That's too much for me, lokgotz......haha...must resist.....

However, resistant is futile...managed to get the GW-5000 2 months ago.

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Yup, closed enough lokgotz. it's near similar to the Titanium 5k square, GW-T5030C-1JR.

For current modern G, Protrek and standard Casio Tough Solar models, at least 98% of current line up is using rechargeable CTL-1616, wheres for the earlier 90's and 2000's model is using either the ML-2020 and ML-2016. (But only using on Raysman or Frogman 200 series) For analogue model or either combi between analogue & digital is using either CTL-1616 or ML-920 rechargeable battery.

lokgotz is right, at least current battery powered models is powered 3 common lithium batteries: CR-2016, CR-2025 and CR-1220. However, when Casio release 2 models on last year, the GD-350 & GDX-6900, rules has been started to changed, now is powered by CR-2032 battery which mostly powered our computer's motherboard BIOS battery.

cheers.

Thank again lokgotz, glad to give you a helping hand. We are sharing the passionate about G since both of us are from the earlier generation for this famous resin watch . As a Casio nerds for nearly three decades, really happy to have senior's to share same passion. Got hit by G bug again in 2006 but now semi-retired already.

You're are right, by using the CR-2032 not only thicker but bulky also, as you can see on the GDX-6900, but also using the highest voltage 225 mAh, compares normal CR-2016 is using 90 mAh and CR-2025 is using 165 mAh. For CR-1220 is 35 to 40 mAh.

For rechargeable such as CTL-1616 (CTL stands for Cobalt Titanium Lithium) is using 18 mAh, CTL-920 is 5.5 mAh. Whilst for ML-2016 is the highest voltage 25mAh that is why Casio like to use it to powered the the older G such as the Raysman, Gulfman dan 200 series Frogman. (Note: ML stands for Magnesium Lithium).

Conclusion, that is why the the CR-2032 still rocks with the highest nominal voltage output for non rechargeable Casio watch models.

Just my 2 cent...

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Casio Barometer is not useless. Unless you understand the terminology of absolute air pressure, then Casio ABC might work for you. In my many years using Casio barometer model, from the first Sky Force DW-6500 to the current Rangeman GW-9400, not a big issue to me after all. The first thing you need clarify how it's working by observing the barometric history graph. The lower dot of the far right on the screen, the worst weather it will becomes, same as the higher dot, the weather will turned to fair. However, it's also came with one conditions, that you may need to stay permanently at the same location to monitor the current whether.

As Casio is improving it's Barometer models, such as the Protrek PRG-250, PRW-3000 by adding Barometric Pressure Indicator which is a series of arrow to informed you whether condition in past, current and future.

What mostly is that Casio Barometer is for general usage for weather monitoring and not a precision instruments. If you ever need such things, there is some some high model such as Suunto Core/Ambit or Germin Fenix 2 series outdoor watch to meet your need but which the famous "Shock Resistant" technology on G-SHock.

For Gulfmaster is actually a "sandwich" version of Protrek PRW-6000 with G-Shock Technology.

Finally, here is simple rule.

Casio ABC watch = Timekeeping first, Instrumentation secondary.
Suunto/Garmin Fenix/Timex = Instrumentation First, Timekeeping secondary.


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gshockrocks

Hi Boldnut,

Here is my reply.

G-7700-1 = It's 1/1000 sec. twin stopwatch, Multi world time viewer up to 3 time zone, melody alarm which can be set on daily or weekend * powered by CR2025 battery with 5 years battery life.
G-2900F = It's an vintage old model which have Telememo (like phone books but only can store 40 records), battery life is 10 years.
GDF-100-1A = Riseman substitute that without solar powered, has ABT features (Altimeter, Barometer/Thermometer), short battery life: 2 years due to power consumption on sensors.

Alternative: G-6900-1, series 6900 with solar powered, basic alarm with 24 hour chrono and timer and worldtime. Battery life is using CTL-1616 and will be replaced from 6 to 15 years.

or GDX-6900 series, DW-6900 big brother that powered by CR-2032, up to 10 years of battery life.


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gshockrocks

Standard international Rangeman is without the 'J' alphabet to save cost of manufacturing. As Japan people will always received the best model. So the Rangeman, Mudman GW-9400CMJ & GW-9300CMJ-1JF is standard equip with CF strap. The same principal also apply to solar atomic square model which is fully CF strap & jelly bezel is GW-S5600-1JF.

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gshockrocks

This model is 90's model: DW-90XX series. You can use CR2016 battery as replacement.

Any watch shop can do it, just make sure they re-lube the gasket before closing the case to maintain water resistance.

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gshockrocks

This post has been edited by gshockrocks: Nov 23 2015, 05:18 PM

Atomic (Multiband 5/6) won't work in Malaysia due to SIRIM fault don't want to 'tuned' to atomic watch frequency. You can consider non atomic tough solar square G, the G-5600E-1. The last digit 6 in Multiband coding is only works on China, Taiwan, Korea & Hong Kong only.

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gshockrocks

This post has been edited by gshockrocks: Nov 23 2015, 05:11 PM

The ONLY G-Shock that are solely produce & sold in Japan as below:

a) The 'origin' tough solar atomic DLC caseback - GW-5000-1JF
b) All Frogman models (From the first generation DW-6300 in 1993 to current GWF/GF-1000/1030 & GF-82XX)
c) MTG Series (Metal Twisted G)
d) MRG Series (Metal Rugged G)
e) GPS Model GPW-1000 series
f) DW-5600VT & DW-6900FS Local Brand Collab Series.

Non G

a) Oceanus
b) Protrek MANASLU Series (Starting with PRX coding is all Made In Japan)


*Note: All above models is made solely in Casio Premium Factory, Yamagata Japan.

