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Introducing, the Casio G-Shock, GA-810B Series

Welcome back to our blog. Last week, I introduced you to the GA710B series, and today I’ll be reviewing the GA-810B watches from Casio. This series actually came about based on how popular the GA-710s were, thanks to its golden makeover (for the GA710B review, click here). Ready to see what the fuss is about? Let’s get to it!

First up is the GA-810B-1A4. The black band, bezel and buttons are offset by the illuminator button (rose gold metallic in colour), as well as the rose gold hour markers. This makes the analogue display shine, and grabs your attention right away. Even the gears controlling the hand have been glammed up. Because the hands and hour markers have thickened up considerably, that makes it easier to tell the analogue time.

Then we have the GA-810B-1A9. This is the perfect watch if you dislike negative displays, as the numbers are large and on a regular screen. The numbers and text on the GA810B series are actually a lot larger, so even if you have bad eyesight, you’ll still be able to tell the digital time. The hands, illuminator button and hour markers are gold, and very thick, for easy readability of the analogue time.

So, let’s talk about some of the features. As part of the GA800 series, the GA810B has a step tracker/pedometer. This is a tool that’s essential if you’re into exercise, because not only will it tell you how many steps you’ve taken, you can program it with a specific goal in mind, and it will sound an alarm if you haven’t reached it within a specific amount of time. You can also use the stopwatch to time how long it too you to reach this goal, and save up to 120 records for later (that way you’ll be able to chart your progress).

The great thing about the GA-810 series is the Super Iluminator. That’s because unlike most analogue/digital combos, this new breed of watch can light up both the analogue and the digital part (which has always been a requested feature in these watches).

Another cool feature, which will benefit people who like to travel, is the dual time. This lets you, at the press of a button, swap between the time in your home city, and the time where you are now. If you’ve ever called somebody not realising it was 4 am there, you know just why this function is necessary!

The Casio G-Shock GA-810B is out now at BuyWatchesOnline! For the GA-710B Series click here.

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Introducing the Casio G-Shock 710B Series

Welcome back to the blog! A while back, Casio decided to experiment with the GA-710 series, to make it look more eye catching. They came up with the GA710, which had metallic blue, silver and gold buttons, hands and hour markers. With the response being overwhelmingly positive, Casio went further, and gave us the GA710B series, as well as the 810B (which will be covered later). Ready to see what makes these watches tick? Here we go!

First up is the GA710B-1A4. This watch has a completely black band, bezel and buttons, except for the backlight button, which is in a metallic rose gold. Inside the display the rose gold motif continues, with the hands and hour markers, as well as the feature display also being a rose gold colour. The digital part has a negative display, which is light numbers on a black background.

If you’re not a fan of this sort of display, then you’ll want the GA710B-1A9. Now, at first glance, it looks very similar to the GA-710GB-1A (both are black with a gold motif), however, while the 710GB had a gold backdrop surrounding the display, the GA710B gets rid of that feature, leaving more room inside the display to see the time. Best of all, it’s got a regular display, so if the black one is hard for you to read, you won’t have such problems with this model.

So what are some of the features of the GA710B series? Well, first up it’s got what’s known as a super illuminator. This feature lights up both the analogue and digital screens, so at night you can read both screens. The thick hands and hour markers mean that analogue is easily seen, and getting rid of the metallic backdrop let Casio increase the size of both the Analogue and Digital display (making it easier to read).

While the digital display is pretty big, due to the size of the analogue hands, they can sometimes obscure the digital time. There’s an easy solution though, because this watch has a hand shift feature. This will move the analogue hands back to default (12 0’clock) letting you easily see the digital time. Once you’re done, press the Mode button, and the hands will return not just to where they were, but where they would have been had you not turned on the hands shift feature!

One of the best features of the GA710B is the direct start stopwatch. Basically, you no longer need to go searching through the menus for the stopwatch, just press the button and be ready to run (or time your friends). This stopwatch has a new trick too, called the target time alarm. If you’re getting ready for a race (or even if you’re doing practice VCE Exams), you can set the stopwatch to a specific length of time. If you’re unable to do what you set out to do, the target time alarm rings. Having this will definitely help you improve.

