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Ladies and gentlemen, have I got a treat for you? The most annoying thing about Casio Analogue/Digital watches is how hard they are to see during the day, because the display is always dark, with the numbers sometimes being impossible to tell. Well Casio has listened to your (and our) complaints, and came out with the Midnight Fog watches. These three models are from our most popular range, so you should definitely find something for yourself, or a loved one! Ready? Here We Go!

First up is the GM110MF-1A. This is our featured GA110 Range, but with a transparent band. As you can see from the picture, the bezel reflects the light, making it stand out all the more. The analogue hands and hour markers are extra large but they don't overshadow the digital display, which, as mentioned earlier, is a perfect balance of black numbers on a white display.

Next up we have the GM2100MF-5A. While the previous model was fully black, this has a metallic bronze bezel, which bleeds onto the band, giving it a very unique mix of colours. The hands and hour markers are treated with a neobrite solution so when you press the light button at night, they will light up. The digital display here is a bit on the small side but it's easy to tell the time and you won't have to squint if the daylight is too bright.

Finally, we have the GM5600MF-2D, part of the original G-5600E series. As you can see it keeps the transparent band, and also adds a dark blue ion plated bezel for protection, and to accentuate the display. It's fully digital, with the numbers and letters being extra large, making it a lot easier to read the time if you have poor eyesight.

Right, now that we've seen these watches, let's talk about their best features.

Starting from the GM110MF, the GA-110 series has been the torchbearer for the Analogue/Digital combo watch. They still consistently sell and are on the top 10 lists of any jewellery store I've been to. One of the reasons is the magnetic resistance, which means you can go to a heavily magnetised area (or work in one) and the watch will still work perfectly. Another reason for the popularity is the 1/1000-sec stopwatch. Considered the most accurate in the business, even Olympics judges use 1/1000-sec stopwatches to get the most accurate time possible.

With the GM2100MF-5A, this is part of the GA2100 Series. They were the first ones to add a dual light so both the analogue and digital screens would be lit up at night if you needed them to be. As you can see above, the digital display is a bit small, so Casio added the hand shift feature, which will move the hands to the 12 o'clock position, letting you see the digital time.

Finally, the GM5600MF-2D. As mentioned before, it's based on the world renowned G-5600E-1, which was one of the first G-Shocks in existence. It is fully digital which means that at night, all you have to do is press the backlight button, and the entire screen will light up. As mentioned, the numbers are extra large, and the watch itself, like the other two I mentioned, is 200m water resistant.

The Midnight Fog Series is Coming Soon to BuyWatchesOnline.com.au!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Welcome back to our blog! Today, I'll be highlighting an EXCLUSIVE to BuyWatchesOnline watch series, the BGD560WL! As of this writing, we are the first sellers in Australia to get our hands on this series, and after playing around with them for a bit, we can tell both kids and some kids at heart, will love them! Ready? Let's Get To It!

First up is the BGD-560WL-2D. The band is a dark, purplish blue, with purple writing at the top and bottom of the bezel. If you look at the outer pictures just before the digital display, you'll notice snow flakes, and the colours themselves remind you of the progression of light throughout the day, when you're at the mountains, or anywhere there's snow (definitely brought up a lot of fun memories for me). The display is fully digital, which means when you turn on the backlight, the entire screen lights up.

Next up is the BGD560WL-4D. Now, this one is PERFECT for the little princesses. It's a transparent pink, with shades of early morning surrounding the digital display. The numbers are large enough that even if you have bad eyesight, you'll easily be able to see the time.

Finally, we have the BGD560WL-7D. If the other two were watches mostly aimed for girls, the 7D is more unisex. The band is off white, like partially melted snow, and the background surrounding the digital display looks a lot like mid day sky, with the snow falling almost into the screen.

So, we've talked about the looks, but what does this watch have to offer?

Well, first up, as mentioned from the start, it's fully digital. Why should that matter? Because unlike ana/digi combos, the backlight light up the entire display at night. That's one of the main issues people have with combo watches, so a digital watch is perfect for this.

The large display area also means there's no need for annoying, complicated dials, it's a very simple screen with the day, date and time all showing on the screen in clear writing. You can even press a button and change it to the date instead of time.

The watch is 200m water resistant, so you can go swimming with it. Great if you don't want to take it off, but make sure you don't press any buttons until you're back on dry land, and the watch is dry as well. If you want to see the time under water (hopefully you have goggles on already), you can just turn on the Auto LED light before you dive in. Then, when you move your wrist to a 45 degree angle, the light will automatically come on.

