Greg Anderson - The Good Timekeeper
Greg Anderson - The Good Timekeeper
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All THREE Charles Darwin/Galapagos G-Shock Squares! Featuring the GW-B5600CD-9
The newest watch in my collection is the third watch in the "Charles Darwin Foundation for Galapagos" set of three G-Shock Squares. This time, it's the GW-B6700CD-9 with a bright, yellow bezel and watch band, along with a tortoise theme. The others in the set are the GW-B5600CD-1A2 with a shark theme and blue accents AND the GW-B5600CD-1A3 with a finch theme and green accents. Each of these squares uses the newest module, number 3540. This module operates exactly the same way as other, recent modules for G-Shock Squares which have Tough Solar, Multiband 6 and Bluetooth connectivity with a Smart Phone or Tablet. (It is believed that the only difference between this new module and previous non-STN modules is that the Bluetooth chip has been updated.) This watch uses the Casio Watches app for that Smart Phone link. The app allows users to enjoy "Atomic Time" synchronization even in areas where Multiband 6 radio reception is not available or isn't reliable. The app is also useful for setting everyday functions like the alarms, time zones, reminders and other settings. With most settings, you have the option of making adjustments on the watch without the app or with the app connected. For some settings, it seems easier and faster to use the app. Also, the app will update the time on the watch in a matter of a few seconds whereas Multiband 6 might take a few minutes.
The set-up and functions of this GW-B5600 are the same as with other variations of this model AND the same as with the various versions of the GMWB5000 watch from Casio (AKA the G-Shock Squares with metal cases and bracelets). So, no matter which of these Solar/Multiband/Bluetooth watches you buy, you can follow my guide in order to use your watch.
If you're curious about my previous videos featuring other models in this Charles Darwin Foundation collaboration, here's the one with the shark ua-cam.com/video/quvP3JWKwTw/v-deo.html and here's the one with the finch. ua-cam.com/video/8DYO2yWHojI/v-deo.html
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WatchUSeek Asks: Who is Greg Anderson?
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If you are interested in an online community which is dedicated to discussing all things related to watches, then you probably already know about Watchuseek.com and its forums. If not, then I encourage you to go there and check it out. There's one, specific forum devoted to all things Casio and/or Casio G-Shock. And, in a recent discussion on that forum, someone asked the question "Who is Greg ...
Another GW-B5600CD Charles Darwin Galapagos Island G-Shock (The Finch Watch in Green)
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Casio continues to release new "G-Shock Squares" based on the original form factor of the first G-Shock from 1983. The newest watch in my collection continues this tradition with a brand new module, number 3540. This module operates exactly the same way as other, recent modules for G-Shock Squares which have Tough Solar, Multiband 6 and Bluetooth connectivity with a Smart Phone or Tablet. (It i...
ECEEN Fast Charger for Solar-Powered Watches (Eco Watch Charger)
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For years, I have resisted the idea that I needed a dedicated artificial light source to charge my solar-powered watches (which are all Casio "Tough Solar" watches, by the way). Anyone who has a Citizen "Eco Drive" watch or a Seiko solar-powered watch OR one of these Casios has probably wondered if everyday exposure to normal light conditions would be enough to keep a watch going strong with a ...
GW-B5600CD "Galapagos Square" G-Shock In-Depth Review
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Casio continues to release new "G-Shock Squares" based on the original form factor of the first G-Shock from 1983. The newest watch in my collection continues this tradition with a brand new module, number 3540. This module operates exactly the same way as other, recent modules for G-Shock Squares which have Tough Solar, Multiband 6 and Bluetooth connectivity with a Smart Phone or Tablet. (It i...
DWH5600 Square "G-Shock Move" Fitness Tracking Watch - My Sincere, Non-sponsored Review
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Casio has a detailed write-up about this watch and, wow! There's a lot of information here! www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.DW-H5600-2 . This is a G-Shock Square unlike any other in my collection. It features "Solar-Assisted" charging to keep the battery running year after year. In theory, with enough exposure to good lighting, the watch will have plenty of power. However, it also comes...
Bracelet Exchange Day with the Duro, Super Illuminator and Solar Powered Diver Style Watches
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A few years ago I bought a genuine Casio bracelet specifically designed for the MDV-106 (also known as the Casio Duro or the Marlin). I also bought two more to put onto a an MTD-1079 "Super Illuminator" and a MTP-S110. Well, this time I decided to buy two bracelets made specifically by Casio for the "Super Illuminator" and put them onto the Super Illuminator and the MTP-S110 and THEN put the Du...
The Long Lost Seiko Crown Chronograph from the 1960s
