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I cam across a couple 25+ year old watches I forgot about. Figured I would have some fun opening them up to find out what batteries I need to order. This could be interesting.

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They might be a little small for my wrist. What do you think?

Carry On!
 
Not sure if I mentioned it earlier, but I saw a steel "Casioak" bezel for the 2100 series on eBay and ordered it. The bezel arrived today and I've got to say... it steps up a GA-B2100 G-Shock in a really cool way.

Not so much as to the point of being overly flashy or blingy (or heavy) as would come with also running a steel bracelet, but adding a little more formality while keeping it sporty at the same time.

Oh you guys... I know it is ridiculously obvious that I am having an absolute ball playing with these G-Shocks, and not spending crazy money doing so (no need for that with G-Shock modding).

Just pure fun with watches is all this is.

Anyway... without further ado, the watch with the steel bezel:
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Not sure if I mentioned it earlier, but I saw a steel "Casioak" bezel for the 2100 series on eBay and ordered it. The bezel arrived today and I've got to say... it steps up a GA-B2100 G-Shock in a really cool way.

Not so much as to the point of being overly flashy or blingy (or heavy) as would come with also running a steel bracelet, but adding a little more formality but keeping it sporty at the same time.

Oh you guys... I know it is ridiculously obvious that I am having an absolute ball playing with these G-Shocks, and not spending crazy money doing so (no need for that with G-Shock modding).

Just pure fun with watches is all this is.

Anyway... without further ado, the watch with the steel bezel:
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Looks great! Saw the steel bezel (on steel and rubber straps) on Amazon and Ebay. ... 👍👍
 
Not sure if I mentioned it earlier, but I saw a steel "Casioak" bezel for the 2100 series on eBay and ordered it. The bezel arrived today and I've got to say... it steps up a GA-B2100 G-Shock in a really cool way.

Not so much as to the point of being overly flashy or blingy (or heavy) as would come with also running a steel bracelet, but adding a little more formality while keeping it sporty at the same time.

Oh you guys... I know it is ridiculously obvious that I am having an absolute ball playing with these G-Shocks, and not spending crazy money doing so (no need for that with G-Shock modding).

Just pure fun with watches is all this is.

Anyway... without further ado, the watch with the steel bezel:
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What is your take on the MRG-B2100 series? Do you consider them as G-Shocks in crazy money tier or as integrated bracelet sport watches sharing the Casioak nickname rather than the G-Shock designation?
 
Not sure if I mentioned it earlier, but I saw a steel "Casioak" bezel for the 2100 series on eBay and ordered it. The bezel arrived today and I've got to say... it steps up a GA-B2100 G-Shock in a really cool way.

Not so much as to the point of being overly flashy or blingy (or heavy) as would come with also running a steel bracelet, but adding a little more formality while keeping it sporty at the same time.

Oh you guys... I know it is ridiculously obvious that I am having an absolute ball playing with these G-Shocks, and not spending crazy money doing so (no need for that with G-Shock modding).

Just pure fun with watches is all this is.

Anyway... without further ado, the watch with the steel bezel:
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I'd be tempted to hit it with some more matted sanding/brushed finish, lol.
 
I'd be tempted to hit it with some more matted sanding/brushed finish, lol.
I like the polish. But I have done my share of metal re-finishing work on stainless steel revolvers. In fact, with the Ruger GP100 SS 3", I actually removed the extensive "warning" text that was engraved on the barrel. Came out great.
 
What is your take on the MRG-B2100 series? Do you consider them as G-Shocks in crazy money tier or as integrated bracelet sport watches sharing the Casioak nickname rather than the G-Shock designation?
I am not the least bit tempted by the super premium priced G-Shocks. My understanding is that all you're paying for is the extensive case engineering/complexity and the premium metals, none of which is of any interest to me, for the money they ask. The GMW-B5000 that I have - all metal, scratches that itch fully and I paid $400 for that one. And same with the GST-B1000D - a stellar steel watch for sensible money.

And I have a GBM-2100A-1A3 arriving Monday, which will probably be my last G-Shock purchase. I see no need to blow big money on their premium watches when these models I have are so great and sensibly priced.

The Casioak steel bezel I just bought for one of my GA-B2100 watches looks so good, I'm really quite satisfied right there!
 
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Y'all are bad influences.

In my search for a Casio MRW200H, I bought one, then exchanged it because the watch case is plastic but with a stainless steel bracelet?! Makes no sense to me.

The exchange was for a Casio Duro (albeit for a bit more money). Much better, has no business being such a nice proper diver at this price point. Second hand hits every mark on the dot. Solid stainless steel case, one-direction 120 click bezel, and screw-down case back.

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Then I bought a second hand GR-B200 because I miss my GG-B100. The GR-B200 has the same module, but different aesthetics.

Finally, I found a nice Citizen BN1024 with adapters, so that's on the way too.
 
Oh... you all know my G-Shock adventures.

How about this one that just arrived today. Quite likely my favorite G-Shock of all time, combining the virtues of the Bluetooth/Solar power 2100 module with a steel G-Shock bezel. Could be the greatest G-Shock 2100 so far?

More pictures to come as I settle in with this beauty.

Some cool class, without being overly blingy. And the thin, light strap is nice enough that I may never replace it with soft silicon... what you think?

The negative digital display is not very easy to read without bright downlight (not in this photo), which is just fine by me.

I'm all about the brilliant analog hands, which are incredibly easy, and so very quick to read... along with the brilliant, highly reflective, hour markers and the gorgeous, verde, deep green face. WOW.

So far, right off the bat... this is a stellar, gorgeous, G-Shock watch. GBM-2100A-1A3. Casio is serving up some absolutely fabulous watches... for sensible money!

Bezel is silver color, but here is reflecting the color of the walls in my room.
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The negative display in the tiny digital window is very difficult to read, without strong overhead light (or using the built in LED), but I'm fine with that as the only function I use this watch for is telling the time and it does that brilliantly. Even the lume is quite good, surprising for a G-Shock. Hour indices have lume bars at the top of each marker, as well.

The strap is the nicest G-Shock strap I've ever seen - very comfortable, looks good, I see no need to replace it.
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