Weighing only 44g, this is a light weight watch, perfect for kids (and the snow theme means it's a great Christmas present!) It's coming soon, to BuyWatchesOnline

And speaking of Christmas, don't hesitate to take advantage of our special offer! Use the code BWOXTENDXX for $20 off every watch in the cart, as well as 3 years extended warranty. And by $20 off each watch I mean- EACH WATCH, not just $20 off the total!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Welcome back everyone, to our blog, and today I'll be spotlighting a brand new addition to the BA130 Series, the Casio BA-130VC Baby-G watch! These watches look great on your wrist, and they definitely stand out from the crowd! Ready? Here We Go!

First up is the BA130VC-2A. This watch has a transparent blue band, which matches the look on the inside of the watch. It's a mixture of light and slightly darker shades of blue, and even the background of the digital screen matches. On the bottom of the band, you can see Catch The Vibe, a slogan that embodies the Hip Hop culture of the 90s and early 2000s, and it's one that Riehata (Casio's partner in this venture) takes to heart.

Then we have the BA130VC-4A. This one is a flowery pink, with the differing shades and hour markers making it look more like a flower than most watches. A great gift for birthdays, Christmas or Valentine's day if you want to give her something unique!

Finally, we have the BA130CVG-7A. In case you didn't figure it out by looking at it, the G stands for gold, and this off-white and gold watch definitely knows just how to show itself off! the background, hands and hour markers are gold, as is the Baby-G logo on the transparent band.

So now that we've seen what the watches look like, just what is it that they do? Well, first up it seems Casio has listened when customers complained that the darker digital screens are hard to read, because they did away with those completely. The background may be different shades of blue, pink or grey, but the numbers are still easy to see.

The hands and hour markers are covered in a neobrite material, making them glow in the dark with just a minimal exposure to light. This is perfect for seeing the time at night.

The great thing about Casio watches is not just the amount of features they have, but also their durability. These watches are shock resistant, meaning even if you throw them, the internal functions will still operate. They are also 100m water resistant, though I would recommend against taking a shower with them or running tap water on them, because that weakens the seal.

The BA130CV series is Coming Soon to BuyWatchesOnline!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Welcome back to our blog! Today, I'll be highlighting the GBX100 Series! Now, I know I wrote Coming soon, but the first watch in the series actually just arrived, so if you like what you read, feel free to buy! Ready? Here We Go!

So, first up is the aforementioned GBX100-1D. As you can see, it's black, with a stainless steel bezel, which helps protect the display from any scratches. The display itself is fully digital, with an easy to access moon data and tide graph, among other cool features, which I'll discuss later on.

Next up is the GBX100-2D. This has an aqua blue band, that's pretty eye catching so you'll be able to find it if you ever accidentally drop it (quite a few of our customers don't put their watch on tight enough, so that's a common issue). The silver bezel really makes the colour of the band stand out.

Finally, we have the white GBX100-7D. Everything from the buttons to the band is completely white, apart from the G-LIDE writing on the bottom part of the band.

So, that's what they look like, but just what is so good about these watches, and why should you buy them? Well, first up, is they're from the G-Squad range, which is known for being the best for people who love keeping fit and exercising.

The display is fully digital and has a brand new High Definition MIP (Memory in Pixel) LCD screen, which makes it so much easier to read compared to other negative displays. For surfers, these watches can display specifics such as high tide and low tide times, as well as levels. You can also connect the watch to your phone via Bluetooth, and it will display your exact location on the screen. No more need to manually insert your coordinates. It even gives you Sunrise and Sunset times, something previously only available to the more expensive GWN series.

Another feature athletes will find useful, is the Training Log Data, which keeps an eye on the speed you completed a lap in, the distance, and your pace (invaluable when you want to keep an eye on, and improve, your times. The training log will record up to 100 runs, with 140 laps per run. It can also calculate your calories consumption for each run.

As is usual with the G-Squad series, the watch also comes with a pedometer so you can keep an eye on your daily step count (and even has an alar that activates if you're in danger of missing your goals for a particular day).

Finally, these watches also vibrate, so if you need to set an alarm to take medication, but don't want it to ring and draw attention to you, simply use the vibrate option, and as soon as it's time, you'll definitely feel it.

The GBX100-1 is out now, with the other two coming soon to Buy Watches Online!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

With the G-Squads being so popular, Casio has decided to keep improving them, and the next step in this iteration is the GBA900 series! I was lucky enough to sample them, so let's find out just what makes these watches tick! Ready? Here We Go!