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When I was a child my father took several business trips to Japan. On one of those trips he picked up this watch. He wore it every day throughout the 1970s, no matter what he was doing on that day. The watch has a lot of wear and tear on the outside but, surprisingly, it still works today. It's the Seiko Crown Chronograph, which was originally released with a connection to Seiko's contributions...
First Time Ever Geochron Atlas in a Car!
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I decided to buy a new stereo receiver for my car and it has an HDMI input for video. I couldn’t resist connecting my Geochron Atlas 2B to that HDMI input just to see if it would work. Indeed, it DOES work! The monitor on that car stereo obviously cannot show the full 4K resolution of the Geochron but it still looks great and is a lot of fun. Unless someone wants to correct me, I will claim to ...
Is an UltrAtomic Clock Better than an Atomic Clock? The LaCrosse Technology 404-1235UA-SS
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WWVB in Colorado broadcasts atomic time data with a system designed to reach most of North America. But there are lots of ways that our modern world creates radio interference too. Several years ago the WWVB broadcast was changed to include phase-modulating (PM) time code. In short, this change was made so that radio controlled clocks would set themselves more reliably in conditions where radio...
Casio Oceanus OCW-T200S-7AJF with Module 5596. Everything I Know About It!
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If you want to view my In Depth Review of the other, non-Bluetooth Oceanus watch in this video (OCW-S100), follow this link... ua-cam.com/video/LPPVafYs-04/v-deo.html For tips on how to add or remove links from a "Pin and Collar" style watch bracelet like the one on this Oceanus watch, here's a video I made previously... ua-cam.com/video/rMBreRzbJ_0/v-deo.html This video features an entry-level...
Casio G-Shock 2023 Mudman GW-9500 Love the Sea and the Earth Edition - In Depth Review
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Casio G-Shock 2023 Mudman GW-9500 Love the Sea and the Earth Edition - In Depth Review
My Experience Shopping Internationally For Casio Products
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My Experience Shopping Internationally For Casio Products
Casio Duro MDV-106 "Marlin" Diver Style Watch. A Complete Collection (Almost)
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Casio Duro MDV-106 "Marlin" Diver Style Watch. A Complete Collection (Almost)
Review of "A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Hoilday Special Happened" Documentary
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Review of "A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Hoilday Special Happened" Documentary
LaCrosse Technology "Atomic" Shower Clock Model 515-1912
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LaCrosse Technology "Atomic" Shower Clock Model 515-1912
The Tale of the Clock Fairy, Presented by The Good Timekeeping Show
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The Tale of the Clock Fairy, Presented by The Good Timekeeping Show
Casio Budget Wave Ceptor 2023 Collection
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Casio Budget Wave Ceptor 2023 Collection
I'm a Little Bit Sad About Walmart and Casio in 2023
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I'm a Little Bit Sad About Walmart and Casio in 2023
Casio Wave Ceptor WV-200R Quick Review - An Atomic Time Watch - Budget Friendly - Updated Module
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Casio Wave Ceptor WV-200R Quick Review - An Atomic Time Watch - Budget Friendly - Updated Module
GoPro Hero 12 Star Trails Test
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GoPro Hero 12 Star Trails Test
Casio Wave Ceptor WV-200R with Updated Module - In Depth Review with Everything I Know About It
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Casio Wave Ceptor WV-200R with Updated Module - In Depth Review with Everything I Know About It
The Mid-2023 Geochron Atlas 2 with ZOOMED-IN Maps!
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The Mid-2023 Geochron Atlas 2 with ZOOMED-IN Maps!
Casio AE1500 One-Month Accuracy Results
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Casio AE1500 One-Month Accuracy Results
FIVE Versions of the Casio AE1500, Featuring the Blue One
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FIVE Versions of the Casio AE1500, Featuring the Blue One
FOUR Versions of the Casio AE-1500WH Including Both Longer-Strap AE-1500WHX Watches
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FOUR Versions of the Casio AE-1500WH Including Both Longer-Strap AE-1500WHX Watches
I Went to the G-Shock Booth at the Outdoor Retailers Association Trade Show Today
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I Went to the G-Shock Booth at the Outdoor Retailers Association Trade Show Today
Using Two Harbor Freight Solar Panels in Parallel with Wiring of an Appropriate Gauge
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Using Two Harbor Freight Solar Panels in Parallel with Wiring of an Appropriate Gauge
Casio G-Shock "Square" G-LIDE GWX-5600 In Depth Review
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Casio G-Shock "Square" G-LIDE GWX-5600 In Depth Review
Casio G-SHOCK G-LIDE GWX-5700 Quick Review
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Casio G-SHOCK G-LIDE GWX-5700 Quick Review

