It all began with the developer's unwavering belief in creating a watch that could withstand drops and shocks, defying common sense at the time. Is the Solar and Atomic function worth getting even though I would be getting a negative display that would be hard to read?

The following features are equipped: radio controlled, world time, moon phase, tide graph, chronograph, countdown timer, alarm, power reserve indicator, perpetual calendar, backlight, date, day, month. I always wanted a smaller G-Shock with a moon phase feature that was solar and atomic so this checks off the boxes. This model, released in the summer of 2010, combines both functionality and design to express the world of extreme sports that push the limits of physical ability. It is not an uncommon problem, however, that the auto EL function on 5600 models malfunctions out of the factory. If this product is sold by another party, please contact the seller directly for warranty information for this product.

I read a review of a guy who has had the same battery in his watch for 17 years so far without changing it. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. My only complaint is that the factory installed band and bezel do not look real great, due to the glossy finish, bright multi-colored text, and asymmetrical mesh pattern. It provides information on tidal patterns for 100 major tide points worldwide, allowing surfers to plan their sessions accordingly.

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After countless prototypes and two years of dedicated work, the shock-resistant structure was perfected, giving birth to the technology that defines G-Shock's toughness. I was really worried of the legibility of the negative display especially after checking out some reviews on the net. It's unfortunate it's only released for the Japanese market, so you have to pay a bit extra to get it imported over to the UK. Normally, one could solve the poor-visibility problems of a negative display by turning on the auto EL.

Read more about the condition New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the original box or bag) and/or with the original tags attached.Don’t need to use my phone for alarms or countdown anymore so can keep it out the kitchen and bedroom. Assuming the watch you're getting has a fresh battery, it will be long long time before you need worry about changing its battery. Looking back, if I have known, I should have only bought this Casio and my trusty Citizen PMV65-2271, with the left over money for a nice Omega for a starter Rolex Explorer. The bezel and band on this G-Shock are glossy and therefore stays cleaner and does not stain as easily as matte white G-Shocks. About Us: G-Central is a fan site covering the latest G-Shock watches and news, including worldwide and regional releases, limited editions, collaborations, and events, as well as other Casio watches and related topics.

In addition, there are plans to sell iPad and MacBook case handmade from material representative of the Nishijin-ori used to make Japanese kimonos.I think I might consider getting one in the future but for now I'm really attracted to the square watch and the tide graph feature of the G-Lide especially since I plan to learn surfing soon.