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I'd been eyeing this DW-5000SL for a while. It had been on the bay for quite some time, the advanced search showing he'd listed the watch multiple times without any takers. There weren't a lot of photos and he was slow to respond, but I proposed an offer and he accepted. I think we both got a fair deal.
From the looks of things, the watch was in pretty rough condition.
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![Watch Watch accessory Stopwatch Wrist Dive computer]()
As you can see, the watch appears to have been a daily beater. There are tons of abrasions and some paint in the "G" has been chipped away. But the strap was even worse:
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![Watch Technology Electronic device Dive computer]()
I've heard that certain chemicals such as bug repelents do not mesh well with the resin Casio uses on their watches. I have no idea what was sprayed onto this watch but my usual toothbrush-handsoap-water routine in the sink didn't phase it. Whatever damage had been done to the strap and bezel seemed beyond my abilities.
Dirty!
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How in the world does a watch, or anything for that matter, find itself covered in such filth? And in less than 5 years! I've no background in forensics, but my estimation is the watch has been stored inside of a vacuum cleaner bag for at least a couple of months.
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Even the springbars were covered in gunk. Ugh.
This isn't your everyday, run of the mill DW-5600E, people! I know this is by far not the rarest of watches in the world, but who wears a limited edition watch with such careless regard? I just don't understand.
Anyway. On to the good news:
1) The crystal is perfect. Not a scratch to be seen.
2) The bezel screws as well as the back case show no signs of intrusion. There are a few light scratches on the back case (which appear to be normal wear-and-tear scratches), but even if it has been opened the person did so with enough care to not let it slip and scrape up the back like literally every used screwback I've come across. Kudos for that, I suppose.
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3) Luckily for Spike, I had anticipated he might show up in ratty or smelly clothing. Previous experience has taught me that the typical G-Shock owner likes to hold their lit cigarettes directly under their watches and they're very careless with their sugary drinks. The strap was going to be replaced regardless of its condition as I refuse to wear any non-GW-5000 straps. You just can't go back once you've worn one. Try it.
Before & After (Spike on the left):
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![Watch Watch accessory Digital clock Fashion accessory Timer]()
Obligatory:
![Watch Wrist Watch accessory Strap Fashion accessory]()
Aside from the DW-5030 and maybe a 5000SP (if one should make itself enticing enough), this'll be my final purchase for a while. I've essentially cleaned out my inventory and re-stocked it with square screwbacks. This forum is bad news for my wallet.
Thanks for tuning in!
From the looks of things, the watch was in pretty rough condition.
As you can see, the watch appears to have been a daily beater. There are tons of abrasions and some paint in the "G" has been chipped away. But the strap was even worse:
I've heard that certain chemicals such as bug repelents do not mesh well with the resin Casio uses on their watches. I have no idea what was sprayed onto this watch but my usual toothbrush-handsoap-water routine in the sink didn't phase it. Whatever damage had been done to the strap and bezel seemed beyond my abilities.
Dirty!
How in the world does a watch, or anything for that matter, find itself covered in such filth? And in less than 5 years! I've no background in forensics, but my estimation is the watch has been stored inside of a vacuum cleaner bag for at least a couple of months.
Even the springbars were covered in gunk. Ugh.
This isn't your everyday, run of the mill DW-5600E, people! I know this is by far not the rarest of watches in the world, but who wears a limited edition watch with such careless regard? I just don't understand.
Anyway. On to the good news:
1) The crystal is perfect. Not a scratch to be seen.
2) The bezel screws as well as the back case show no signs of intrusion. There are a few light scratches on the back case (which appear to be normal wear-and-tear scratches), but even if it has been opened the person did so with enough care to not let it slip and scrape up the back like literally every used screwback I've come across. Kudos for that, I suppose.
3) Luckily for Spike, I had anticipated he might show up in ratty or smelly clothing. Previous experience has taught me that the typical G-Shock owner likes to hold their lit cigarettes directly under their watches and they're very careless with their sugary drinks. The strap was going to be replaced regardless of its condition as I refuse to wear any non-GW-5000 straps. You just can't go back once you've worn one. Try it.
Before & After (Spike on the left):
Obligatory:
Aside from the DW-5030 and maybe a 5000SP (if one should make itself enticing enough), this'll be my final purchase for a while. I've essentially cleaned out my inventory and re-stocked it with square screwbacks. This forum is bad news for my wallet.
Thanks for tuning in!
