Barbara Wilkinson
I got this watch because I needed a something that could take a beating and keep going. I recently got a job where I am constantly getting dirty, sweating and crawling around in the dirt, and I realized I didn't have a watch that was comfortable exposing to that kind of abuse. So what did I do? I spent days researching G shock and similar watches, of course! I watched tons of YouTube videos and read countless reviews on Amazon. I got in deep. In the end this is what I decided on. I have only had it for a week but it was like love at first sight when I opened the box. I've worn it every day since and have absolutely no worries when I wear it at my job, or anywhere else.I would like to do an update review later on down the road once I have truly broken this bad boy in. Stay tuned.Update: 02/11/18It’s been 7 months since I’ve had this watch and I still wear it every day! At least on the days I work, the ole 5 out of 7 days a week. As a plumber, this watch has seen some ****, and I do mean that quite literally, as well as figuratively. This thing is built like a tank and I have never once been concerned about getting this watch “too dirty” or “too wet”, etc.Now with that being said, I feel I should add that that durability comes with a price. This is a bulky watch. There’s no arguing about it. Now, whether or not that is something that is going to bother you, only you can decide. To me, it is a fair trade off. Personally, the size doesn’t bother me, unless I’m dressed up heavily for winter and have a lot of layers on. However, to be fair, I think most watches might feel uncomfortable and/or bunched up on your wrist If you have a lot of layers on. So, not really a big deal but I thought it to be worth mentioning.And although it is of larger size, I generally find it to be quite comfortable. I have a 6.75 inch wrist, which is smaller than most. With that being said, this watch doesn’t overpower my wrist.My favorite thing about it besides it’s durability is that it is extremely accurate in its ability to keep time. I never have to worry about having to adjust the time or date. It’s easy to read in basically all types of light and conditions. I find the feature where you raise and turn your wrist to activate the backlight to be particularly useful. With that feature on I almost never have to. Press any of the buttons.This watch has a LOT of features. I never use the compass or the thermometer. I really don’t have any use for them. Same goes for the moon phase icon. I will admit, it is cool to have it there, but honestly I just don’t ever use it! So thankfully it is just tucked away off to the side there and out of the way. The “second hand” icon is also pretty cool, but I think it is just that, pretty cool. To me, it doesn’t serve any other purpose besides adding a little wonder to the face of the watch. I do find myself staring at it sometimes, though, so I guess there’s that.I enjoy that this watch is solar powered. Since I’ve had it, the battery has mostly stayed on High, with only dropping down to Medium over the past month or so. I have never taken the time to set it out in the sun to recharge it. Perhaps I will do that some time.Overall, I am still happy with my purchase, and I plan on continuing to update my review later down the road. Cheers!Update: 03/18/23I actually still wear this watch daily through the week. It still keeps time just fine, hasn’t broke down on me, no cracks on the crystal, barely even scratched really. And I’ve literally never considered taking it off to protect it from ANYTHING. Solar power is still working great, stays on High. I love if it gets dirty I can just run it under some water since it’s waterproof. I still think the backlight is cool as well.