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @wayofthesamurai90
    @wayofthesamurai90 5 годин тому

    I also own the 535, but it has 2 times 230V output. The inverter only draws 3 watt when switched on.

  • @wpherigo1
    @wpherigo1 10 годин тому

    Thanks for showing your thought process. A lot of knowledge conveyed. I’m on the same journey. I’d imagine that knowing what you do now, you could get the correct cables and adapters for less on on Amazon or wherever.

  • @thevacdude
    @thevacdude 23 години тому

    My grandparents had a grandfather clock, which brings back memories of me being at their house. My favorite chime was Westminster. I'd like another grandfather clock in the future.

  • @saintosk
    @saintosk День тому

    Casio corp should definitely give you a collector's award for you're diverse collection. Fantastic set of watches 👍🏼!. Cheers from India 🇮🇳.

  • @user-tf6wo9qd8e
    @user-tf6wo9qd8e День тому

    The sound of Grandfather clock is so awesome 😲😲😲

  • @BobMillerHome
    @BobMillerHome День тому

    Can you change the hand colors on the GAB2100?

  • @_GALLINA
    @_GALLINA День тому

    got it!

  • @Dark_Asteroid
    @Dark_Asteroid День тому

    Like the salmon flocking to Capistrano

  • @heroespiker
    @heroespiker День тому

    my timex command gettin darker display when indiglo button pushed, how to repair it? pls

  • @Stian1342
    @Stian1342 2 дні тому

    GW-M5610U-1CJF all day everyday!! :D

  • @analogmatrix1442
    @analogmatrix1442 2 дні тому

    Funny design choice for the yellow version; I would have the yellow represent birds being that finch yellow is a color description. I would have made the green lcd one the tortoise or better yet make the tortoise one a beige lcd. Otherwise great uniquely designed collaborations.

  • @Stian1342
    @Stian1342 2 дні тому

    love the squares, had some, sold some, but now iam back again, got my GW-M5610U-1CJF and thats the one for me :) you can change day/mnt , blue light, multi and solar. Perfect for me but the Darwins watches are looking nice too ! Love the yellow, but it littlebit to wild for me! haha

  • @ducapelli
    @ducapelli 2 дні тому

    A big thank you for your commitment and polite way to speak in this channel. I am a Casio fan from south of Europe. Whenever I see Casio watches in shops, I ask myself if you own it already or reviewed it. I have one question: have you ever though to go to Japan to see live Casio shops? Greetings and all the best four you and this channel.

