[Prdrers]

So I apologize if this has been done before. I did a brief search, but did not find anything exactly like this. Plus, members are coming and going everyday, so it won't hurt to stay current. I was perusing the FAQ's on the Casio Worldwide website and noticed one (of many) of the questions pertained to maintenance of Casio's solar watches. I was interested to find that Casio suggests replacing the gaskets on their solar watches every 2-3 years to maintain w/r integrity. Many of you likely knew that, but I never really paid attention, I guess. So it got me thinking... How many people buy solar or solar/atomic watches and go for years (if ever) without inspecting or changing the gaskets?

Certainly, if you have no intentions of using them in a water environment, why bother? I know many here have older models that are no longer put through the rigors of the newer ones, so I wouldn't change those gaskets, either. The main focus of this post is really the poll. I'd like to see how often our G-Shock brethren (and sisters) inspect and/or change the gaskets in their G's. If you're over 10 yrs, state how long, please. As with any thread, let's add pictures at our leisure to spice it up a bit. This can be fun. Who's in?

 

[hoss]

My GW9000 and GW9010 are from 2007 and 2008 and I've never replaced the gaskets in them. I still wear them while swimming and snorkeling in the ocean and while showering. No problems whatsoever.

 

[sodamonkey]

I don't go diving or deep swimming, but my watches are often worn in the shower.

I have a mix of old and new, and the older ones are mostly on their original gasket.

I've only done replacements on those where I've found the original to be out of shape for whatever reason.

My two real oldies, 5200 and 5600C still have their original gaskets and don't give me any issues under "normal" submersion.

I can't see any reason why a bit of rubber that's never touched would need replacing after only 2-3 years!

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[J.D.B.]

I have a few I found the seals were flat and dry. I replaced them and lubed the button shafts. No issues five years+ later.

 

[Epal2Apol]

I usually change the gasket if I change the battery. Some of my solar-atomic watch are still in their original gasket, while those I purchased with defective batteries, I replaced their gasket too. Many of my pre-owned screwbacks (none solar such as DW-5000-1jf, etc), usually get new gasket. Some gasket that I usually see on those screwbacks were already flat, sometimes already broken.

 

[xevious]

I always inspect the O-ring when changing a battery. But replacement? Not very often, but then my collection is babied. I don't abuse my watches at all (I don't mountain bike any longer due to an accident that scared me off from doing it). The worst is sea water... and I thoroughly rinse my watch after exposure to sea water.

For a relatively new G-Shock, I don't think you'll have to worry about the gasket for at least 20 years, depending upon the nature of use. If you expose the watch frequently to rough conditions, I'd say it would be a good idea to coat the o-ring with some silicone at battery replacement time. If you keep your o-ring fresh, it'll last a good 40+ years.

 

[Scratchesaddcharacter]

If it is a diving watch and it gets used a lot as it was designed to be, in the sea, then you'd be foolish not to service the seals on an annual basis. If it occasionally sees a quick wash in the shower, bath or the odd pool splash, then 3 years or at a battery change. If the hardest exposure to liquid is the odd spill of latte at your desk then 5 years if you are pedantic and worry, if not carry on without until the watch dies.

 

[hoss]

If it is a diving watch and it gets used a lot as it was designed to be, in the sea, then you'd be foolish not to service the seals on an annual basis. If it occasionally sees a quick wash in the shower, bath or the odd pool splash, then 3 years or at a battery change. If the hardest exposure to liquid is the odd spill of latte at your desk then 5 years if you are pedantic and worry, if not carry on without until the watch dies.

I doubt that one needs to service the seals on an annual basis if the watch gets used a lot in the sea. I know a few scuba divers who own Casio G-Shocks that use them constantly for diving in the sea and they never had to service the seals on their watches unless they had to replace the battery on their watch. Now with solar powered G-Shocks available, the seals never need replacing unless 20 to 25 years go by or unless there's any indication of fogging inside the watch. G-Shocks are very reliable.

 

[balllistic]

Original o-rings on my DW-5200 "Japan H" (240) and DW-5600E (1545). Both recently underwent the installation of new batteries and I inspected and lubed the o-rings with pure diver's silicon.

 

[Scratchesaddcharacter]

I suppose the day you look at your watch and find it full of water or as foggy as a foggy day on foggy day tablets you might think to yourself, "hmmm, maybe I should have changed the gaskets?" This will of course be a retorical question and may be accompanied by a sense of loss or quiet wailing.

 

[hoss]

I suppose the day you look at your watch and find it full of water or as foggy as a foggy day on foggy day tablets you might think to yourself, "hmmm, maybe I should have changed the gaskets?" This will of course be a retorical question and may be accompanied by a sense of loss or quiet wailing.

Not at all because this doesn't happen if one doesn't open up their G-Shock. If they do ever open it up, they should inspect the gasket to see if it's flat and needs replacing. If the gasket is not flat or stretched, then it will only need to be lubricated up with silicone grease. Original factory gaskets can last 10, 20 and 30+ years if properly maintained.

 

[stockae92]

I have done more DIY battery change on Casio or Timex than I can remember, as well as my Omega X-33 Speedmaster, I may have changed the gasket once or twice because the gasket was damaged or extremely dirty / dried up. Otherwise, most of the time they are fine. just lightly grease them with silicon grease and close them.

I don't dive with my watches, but some of them do see pool action from time to time. I just use "common sense" when I do that. My DW5600C with original gasket doesn't goes to the pool, but I do clean it with mild soap and water with brush with no problem.

I don't know what I would do with my Seiko 300m Tuna yet when its time for a battery change. I would probably do the first battery change (. 5 yr) DIY and keep the original gasket. Then then 2nd (. 10 yr) at the service center with new gasket and pressure test. The same goes for my X33 and Areospace, service center . 7 to 10 yr with new gasket and pressure test.

 

[nigelw]

Original gaskets on mine - almost 20 years and look fine to me.

One point I would make is compared to some watches I have changed batteries on the G has a VERY thick O ring on case back - some I have done feel like a hairs width but the G's are more substantial which I hope would help them have a longer life.

Nigel.

So I apologize if this has been done before. I did a brief search, but did not find anything exactly like this. Plus, members are coming and going everyday, so it won't hurt to stay current. I was perusing the FAQ's on the Casio Worldwide website and noticed one (of many) of the questions pertained to maintenance of Casio's solar watches. I was interested to find that Casio suggests replacing the gaskets on their solar watches every 2-3 years to maintain w/r integrity. Many of you likely knew that, but I never really paid attention, I guess. So it got me thinking... How many people buy solar or solar/atomic watches and go for years (if ever) without inspecting or changing the gaskets?

Certainly, if you have no intentions of using them in a water environment, why bother? I know many here have older models that are no longer put through the rigors of the newer ones, so I wouldn't change those gaskets, either. The main focus of this post is really the poll. I'd like to see how often our G-Shock brethren (and sisters) inspect and/or change the gaskets in their G's. If you're over 10 yrs, state how long, please. As with any thread, let's add pictures at our leisure to spice it up a bit. This can be fun. Who's in?

 

[WES51]

On my Timex Ironman, I kept changing the battery for the about 8-10 years of my ownership.

I used that watch for swimming regularly.

I never changed any gasket and in the end, after so many years of use the watch fogged up.

 

[Tetsu Tekubi]

casio also says their batteries only last 2-5 years

with all the vintage models ive had over the years ive only ever changed one or two since they were either missing or stretched out past the backplate due to poor placement after battery change, the rest i just leave them be. if its sitting in its little groove then it pretty much stays there and keeps working. if however youre opening it up and pulling it out every year or two then of course youre going to need to swap it sooner than later.