![]() ![]() Originally announced earlier this year - the G-Lide GBX100 is the latest and most advanced G-Shock surfing watch to date. In the nearly 25 years since the original G-Lide came out, many details have remained the same although the 2020 G-Lide watches have also evolved significantly. The straps also had drainage slits to drain the water much more quickly than a standard water-resistant strap was capable of doing. These tide indications allow surfers to determine the best conditions for each break based on the height of the waves at any given time of the day.Īdditionally, original G-Lide watches had highly durable bands so as not to lose the watch while performing in extreme conditions. Later features such as a tide graph - which shows the times of the high and low tide for a specific beach, as well as a measurement of those tides in feet - were added. From powerful waves to corrosive salt-water to sand and rocks - any wristwatch designed for surfing must be incredibly durable and resistant to harsh wet environments.Ĭasio, who has surf team - that underscores the importance of the sport to the brand - offered their first watches made for surfers in 1996, which were also the first G-Shock watches to have a countdown timer (or “heat timer”) to countdown the time before the next heat during surfing competitions. I only have them, so don’t judge me.Immersed in the world of extreme sports - from skating to snowboarding to biking and surfing - G-Shock is not just a piece of gear but part of the culture.Īmongst these sports, surfing is one of the most demanding on a watch. The first photo will show what tools were used. If you decide to do this procedure yourself, this list of tools can help you: If you don’t want to take a risk, you can always take the watch to a watch workshop. Keep in mind that you take full responsibility yourself. I will create a short tutorial on how I changed the battery for my watch with basic tools. How to change Casio G-Shock GW-7900B battery ![]() But if you need the watch now until said battery arrives, you can put in a CR1616 (you can find it in almost all the bigger shops), which is the same size. The original Casio G-Shock GW-7900B battery is CTL1616, costing between 15 USD and 25 USD. This battery was put in because the original battery suitable for use with this watch costs quite a lot. I remember reading forum posts about a never-dying rechargeable battery and how I tried to charge it outside for some days.Īs I found out later, the battery in the watch was inserted was even smaller than it should be, so it was not suitable for charging from the solar panel. ![]() The watch by it looks looked in mind condition. And after almost one year I understood why it was so cheap. My story with Casio G-Shock GW-7900B Casio G-Shock GW-7900B batteryįun fact, I bought it cheap, for 40 USD used one. For example, I bought a Garmin Fenix 3 in 2016, which I used for over half a year, and then returned to Casio G-Shock GW-7900B. I’ve been using this watch intermittently from 2010-2011. Interestingly, this watch has outlasted many of my smartwatches. Recently, I’ve been writing articles about smartwatches with the best battery life, so I thought, why not write an article about my beloved Casio G-Shock GW-7900B watch. ![]()
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