I have a JDM model square G-Shock that's almost 8 years old. Battery still good. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen it go below the H (high) setting. Tough as nails too. I probably need to replace the resin strap soon since it's a bit degraded now, but the actual watch is running without issue. There's even an iPhone app available that uses the phone speakers to reproduce the atomic tower frequencies for the Multi-Band time sync.


You might find something you like from Garmin. I believe they even have one smartwatch model that's also a dedicated dive computer. Probably more expensive than the Apple Watch though, plus still have to worry about charging. Personally, I can't justify spending so much on a disposable watch - we know t will eventually get outdated. I think you'll only get the benefits of a smartwatch if you wear it throughout the day. I'm the type that takes off my watch once I get home, so less useful.

my colleague who is using apple watch love it. i believe apple watch does have its strenghs to make people love it. not to forget it is the best selling smartwatch in the world.

dun think i will like garmin too. becos watch to me is mainly for decoration. haha. i like the diving watch not becos i am into sports, just mainly becos of the look. bigger and looks man. haha.

Oh, I thought you ware a hardcore PADI certified diver
Yeah, I totally understand you about looks. I only have one Swiss mechanical for dressy occasions, and one digital quartz for visiting those parts of town where easy to get robbed. I do have my eyes on one of those new full metal square G-Shocks though, or maybe a Pro Trek on an aftermarket nato/zulu strap because I like to pretend I'm a bad-ass "tactical" man.

Unfortunately, I have skinny hands, so cannot wear big divers or chronographs. I used to like the Panerai Luminor look when I was younger. Then I tried one on and it looked like a wall clock on my girly-man wrists.

ANyone interested in RHinoshield solidsuit carbon? Used not even few hours. Dont suit me. Letting go cheap.

Mind asking why it doesn’t suit you bro?

prefer leather case. end up using nomad leather case. cuz more grippy. haha.

Ahh Ok, I see. You have a collection of some high end cases there

coz i dont change phones like changing baju, Yes,im talking bout you brooo
So, its worth the case money coz will be using for quite a time. And XR dont have apple official leather case. wtf

This post has been edited by Jay Chua CC: May 5 2019, 03:33 PM

Hahaha, guilty as charged

i might hold on to mine a bit longer now coz i’m having multiple eSim in my current phone. a bit hassle to ask for eSim replacement, especially from yoodo which still in beta testing and there is no other local prepaid eSim telco

double post

This post has been edited by Mackiddo: May 6 2019, 07:38 AM

Ya, thats why dual physical SIM is less hassle for now. I might let go of either my XS Max or XR before the warranty ends, to salvage some value before Apple announces the next gen iPhones

So fast on targeting now .. lol 😂

Ya lor, some more both my sets are HK sets.. no SIRIM sticker, after warranty hard to sell off, hahaha

Make sure let it go before warranty expiring date

Mine so far so good, just had the screen off no responses issue.
Something like screen protecting for self shut down within 30sec pressing any buttons no response.
After than is function well

This post has been edited by Benefon: May 6 2019, 09:02 AM

I just exchanged my XR with my wife's XS Max over the weekend coz she wanted to try the XR. Instantly I noticed the the difference in battery life

XR battery life better by a lot?

that is bad... lucky no burning sensation

Based on my estimation probably 1-2 hours additional in screen time isn't an issue if based on the same standby time.


Actually there was, but luckily I took it out from the pocket before it really burnt, hahaha....

just give it to your maid, bro.