Since the watch wasn’t available for viewing in my city (the provincial capital), I decided to buy it based solely on photos I found online and a few videos about the watch available on the web.
What I can say right after unboxing is that the watch looks exceptionally good in person.
What immediately catches the eye is the attention to the finest details, the build quality, the overall fit, and above all, the overall look—the whole package. There is nothing to improve or update about this watch.
It’s immediately clear that this is a “professional” G-Shock model, and judging by its construction, it’s not hard to guess that it must be exceptionally durable. The carbon-infused texture, clearly visible in the sun, adds an extra touch of style. Its texture will certainly help ensure that any minor scratches or scuffs on the watch case aren’t as noticeable.
The watch is one of those “large” types, but you absolutely cannot say that it is too big. Those who have dealt with “G-Shock” models in the past will certainly be satisfied, and new users of rugged models—I think they’ll get used to it quickly.
As for the features. On board we have a thermometer, compass, barometer, altimeter, stopwatch, time synchronization, and more (you can check the technical specs to find out exactly what’s included). But I’m talking about something else. Generally, aside from the alarm, stopwatch, and of course the time and date display, I won’t need anything else besides its guaranteed resistance to water, mud, and dust. That’s the bottom line for me when choosing a model, and this watch delivers on that, plus it looks absolutely amazing (the rest of the features are just a nice bonus for me, which I’ll probably only use occasionally).
This is probably the best-looking G-Shock model (at least in my subjective opinion). My oldest G-Shock is about 25–27 years old, and I’ve been using these models for that long. I’ve owned a total of three (I choose each one carefully and use them for about 10 years). Each of my G-Shocks is still working to this day; nothing is wrong with them except for some light scratches on the case (I’ve had to replace the straps from time to time), but after so many years, I always want something newer, something that looks different.
Since I chose this model just as carefully, I’m expecting at least another 10 years of trouble-free use—which is what the brand has gotten me used to. Well, since the G-Shock brand hasn’t let me down after nearly 30 years of use, I don’t need to go looking for reliable watches.
The store probably won’t be happy with my review, since having me as a customer once every 10 years isn’t exactly a draw or good for business. But well, the watch isn’t exactly cheap—most people have to really “splurge” on it, make a financial effort, but I assure you it’s worth it—even just for the look, the build quality, and the manufacturer’s assurances regarding its durability. And after decades of using other models, I’m confident in those assurances.
I had some reservations about buying the watch “blind”—I know, there’s an option to return it if it doesn’t meet expectations. However, in reality, it turned out that the watch looks very “classy.” It would be foolish to get rid of it, and if anyone were to even consider doing so, I advise against putting it on your wrist, because once you do, returning it certainly won’t be easy.
I decided on the “color variant” 1A1ER—in my subjective opinion—this watch already draws a lot of attention with its appearance and size, and additional “flashy” elements in the form of other color accents are unnecessary (for me). The bezel in (whether it’s steel) with a “brushed,” matte finish, along with buttons in the same color, fully and sufficiently adds “oomph” to its overall look, while at the same time making the watch seem a bit more discreet (as much as possible).
P.S. In stores, when I asked about the GWG-2000 model, I was immediately offered watches with similar functions (thermometers, barometers, etc.) available in-store right away, but I chose it also because of its appearance (if not primarily). The suggested models—indeed much cheaper and similar in functionality—but none of them looked as good on the wrist as the GWG-2000 1A1ER. Every suggested model fell far short of it, too far to change my mind.
I recommend it with a clear conscience.
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