[DougieFresh]

I was just searching for my next G and I came across these 2 models. They really look great and I think I would like there style but on the website I cant get a close look. I really like the DW-6900 models and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about this watch in comparison to the 6900 and also if anyone owns or has pics they can share so I could get a better look it would be great. Here are the watches in question. Thanks

http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9050c_1v.html
http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9050c_1v.html
http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9052_1v.html
http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9052_2v.html

I am also in the market to buy my first Frogman. But I am looking for an all black one. I have found red and the limited white whale & dolphin but cant find the all black. Any ideas from anyone?

 

[Resinbandit]

I was just searching for my next G and I came across these 2 models. They really look great and I think I would like there style but on the website I cant get a close look. I really like the DW-6900 models and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about this watch in comparison to the 6900 and also if anyone owns or has pics they can share so I could get a better look it would be great. Here are the watches in question. Thanks

http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9050c_1v.html
http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9050c_1v.html
http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9052_1v.html
http://www.watchzworld.com/casio_g_shock_dw9052_2v.html

I am also in the market to buy my first Frogman. But I am looking for an all black one. I have found red and the limited white whale & dolphin but cant find the all black. Any ideas from anyone?

Hello DougieFresh;
The only difference between the 9050 and 9052 is the module inside. The 9052 has the same functions as the 6900. All these models are good solid workhorse g-shocks. You can wear them, and wear them out as they are relatively cheap and easily found.

The 6900 has a band design which is best decreibed as pre-fitted. They do not pivot about the springs, rather relying on the watch to fit you well enough initially or bend through the bands. Some people have changed over the straps/bands.

The 9050/9052 bands are totally different in that they pivot through an angle greater than 90deg. The bands appeared very stiff when I saw them, but I've been told over time the band shapes to a better fit. I should mention too that 90XX twins have plastic buttons, whilst the 6900 metal. Both feature easy to read displays (from what my eyes could tell).

One thing I did notice about the 6900 and the 90xx is that the 6900's bezel seems to be of a rubber type polymer whilst the 90xx seems to be more of the plastic grade of polymer. I tend to think that will fair better with abrasion or impacts. I think it's fair to sy that the 6900/6600 was made to have it's bezels replaced as they wear/damage.

Other than that I couldn't tell much else. If you have a g-shock/watch already, perhaps someone might have it also and can give you a realative description of the the size? This might help you appreciate them in the flesh; something not easy when online shopping.;-) .

Hope this helped.

 

[stockae92]

The 6900 has a band design which is best decreibed as pre-fitted. They do not pivot about the springs, rather relying on the watch to fit you well enough initially or bend through the bands. Some people have changed over the straps/bands.

The 9050/9052 bands are totally different in that they pivot through an angle greater than 90deg. The bands appeared very stiff when I saw them, but I've been told over time the band shapes to a better fit. I should mention too that 90XX twins have plastic buttons, whilst the 6900 metal. Both feature easy to read displays (from what my eyes could tell).

well said

the DW6900 to me is always a tough love

i always love how it looks, but the strap is just a little much for smaller wrist size