UK armed forces hires Casio as official watch supplier of the British Armed Forces.

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UK armed forces hires Casio as official watch supplier of the British Armed Forces.

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https://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-in ... dium=email

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Retail price for the consumer not the Armed forces is around $460 ,which for me is a bit pricey for a Casio,i even so lately a
metal bracelet Casio that is new at retail of $2500 ........
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I like it but I definitely dont want it.
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Nice watch but I prefer my issued 6600

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I don't get it. Seems like an unnecessary expensive model compared to other G Shocks that are every bit as tough.

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jbglock wrote:I don't get it. Seems like an unnecessary expensive model compared to other G Shocks that are every bit as tough.

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What is casio of choice for normal watch enthusiasts?
"Ah, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day,
And tell the world that everything's OK,
But I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back,
'Till things are brighter, I'm the Man In Black."

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Well i guess this is a retail version "hommage" of the military version ,still i find Casio prices to the extreme these days ,go check out their webstore ,some models sell for 2500 euros!!
I Have a Casio from 1980 that my Father purchased as gift back then,still have it though somewere,only the hard plastic strap (no rubber back then) is damaged ,i renumber paying a very little amount for new even back then.
So i don't understand Casio policy ,you can even buy a totally professional military Grade Sundo or Garmin for much much less.
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Mellons wrote:What is casio of choice for normal watch enthusiasts?
I still have quite a few G Shocks. The first to get imo is the DW-5600. Extremely shock resistant, durable, 200m wr, and easy to find brand new for $50 or less.

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Excellent- havent looked at digital in years!
"Ah, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day,
And tell the world that everything's OK,
But I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back,
'Till things are brighter, I'm the Man In Black."

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I am not into digital since 1985 ,still these if i would get a digital i would get a rugged smartwatch.
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