CasioMen's GW-7900-1CR G-Shock Digital Display Quartz Black Watch

Like I said, this is my first G-Shock. I chose this model for four, very specific reasons:1) It is solar (I've loved solar watches since the 1980's)2) It can sync itself to atomic time via radio communications.3) It has a moon phase "complication" (this is a "thing" for me.) All watches I love have this complication.4) It lets me track a second time zone easily and time in that zone on the face with the time in my home time zone.That all added up to the perfect storm for me. This is effectively a tool watch that gives me the ability to set the mechanical watches in my collection based on a known time source without needing to fire up a computer. And I admit, I finally caved to the idea that all good watch collections should contain at least one G-shock.Could I have bought one of the multi-K "G Master" series that rival the price of some mid-tier luxury watches? Sure. Except that the leave my soul feeling dead. They're just a quartz movement in a package of "bling". No, there is nothing "wrong" with quartz, unless you're asking me to pay more than a few hundred USD for it, once you cross that threshold, I'd rather have a good old fashioned mechanical movement inside all that bling. However, that's a different story and doesn't involve this watch.This watch is exceptional for that it does:1) It syncs consistently with the atomic signal (read on for details)2 I will likely never have to worry about batteries3) I won't worry about it when I go fishing, it just won't need to be babied.I have read much foo about all the trouble people have getting Multiband 6 watches to sync. I'll say it again it's all foo. If you live within the theoretical range of one of the towers, forget the Apps, and all the other tricks. You can get your watch to sync consistently, every night with a "fix' that is effectively free. Credit for this goes to a guy on YouTube who goes by the name of "Watch Geek". He, as do I live near the edge of the effective range of one of the towers. He's in central Europe and I'm on the west coast of California (about 1,500 miles from the tower in Fort Collins Colorado.) My watch syncs nightly using Watch Geek's "trick", which is simply to fasten the watch around a metal object before you go to bed at night. He uses the cross bar on his bike or an exercise bar, I use a metal desk lamp. If I fasten the watch around the cross bar of the desk lamp, it syncs every night. If I just leave it laying on the desk in front of the lamp, I'm pretty much guaranteed to have an error message in the morning. Watch Geek's YouTube video covering this is called "DIY Amplifier for Atomic Radio Controlled watches that actually works & is VERY simple". Just search for his channel and find that video.I also read a bunch of foo about the "screws" on the face of this thing. If that bugs you, take the bezel off and add a drop of super glue to each one. I don't see those rivets coming out except under conditions that I'm not likely to survive, at which point I won't care.I read alot of foo about people getting the watch and having trouble getting charged. I suspect that these people are vampires and never went out in the sun. I got my watch with the charge indicator on H. As soon as it was out of the box, I was playing with it and admiring the light, and all the normal things an enthusiast does with a new watch. Within 24 hr, my H had degraded to an M. A couple hours in a sunny window fixed that without any thought on my part. It has not left H since then.I also heard alot of foo about how "huge" this watch is. Yes, it's a couple of millimeters taller than many diver's watches, but frankly if you can sense a millimeter or two, then you're too sensitive to be wearing a watch like this. The reality is that it wears smaller than many of the smaller divers I have. I attribute that to the "wings" under the strap and the way it fits the wrist. It's not big on the wrist (at least to me with a nearly 7" wrist) and it's certainly not heavy.There are a couple of cons. First, I find some of the smaller indicators hard to read when I first wake up and don't have my glasses on. I can still see the time, but the smaller details are hard under those conditions.Second, the light could be brighter. I'm glad this is backlit as if it was an LED shinning across the surface of the display, it would be unreadable.Third, I usually find myself pressing the light button several times as 3 seconds is not enough time for me to read the thing.All in all, I think my cons are nits. I'm happy I got it, and I likely will get a couple of the runner's up in the race to be my first G-shock as I'm pleasantly surprised by the functionality and style available in these watches, at least at the modest end of the range. I really do understand why there are G-Shock enthusiasts out there.

I own about ten G-Shocks. Why? I have no idea honestly.... They're relatively cheap and come in so many styles and colors it's hard not to get carried away with them. As tough and functional as they are, there is no denying the G-Shock is just plain fun too. I feel like a bit of a kid when I wear them in the best possible way. I also do a lot of outdoor activities including bike commuting to my desk job so it's nice having a watch that is going to take some abuse. As much as I love my mechanical watches, the G-shock really is the more practical option on a day to day basis.This one may be my favorite, and if it is not my favorite it is easily in the top five. Despite its heafty size it actually wears somewhat compact. Compact for a G-shock anway. This is largely due to the little "wings" on the underside of the strap that keep the band hugging the wrist instead of flairing out like a lot of large G-shocks do. I tend to gravitate toward this watch over my other G-shocks for this reason alone.I also appreciate the extra functions on this watch. I live near the Pacific Ocean so the ability to track and predict the tides is actually usefule for me, and a lot of fun. Once the watch is property set up I find it to be shockingly accurate. So hey cool!! I also find that the buttons on this one are a nice compromise of tough and robust without being too hard to push, unlike say the Mudman for example which can be difficult to opperate, especially in the cold. The light being on the front of the watch is also a huge bonus. I like when Casio puts the light button on the front as opposed to the side. Much more useful when I'm wearing gloves on cold winter days.I don't know why this watch is a bit more difficult to find with the positive display but I think it is worth the effort. Some g-shocks look more interesting with the negative display but it is no secret it is much more difficult to read them. So if you can find this model with a positive display I'd argue it is worth the effort.

Perfect sized GShock - not crazy big or too small. Atomic time setting and solar powered. Recommended.

I have been a G Shock user since the early 90's. This particular model is well known among G Shock users for good reasons. There are a number of valuable functions found in the watch--some normal G Shock ones and some less common but all work well and I really like this particular model.

Was given to my son as a gift and he loves it. He's in heavy construction, and it works great for him.

High value features for the cost, however the display is far too small for my old eyes.