Regards,

gshockrocks

This post has been edited by gshockrocks: Nov 23 2015, 05:12 PM

GWX-5600-1JF only sold in Japan Market and Made In Thailand, for Malaysia Market as I recalled there 2 colours : GWX-5600CC-4 & GWX-5600CC-7 but seldom available already.

For non atomic version is even hard to find now days, the last time I saw is GRX-5600GE (GLOBE - UNITED BY FATE).

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gshockrocks

G-Factory price won't cheaper and no discount at all because it's Marco Malaysia own kiosk shop. My suggestion is do a test wear first & survey and compare their price first and later you can buy cheaper such as G-People or other seller. Note only that, their subsidiaries City Chain also no discounts, all price as fixed....

GW-9400 is bulky (but no so bulkier compares with GWG-1000 Mudmaster or GPW-1000 GPS Model) due to thicker resin and the octagon design of the watch. For JDM version it's identical with normal GW-9400 but there is one unique differences is the strap for JDM version has CF (Carbon Fiber Insert Band) inside the watch which was 'sandwitched' together with resin on the outer layer. There is 2 hint to check whether your GW-9400 is CF version or non CF:

First, for standard version such Black, Olive Green etc, you can inspect the wording of the "Carbon Fiber" on front face of the watch band. Secondly is check on code number of the JDM version GW-9400 Rangeman, the code on the case back of the watch is normally is GW-9400J compares with normal version is GW-9400 only. For standard model GW-9400 watch band the wording normally will indicate as "Triple Sensor".

Some JDM model such the GW-9400KJ does not indicate "Carbon Fiber" on the band due it's a collab model with NGO Organization such as the Love The Earth Series, ICERC etc. However don't worry, as long the Initial 'J' still on the watch code number, it's still a CF models.

Finally the complete list of standard JDM version GW-9400J Rangeman

a) GW-9400J-1JF (Standard black CF with positive display)
b) GW-9400J-3JF (Standard Olive Green CF with negative display)
c) GW-9400BJ-1JF (Standard Gloss Black CF with negative display) - also known as the black panther / black cat
d) GW-9400NVJ-2JF (Standard Dark Blue CF with negative display) - also known as Navy Blue Ranger
e) GW-9400RDJ-4JF (Standard Red CF with negative display) - also known as Burning Red Ranger
f) GW-9400SRJ-4JF (Standard Purple CF with negative display) - also known as Pink Ranger

Special Edition

a) GW-9430EJ-9JF (G-Shock 30th Anniversary Lightning Yellow)
b) GW-9400KJ-8JR (Earth Watch Grey Color) 1st Edition in year 2014
c) GW-9401KJ-3JR (Earth Watch Green Jelly Color) 2nd Edition in year 2015
d) GW-9400CMJ-3JR (Camouflage Green Color)
e) GW-9400FBJ-4JR (Rescue Orange Color) - Special Collab Editon for Kobe Fire Department, Kobe Japan.
f) GW-9400BTJ-8JR (White Grey Color) - Special Collab Edition with Burton Snowboard.

Last note on packaging. JDM version is normally packs with small white pillow and hard leather plastic black box with scroll Japanese language manuals and label tags. Whilst other market is comes with hexagon tin can with black sponge and plastic bags wrapping and also ticker 5 language manuals.

Additional note: Some of us will get GW-9400 from Europe, it's the same with normal GW-9400. The code listing are below:

a) JF/JR = Japan Domestic Standard Edition / Japan Domestic Rare Edition
b) CR = North America Edition (Including Canada)
c) ER = Europe Continents
d) DR/ADR/VDR = International Standard Edition (Including Special Edition)

Regards,

gshockrocks

This post has been edited by gshockrocks: Nov 29 2015, 08:05 PM

Nice Master of G you have bro......

Left = Mudman Men In Rusty Black @ G-9000MS-1
Middle = Rangeman GW-9400 Standard with mod from Olive Green Bezel & Strap.
Right = Mudman Standard Solar @ G-9300-1

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gshockrocks

For Mudman beside G-9300, you can consider the older but still available smaller G-9000. Unless you insist needed the Tough Solar features, you can choose to buy from oversea the GW-9000A or GW-9010. For sensor, why not consider Rangeman GW-9400 which features as an ABC watch.

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gshockrocks

1. You may get from G-People other local lelong seller.
2. G-People, Jam Corner, PBB Casio etc.

Regards,

gshockrocks

This post has been edited by gshockrocks: Dec 1 2015, 01:03 PM

Malaysia here is on selling standard resin GW-9400-1DR or GW-9400-1ER.

For CF strap, the GW-9400 code has to be added with alphabet "J".

There is no such G-9400, only existed is G-1400 and GW-4000 which is an Gravity Master Series.

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gshockrocks

Mudah Malaysia got sold, however is in black color.

http://www.mudah.my/Watch+Casio+G+SHOCK+G2...AL-36113472.htm

Note: This models has been obsolete already, you can consider upgrade to new model.

Regards,

gshockrocks

This post has been edited by gshockrocks: Dec 1 2015, 01:07 PM

Welcomed. G-2900F series is one of my favorite too but give away to my relatives long time ago. This series got black, blue, green etc. Beside it's also nylon strap version too. So sad Casio does not want to produce anymore. The round face is similiar to the GL-160 G-LIDE Series nearly 10 years ago.....

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gshockrocks

Nice G-2900F 12 beast you lokgotz...tabik to you...your beast is mountain goat..if you observed carefully, it got a round horn.

cheers,

gshockrocks

Just key in Casio Rangeman or GW-9400 at lelong search engine. If you need the CF version, please enter GW-9400J.

Got plenty seller, when your budget 'ngam' for you just sapu...don't wait until price increased again.

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gshockrocks