  • @scottstrang1583
    @scottstrang1583 2 дні тому

    They’re available for $21 now at Walmart

  • @JunaidBedford
    @JunaidBedford 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the video. Really helpful. What is the name of that inexpensive blue tool for pushing out the pins?

  • @johnny207
    @johnny207 2 дні тому

    Great video as always. Maybe you could do a video on Charles Darwin for the American people and they could give up with baby Jesus. 😊

    • @GoodTimekeeper
      @GoodTimekeeper 2 дні тому

      I’m probably not the guy to make a video like that. I have to admit, I was originally going to include a lot more light-hearted comments about evolution and science in this video but, by the time I started recording, I didn’t want to slow it down with that. For example, I was going to say that “the evolution of Casio digital watches from the Casiotron in 1974 to the G-Shock in 1983 could have never happened so quickly without an Intelligent Designer, whose name happens to be Kikuo Ibe.” Or “Some folks don’t believe that an Intelligent Designer of the G-Shock exists, but I’ve seen the results of his work. I’ve also seen lots of pictures and videos of him on the Internet.” The bottom line is that, in my mind, there’s a healthy balance between religion and science. I attribute any conflicts to incomplete data on one end of the other. I expect that data to be complete eventually. And it doesn’t keep me awake at night.

    • @johnny207
      @johnny207 День тому

      Thanks for the lengthy reply, that’s very kind. Love your channel.

  • @truedawglbg2074
    @truedawglbg2074 2 дні тому

    I have a g shock tough solar gw2310 I've set the watch exactly the same as you've previously shown on here my battery is fully charged but I'm still getting no alarm tone or hourly tone when I press buttons no tone either I've had the watch around 10 year do you think it's the battery even tho it's showing fully charged or the speaker thanks

  • @DanishKhan-qo4gj
    @DanishKhan-qo4gj 2 дні тому

    GOD BLESS YOU OMG GOD BOESS YOU 😘

  • @dazzlerjohnwatchman8215
    @dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 2 дні тому

    Well done my friend, great review. Fantastic you have all three of these limited Casio watches. Charles Darwin was such a great scientist in proving evolution of many species in isolation. I wish Casio were a little more diverse in their colouration of cases and straps. Yellow is the pick representing the sand but the others should have been green and blue to represent the Galapagos Islands land and water. That said I do love the back lit motifs and decoration. I have seen them advertised for sale from Casio at around $300 Australian dollars. I would love one but sadly not at that price. I will just admire yours.

  • @nightsquats
    @nightsquats 2 дні тому

    I dig your style, I lobe when people value function over flexing and that's Casio in a nutshell. The vast majority of my collection is Casio, I am wearing a gw2310fb full blackout, black/inverted display right now. I put on spring bar expansion adapters so it holds 20mm straps and that has made it tons of fun to customize. But yes, solar, atomic, indestructable, what else could one actually need? So yeah, I share your passion for Casio, I love how you deep dive into detail, and I've marked/saved many of your videos as user guides for my own pieces. Fantastic! Keep up the great work!

  • @RS_7performance
    @RS_7performance 2 дні тому

    Nice informative video 👍👍

  • @alanb76
    @alanb76 2 дні тому

    I don't feel these are ultimate because 1) no multiband 6 (wrong, it has MB6), 2) no on display charge indicator and 3) only resin band. Bluetooth is ok for setting time automatically, but having to manually connect the watch to be able to check the battery level is not a premium experience. The other flaw is not having a bracelet band. These resin bands are not premium.

    • @damyr
      @damyr 2 дні тому

      They have MB6. Charge indicator on display is just a gimmick. There are strap adapters to buy for G-shocks, which allow you to put any strap you want.

    • @alanb76
      @alanb76 2 дні тому

      @@damyr It does have MB6, my bad. The other complaints stand, at this price point it should have battery indicator and matching bracelet band (yellow).

