurfer, D1cky986 (4 watches)

GGGPPPWWW - Time4playnow, JonL, Kawei (3 watches)

GGPPWW - Gripmaster, Raff_Christ, Mrcrooka1, JohnQFord, Andyahs, JSM9872 (2 watches)

GPW - iJeff, LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Steelinox, Knives and Lint, Olyeller68, Showtime240, Altan, John_Harrison, Sleeman, Superflask, Sengyoku, GeSte, Tgdtown, GunSmoke16610, Erikm82, Chypmun77, RHJones, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Bulldog1, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Shms59, aRogue, Meridian, Yto1312, Jantyc, Eric5964, Chrisboy, Hein W, Boska, Wotch, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Shaggy2002, Emergency, Phantasm, Heuer_1153, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Gizzmo, GrafiXepressions, Aydrian, 10-Dee-Q, Foxman2k, Ericwanch, TG8OH7, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Soulbridgemedia, Togaflexed, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, Bobbyc02, Devastator01, G-Shock Protection, Suaku (1 watch)

Cheers, Piowa
 
#446 · (Edited)
Put me down as #92.

First time Casio owner and just joined this forum today to post. I started wearing reading glasses a couple years ago and wanted to find a watch with a big face so I could see it easily with and without specs. Glad I found this thread! You guys sold me on this watch after I clicked through all 45 pages of the awesome pictures you posted.

The hardest part for me was figuring out the color. Being former military I was really drawn to the RAF version and features. There were lots of comments concerning the size with some thinking this watch was too big kinda confused me. And it's hard to judge a watch on the 'Net. I just had to see this watch for myself in person. Fortunately there are two high end stores in my area (AZ Fine Time was one of them and had a mouth-drooling selection of many brands - very nice friendly guys there by the way) so I got to see the MTG and a few GPWs and the aviator line which I also liked. The GPW was the winner on size and price for me.

I'm no price negotiator and I knew what the GPWs were going for on Amazon so I just ordered there. Got next day delivery on a Saturday. As soon as I opened the box within seconds the watch hands all did their dance to figure out where I was. Just needed to set UTC -7 and I was good to go.

The only downside was the band was a little too big. I measured my wrist at 8". I ordered a tool kit off Amazon and got it delivered Sunday. I just needed to remove one link (from the 6 o'clock side) and then fine tuned the clasp pin setting and it fit perfectly. One of my pictures shows the two tools needed to remove the link. I didn't remove the band to do this by the way.

I went to Casio's site to register the watch and I was surprised they don't ask for a serial number. I noticed two unique numbers on the case back. There's a 6 digit code right above the words TOUGH SOLAR and and 8 digit code above the words SAPPHIRE GLASS. Sure hope my Amazon purchase still allows me access to warranty work or what not.

Anyway glad I found this site and I look forward to learning more!

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#447 ·
Put me down as #92.

First time Casio owner and just joined this forum today to post. I started wearing reading glasses a couple years ago and wanted to find a watch with a big face so I could see it easily with and without specs. Glad I found this thread! You guys sold me on this watch after I clicked through all 45 pages of the awesome pictures you posted.

The hardest part for me was figuring out the color. Being former military I was really drawn to the RAF version and features. There were lots of comments concerning the size with some thinking this watch was too big kinda confused me. And it's hard to judge a watch on the 'Net. I just had to see this watch for myself in person. Fortunately there are two high end stores in my area (AZ Fine Time was one of them and had a mouth-drooling selection of many brands - very nice friendly guys there by the way) so I got to see the MTG and a few GPWs and the aviator line which I also liked. The GPW was the winner on size and price for me.

I'm no price negotiator and I knew what the GPWs were going for on Amazon so I just ordered there. Got next day delivery on a Saturday. As soon as I opened the box within seconds the watch hands all did their dance to figure out where I was. Just needed to set UTC -7 and I was good to go.

