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 G-Shock Collectors V2, Discussion, info/news updates of GShock

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post Feb 27 2013, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(WUUsII @ Feb 27 2013, 03:51 PM)
FKK is what bro? hmm.gif
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FFK equivalent to fong fei kei, means the fellow no show
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post Feb 27 2013, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(matsheikh @ Jan 26 2013, 07:49 PM)
Bought this GR 7900nv 2dr at pertama complex today. Fall in love with the color.

They priced this unit higher due to 'limited edition' they said. I bargained hard.

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bro, may i know how much u buying this piece? i am madly in love with its colour also!
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post Feb 28 2013, 12:42 AM

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got my first G rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gifuser posted image
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post Feb 28 2013, 02:14 AM

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QUOTE(liquidvamp @ Feb 28 2013, 02:07 AM)
awesome bro! gratz! rclxms.gif
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thanks mate!

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brother and sister, if got the news of this g, please inform me smile.gif
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post Mar 1 2013, 01:43 AM

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QUOTE(liquidvamp @ Feb 28 2013, 02:59 AM)
thanks for the replied bro.

btw can i ask, the 7900 i bought yesterday it doesnt come with metal box but normal paper g shock box, it is alright?
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post Mar 2 2013, 01:36 AM

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QUOTE(m4a1_90 @ Mar 1 2013, 01:19 PM)
heyy i got this smile.gif
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hey,brand new? how much? pm me smile.gif
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post Mar 9 2013, 03:21 AM

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QUOTE(badboy_lun @ Mar 9 2013, 03:19 AM)
sure it's expensive, to suck those fanboys or girls $. Thanks anyway  biggrin.gif
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actually not very expensive, acceptable thou
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post Mar 11 2013, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(aquilaTE @ Mar 11 2013, 12:02 PM)
Emmm... no pointers?
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i think g-factory has the most complete stock compare to other stores, for eg, city chain and etc.

i just bought my G from midvalley smile.gif
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post Mar 12 2013, 02:51 AM

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QUOTE(lokgotz @ Mar 12 2013, 12:26 AM)
Mind telling which model are you looking for? It actually boils down to which model you are looking for.

G-Factory (all outlets) basically sell the really basic, or slightly special models. If you are looking for something more special/rare, don't waste your time there.

Basically it's like this -

G-Factory
Pros:
- Confirm 100% original.
- Confirm retail price.
- Local warranty. Anything wrong with your watch, just send it back to any G-Factory or even Marco Corporation, the distibutor.
- The box is the actual box for the watch. G-Factory keeps the hang tag for their records though.

Cons:
- Only basic models. Special models (like the 30th anniversary ones) will only be sold at a raffle system. Don't even expect them to have the slightly special/rare ones.

Watch shops other than G-Factory
Pros:
- They carry some special/rare models.
- Price negotiable.

Cons:
- Elevated prices. Even if they give you up to 40% discounts, sometimes, it is still more expensive than retail.
- Their stocks come from various sources. Sometimes from the official distributor (Marco), sometimes parallel imports.
- Warranty wise, send it back to them and they'll try to fix it themselves (I've seen it before).
- Watch wise, you will most probably get a different box from the original one. They mix up all their boxes.

Online Sellers like the ones in Lowyat Forums, Mudah, Lelong, eBay
Pros:
- They will have any model you want, even the super rare ones. You name it, they'll have it
- Boxes, hang tags, sometimes even the protective plastic is still intact.

Cons:
- The usual online trading risks.
- Elevated prices, especially for limited/special/rare models.
- Authenticity not guaranteed. I've not encountered this but you have the risk of getting a non-original one.
- It might not be new, but labelled as new.

Sometimes, there are exceptions too. If you are buying a basic model, online shops will be cheaper than G-Factory. If you are buying the slightly rare/special models, G-Factory will be cheaper, provided they have stocks.

Personally, I buy from eBay, Project Hullabaloo and some online sellers here. I don't mind paying more for the ones I want. I don't care about warranty either.

For brick and mortar stores, if they have the models I want, they get my business. Simple as that.

I hope that helps.
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post Apr 29 2013, 10:22 PM

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QUOTE(Dreamworks @ Apr 28 2013, 12:11 AM)
Guys, is the Nigel Sylvester GD101NS-1 worth getting at around RM400? Can't seem to find a reference price in RM hmm.gif Have been using my GA110 for more than a year now, thinking of buying something new. Kinda like its stealthy look.

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post Jul 9 2013, 05:34 AM

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QUOTE(lokgotz @ May 17 2013, 05:30 PM)
Oh. The crown you mean?

I assume the GAC-100 series' crown works just like any other analogue watches.

1. You will be able to pull the crown out 2 levels. There should be a distinct "click" when you reach each level.
2. Pulling it to the max (2 levels) will let you adjust the time.
3. Pulling it one level will let you adjust the date.

I personally have a set of rules for setting the time on an analogue watch. I have plenty of mechanical watches as well, which is why I always follow this set of rules for analogue watches.

- Never set the date when the clock is at 9pm to 3am. That's when the date dial changes. Setting the date when it's at 9pm to 3am will force the dial to move unnaturally, causing the gears to wear/break if done too many times.

- Always turn the crown so that the minute hand goes clockwise. Watches/clocks are meant to go only one way. Turning the crown to make the dial go anti-clockwise might break the gears in it. If I accidentally set the time 1 minute faster, I'll go two full rotations (two 12 hour rotations) to get the time right.

- Always screw the crown in. It prevents moisture getting into the watches.

I have more rules for GMT, moon phase, annual calendar, regulators and other type of watches. Yeah I'm quite OCD like that when it comes to watches. smile.gif
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wow this is superb!
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post Jul 9 2013, 07:58 PM

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QUOTE(dg6049 @ Jul 9 2013, 06:27 PM)
Hi all, may be this question a bit silly.
I want to ask the watches from Project Hullabaloo is original? It seem ori as so many ppl are buying from them, so Im asking here to add more confident to them as I want to buy a G-Shock.
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i never deal with him before, but i knew him, he is such reputant online seller, let see what others say?
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post Jul 10 2013, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(goldlion @ Jul 10 2013, 11:35 AM)
Hotdamn G-Shocks are dirt cheap in TPE! picked up the GW-M5610SD-8 for a song. Plus foreign tourist gets another 5% VAT cashback at the airport. Too bad I was short on time so couldn't grab more than 1 piece hahaha
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QUOTE(goldlion @ Jul 10 2013, 12:42 PM)
Guess u went to wrong places, son.  tongue.gif
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may i know where the shop located?

my sis is going over taipei this year end, hoepfully we can hunt over there smile.gif
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post Jul 22 2013, 09:13 PM

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QUOTE(hiroka88 @ Jul 16 2013, 06:54 PM)
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long time no buy new g shock already..
this is latest haul.. just arrived brows.gif  brows.gif
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i am looking for this....where and how much u bought?

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