The GA-710B series is now out at BuyWatchesOnline! Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Introducing the Citizen Promaster Diving Watch, the BN0194-57E

There are lots of watches out there that are water resistant, but only a few are certified and meet ISO Specifications. Lucky for you, the Promaster series is one of them. Whether you like surfing, or work on a ship/ferry, the BN0194-57E is not only tough, but looks good. Let me tell you a little bit about some of the features. Ready? Here We Go!

First up, this model is entirely stainless steel, from case, to band and bezel. Said band is a mix of silver and gold, while the bezel is black and gold. The hands and hour markers are white and gold, as well as very thick, which makes them easily seen on the black display.

Apart from the case, the watch has a gold screw lock crown, with the bezel itself looking like the gears on a clock. Altogether, the watch looks really impressive on your wrist, even without getting into some of the special features.

Now, as mentioned, the watch is a certified diving watch. This means it's able to withstand up to 200m of water pressure. If you're swimming in the ocean, you might be worrying about the seawater, but the stainless steel case and bracelet are durable enough to prevent any corrosive damage, so your watch will function perfectly.

The bezel itself also serves a function apart from looking good. Before starting a dive, you can rotate the bezel so the 12 o'clock position is in sync with the time that you submerge yourself. This way, when you're underwater, you'll know exactly how long you've been swimming, and when to start making your way back in order to make sure you don't run out of oxygen!

The screw lock crown mentioned earlier, also serves an important function. You need to make sure it's screwed in shut before you dive in, because it keeps the water from getting into the gears. So no fiddling with it when you're down there!

Apart from being a diving watch, the BN0194-57E is also an Eco-Drive, which means it will keep running for up to 180 days before you need to charge it up. Charging it is very simple too - just expose it to light (whether sunlight or electrical). You'll have plenty of warning though, since the second hand will start skipping seconds when it's close to low battery power.

The BN0194-57E is out now. Click here for our other Citizens in stock! Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Dress to Impress, with the Citizen METAL AW1240-57L

First impressions can make or break that all important meeting (whether an interview, or a date), so you need to look your best. That's where the Citizen METAL Series comes in. Welcome to our blog and today, I'll be talking about the AW1240-57L. Ready? Here We Go!

Right from the start, you'll notice this watch looks sleek. That's because, unlike a lot of others, this time piece isn't stainless steel. The whole thing is made up of titanium! Now, that may make it a little heavier than most, but it also means the watch is a lot harder to damage.

That durability also extends to the display, which is protected by a scratch resistant sapphire glass. The dial is a dark blue, and looks great on your wrist.

This is a completely analogue model, with a basic design. The hour markers, as well as hands are very easy to see due to them being extra thick, and there's also a date dial at the 3 o'clock marker.

Part of the Eco-Drive models, the watch is powered by light (any sort of light, not just sunlight), so you won't have to worry about changing the batteries for a long time. This model is also water resistant to 100m, so as long as you don't press any buttons while submerged, you can go swimming with the watch, without worrying about it getting stolen or damaged!

The AW1240-57L is out now. For our other Citizens, click here.

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Welcome new and old readers alike! Last week, I discussed our great partnership with Afterpay, and how it makes shopping so much simpler. In that column I focused on the G-Shocks, so today, I figure the Baby-Gs deserve their turn in the spotlight! If you're new and don't know how to use Afterpay, click here, or click here for last week's article. In the meantime, let's get this Baby-G show on the road! Here are, the top 10 Baby-G watches on Afterpay:

10) BGA-150EF-4B - A perfect gift for your partner or your little princess, the BGA-150EF-4B is elegant, cute, and sure to grab attention. the analogue hands and numbers are really large and easy to read, making this a great tool to teach your kids how to read analogue hands as well.

9) BA-112-1A - A spin-off from the popular BA-110 series, the BA-112-1A focuses on bright, noisy colours, making this watch easy to spot if you somehow end up losing it. As with the 110-1As, the watch has an extra-large face fiting both a digital and analogue display.

8) BG-169R-4 - Another one for the little girls in your lives, this is a fully digital watch and includes a fun feature called a databank. This allows you to input phone numbers, so even if your phone runs out of battery, if you need to call somebody, the number will be readily available when you get to a payphone.