    • @damyr
      @damyr 2 дні тому

      @@alanb76 I don't understand why do you need a battery indicator. It's just an useless gimmick. When you have a solar powered watch, just make sure you don't keep it in a drawer. And even if you kept it in a dark place, and it ran out of juice, just put it out on sunlight and it'll be ok after a few hours.

    • @spacemanschannel6380
      @spacemanschannel6380 2 дні тому

      It makes sense they dropped the battery indicator, because with normal use it's on high all the time anyway.

    • @alanb76
      @alanb76 2 дні тому

      @@damyr I have several Solar Atomics. The oldest is nearing 20 years and I've had to replace the battery in that one already, it was always reading lower on charge than it is now with a new battery and it was getting much worse at the end so it was a bad battery from the start which the gauge was telling me but I didn't yet understand. The rest are still going. Room light (at least in my house) isn't always quite enough to keep them full, they slowly decline so you don't have the rated dark time. I want to know the status without having to do some silly connection to the phone to read the battery charge state. The gauge made it clear the battery was failing on the one before it completely gave out. With no gauge you won't know until the watch is dropping into panic mode and features aren't working. Why wait for problems when it can be solved ahead of time? Silly to skip this simple feature on watches costing this much and at this quality level. You can always ignore it, but forcing those who want it to do a manual BT connection to the phone just to see it is silly. To fully charge takes a lot more than a few hours of sunlight. Without a gauge you'll have no idea if it is actually fully charged or not. If you don't know the charge state of the watch you don't know if it will even last through the night shift. If you have several watches with indicators the charge state helps decide which one to use. If one is low and you are going to be in the sun, great, it will charge. If you are going to be in low light conditions you don't want to start with a low charge state watch. Using the light is especially problematic in that case. The charge state is not only an indicator of the state of charge, it is an indicator of the health of the solar system - how the watch responds to light indicates how healthy the battery and solar cell is. In these newer BT module watches they didn't get rid of the charge state, they moved it to the phone which is very inconvenient to use. It went from 3 levels to 5 or more, but I'd rather have the 3 levels that were easier to read right on the watch face.

  • @husainlehri
    @husainlehri 2 дні тому

    $11 is a steal deal !

  • @WR3ND
    @WR3ND 2 дні тому

    I have a handful of Casio watches that I like for various reasons, aesthetics, functions, etc., but yes, the custom G-Shock Square I made out of a couple of the ones I got from Japan is probably my favorite. The black clasping bracelet, the Tough Solar, atomic clock radio sync. Just an awesome go anywhere watch with some nice features. Cheers.

  • @Baruch-Hashem
    @Baruch-Hashem 2 дні тому

    Greg, I love my G-Shock squares and have 3, but you take it to another level. I love your show. If Casio would just add MIP to a watch with Tough Solar, Multi Band 6 and NO Bluetooth would check my boxes. Casio has their own agenda, but I will not buy another until these three features are together.

    • @threadripper979
      @threadripper979 2 дні тому

      And larger buttons that normal size humans can push without difficulty, like the GW-9400 has.

    • @chris9650
      @chris9650 День тому

      Casio are jist missing out so much by so little.

    • @threadripper979
      @threadripper979 День тому

      And speaking of my GW-9400, I was reminded why it's not a serious tool for alt/baro when I wore it today - no lock function. It immediately drifts and is pretty much just a nonfunctional toy. Suunto Core in comparison has a lock function, so changes in weather a super accurate. Same for the baro lock to accurately monitor alt changes. Oh well...

  • @barronjames.
    @barronjames. 2 дні тому

    looks like they stopped making this watch

  • @chronicawareness9986
    @chronicawareness9986 2 дні тому

    Just bought this and I'm so effing EXCITED! first analog watch!