The only downside was the band was a little too big. I measured my wrist at 8". I ordered a tool kit off Amazon and got it delivered Sunday. I just needed to remove one link (from the 6 o'clock side) and then fine tuned the clasp pin setting and it fit perfectly. One of my pictures shows the two tools needed to remove the link. I didn't remove the band to do this by the way.

I went to Casio's site to register the watch and I was surprised they don't ask for a serial number. I noticed two unique numbers on the case back. There's a 6 digit code right above the words TOUGH SOLAR and and 8 digit code above the words SAPPHIRE GLASS. Sure hope my Amazon purchase still allows me access to warranty work or what not.

Anyway glad I found this site and I look forward to learning more!

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Welcome to the forum Mark. :-!:-!:-! You've chosen an excellent model for your FIRST G-shock. :):):)
 
#448 ·
GPW-1000-RAF ................................................... 21 watches (LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Time4playnow, Timesurfer, Showtime240, D1cky986, Sengyoku, Raff_Christ, Chypmun77, RHJones, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Yto1312, Jantyc, Hein W, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Phantasm, Gizzmo, JohnQFord, Kawei)

GPW-1000-1B ..................................................... 19 watches (Steelinox, Knives and Lint, D1cky986, John_Harrison, Bulldog1, Shms59, aRogue, Chrisboy, Wotch, Stan54, Emergency, Ericwanch, JSM9872, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, G-Shock Protection)

GPW-1000-1A ..................................................... 19 watches (Gripmaster, Olyeller68, Timesurfer, Sleeman, GunSmoke16610, Meridian, Eric5964, Boska, Andyahs, Shaggy2002, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Togaflexed, Devastator01, JSM9872, Suaku)

GPW-1000-4A ..................................................... 16 watches (iJeff, Kawei, JonL, Timesurfer(2), Altan, D1cky986, Superflask, GeSte, Tgdtown, Raff_Christ, JohnQFord, Aydrian, Mrcrooka1, Foxman2k, Bobbyc02)

GPW-1000-2A ..................................................... 11 watches (Gripmaster, Time4playnow, JonL, D1cky986, Erikm82, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Heuer_1153, GrafiXepressions, Mrcrooka1, Andyahs, Soulbridgemedia)

GPW-1000FC-1A9 ................................................. 5 watches (Time4playnow, JonL, TG8OH7, Kawei, GilbertMark)

GPW-1000FC-1A .................................................. 1 watch (10-Dee-Q)

Together ............................................................ 92 watches

GGGGPPPPWWWW - Timesurfer, D1cky986 (4 watches)

GGGPPPWWW - Time4playnow, JonL, Kawei (3 watches)

GGPPWW - Gripmaster, Raff_Christ, Mrcrooka1, JohnQFord, Andyahs, JSM9872 (2 watches)

GPW - iJeff, LukeDuke100, Cbrbamby09, Steelinox, Knives and Lint, Olyeller68, Showtime240, Altan, John_Harrison, Sleeman, Superflask, Sengyoku, GeSte, Tgdtown, GunSmoke16610, Erikm82, Chypmun77, RHJones, FilipinoTimeIsOnTime, Bulldog1, Scottydoesnt, Adam020, Shms59, aRogue, Meridian, Yto1312, Jantyc, Eric5964, Chrisboy, Hein W, Boska, Wotch, Flyjakey, VigilantRaven, Shaggy2002, Emergency, Phantasm, Heuer_1153, Nelamvr6, Drash11, Gizzmo, GrafiXepressions, Aydrian, 10-Dee-Q, Foxman2k, Ericwanch, TG8OH7, Steven68, Rwhite692, Bulldog, Soulbridgemedia, Togaflexed, PeeDee, Fendushi, G-Frank, Mudman, Ryan Bishop, Bobbyc02, Devastator01, G-Shock Protection, Suaku, GilbertMark (1 watch)

Cheers, Piowa
 
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