Non-Stop G-Shocks: DW-8400NK-3 Men in Khaki Mudman

Today I'm wearing my Men in Khaki Mudman. This one is functionally identical to my Men in Yellow Mudman but with a different color scheme and backlight picture. Like my Men in Khaki Wademan this is mostly dark green with some black and orange detailing. It also includes a camouflage nylon strap keeper, which is a nice addition. Not much else to say about this one, it's a great design (kind of a beefed-up 6900) in a great color scheme and I would love to see some new models come out in something similar.

Non-Stop G-Shocks: G-9000-8V Mudman

When the new G-9000 Mudman was released it came in three versions not counting the solar atomic GW-9000A-1. I've worn my green and black Mudmen previously and this completes the set. As I mentioned before these new Mudmen have proven to be very popular, so it's no surprise they have continued issuing new color schemes and special editions. I don't know why I waited so long to get this tan version, but I'm really glad I finally got it. The color is great and coordinates well with much of my summer wardrobe while the dual illumination and orange-ish display really give the face a unique look. I have most of the new non-atomic Mudmen now, so if Casio can hold off issuing any new Mudmen for a while I might have the money to spend on the red Team Land Cruiser one I'm missing.

Non-Stop G-Shocks: DW5025B-7V Rising White

Today's watch is similar to the Ocean Gray DW-5025 I wore Thursday. It's also a 25th anniversary edition, but this is part of the Rising White collection (and there are apparently a couple more not shown at the Javy's page.) Like the Ocean Gray watch this one also has a screwback and construction very similar to the original DW-5000C G-Shocks. Unique touches on this one include the gold-tone buttons, screws, caseback and buckle, reverse LCD with gold background and gold details on the face and bezel. As you can see in the photos the reverse display is not very legible in anything but very bright light (like when I used the flash for the wrist shot) but does give a unique look to the watch. I actually have two of this model, but one is a little more "special" and I'll probably be wearing that one later this week.

Non-Stop G-Shocks: DW-5025D-8JF Ocean Gray

This is the watch I'm wearing today, and isn't it a beauty? It is yet another 25th anniversary G-Shock, but this one is part of the Ocean Gray collection. Like my 20th anniversary G-Shock, the construction and design of this watch is very similar to the original G-Shock watch, the DW-5000. While it does have the gold buckle, buttons and screwback of the Dawn Black series, that's where the similarities end. Most obviously, this watch has gray-tinted clear band and bezel through which you can see the gold-tone steel case of the watch itself. It also has a unique LCD display with a mirrored back. When lit with the EL backlight, it looks like a reversed display. Because of the metal case and screwback the head of this watch is much heavier than you'd expect (and it's tough to get it balanced for photos.) It's a very solid feeling that you get from the similarly constructed Frogmen or I suppose vintage screwbacks, but it's very different than most modern G-Shocks which are primarily plastic. That's it for this week as tomorrow is Independence Day, but I'll be back next week to continue the "Non-Stop G-Shocks".

Non-Stop G-Shocks Bonus Edition: Vintage DW-5400-C9 "Diver"

This isn't what I'm wearing today (that will be coming later) but I wanted to post something about this watch that I just received from an eBay seller. I have asked the seller if they know where the watch came from or how it was used, but no information so far. The watch model is DW-5400-C9 (gold-tone buttons, screws and trim) that began production in May of 1985. It has been enclosed in a heavy, seemingly waterproof enclosure that is made to strap over a wetsuit, possibly on a forearm as the strap is quite long. The seller thought the screw-on front of the case might have been cross threaded, but it seems like it was probably just corroded and caked with salt and sand. I was able to open it easily by clamping the base in a vice and using some long adjustable pliers to grab the front portion. The watch itself is in ok condition. The face and caseback are devoid of serious scratches and the buttons are all intact. One interesting thing is that the bezel screws and lugs have been ground down slightly, most likely to get the watch to fit in the case properly. In the last three photos you can see where material has been removed from the screws and lugs. It appears that whoever did this ground straight through the original bezel, not that it really matters since the bezel is in poor condition and just keeps breaking into more pieces the more I handle it. One of the bezel screws is broken off, but I might be able to drill it out with a lot of patience. I'm not even sure if replacement gold-tone screws are available, but I know that replacement bezels are very hard to come by. Unless Casio (or, I suppose, somebody else) decides to start making replacements I think I have two choices: Replace the bezel with that of a DW-5600C, which would look slightly weird but work just fine or, leave the watch in it's extreme-duty deep-sea casing and keep it for its novelty. Sure, I won't be able to wear it that way, but it's definitely a conversation starter.

Non-Stop G-Shocks: GW-5525A-1 Dawn Black

Continuing my run of 25th Anniversary models from the Dawn Black series, today's watch is my GW-5525A-1. While somewhat similar to the original 5500 and the tough solar modern version, this one adds radio-controlled atomic timekeeping. In fact, it's my first watch to feature the "5 Band" receiver, which will pick up the time signals from Minflingen, Germany; Rugby, England; Fort Collins, Colorado; Fukushima, Japan; and Fukuoka/Saga, Japan. All this technology is wrapped up in a very purposeful, attractive package featuring the gold LCD and black and gold color scheme of the Dawn Black series. Definitely a great watch.

Non-Stop G-Shocks: G-9025-1 Dawn Black Mudman

With the wearing of my first 25th anniversary G-Shock yesterday the floodgates have opened. Today is another one, and another Dawn Black, but today it's a Mudman. The black and gold looks as great on this model as it does on the Frogman, but for some reason the Mudman gets a silver-colored caseback instead of a gold-tone one. Other than the color scheme and caseback engraving, it's just like the other G-9000 series ("new Mudmen") that I've previously posted.