First up is the GBA900-1A. This is your most basic model in terms of colouring, everything is pitch black, apart from the grey hands and the digital display. The buttons are extra-large, making them easy to press. The digital display is set up to not interfere with the analogue hands, but if you feel they are still interfering, you can temporarily adjust the hands (but I'll get to that in a few paragraphs).

Next up is the GBA900-1A6. While also black, this model does add quite a bit of colour, with the purple guards on the band, as well as the blue hour markers, making it easier to see the analogue time day or night.

The GBA900-4A is next on our list, though I wouldn't blame you for thinking it's the GA800-4A since they look so similar. Unlike the GA800 though, this model has a dial at the top showing you when Bluetooth is switched on or off.

Finally, we have the GBA900-7A. This is completely white, apart from the black background, and writing on the band.

So, that's the descriptions over with, but let's see what these babies can do?! For those of you not familiar, the B in GBA stands for Bluetooth. This already means your watch will be connected to the phone any time you wish. Unlike the G-Shock app you would usually use though, these watches need to have the app Move installed.

The Move App is specifically designed for exercise watches. With it, you can set up training plans, and keep up with your steps, past laps, and easily measure your progress. The first step in improving is to know your strengths and weaknesses, which is what the Move App will help you with!

Another great Bluetooth function is, when you connect the phone to your watch, you can be anywhere in the world, and the watch will automatically pick up the time zone, and adjust the time to what's needed.

Now, I mentioned earlier about moving the hands. That's possible thank to Casio's Hand Shift feature, which moves the hands to the 12 o'clock position, ensuring they don't get in the way when you're exercising.

An interesting feature that's usually only made available to Solar watches, the GBA900 now has a power saving mode, and an alert to let you know if your battery is close to dying. That's a great idea as it lets you prepare and get a new battery without needing to worry that your watch will stop at any second.

The GBA900 series is coming soon to BuyWatchesOnline!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Welcome back to our blog. As you've probably noticed by reading my articles, I list both the good and bad in my reviews. I prefer to be transparent, and now Casio has decided to adapt that approach, with their Transparent Series of G-Shocks. Let's see just what's in store for us soon.

First up is the GA2000SKE-8A. This is a transparent grey version of the GA2000 series. Just like its original, the GA2000SKE has the added feature of interchangeable bands, so if you like the face but not the band, change it to any other band you've got. The hands are dark grey, while the hour markers are almost pitch black, but due to them looking thicker, you can still see the analogue time.

Next is the GA900SKE-8A. which has a larger digital screen, making it easy to see the time. Again, the band here is a transparent grey. You'll also notice that with both watches, the buttons like like they're kind of stuck in. That's to ensure that if you wear it while training, you won't accidentally activate a feature you don't want.

Finally, we have the GA110SKE-1A. Based on the popular GA110 series, the numbers do look a little brighter, but apart from that, the change is mostly aesthetic, with the addition of the transparent band.

So, we've got three cool new models, but what do they do? Well, let's go in order. For the GA2000SKE, it's one of the easiest to see in the dark, because of its heavy duty dual LED light feature. Unlike most ana/digi combos, the GA2000SKE has a seperate light for the analogue and digital faces. This takes care of the biggest complaint of ana/digi watches (that the backlight doesn't make it any easier to read the digital screen).

Another nice feature is the hand shift. As you can see, the hands are pretty thick, which can get in the way of the digital display. When you use the hand shift feature though the hands move to the 12 o'clock position, so you can clearly see the digital time. Once you're done, get out of the mode and the hands go back to where they're supposed to be (even accounting for the seconds/minutes between the hand shift feature, and back to timekeeping mode.

While the GA900SKE doesn't have dual LED Lights, it does have a super illuminator, which performs a similar function. The digital screen itself is also much bigger than the GA2000SKE, making it a better alternative if you're more interested in the digital time.

The watch also has a 7 year battery life, which is great if you hate changing batteries every few years.

Finally, the GA110SKE. The GA110, when it came out, revolutionised the way people see analogue/digital combo watches. And that innovation has stuck around. The GA110SKE has a 1/1000-sec stop watch, which is so accurate that judges for the Olympics use that sort of stop watch.

The watch also keeps its magnetic resistance, so electric and magnetic environments won't mess with the mechanisms inside.

There you have it, readers - The SKE Transparent Grey G-Shock series is coming soon to Buy Watches Online! Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Welcome back, and Happy New Year to all of our readers! Today, I'll be showcasing two new watches, built specifically for the Chinese New Year. These are the red and gold GM5600CX-4D and GM6900CX-4D. Both of these watches are bound to bring lots of eyes to your wrists. Ready? Here We Go!