  • @stevehuffman7453
    @stevehuffman7453 2 дні тому

    Did Casio change the module? I received my WV58DA ("WV58R" on case back) 06-10-24. You say it is a single band. Under the reception icon, mine says "Multiband 5". The case back also says "Multiband" in a much larger font. I'm very happy with mine.

  • @rc4a0frios
    @rc4a0frios 3 дні тому

    Just did the mod by myself. I have several tips: 1. There is no need to remove the battery. Removing the metal encasing is enough to get into the module. 2. Use a fine tip soldering iron, the pcb may be damaged by the scrapping. 3. Yo desoldered the bridge number "0", but the other 4 also has uses. Soldering the first bridge it gives you access to 5 alarms, and the second disables Dual Time. I have no idea what the other two bridges are for.

  • @user-wc8fu9nh4x
    @user-wc8fu9nh4x 3 дні тому

    The Westminster melody sounds like Big Ben.

  • @lisalamp6845
    @lisalamp6845 3 дні тому

    I just bought one and love it. But what do the numbers on top represent?

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 3 дні тому

    What a brilliant watch. Am I the only one who is REALLY annoyed that the best watches are JDM-only? I might be able to get it easily enough but the risk/problems happen if it needs servicing or repair.

  • @ardwickhouse
    @ardwickhouse 3 дні тому

    Maybe you would feel differently if you thought the word to be “Beta”. As in second. As is the original concept.

  • @Painkiller456
    @Painkiller456 3 дні тому

    Which color is your favorite? Guys which color is the most popular one? I am confused. Which color should I choose? I like the Batman, Pepsi, and black face.

  • @satyayuga0
    @satyayuga0 3 дні тому

    I ordered this watch, but it's being held hostage at the german customs :(

  • @HectorSachania
    @HectorSachania 3 дні тому

    I already have the og casio watch, and it's almost indestructible. (I do want a calculator watch though)

  • @mra1948
    @mra1948 3 дні тому

    Wow, great tutorial! I got my watch going much faster than I would have trying to follow the manual. Thank you sir.

  • @mikemurphy8996
    @mikemurphy8996 4 дні тому

    What a useless collection. You could wear a different watch for 6 months and nobody would know they are different. I’ve never seen such a large collection of $100 dollar watches. Just a giant “beater” collection.

  • @crybabychrononaut
    @crybabychrononaut 4 дні тому

    I'm here for Greg's soothing voice (& the watches :)

  • @dogsareawesome9197
    @dogsareawesome9197 4 дні тому

    My dad has one of these and it broke twice in the like 6 months he had it

  • @frankgerace5997
    @frankgerace5997 4 дні тому

    Your video intro is just fine, Greg. There’s no reason to change it, in my opinion.

  • @crybabychrononaut
    @crybabychrononaut 4 дні тому

    Damn. You need a G-Shock intervention! 😂 I ❤ mine too

  • @chestermarcol3831
    @chestermarcol3831 4 дні тому

    Amazing company

  • @patelvatsal9603
    @patelvatsal9603 4 дні тому

    Which is the best colour?

  • @tundra75
    @tundra75 4 дні тому

    I just got this watch yesterday, I now want the blue version! Very nice timepiece!

  • @LeeinYork
    @LeeinYork 5 днів тому

    Life saver. Thank you 😊

  • @ShirleyPhillips-f8u
    @ShirleyPhillips-f8u 5 днів тому

    Does the clock have to be moved standing up or after securing everything can it be laid down?

  • @aleksk850
    @aleksk850 5 днів тому

    Obrigado pela ajuda!

  • @spankyharland9845
    @spankyharland9845 6 днів тому

    I got the version of this watch with the red hands- the bezel is fixed but it is solar powered and it is my go to watch that I grab amongst my small collection. It does not have a screw in crown like the Duro's but it is water resistant, great watch.

  • @LaTacheGrandCru
    @LaTacheGrandCru 6 днів тому

    I thought it was a turkey in the beginning kek