Casio Overland OVW-100TDJ-1A2JF

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dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · Jul 11, 2008 (Edited)

I want to buy the Casio Overland OVW-100TDJ-1A2JF.

Unfortunately that model is for the Japanese domestic market, and it only synchs in Japan. It does not synch in the U.S.

Does a nearly identical model exist for the U.S. market that synchs in North America? If such a model exists, then what is the model number?

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WhtShadow

· #2 · Jul 11, 2008

I have the OAW-100TDJ. It syncronizes just fine in the US.:-! Great watch!

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dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 11, 2008

WhtShadow, thanks but the specific model that you have is different than the model that I want to buy. Your model has a digital date display. The model that I want has an analog date display. There are other design differences, too.

Thanks, though. If your model synchs in North America, then maybe the specific model that I want is available for the U.S. market also.

WhtShadow

· #4 · Jul 11, 2008

This model was/is a Japan only model. Not sure why you think the one you want will not sync in the US. I am not aware of any Casio atomics that do not sync in the US. Then, again, I am not aware of all of them, just never heard of a problem.

Good Luck!

dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 11, 2008

WhtShadow said:
This model was/is a Japan only model. Not sure why you think the one you want will not sync in the US. I am not aware of any Casio atomics that do not sync in the US. Then, again, I am not aware of all of them, just never heard of a problem.

Good Luck!

WhtShadow, some Casio models for the Japanese domestic market synch only in Japan. Other Casio models for the Japanese market can synch outside of Japan. It depends on the specific model.

It's the same with Casio models for the U.S. Some synch only in the U.S. Other models can synch outside of the U.S. It depends on the specific model.

If you look at the specs for the Casio Overland OVW-100TDJ-1A2JF, you will see that it only synchs in Japan. This is the model I want to buy.

The specs for the Casio Overland OAW-100TDJ-1AJF indicate that it synchs in both Japan and the U.S. I think you have that model.

If you want to compare, there are sellers on eBay that have both models.

dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 11, 2008

dirkdiggler said:
If you look at the specs for the Casio Overland OVW-100TDJ-1A2JF, you will see that it only synchs in Japan. This is the model I want to buy.

WhtShadow, I think that I am out of luck. I just found this review of another Casio Overland model:

http://www.watchreport.com/2005/03/the_casio_overl.html

WhtShadow

· #7 · Jul 11, 2008

Well, sorry about that. As I stated, I had not heard, and apparently that is one I had not heard. However, if you still like the watch, go ahead and get it. Its still a quartz watch and should be pretty accurate.

Oh, and welcome to the G-Shock forum. It is good to see new people here, with an interest in G's! :-!

Vintage

· #8 · Jul 11, 2008

Welcome to the forum, Dirkdiggler. :-!

mansrow

· #9 · Jul 11, 2008

is this how it looks like ??

so simple looking and yet its shoots missiles !!!! i likey !!!

oh, and welcome to the forum as well !!!!!

whtshadow, u should show him your MTG !!!!

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perfectlykevin

· #10 · Jul 11, 2008

mansrow said:
is this how it looks like ??

so simple looking and yet its shoots missiles !!!! i likey !!!

oh, and welcome to the forum as well !!!!!

whtshadow, u should show him your MTG !!!!

I had that model for awhile. As stated above it doesn't synch in the US, only in Japan. Twin LED lights are like a flashlight.

Now I know another forumer here had taken this model (or one that synchs only in Japan) and swapped the antenna out with a US mode to get it to synch in the US, if memory serves me correctly.

Kev

dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jul 11, 2008

WhtShadow said:
Well, sorry about that. As I stated, I had not heard, and apparently that is one I had not heard. However, if you still like the watch, go ahead and get it. Its still a quartz watch and should be pretty accurate.

Oh, and welcome to the G-Shock forum. It is good to see new people here, with an interest in G's! :-!

No problem, WhtShadow. Not your fault. At first, I didn't notice either. I was about to order it until I realized it won't synch in the U.S.

Maybe Casio will update the model in the future to synch in the U.S.

dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jul 11, 2008

Vintage said:
Welcome to the forum, Dirkdiggler. :-!

Thanks!

dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jul 11, 2008

mansrow said:
is this how it looks like ??

so simple looking and yet its shoots missiles !!!! i likey !!!

oh, and welcome to the forum as well !!!!!

whtshadow, u should show him your MTG !!!!

That's the Overland model I want, mansrow. Yes, the missile launcher neatly stored behind the simple and uncluttered face is a nice feature to have. The top button in the photo is for the missile launcher, but you forgot to mention the other button. Have you seen Transformers? The bottom button converts the watch into a full-scale and combat-ready Bradley Fighting Vehicle in less than 60 seconds.

Nice features to have at the office, country club, beach, mall, etc.

dirkdiggler

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jul 11, 2008

perfectlykevin said:
I had that model for awhile. As stated above it doesn't synch in the US, only in Japan. Twin LED lights are like a flashlight.

Now I know another forumer here had taken this model (or one that synchs only in Japan) and swapped the antenna out with a US mode to get it to synch in the US, if memory serves me correctly.

Kev

Interesting. Do you remember which member made such a switch? I cannot find the topic in the archives.

Funkywatch

· #15 · Jul 11, 2008

dirkdiggler said:
Nice features to have at the office, country club, beach, mall, etc.

:-d

Rutland

· #16 · Jul 12, 2008

Well, here's something kind of close, although it lacks the alarm and led lights, that will sync in the US:

Casio Model WVQ120DA-1AV

Topher1556

· #17 · Jul 12, 2008

Whtshadow...nice watch you got there ;-) :-!.

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WhtShadow

· #18 · Jul 12, 2008

Topher1556 said:
Whtshadow...nice watch you got there ;-) :-!.

Yup, sure is.

Too bad you don't have one. :-(;-) It really is quite comfortable,and has many useful features. Yet still looks good. b-):-d:-d

eurquiza

· #19 · Apr 9, 2010

Hey WhtShadow,

I have been thinking of buying a watch very similar to yours: OVW-100TDJ-1A2JF

Is your watch still working?
Is the LED bright enough that you can easily read it in the dark?
Have you had any issues with your watch?

Please let me know how it's worked out for you since this watch is around $200 (shipped from Japan) and I'd like to make an informed buy. Many thanks!
keno.

mongo

· #20 · Apr 9, 2010

WhtShadow said:
I have the OAW-100TDJ. It syncronizes just fine in the US.:-! Great watch!

Why is the 6 cut off? Looks weird. Would be better if the 6 is replaced by a single white bar like in the 5 and 7 dial.

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