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Title: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 01, 2011, 02:47:26 PM
its been 2 mths i never wear watches to play badminton...

since i never buy any quartz watch many many many yrs for myself...

i got no idea what to buy.... was thinking to buy a g shock but too many models make me pening!!! :Blue:

any other choice?

requirement
case 42-44mm short lugs
comfort soft rubber strap
not too heavy
good night reading
budget rm200-600

btw.... i'm happy playing at sri garden school kg pandan... new rubber flooring is damn good!
Title: Re: suggestion for watch for badminton games
Post by: TheHobbit on April 02, 2011, 05:29:45 PM
Basic Casio G-Shock DW-5600. Cheap and good.
Title: Re: suggestion for watch for badminton games
Post by: sshark on April 02, 2011, 05:39:59 PM
ur requirement is like the MY gov open tender. the requirements in the tender can only be satisfied by ONE company hahahhahah
Title: Re: suggestion for watch for badminton games
Post by: takashi78 on April 02, 2011, 06:00:34 PM
One of these would be a good idea. And fits right in your budget.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/MWF/25092010040.jpg)
Title: Re: suggestion for watch for badminton games
Post by: hanz079 on April 02, 2011, 06:16:48 PM
Just curious Chris, you seem to have alot of watches. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Don't you have 1 like tool watch or daily beater that you can wear to badminton?
I used to wear my Tissot T-Race... now it's my Sinn U1  ;D
Or is the WIS inside you poisoning you with the I "need" but it's actually I "want"?  :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 02, 2011, 06:30:12 PM
Yes, alot of watches
but can't wear leather strap n bling watches right?
Tried sinn u1, but the watch head too heavy n will swing little
n lazy to set time twice a week

so I need a watch I put on to go for the game n put a side when back home
once a while I can wash it with tooth brush

looks like g shock is the only choice
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: hanz079 on April 02, 2011, 06:39:22 PM
I see, you need a "grab n go" I guess...
You play left handed?
Anyway, yeah, I G-Shock would be best.
Just walk in to any shop selling G-Shock n see which one you like lor.  8)
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: Cloud7 on April 02, 2011, 08:45:14 PM
GA-110C-7A

I wear this when I take my son to the playground... ;)
Title: Re: suggestion for watch for badminton games
Post by: terrenceterrence on April 03, 2011, 02:55:32 AM
Basic Casio G-Shock DW-5600. Cheap and good.


 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: yeah DW's are the most versatile. you can get adapters for it to fit Nato straps if you prefer too.
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: kenixck on April 05, 2011, 06:57:42 AM

nato is tight enough for badminton ? <-noob question, pls don't bash
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 05, 2011, 03:31:38 PM
nato cant lah... the sweat seep in... next day smelly already...
still prefer rubber....
any1 know any watch shop in kajang that sell gshock with good discount? pls pm
or kl also can
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: jacky8888 on April 06, 2011, 07:09:06 AM
sg. wang or pertama......
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: kenixck on April 06, 2011, 03:49:56 PM
nato cant lah... the sweat seep in... next day smelly already...
still prefer rubber....
any1 know any watch shop in kajang that sell gshock with good discount? pls pm
or kl also can

uwek ...  :P
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: Cloud7 on April 06, 2011, 06:05:34 PM
order online cheapest (check out lelong or low yat; if want to know who is reliable, PM me)

or G-Factory prices at Fahrenheit88 also ok... sg wang shops will try to rip you off unless you are a frequent visitor...
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: kokies on April 07, 2011, 12:52:41 AM
I have 2 watches for sports, a Tag Golf TW and also a Suunto G4. Both are made for golf but the TAG far more comfortable for sports as it is light and not too big.
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: johnng on April 07, 2011, 01:33:13 AM
Well, I wear a Nike Triax when I go running. Feel comfy and ez to go ...
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: Cotsner on April 12, 2011, 07:13:49 AM
Strongly suggest g-shock-their Riseman,frogman or mudman is something more stylish for badminton..light weight! Cool!
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 12, 2011, 08:39:34 AM
Thnx guys
I booked a gshock 5600
- match my budget
- not too big
- gd shock resistant
- gd wr
- can read at night
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: Gigi on April 12, 2011, 10:38:36 AM
Thnx guys
I booked a gshock 5600
- match my budget
- not too big
- gd shock resistant
- gd wr
- can read at night

Is the 5600 u booked is it powered by solar?
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 12, 2011, 12:47:19 PM
Thnx guys
I booked a gshock 5600
- match my budget
- not too big
- gd shock resistant
- gd wr
- can read at night

Is the 5600 u booked is it powered by solar?

i ordered this model

(http://www.casio-intl.com/image/db/wat/products/G-5600E-1.jpg)

G-5600E-1
should be solar powered
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: hanz079 on April 12, 2011, 12:56:04 PM
It says tough solar on the dial so yes... Solar Powered goodness...
Can prove that you're going green and thinking bout the environment...  :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 12, 2011, 01:37:23 PM
It says tough solar on the dial so yes... Solar Powered goodness...
Can prove that you're going green and thinking bout the environment...  :Laughing_on_floor:

I m. Dun un, msia everyday got sun light, one of the biggest solar panel producer in the world n yet our gov never promote solar power, went to ask bout the Suria 100 subsidy, very limited budget n as a normal person like me can never get it!!!

