plaifender Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hey guys, I work out about 4 days/week. I never wear reps to work out in, but I do like to have a digital watch especially if I run. My 10 year old Timex Atlantis watch battery died last week.. and rather than just get a replacement battery, I'm thinking I want a new digital. I've been looking at lots of digitals and this is what I'm looking at getting. Since its my birthday in 3 weeks.. i might ask the wife for this one: Casio G-shock GW-7900b This watch really does it for me.. I LOVE the screws on the front and reverse digital display. The chunky look is really great too. Anyone have this watch or seen it in person. Any other models you'd suggest..??? It's a little more expensive ($150 from casio's website) than my 40buck timex.. but looks leauges ahead as far as features and quality are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well, the most working out I do is working outside or working on cars. So I don't know much about a good workout watch. But that one does look good. Very macho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 man dont do it please dont go all digital on us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I bought a pathfinder 1500 a while back and like wearing it around when I am doing something outdoors like lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 They do digital well no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 man dont do it please dont go all digital on us @spooky: A couple guys at my gym wear their gen subs to work out and it completely IRKS me to see that. I especially like digital for running and keeping lap time etc. Don't worry as soon as the workout ends.. it's back on with the Blacksteel, Steelfish, DSSD or UPO.. (or whatever other watch I've decided for that day!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi, I own this watch, well the jap built version, it's awesome. If you can, get the built in the Japan rather than Thailand verson. You can tell by the model number and that its says on caseback where it's built. The jap built G's often appreciate in value, check WUS for all things gshock. Here's a wrist shot on a 7.5in wrist. Regular g's are decptively smaller than they look in photography but this one is bigger than most G's. It's tough solar atomic which means no batteries ever! It is one of the most, if not the most accurate watch in the world. This is my most favourite ever g-shock. G-shocks are near to impossible to kill. have a look at the tests on youtube, you'll be amazed! Oh and you never have to set this one manually. Great choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opti Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 To add a bit of variaty have thought about looking into polar watches? They have models with heart rate monitoring built in which is perfect for working out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltr Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 The only workout watch to consider is a Polar. I have a Polar RS400 with which I can download and graph my entire workout on my PC. You will not be disappointed by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaljesus Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I rock a Polar FT80 heartrate mon. Even helps improve my weights training. Not cheap but you can save a lot on ebay and totally worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Polar is the way to go. I use a decent priced F11. Great for monitoring cardio and maintaining heart rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LapTime Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 +1 for Polar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sul Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 What about Suunto Core? I have this watch (with negative face) and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 The Suunto's are good...but battery hogs. I just use a basic Timex Ironman...everything you need for any kind of workout including lap timing for timed session work...and bullet proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi, I own this watch, well the jap built version, it's awesome. If you can, get the built in the Japan rather than Thailand verson. You can tell by the model number and that its says on caseback where it's built. The jap built G's often appreciate in value, check WUS for all things gshock. Here's a wrist shot on a 7.5in wrist. Regular g's are decptively smaller than they look in photography but this one is bigger than most G's. It's tough solar atomic which means no batteries ever! It is one of the most, if not the most accurate watch in the world. This is my most favourite ever g-shock. G-shocks are near to impossible to kill. have a look at the tests on youtube, you'll be amazed! Oh and you never have to set this one manually. Great choice! That's really cool! I love the look. @toadtorrent: yeah I had an ironman before the current Atlantis I have... both are similar. Sure it functions well.. but I'm thinking of going bigger but still rugged.. this watch just looks soo cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther917 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 +1 on the Polar's. They are all I use when working out....I'm an avid cyclist and they are consistent, have awesome workout features depending on what your concentration is, Ebay has some good deals if you are not tied to one particular model and you can find some great used models. If you track your HR or want lap time features, I would encourage a Polar. That G-shock is really cool looking though (for a casio) but if you want a feature rich watch that is made specifically for working out and/or running/biking/hiking etc....give the Polar a look.....If you decide to go that route, shoot me a PM. I'd be happy to help you find the best deal available on your top 2-3 choices. Good luck and Happy "early" Birthday.... -Murph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 +1 on the Polar's. They are all I use when working out....I'm an avid cyclist and they are consistent, have awesome workout features depending on what your concentration is, Ebay has some good deals if you are not tied to one particular model and you can find some great used models. If you track your HR or want lap time features, I would encourage a Polar. That G-shock is really cool looking though (for a casio) but if you want a feature rich watch that is made specifically for working out and/or running/biking/hiking etc....give the Polar a look.....If you decide to go that route, shoot me a PM. I'd be happy to help you find the best deal available on your top 2-3 choices. Good luck and Happy "early" Birthday.... -Murph Any chunky polars out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther917 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Any chunky polars out there? Not so much.....These are about as chunky as you can get. They are not the best looking watches, no doubt, but the function is great. Great running and cycling functions but they are really more of features over aesthetics. There are some decent Suuntos that might be an interesting change..... and of course, the G-shocks, many chunky versions. I'm partial to the frogmans from a rugged digital look, but its more of a diver. I like the Suunto for a balance of looks vs. function but that Casio you posted is pretty cool looking and you have a good track record with them so you know how they function and could appreciate the new style vs. what you have been wearing so that might be the best personal choice. I would probably choose a Suunto, but that's strictly personal, when I choose a digital, I want it to be b/c it offers something that a beautiful mechanical cant offer, like Hear Rate, speed tracking, GPS tracking, altimeter, downloadable data to your PC, etc... or else I would just choose a quartz diver of some sort. There are some pretty sick quartz divers out there if you go in that direction. You can beat em up and they tell perfect time. zero maintenance.... I'm thinking about this Seiko quartz diver myself as I've been looking for a couple of good reliable quartz reps to use to work out, hike, bike, etc.... This sucker is indestructible and is a big chunky watch... But, I digress.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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