[Xfactor]

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.

 

[tribe125]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Xfactor]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[tribe125]

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]

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

 

[Xfactor]

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]

Pics G8000-3V/DW5600E.

Green LCD:

G8000/DW5600E:

Straps:

Bezel:

Back:

 

[Xfactor]

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]

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

 

[mansrow]

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]

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

nice watches Vintage

 

[Xfactor]

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

 

[G'ed]

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]

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