Can't afford to build a solar power house, So buy solar power watched lor.

Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: klimax on April 12, 2011, 01:50:39 PM
am with Suunto T4c (Volcano). This is a nice piece of gear...thin & light, good looking and it's gather a lot of workout data. I've been using it for about 2 month now.

Oregon or timex also another great options!
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: sshark on April 12, 2011, 02:12:02 PM
nice. wanted to get this 1 but it the model that comes with world band cannot be found locally. as a result bought another brand.
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 14, 2011, 02:07:42 PM
Thnx for all the advice.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/8b6e0a37.jpg)
Post laju just delivered this to my office 

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/1b6a63ee.jpg)
My first gshock actually, earlier bought one for nephew when he scored 1st place in his class. But I wasn't really know what that watch about...
This one is the 1st gshock I bought for myself...

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/27ca1fdc.jpg) 
Sitting beside my azimuth gauge
Feel small n light, not so use to but that's what I needed
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: G.MAC on April 14, 2011, 03:54:37 PM
how do you tell the time on the azimuth? always wondered but never asked.
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 14, 2011, 04:11:14 PM
how do you tell the time on the azimuth? always wondered but never asked.

the rotating disc on the top... its 3:50pm
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: TheHobbit on April 14, 2011, 06:28:20 PM
Congrats, one of best G-Shock around. Of course this is after Casio solved the module problem in the early batches.
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 14, 2011, 06:52:50 PM
Congrats, one of best G-Shock around. Of course this is after Casio solved the module problem in the early batches.

bro... Dun ever leave Mwf!!!
Mwf need a walking watchpedia like u

Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: TheHobbit on April 14, 2011, 07:27:11 PM
Congrats, one of best G-Shock around. Of course this is after Casio solved the module problem in the early batches.

bro... Dun ever leave Mwf!!!
Mwf need a walking watchpedia like u



Bro, please don't say thatlah. Still lots to learn.

Anyway your G-5600E has the new module which is similar to the one fitted to the GW-5600 series (minus the wave ceptor). The model that had the problem was the G-5600-1 which had the battery charge indicator that looks like a leaf on the top left hand side. Just keep the warranty card just in case. I have had the rechargeable battery changed on one of my G-5600 and an another had a module change. All FOC as it was still under warranty. The battery in your watch is not the standard CR series battery but is most likely the CTL1616 battery.
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 14, 2011, 09:01:01 PM
Congrats, one of best G-Shock around. Of course this is after Casio solved the module problem in the early batches.

bro... Dun ever leave Mwf!!!
Mwf need a walking watchpedia like u



Bro, please don't say thatlah. Still lots to learn.

Anyway your G-5600E has the new module which is similar to the one fitted to the GW-5600 series (minus the wave ceptor). The model that had the problem was the G-5600-1 which had the battery charge indicator that looks like a leaf on the top left hand side. Just keep the warranty card just in case. I have had the rechargeable battery changed on one of my G-5600 and an another had a module change. All FOC as it was still under warranty. The battery in your watch is not the standard CR series battery but is most likely the CTL1616 battery.

tqvm for the advise...
hope my sweat dun spoil the warranty....
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: sshark on April 14, 2011, 09:25:41 PM
how does the battery last abet it is a rechargeable batt?
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: TheHobbit on April 15, 2011, 02:55:47 PM
how does the battery last abet it is a rechargeable batt?

Should be a long time. Based on standard rechargeable battery with 1,000 charge cycle, if daily charge, 3 years?
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: sshark on April 15, 2011, 04:57:07 PM
If anything less than 5 years y use rechargable? Technologically Sexy? For some watches it can go for 10 years
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: TheHobbit on April 15, 2011, 09:32:54 PM
True, but as with most batteries, I prefer the charge cycle to 'end' before the 'life' cycle of the batteries end. For example, the Casio watches with 10 year batteries. I suspect the battery will leak before the 10 year life is up (Casio has had complaints on this).
Title: Re: suggest a watch for badminton games
Post by: chrisyen on April 15, 2011, 09:41:52 PM
True, but as with most batteries, I prefer the charge cycle to 'end' before the 'life' cycle of the batteries end. For example, the Casio watches with 10 year batteries. I suspect the battery will leak before the 10 year life is up (Casio has had complaints on this).

my last watch for badminton is exactly the 10 yrs battery casio...
it last for 8 yrs... but dunno sit on the shop for how many yrs or months?