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Atomant · 27 July 2010, 08:29 AM

They're both my primary watches!

Zabaco · 27 July 2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chronus

Why would we be kidding?

I wear my Casio Pathfinder out in the field. Has temperature, barometer, altimiter, compass, stopwatch, multi timezones, alarm clock, and about 1,000 other features. I also wear it when I'm out on a jog, or sometimes just to change things up.

Rolex is the daily wearer, and no way I'm purposely taking it out in places that it will get not just scratched up but gouged.

Agree 100%

I own two Rolex's plus a few digital timepieces -- I wouldn't ever wear a Rolex while playing golf, doing heavy labor, hammering, or anything else that could result in damaging it. That's what my Casio Wave Ceptor is for! It has numerous functions, is completely impervious to shock, and it literally cost me twenty-five dollars. I'm not about to fret over wearing a "plastic watch." That level of materialistic snobbery is hard to understand.

PeteNYC13 · 27 July 2010, 01:54 PM

Both, see my signature... the mrs. and I share a passion for Rolex and G's! lol

I have started wearing the G-Shock on the weekends for comfort and because it looks great with gym shorts and I don't care if it gets banged around.

I also appreciate the Rolexes even more when I put them back on my wrist!

-Pete

Mr. Greene · 27 July 2010, 02:09 PM

I have a G-Shock and I agree there is no comparison between that and a Rolex.

I dont think I have worn it in about 2 years

stockae92 · 27 July 2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpb

i wpoldnt want to wear my Exp II whilst welding and grinding

so this baby goes to work with me....................

nice MTG910DJ :-)

rolexsubdate · 27 July 2010, 09:14 PM

yes, no need to act snobbish ....true that casios are dime a dozen and disposable type of watch but it has its merits ..... lets see any Rolex or Patek take a 20story fall and keep on ticking.... each watch has its function in its domain ....

GradyPhilpott · 28 July 2010, 04:40 AM

Until I bought my Explorer, I only owned "cheap" watches and frankly I liked my cheap watches.

They led me to the watch groups where I learned a deeper appreciation for fine watches.

I went through college and grad school with Casio Data Banks. I felt mine were indispensable during those days. Accuracy to .5 second per day, calculator with four key memory, scheduling, telephone numbers. several alarms, countdown timer, and a stopwatch.

When I did my field practicum, it seemed that every medical resident and a few MDs had one, too.

Now, the smartphone will do most of those functions, plus take pictures, play games, access email, and of course, make phone calls and looks way more cool.

dieseldragon · 28 July 2010, 06:50 AM

After punishing my 16610 for 14 years of grueling daily use, the case was gouged, the clasp had been replaced, strap was stretched to near failure. It cost a small fortune to sort it out. It was only at this point I truly apreciated the the value of my watch, even though I had bought it 6 months old BNIB.

After this I bought a Seiko auto as a beater, and it truly does get beaten, no desk diving for me. So now I keep my watches in as good a condition as I can. I looked at a few Casios, and they looked great, but settled on a Seiko because its an auto and old Seiko divers seem to hold some value.

A Rolex can handle anything, hell I have used hammer drills on regular occasions in mine, but now I realise that no point ruining it for the sake of it. Wearing a Casio is a sensible choice, some one even told me that on this forum after I first joined.

cody p · 28 July 2010, 08:06 AM

i have both as well. my casio sees use regularly thanks to it's countdown timer.

Prince · 28 July 2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

...Why not both!

Exactly!

I have this one:

ral · 28 July 2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Sorry, but I just can't bring myself to wear a plastic watch these days. Auto, or no watch at all for me

They come in Titanium too, but those scratch easy. For real world use rough use resin is best If they are good enough for the SEAL's, they are good enough for me

Strut99GT · 28 July 2010, 12:25 PM

Clearly both!

Flyjet601 · 28 July 2010, 12:48 PM

I own 4 Rolex and 2 Casio. A G-Shock and a Casio Edifice Atomic watch. One of the most accurate watches you can buy and automatically sync's to wherever I am in the world.

The GMT Kid · 28 July 2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Sorry, but I just can't bring myself to wear a plastic watch these days. Auto, or no watch at all for me

X2

Lamone · 30 July 2010, 09:40 PM

Casio baby

Sose · 30 July 2010, 10:38 PM

Both!
I own more Casio's than anything else. If memory serves me right, 6 total. 3 Mudmen, 1 Gulfman, 1 no-name (

) and a Pathfinder.

