Atomic Tough Solar G-Shock

Ken C.

Ken C.

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I went to BJ's Wholesale today to pick up a few things before I head out for vacation next week. I walked past the jewelery counter and browsed around and spotted a G-Shock Atomic Tough Solar with the SS case and SS link bracelet, model # MTG900DA-8V. So I checked it out and I really liked the looks of it so I bought it. Guess how much I paid for it. $97, I paid $97 for a watch with a MSRP of $150+!!! WOOHOO!!!

Here is the watch.
 

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Nice watch, and you got a great deal! I think you only paid about $25 more than I paid for my Atomic Solar with synthetic band :eek:

Matthew
 
Originally posted by Starfish
Nice watch, and you got a great deal! I think you only paid about $25 more than I paid for my Atomic Solar with synthetic band :eek:

Matthew
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Me too. :mad:
 
Don't gripe, guys -- you've had yours longer! (That's what they call early adopters. Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer toys :D )
 
Thanks Ken!
I'd just read up on this "Atomic Timekeeping" thing a few weeks ago on the web and was kicking around getting a replacement for my Rolex that I wouldn't mind beating up.....and Voila' your post caught my eye. Cost at my BJ's $99.95! I'm a happy camper....maybe I'll digest all 71 pages of instructions before I die! :-)
Working in a hotel tonight so I had to take it outdoors to get the time signal.
This is going to take some getting used to....I've worn Rolexes since Christmas of '73....wish me luck!

Larry S.
 
I am real pleased with this watch. Excellent readout. The display is large and distinctive.

I think I've gotten through the instructions all right. I'm sure I forgot something ... :)

But I can't resize the bracelet! Those little link pins are too small for my decrepit eyes and fat fingers. I'll have to try again in the morning.
 
Ed,

Take it to a jeweler in town. They have the correct tools to size it for you and may not even charge you for it.
 
Oh... I've been wanting one for a while. But I really want to get some of the versions available only in Japan.

MTG-900DJ-2JF (TheG)
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MTG-910DJ-2JF (TheG Black Force)
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Links -- OUT! Watch -- ON! The combination of daylight and a jeweler's loupe ... YES!

For the benefit of those interested in such matters: the watch is 5/8" thick and 4 oz. -- a quarter pounder! And she gleams in the sunshine :D
 
OK, I couldn't resist. I ordered the MTG-900DA-8V from DynaDirect and I got it yesterday. I gotta say, I love it!! I only have my DW-9400-1V (thermometer G-Shock) to compare against, and here are my observations:

a) The MTG-900 sits more flush with my wrist. The DW-9400 utilized a nylon and resin one-piece band and stuck out A LOT. Granted, G-Shocks are large, but the MTG-900 is easier to live with.
b) I love the big digits.
c) I wish it had a countdown timer.
d) The alarm is too weak. In comparison, the DW-9400 seems much louder.
e) Love the time sync. Works fine in NYC at night.
f) My battery meter is at M. I wonder how long before I get it to H?

All in all, a nice watch. I think my Citizen World Timer is going to take a vacation for a while. :D
 
.....in the owner's manual that tells how long it takes to advance from one level to the next in various lighting conditions.

Larry S.
 
Originally posted by Skyline
Oh... I've been wanting one for a while. But I really want to get some of the versions available only in Japan.

MTG-900DJ-2JF (TheG)
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MTG-910DJ-2JF (TheG Black Force)
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I wonder if there is a way to get those in the states.
 
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