7) BA-110-7A3 - We mentioned the BA-110 series earlier on. It's basically the shrunken version of the GA-110 series, but so either children or women can wear it. Makes for a great present, especially if you have the matching GA-110C-7A

6) BG-6901-1 - A watch for athletes, the BG-6901-1 is black and gold, making it easy for boys to wear as well (nobody can call a black and gold watch girly, even if it has Baby-G written on it!). The fully digital screen means if it gets too dark, you can press the backlight button and make the entire display light up.

5) BG-6903-7B - As you can guess this is the next step up from the 6901 series. The BG-6903 takes away the unnecessary dials from the top of the screen, and uses the extra space to make the entire screen much more visible. Perfect for when you're running, and don't want to slow down to look at your stopwatch.

4) BA-111-3A - Another spinoff of the BA-110 series, the BA-111-3A is a greenish blue watch. Also analogue/digital, the hands and the hour markers light up after you shine a light on them, making it easy to see the time at night, and letting you conserve battery power. Any light will do.

3) BA-110-1A - If your little boy (or you) want a saller watch, without being accused of being girly, you can't go wrong with the BA-110-1A. This is the smaller version of the GA-110GB-1A. It's black with the inside surrounded by gold. A watch that's suitable for all ages.

2) BGS-100-7A1 - a real surprise since it only came out recently, but the BGS-100 has been flying off the shelves! This is an analogue/digital combo with a pedometer. Great for exercising, you can even set it up to remind you when you're below your step limit. And don't bother trying to cheat. The step tracker has a graphing function so it can tell if you're walking or just moving your feet.

1) BGA-151-7B - It was a close one this month, but the BGA-151-7B is still the reigning best seller. It is white, with bits of gold surrounding the display. Easy to use, 100m water resistant, and just looking great on your wrist, if you're buying for yourself or a girlfriend, this is always a go-to watch!

There you have it, I hope I managed to make your Christmas Shopping easier. Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Christmas is almost upon us, and one of the most common issues people have, is a lack of spending money. Let's face it, we've got parents/kids/partners to buy for. Well, that's why BuyWatchesOnline has joined up with AfterPay, letting you get your presents nice and early, and pay for them, INTEREST FREE, in 2 week instalments. Check out the terms here. In the meantime, to celebrate our partnership, I'd like to show you the top ten Casio G-Shocks you can get now and AfterPay

10) GD-100-1B - A fully digital model, the GD-100-1B is dark enough that it's been approved for use in the military! Nothing will give you away, and if you have trouble seeing the screen, press the backlight to light up the entire screen

9) GA-100CM-5A - If your partner, or you, are a fan of going hunting, or you just prefer to blend in to the background, the GA-100CM-5A is your go to watch. It's got a camouflaged band, extra large digital and analogue display, and it's also resistant to magnetic waves.

8) GA-100B-4A - Another in the GA-100 range, the GA-100B-4A came about because customers felt the originals lacked colour. Crimson red, the watch still keeps the revolutionary (for its time) analogue/digital combo display, as well as being 200m water resistant, so you can even go swimming with it.

7) GA-110-1B - While the GA-100 series revolutionised the ana/digi combo, the GA-110 perfected it. Instead of having the day and time in two small windows on the side, they're split into the top and bottom of the digital display. Yet another military preferred watch, it will light up the analogue hands, but with just enough light to show you the time, without giving your position away.

6) G-7900-1 - A watch for surfers, the G-7900-1 is also known aws the Gulfman. One of its settings lets you see the tidal trend indicator, which can help you avoid those nasty wipeouts. There's also a moon phase indicator, since the moon can have a huge effect on the tides.

5) G-8900A-1 - While people liked the extra-large face of the GA-100s and GA-110s, some people preferred an extra-large digital display. That's just what they get with the G-8900A-1, as the face keeps the enlarged look of the GA-100, while getting rid of the analogue part entirely. The face itself is a unique blue colour, which will definitely draw some attention.

4) G-9000-1V - The original Mudman, this model is great if you've got a dirty job. Fully digital, it has a special component that prevents mud from clogging up any of the gears or the module itself. Perfect present for somebody going through bootcamp!

3) G-9300-1 - Just edging out the original, is the Solar pwered Casio Mudman. The G-9300-1 adds a whole range of features, such as a compass, thermometer, and the above mentioned solar panels. Other features include a battery level indicator so you can know when it's time to start keeping the watch out in the sun.

