just got back from tw yesterday night... (and yea.. u r reading this and you've been fooled by the topic...)
didn't expect to get any G during the trip, but the price is really irresistible. saw alot of longines in taiwan... citizen and seiko you can see them in almost every watchshops, and i think the Ball is creating heaps there now too.
was at xi men ting (very close to my hotel) lurking for some foods around... popping by this shop famously mentioned by wxtchbxs's forum members. was simply asking around to test the price and discount they willing to offer... straight away.. 30% discount was given with just plain asking... after some chatting (20-30mins) with the shopkeeper... i managed to squeeze a little bit more... and these 2 were taken home by me n my wife.
start off with the co-star... g-shock g-lide (5600 series).. nothing much about this.. but my wife like the color anyway. and it is dirt cheap.. less than rm200 after discount. I happen to see these selling rm345 before discount in KL, 10% was the max. discount given to all gshock in malaysia (price controlled item woo...in malaysia)
okay.. basic function as auto EL, tide predictor, moon predictor. battery powered... nothing much here.
here the star of this thread...
just like any JDM gshock... it comes with a tin container.. i skipped that straight to the watch now. it's a G-shock MTG-1500B
full IP coating (Ion plated), tough solar, tough movement (autosynch digital and analog hands), multiband 6 (auto time recalibration), world time, auto-LED backlight
nice resin made bumper added at the IP buckle...
the watch is made in japan, unlike ordinary gshock or some JDM gshocks were made in thailand. MTG (means Metal-Twist G-shock) carries the same characteristic like MRG (means Majestic & Reality G-shock), and GIEZ (means G-Essence) series. but, MTG is ranked below MRG and above GIEZ. MTG carries most of the MRG features like anti-magnetic and better shock resistant with a price tag cheaper than MRG.
LED light up
n finally a wristshot...
conclusion, to me... black and white is my very own taste. i like something with a blend of monotone, not too colorful. i like this watch because MTG is very rare to come by at any place or any g-shock kiosk (in malaysia, you wouldn't see it at all), and i like the stealth dial and the overall structure of the watch. it's not as big as frogman or riseman, but its build quality, design is impressed atleast.. i am.
RRP at TW16000, ebay at USD600-700, JPY is selling firmly at 67000yen.
... and i got it far below all the price tag listed above.
i think TW is a good place to hunt for casio watches, not to mention Oceanus series too... very very good discount given. hope this thread would give any g-shocker some tips, where to get their dream gshock at cheaper than retail.
