Dyeing a G8000-3V

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Xfactor

Discussion Starter · May 31, 2008

I'm contemplating buying this watch, but the band and bezel are green. Does anyone know if the watch can be dyed like most G-Shock watches? I would like to dye the band and bezel black. It looks as though they are made of resin and I'm curious if the bezel can be removed.

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tribe125

· #2 · May 31, 2008

I think you can dye it easily enough. Some of the G-8000s have a patent finish which wouldn't take the dye, but that one looks like plain matt resin. Black is the only colour you could dye it though.

The bezel is removeable.

Xfactor

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 31, 2008

Thanks Tribe. I think you are correct in that this model isn't the shiny version. I searched other threads in this forum and it sounds as though the module in this watch is very good.

tribe125

· #4 · May 31, 2008

Xfactor said:
Thanks Tribe. I think you are correct in that this model isn't the shiny version. I searched other threads in this forum and it sounds as though the module in this watch is very good.

One of the best modules ever. I had two, but found the bands too long.

Vintage

· #5 · May 31, 2008

Dyeable, no worries. It's the same dark green as the reverse LCD Mudman. I have one of those. :-!

Xfactor

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 31, 2008

The band will most likely be too long for me as well, but if I like the watch I'll trim the band. I was satisfied with the trim job I did on my Mudman so maybe I can get lucky a second time.

Baka Survivor

· #7 · May 31, 2008

tribe125 said:
One of the best modules ever. I had two, but found the bands too long.

What's the advantage of this module? I like the style, this might be my next G.

Xfactor

Discussion Starter · #8 · May 31, 2008

Does this watch wear larger than the 5600 series? From the picture I cannot tell if this is a slim watch or if it is kind of chunky.

tribe125

· #9 · May 31, 2008

Baka Survivor said:
What's the advantage of this module? I like the style, this might be my next G.

Let's see:

shows day and date
24hr countdown timer
shows time in all modes
clarity of display
day in three letters
world time
year display
alarm set by date
more than one alarm

Lots of the things that Casio leaves out of modern modules, in other words.

And the styling has a pleasing modernity. I seem to think they were particularly well screwed-together too. The plain one was my favourite.

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tribe125

· #10 · May 31, 2008

Xfactor said:
Does this watch wear larger than the 5600 series? From the picture I cannot tell if this is a slim watch or if it is kind of chunky.

Significantly larger, but not bulky.

Vintage

· #11 · May 31, 2008

I'll post pics here in some minutes, Xfactor.

Xfactor

Discussion Starter · #12 · May 31, 2008

Hey thanks Vintage. No hurry though, my 12 month old son just fell asleep so I've got to squeeze in a workout while I can! Be back in a couple of hours.

Vintage

· #13 · May 31, 2008

6

Pics G8000-3V/DW5600E.

Green LCD:

G8000/DW5600E:

Straps:

Bezel:

Back:

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Xfactor

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jun 1, 2008

Vintage - Those photos are great, thanks for posting them. I just bought one off ebay. So it looks as though I've got a dye job coming up along with a strap trimming.

Tribe - Thanks for your help in answering my questions about this watch.

Xfactor

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 1, 2008

Vintage - How do you like the light that comes with the stopwatch, alarm and countdown timer? Is it bright?

mansrow

· #16 · Jun 1, 2008

wat does the large button do? the light button is on the top right. so wat is it? or is it still a button?

G'ed

· #17 · Jun 1, 2008

14secs difference between 8000 and 5600. must sync... with atomic...

nice watches Vintage

Xfactor

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jun 1, 2008

I believe the large button on the face of the watch is the one that lights up.

G'ed

· #19 · Jun 1, 2008

mansrow said:
wat does the large button do? the light button is on the top right. so wat is it? or is it still a button?

that's the LED light. sort like flash alert on mud/gulfman

mansrow

· #20 · Jun 1, 2008

really? wow, must be real bright. thanks guys !!!

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