Pretty sure my very first digital watch is a plastic cheapo from maybe a Happy Meal but I lost it and I only vaguely remembered it, so I really don’t remember all the details of it.
It’s either that or my first G-Shock, the GW-M500A. Owned it since 20…
Continue readingI found this one in thrift store and it pre Indiglo dual row Expedition 100.
Not the first gen stainless steel Atlantis 100 with screw back, but very much similar movement like that one some kind of mid compromise.
Incandescent bulb, slimmer profile, 4…
I am looking for a current watch with large display and loud enough alarm. This would be used at night. Not expecting to pay over USD 100.
Continue readingMy old watch is perhaps 18+ years old, keeps perfect time.
I think the back light died a few years ago, and the compass…
At first I thought there was little else to this watch beyond the…
Bet your watch doesn’t have this simple and super useful function
On Friday I placed a sensible, low-ish autobid on one then made the mistake of signing in to my account to watch…
The battery in this watch is a TR721 and I need to replace it. However, I can’t find any references to this battery.
Does anyone know the equivalent battery needed?
Thanks,
Chris
Same problem is persisting – terrible lcd viewing angle. I’ve attached he’d pictures. It’s perfectly legible at a low angle but basically unreadable straight on making it not really wearable. I have like $8 in this watch and don’t mind messing with it. I took the module…
Wv56 (2587) viewing angle terrible – repair? Polarizer? Zebra strip?
If you have steel/bronze conversion cases, please feel free to post them here.
I had previously done a bronze Kranio AE1200, and was always interested in steel conversion cases.
I skipped the AliX AE1200 Royale cases, but then SKXMOD started doing th…
Continue readingIn my current collection, my W-217s and F-91 consistently have the loudest chime and alarm. Most are kinda meh, G-Shocks are just pathetic in the sound department. Any other models to suggest?
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