2) GA-110GB-1A - Bling up your wrist with the black and gold, GA-110GB-1A. This watch adds some flair to your wrist, and is part of the GA-110 series, which means you'll get 200m water resistance, magnetic resistance, as well as a 1/1000-sec stop watch, which can approximate your speed when running.

1) GW-9400-1 - Arguably our top seller, especially once Afterpay came in, the GW-9400 is known as the Rangeman. It's solar powered, fully digital and is also radio controlled, which means it can connect to a satellite and sync the time to the atomic clock. Perfect for travelling. The compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer are also great for those who like hiking and exploring!

Well, there you have it. Our top 10 watches, which you can own now, and pay off later! Merry Christmas!!!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Top Ten Casio G-Shock Watches Sold in October

Welcome, and welcome back to our blog, where we discuss anything and everything to do with Casio watches. Because it's getting closer to Christmas, people have trouble figuring out what to buy their kids, parents, loved ones, etc. So I figured I'd help you out by showcasing the top 10 G-Shocks that sold in October 2018. Ready? Let's get to it!

10) GA-110HC-1A - Kicking us off is the Casio Hyper Colours Series, the GA110HC-1AD. A bright purple/blue background ensures that it's the center of attention on your wrist, and if it falls of, it'll be easy to find. Features include an extra-large analogue and digital screen, as well as magnetic resistance.

9) GST-S120L-1A - The Casio G-Steel uses a blend of steel and resin to ensure that your watch is completely protected (and it looks good too!). This watch is solar powered and also has a leather band, which some people find more comfortable on their wrist compared to resin.

8) GWG-1000-1A - One of the rare Master of G watches we have, the black Mudmaster is completely weather resistant, making it perfect for military use, as well as for those of you who like to go out hiking. Other features to help, include a compass, thermometer and barometer. The watch is also solar powered, so you don't have to worry about changing batteries.

7) GA-700SE-1A2 - Part of Casio's fitness series, this is an analogue/digital watch with a super LED backlight, letting you see both the analogue and digital time at night. The band is dual tone (black on the outside, sky blue on the inside).

6) DW-5600DE-2 - This watch gives a makeover to the ever popular, classic DW5600 series. With some people not liking the way resin looks, Casio came up with a denim pattern. While the band is still resin, on the wrist it looks like a denim fabric that will match all your denim wear.

5) G-9300-1 - Another weather resistant watch, the G-9300-1 is one of the later Mudman series. It's fully digital, making it easy to read the time, and it even includes a digital compass with a graphic direction pointer. It's solar powered as well so as long as you shine some light on the watch, you won't have to change batteries.

4) GBA-400-1A9 - The G'Mix model has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence this month. This watch has a rotary dial to help move through the different modes quicker, and it can connect to your phone to take control of your playlist. No more need to fumble with the iPod in your pocket, control everything from your wrist.

3) GW-9400-1 - The Rangeman is one of Casio's best ecnomical travelling companions. Fully digital as well as solar, it has a barometer, thermometer, compass, and even an altimeter. To make sure you always get the correct time, the Rangeman connects to one of 6 satellites in order to calibrate itself to the atomic clock.

2) GA-800-1A - Another athletic watch, the GA-800 cleans up the display to ensure that only the most relevant functions and dials are visible. As with the 700SE series, both the analogue and digital screens are backlit making it easy to see the time at night. The watch also allowes you to save your laps, and gives you a memory for 120 lap times (double most other watches which can only remember 60).

1) GBA-800-4A - Appropriately enough, this being close to Halloween, the top watch is an orange GBA-800-4A. Now, unlike the GBA400, this model is actually geared towards fitness. It has a step tracker combined with a 3-axis step count graph to make sure you're actually walking instead of moving your hands around. To help with your progress, the watch also has a Calorie Counter.

Well there you have it, the top 10 G-Shocks sold in October. Hope this gave you some ideas. Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Summer in Australia can get REALLY hot! You don't want to be going around with a heavy watch, and there are some things that you can't do in the winter. With that in mind, here are the top 10 Baby-Gs to wear in the summer!

