Comments on: *Darth Does DST http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/ Japanese Watch Enthusiasts Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:15:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 by: Sjors http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-125 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:41:20 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-125 Hi Larry, It would be nice if all devices synchronize automaticly to an atomic signal. Fortunately most devises do. Radio, TV, GPS devices, etc get their signal from all kind of sources. A nice Waveceptor model you have. I wish they made it in this color scheme, but that's personal... <div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/G_Sjors/mtg960da-4v_xlarge.jpg" /></div> Casio is planning to release only Tough Solar Waveceptor watches in the future (although I don't know when that future begins). They always wanted to be known as a company that has a good heart for the enviroment. I think that's a good intention. I have Tough Solars around that are still working after 10 years. They only need a bit of light to work, and a full charged new model Tough Solar can hold up charge for about one year. The recent 5 band G-Shock Waveceptor models are looking great and in June there will be a new 5-band GW-9100 Gulfman released (though without a Tidegraph, Casio might explain that...). Waiting is now if or when Casio will release a Tough Solar 5 Band GW-5600 model. That would be a great next generation classic model. May the Force be with you.... Sjors Hi Larry,

It would be nice if all devices synchronize automaticly to an atomic signal. Fortunately most devises do. Radio, TV, GPS devices, etc get their signal from all kind of sources.

A nice Waveceptor model you have. I wish they made it in this color scheme, but that’s personal…

Casio is planning to release only Tough Solar Waveceptor watches in the future (although I don’t know when that future begins). They always wanted to be known as a company that has a good heart for the enviroment. I think that’s a good intention. I have Tough Solars around that are still working after 10 years. They only need a bit of light to work, and a full charged new model Tough Solar can hold up charge for about one year.

The recent 5 band G-Shock Waveceptor models are looking great and in June there will be a new 5-band GW-9100 Gulfman released (though without a Tidegraph, Casio might explain that…). Waiting is now if or when Casio will release a Tough Solar 5 Band GW-5600 model. That would be a great next generation classic model.

May the Force be with you….

Sjors

]]> by: petew http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-122 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:13:12 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-122 I had to smile when I read your story Larry. Every morning after a daylight savings time switch, the first thing I do is look at all my radio controlled G's to see if they switched. I know it's not a big deal that they do, but it always amazes me that they are correct. They truly come as close to the "set it and forget about it" ideal watch as you can get. I had to smile when I read your story Larry. Every morning after a daylight savings time switch, the first thing I do is look at all my radio controlled G’s to see if they switched. I know it’s not a big deal that they do, but it always amazes me that they are correct. They truly come as close to the “set it and forget about it” ideal watch as you can get.

]]> by: Larry Biggs http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-117 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:14:49 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-117 I had a GW300 previously but it must have been one of the ones with the bad battery as it quit working shortly after I purchased it and I returned it. I have to say I REALLY like this G-Shock, the fit, finish and overall quality level is very good! I also like how the brushed blue bezel color plays against the dark display and the copper lines of the slightly violet solar panel. Makes for a mesmerizing display in the right light. Glad you enjoyed the article too! I had a GW300 previously but it must have been one of the ones with the bad battery as it quit working shortly after I purchased it and I returned it.

I have to say I REALLY like this G-Shock, the fit, finish and overall quality level is very good!

I also like how the brushed blue bezel color plays against the dark display and the copper lines of the slightly violet solar panel. Makes for a mesmerizing display in the right light.

Glad you enjoyed the article too!

]]> by: bryanandersen http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-116 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:01:52 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/03/22/darth-does-dst/#comment-116 Hi Larry, Excellent article! In Japan, G-Shock popularity waxes and wanes. I noticed even during times when Gs are not as popular, Japanese IT guys still wear them. They are, after all, "little computers." On the Darth reference, no doubt it comes from Star Wars? I think your watch sort of resembles Darths' helmets. Oh, and do you know about <em>Wookiepedia</em>? <strong>Click on image below</strong> to visit there. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page" / rel="nofollow"> <div style="text-align: center"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/banderjp/DVader.jpg" /></a></div> Cool watch! Glad you're enjoying it. Is it your first G-Shock? Hi Larry,

Excellent article!

In Japan, G-Shock popularity waxes and wanes. I noticed even during times when Gs are not as popular, Japanese IT guys still wear them. They are, after all, “little computers.” On the Darth reference, no doubt it comes from Star Wars? I think your watch sort of resembles Darths’ helmets.

Oh, and do you know about Wookiepedia? Click on image below to visit there.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Cool watch! Glad you’re enjoying it. Is it your first G-Shock?

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