CASIO G-SHOCK G-1200BD-1A

Another G-Shock that I used to have and have since given to my best friend as a birthday gift.

CASIO G-SHOCK G1200BD-1A

Not to be mistaken with the similar looking G-3000 series.

While the G-3000 series comes with an extra cool function known as the "Multiband 5" (It synchonises the local time with the use of satellite signals) which means the watch is in no need of setting.

But unfortunately, the 5 towers than provides the signals is only available in Japan, China, Germany, UK and the USA.

This is the more entry level G-1200 series which is basically the same sans the "Multiband 5" function.

I like the blue coloured numerals, markers and text on the dial.

Gives out a modern techno feel.

This is by far the coolest looking G-Shocks I have seen.

Legibility is excellent with the nice contrasts of the hands, markers and dial.

Standard caseback fastened with 4 screws.

This particular model is made in Thailand.

Just some extra info, Seiko and Casio actually manufactures alot of models in Thailand.

And once in awhile, they will release some cool Thailand only limited editions.

Too bad there are none in Malaysia.

Some Seiko movements are also produced locally in Malaysia, but fitted into watches that are exported to USA and Europe.

Tough Solar on the dial means that this watch is recharged using solar power and according to the manual, it will work up to 6 months on a full charge and fully kept in the dark after that.

As long as it's worn sparingly under sunlight, I guess the battery won't be in need of any changing.

But since this watch is only a little over a year old, I would have to update you guys 5 years from now? lol

The Chronograph function is cool to play around with as it can be used to time accurately up to 100th of a second.

Enter the chrono functions, all hands line up at 12 o'clock.

Once the chrono start, the seconds hand start racing around the dial once every second, stop and the other gauges will show 10th of a second and 100th of a second. How cool is that?

My friend is enjoying this watch and and it's nice.

Nice watch for a great friend.

He has always been a big fan of G-Shocks.

I hope this watch will provide him years and years of great service.