10) BGA-190-1B - Let's face it, when it's too hot, you want to leave and travel somewhere with a cooler climate. This watch is perfect, it has 2 analogue displays letting you see the time in your home city, and wherever you plan on going. The background looks like a world map, accentuating the travel motif

9) BGA-190BE-4A - This light pink watch is does share similarities to the BGA-190, but it was specifically designed for the beach. The background motif looks like there are diamonds surrounding the display, and the unique colouring helps protect the band when you sweat.

8) BGA-180BE-2B - This one is for all you surfers out there. The BGA-180BE is light blue (so can easily be worn by men with smaller wrists too), and has a tide graph, as well as a tide trend indicator. This'll allow you to measure what the tide looks like now, and potentially for the next 12 hours, helping you avoid those wipeouts.

7) BA-110BE-7A - Part of the ever popular BA-110 range, this analogue/digital combo watch is one of the most basic models in the range, but if you just want to laze around and sunbake, you'll easily fit right in with this white and blue model (boys too). The digital time is at the bottom, with the day and date at the top, making it easier to read.

6) BG-169R-2B - One of the all time classics, this series was one of the first in the Baby-G range. Fully digital, weighs only 43g, and it has a mode called Databank, which allows you to save phone numbers straight into the watch. Perfect if you want to free up space in your phone.

5) BGA-190BC-4B - this travellers watch offers the same map motif that was so popular, and colours the whole background pink. It fits in when you're out on the beach, and it looks great for girls and women alike. Stands out without being too bright.

4) BGA-225-7A - The Glamping series is new but also took off quicker than anybody thought it would! It's got a unique diamond-like bezel shape, and a bigger case to help you see the time. It's an ana-digi combo watch with an added tide graph for those who like to surf. The hands and hour markers are also extra-large to help you see the time.

3) BA-110DC-2A3 - If you don't like the way resin bands look on your wrist, you're not the only ones. That's why Casio came up with the Denim/Resin band for this watch. At first glance (and even up close) it looks like a denim fabric band, but in actual fact it's still the damage resistant resin.

2) BGA-150EF-4B - Another one to wear to the beach, this pink watch takes its cues from the classic BGA-151-7B, with extra-large analogue numbers and hands making it easy to see the time, and 100m water resistance letting you swim without needing to take the watch off.

1) BG-6903-1 - One of our most popular running models, the BG-6903 is fully digital with an extra-large display screen split into two, so you can pay attention to the stopwatch as well without needing to slow down. Great for jogs along the beach it's light at only 47g

There you have it, these watches are the most popular we sell for the summer. Happy shopping.

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Summer Time, it can get REALLY hot, and all you want to do is go sunbaking. Well, Casio has you covered with the rerelease of the Baby-G BA110CF series! Even better, we've got them in stock and ready for you! Want to see what all the fuss is about? Let's get to it!

First up is the BA-110CF-1A. This is mostly black, but with blue flowers throughout the band. Now, these flowers are blue, so if you go on vacation in Hawaii, and you're a guy, you can also wear the watch without being embarrassed.

Under the mineral glass, the hands and hour markers are extra thick, and a mixture of black and grey, which makes them easily seen on the light blue background, so you're able to see the analogue time. The digital display is also well lit, with the day in the top window, and time at the bottom.

Then we have the BA110CF-7A. Now, while the black watch could have passed for a boy's model, the white and pink BA-110CF-7A is definitely for the girls. As mentioned, it's mostly white, with the band being covered by both pink flowers as well as grey ones for some variety.

The display is extra-large letting you see both the analogue and digital display. The analogue hands are thick and black, while the hour markers are white, all on a pink background, which will draw your eyes and make it easier to see the analogue time. The digital display is identical to the 110CF-1A so you shouldn't have any problems reading the time.

So that's what the watches look like, but how do they perform? Well, let's find out!

Now, as you may have guessed by the model number, the BA110CFs are a version of the BA-110 series, and they keep all of the essential functions. First off, the hands and hour markers are covered with a neobrite solution, so if it gets too dark, press the backlight button, and the hands and hour markers will start glowing even after the backlight turns off.

The BA-110CF series is one of the most lightweight models, weighing only 45g, so they're easy on your wrist, and won't weigh you down when you run/jog. They're also 100M water resistant, so you can swim with them as long as you don't press any buttons while you're submerged.

Unlike my previous columns, these watches aren't coming soon, they already HERE! So click here for the 110CF-1A and here for the 110CF-7A

Until Next Time - Jimmy B