I love all my watches and although my new GMT is seeing a LOT of wrist time lately, I still wear my others.

The only watch I deploy with is a Mudman, however.

Evan614 · 30 July 2010, 11:44 PM

Casio #1: they come with metal bracelets.

Casio #2 Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Even after the power miter-box saw incident.

mkw · 31 July 2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Sorry, but I just can't bring myself to wear a plastic watch these days. Auto, or no watch at all for me

I have a $30 Timex Expedition model that I bought at Target a few years ago , that I never wear , BUT ....I use it to calibrate my automatic watches as it is a FREAK : it lose only half a second ( at the most ) a month compared to the US Naval Observatory website ( you know, the site that averages a dozen or more atomic clocks scattered across the globe) .

All the other el cheapo quartz plastic watches ( mostly Casios ) I've had over the years were on the order of gaining 10-30 secs/month at the best .

Frogman4me · 31 July 2010, 01:19 AM

Used to collect the Master of G line...but since sold most of them

My three favorite

Solar atomic Riseman, 8200 Frogman, Atomic Antman

Building this collection now...Seiko, Omega, Rolex

chris russell · 31 July 2010, 01:28 AM

considerations in wearing a watch is the fact that women, when they see a Rolex on one's wrist, maintain at least whatever interest they may have started with, while if they spot a black plastic Cheesio, their brain instantly goes, 'Click; Next!'

chris russell · 31 July 2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Lets hear some thoughts...

quartz Cheesios for the price of one Rolex, in ten years you can likely get back at least what you paid for the Rolex, while the entire basket of Cheesios might bring enough at a yard sale to buy a sandwich.

rickyslam · 31 July 2010, 01:35 AM

I have this same one but all black

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Originally Posted by jrpb

i wpoldnt want to wear my Exp II whilst welding and grinding

so this baby goes to work with me....................[IMG]http://************/attachment.php?attachmentid=150694&stc=1&d=1280123 910[/IMG]

rickyslam · 31 July 2010, 01:36 AM

(double post)

SCD · 31 July 2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chris russell

considerations in wearing a watch is the fact that women, when they see a Rolex on one's wrist, maintain at least whatever interest they may have started with, while if they spot a black plastic Cheesio, their brain instantly goes, 'Click; Next!'

Then for gosh sakes, wear the Casio. It will help you weed out and stay far away from those people.

Sose · 31 July 2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

What case is that? DO you have better shots?

Frogman4me · 31 July 2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sose

What case is that? DO you have better shots?

I liked the box so much that I got two of them. It is made by Wolf Designs. This watch box is the Ten Piece Watch box with Storage. They also make it without storage and its much cheaper. I found a lot of use with the storage tray

http://www.wolfdesigns.com/

They also sell it at world lux and on amazon but they sell out very fast.

GL

Frogman4me · 31 July 2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chris russell

considerations in wearing a watch is the fact that women, when they see a Rolex on one's wrist, maintain at least whatever interest they may have started with, while if they spot a black plastic Cheesio, their brain instantly goes, 'Click; Next!'

Maybe she is thinking you bought a rolex because your insecure and your lacking in some areas and when she sees you wearing a g shock she is thinking your adventures and don't need to by an expensive watch to impress her. The bottom line is who cares what she thinks, you bought it because you like it. I bought G shocks because you can put it through this kind of test, your not all scared to bang it up, and its still functions. You think your rolex could endure this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts5y9...=youtube_gdata

25 years of diving greatness = G shock Frogman, far from a "cheesio" watch

I just don't like the idea of someone making fun of someone who collects a certain watch brand. We are all watch collectors and we should have a level respect for someone who works hard, spends a lot of money and can explain why they are passionate about the brand. The stereotype of "Rolex Snob" is not something I want to be affiliated with because I love Rolex for all the right reason.

darthmouse · 31 July 2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SCD

Then for gosh sakes, wear the Casio. It will help you weed out and stay far away from those people.

x2 I think that would be a vain reason to wear a brand... That is IMHO.

rolexsubdate · 31 July 2010, 04:42 AM

I bought a g-shock 9yrs ago but sold it last yr... anyhow I never replaced its battery in 7 yrs of ownership!!! Who knows how long it had been sitting on the shelf when I bought it.... but that's one amazing battery....