The GM5600CX-4 is up first. It's got a red band with a gold bezel and buttons. The area before the display is a darker shade of purplish red, while the display itself is bright red with white numbers. It's kind of a strange version of a negative display, but it works! If you turn the watch around, the back of it has an Ox symbol, which commemorates the Chinese New Year of the Ox.

Then we have the GM6900CX-4. As you can see, the gold is quite a bit thicker here, and also encompasses the G button underneath the display (which is used to turn on/off the automatic backlight feature). The buttons here are thicker, and the display actually has 3 dials right above the digital time. Now, the background of these surroundings looks more pink than red, so it's also possible for girls to wear the watch as well.

Now that I've talked about the looks, let's see some of the features! First the GM5600CX. As you can see from the first picture, this one looks less busy when it comes to the display. Due to this, you can see the numbers more clearly as they're much larger than on other displays.

If you find yourself outside at night, and you can't see the time, simply press the light button, and the backlight will light up the entire screen.

Do you enjoy swimming? Leave the watch on, as it's able to withstand 200m of water pressure! Though just be careful not to press the buttons while submerged.

While the GM6900CX has most of the same features, you'll notice it has 3 starry dials right above the display. Those dials fill up when you're using specific watch functions, and can serve as a reminder that you may not have turned off a feature (helpful if you want to save battery power).

There you have it, the GM5600 and GM6900CX-4 Series are coming soon to Buy Watches Online! And remember, if you use the code BWOXTENDXX you'll get $20 off and 3 years Extended Warranty!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B!

Collectors, have we got a treat for you? Coming VERY soon to BuyWatchesOnline.com.au is a revived version of Casio's first ever G-Shock! If you're new to this series, let me tell you a little bit about what's on offer! Ready? Here We Go!

So, as you can see here, this watch LOOKS pretty bare compared to most analogue/digital combos. For all those eagle eyed collectors, you'll also see this looks identical to the original watch, which is exactly what Casio was going for. The hands and hour markers are easy to read, and the digital display is dark, on a light background (something that makes the time easy to see on both bright and dark days.

One addition to the watch from the old days, is the hands and hour markers are treated with a Neobrite solution, which means they'll light up whenever it's dark (provided some light has hit the watch in the first place).

If you want to go swimming, but don't want to take the watch off, that's completely fine, as it's 200m water resistant. Just make sure that you don't touch any buttons until after the watch has completely dried off (and obviously not while swimming).

The last upgrade the watch has is its battery life. Instead of 2 years, this watch will last you 7 years before you need to change your batteries. Great Value for Money!

There you have it, the AW500E-1E is coming soon to BuyWatchesOnline!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Ladies, (as well as some gentlemen), if you're into surfing, this article is sure to whet your appetite! The All New, Limited Edition BAX100 BABY-G Surfer Watch is coming, very soon, to BuyWatchesOnline.com.au! What's it all about? Let's take a look!

First up is the BAX100-1A. Analogue and digital, the hands and hour markers practically glow, making it easy to see during the day and at night. Since it's pretty much all black, with only a hint of pink/purple (The WR100BAR writing), boys can wear it too. The digital display, unlike most ana/digi combo models is standard, so you don't have to squint to make out the writing.

If you're a boy and uncomfortable with any pink, then the BAX100-3A is for you. A pastel green watch will look as manly on your wrist as any other! The buttons on the side are metallic, easy to find and use.

Finally, the BAX100-7A. Pretty much identical to the others, except it's white, though the pink writing might make the boys rethink their choice. Being fair in my reviews, I have to mention that white resin bands do get dirty pretty quickly, but they are very easy to clean.

So, now that we've got the looks cleared up, let's see some of the features.

First up, you'll notice that the watch has a new type of glass. It's called inorganic glass and is basically the next step up from Sapphire Glass. It's almost indestructible, and scratch proof, making sure your watch stays looking as good as the day you bought it!

As a surfing watch, this model comes with a tide graph. What that means is, you put in the time of low tide and high tide, and you can use the tide graph to find the approximate level of the tide at any time you want (perfect for preparing for surfing competitions)! If you're having difficulty working the graph, check out this handy guide.

Finally, we have a moon phase indicator, which is great not just for surfers, but for astronomers as well. This handy little screen (located between the 7 and 8 hour markers) shows a picture of what the moon will look like that night, so if you like star/moon gazing, it's a great tool to have.

The BAX100 series will only be available for a limited time, so get yours while stock is available! Until Next Time - Jimmy B