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5610 Damaged Lugs

Hi, long story and all my fault. I was over tinkering with straps and the lugs on my 5610 are functional but potentially problematic pretty soon. Got a strap on there with no way to access the spring bars and had to be more aggressive than I ever wante…

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Mini review – The G-101: Best of all worlds?

As I've seen or read little on the forum of this model, and after having this watch almost a week, I thought I'd post my impressions in the hope that someone may find them useful.

First, as this is my first G-Shock (and likely to be my onl…

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☆☆ WRUW ☆☆ Monday, JUN 22nd 2026 ☆☆

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This is what you call fogging – DW-6000 bargain

I just won this on eBay UK, another great vintage doer-upper👍, especially considering the price!

There's a seller I've recently found and bought 1 or 2 G's from, this is from them too. Their watches are always beaten up and the auction…

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Why i am so hesitant or outright never reccomend Casio G-Shocks for sport activity use

So let be clear nothing is the same so there is no one size to fit them all. It's not some dystopian reality (without getting into ideology who provides you with directive you can't refuse of one size boots to fit all legs).

My main use was …

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Tough Solar power usage and recharging

In a study of solar watches, I included some Casio watches that I was aware of.

First the data that went in consists of:

P = the rated runtime from full charge, total darkness, with complications running as stated by Casio​​R = the recha…

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My DW-5XXX Collection

Hi.
Just wanted to share some thoughs about my Casio G-Shock collection…

When i started my interest about vintage squares some years ago, i had no clue that i should end up with a collection.

When it first started to look like a collection, i wante…

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WRUW on Wednesday June 17, 2026?

The day of the Watergate break-in 😁

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WRUW Tuesday 16 June 2026

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To trim, or not to trim…

I have small wrists but really enjoy G-Shocks. I have in the past trimmed the excess strap length on cheap Casio watches from the Buy-N-Large. Now I have a 5600 square and g Steel that I really like, but I'm not sure if I should trim the straps …

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