rolexsubdate · 31 July 2010, 04:47 AM

I know casio has its place but this is pushing it....

http://cgi.ebay.com/YELLOW-GOLD-DIAM...item5d2a2bd50a

27 July 2010, 08:29 AM	#31
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	They're both my primary watches! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

27 July 2010, 01:54 PM	#33
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,597	Both, see my signature... the mrs. and I share a passion for Rolex and G's! lol I have started wearing the G-Shock on the weekends for comfort and because it looks great with gym shorts and I don't care if it gets banged around. I also appreciate the Rolexes even more when I put them back on my wrist! -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

27 July 2010, 02:09 PM	#34
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 367	I have a G-Shock and I agree there is no comparison between that and a Rolex. I dont think I have worn it in about 2 years __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

28 July 2010, 06:50 AM	#38
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	After punishing my 16610 for 14 years of grueling daily use, the case was gouged, the clasp had been replaced, strap was stretched to near failure. It cost a small fortune to sort it out. It was only at this point I truly apreciated the the value of my watch, even though I had bought it 6 months old BNIB. After this I bought a Seiko auto as a beater, and it truly does get beaten, no desk diving for me. So now I keep my watches in as good a condition as I can. I looked at a few Casios, and they looked great, but settled on a Seiko because its an auto and old Seiko divers seem to hold some value. A Rolex can handle anything, hell I have used hammer drills on regular occasions in mine, but now I realise that no point ruining it for the sake of it. Wearing a Casio is a sensible choice, some one even told me that on this forum after I first joined. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

28 July 2010, 12:48 PM	#43
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Both I own 4 Rolex and 2 Casio. A G-Shock and a Casio Edifice Atomic watch. One of the most accurate watches you can buy and automatically sync's to wherever I am in the world. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

27 July 2010, 09:14 PM	#36
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	yes, no need to act snobbish ....true that casios are dime a dozen and disposable type of watch but it has its merits ..... lets see any Rolex or Patek take a 20story fall and keep on ticking.... each watch has its function in its domain ....

28 July 2010, 04:40 AM	#37
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	Until I bought my Explorer, I only owned "cheap" watches and frankly I liked my cheap watches. They led me to the watch groups where I learned a deeper appreciation for fine watches. I went through college and grad school with Casio Data Banks. I felt mine were indispensable during those days. Accuracy to .5 second per day, calculator with four key memory, scheduling, telephone numbers. several alarms, countdown timer, and a stopwatch. When I did my field practicum, it seemed that every medical resident and a few MDs had one, too. Now, the smartphone will do most of those functions, plus take pictures, play games, access email, and of course, make phone calls and looks way more cool.

28 July 2010, 08:06 AM	#39
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i have both as well. my casio sees use regularly thanks to it's countdown timer.

28 July 2010, 12:25 PM	#42
Strut99GT Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 410	Clearly both!

30 July 2010, 09:40 PM	#45
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Casio baby

30 July 2010, 10:38 PM	#46
Sose "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOVA Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 1,174	Both! I own more Casio's than anything else. If memory serves me right, 6 total. 3 Mudmen, 1 Gulfman, 1 no-name () and a Pathfinder. I love all my watches and although my new GMT is seeing a LOT of wrist time lately, I still wear my others. The only watch I deploy with is a Mudman, however.

31 July 2010, 01:19 AM	#49
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Used to collect the Master of G line...but since sold most of them My three favorite Solar atomic Riseman, 8200 Frogman, Atomic Antman Building this collection now...Seiko, Omega, Rolex

31 July 2010, 01:28 AM	#50
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	I think even though some of us are 'out of our twenties', one of the REALLY important considerations in wearing a watch is the fact that women, when they see a Rolex on one's wrist, maintain at least whatever interest they may have started with, while if they spot a black plastic Cheesio, their brain instantly goes, 'Click; Next!'

31 July 2010, 01:36 AM	#53
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	(double post)

31 July 2010, 04:42 AM	#59
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	I bought a g-shock 9yrs ago but sold it last yr... anyhow I never replaced its battery in 7 yrs of ownership!!! Who knows how long it had been sitting on the shelf when I bought it.... but that's one amazing battery....

31 July 2010, 04:47 AM	#60
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	I know casio has its place but this is pushing it.... http://cgi.ebay.com/YELLOW-GOLD-DIAM...item5d2a2bd50a

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