Review Casio G-Shock GWN-1000B-1BDR(G530) Gulf Master Men's Watch

I was searching for my next Casio watch and while going through the pros and cons of the various series including the one Protek that i had bought in 2013 and few others, I fell head over heels in love with the Gulf Master G530. That is when my search for reviews on the same started and I was initially surprised and later on appalled to see that there were barely any reviews that were specific to India and Indian conditions of harsh summers/winters. So here is my review of the watch for everyone who is a G-Shock fan and who are looking for a hands on user review.

Before I begin my review let me share the basic details about the watch. The GULFMASTER,  G-SHOCK Series is designed and engineered with the maritime adventurer in mind. GULFMASTER includes the first G-SHOCK models to incorporate both Triple Sensor Version 3 and Smart Access in the same watch. In addition to barometric pressure, altitude, bearing, and temperature readings, these new models also feature Tide Graph and Moon Age capabilities to help keep you in close touch with your natural environment. Sudden extreme changes in barometric pressure are alerted using a dial hand, LCD display, and alarm. Double LED lighting illuminates the LCD, and also adds a face light at 6 o’clock to keep information bright and easy to read even in total darkness. The designs of these watches have been modeled after the look of shipboard instruments to create an attractive marine look.

The model number for the Indian watch is GWN-1000B-1. 

MRP: ₹ 32,995 (incl. of all taxes)

Indian Product Code： G530

Size of case : 44.9×55.8×16.2mm
Total weight : 101g  

Case / bezel material: Resin / Stainless steel
Resin Band
Shock Resistant
Mineral Glass
200-meter water resistance 

Review of Casio Protek PRG - 270-1 (SL 71)

Here is a quick review of my latest watch Casio Protek PRG - 270-1 (SL 71). Since i live in India, here is the official link to Casio India page http://www.casio-intl.com/in/en/wat/watch_detail/PRG-270-1/.



Before i get on with the specifics let me quickly point to where i bought the watch from. I bought it from snapdeal.com (link for the watch http://www.snapdeal.com/product/casio-stylish-mens-watch/1525802208)  Everything from packing to delivery time was better than expected. I had the watch delivered to my doorstep within 48 hours of ordering the same. Kudos to snapdeal and its team.

Reviewed-Citizen ProMaster Navihawk World Time Chronograph # JN0040-58L

Practical, Precious & Smart

This is my newest Citizen and newest watch – added to my collection on 20^th July 2013, lovingly presented to me by my wife. Please note that this watch is part of the Citizen collection and goes by the name “Citizen ProMaster Navihawk World Time Chronograph # JN0040-58L”. This is part of the Eco Drive watch series of Citizen and is the only NaviHawk series of watches that have been launched officially in India. It can be found on Citizen watches India website. Also, please note that this is the 1st generation Navihawk. It is no longer offered in stores/websites apart from in India and some select countries I guess. This watch series is now in its 3rd generation with several advanced features and are in the INR 35,000 plus range.

Some of the official ads for this series of watches are following: 

I own about few other watches from brands including, Timex, Casio, Fossil, Espirit, Skagen and this watch is the best that I like. There is no one reason that I choose to make this as my main watch. There are several, listed some of them below. Before I go there, some pics of the watch:

(The packing)

 (The Backside)

Some of the features that stood out and made the deal for me are:

      1)      Professional Blue Angels Pilots Watch

      2)      Flight Time and distance calculation

      3)      Time and Calendar in 22 Time Zones (30 Cities)

      4)      Digital Display (must for me)

      5)      One-Touch Interchangeable Analog/Digital Times

      6)      Luminous Hands and Markers for increased night and dive  visibility

      7)      Movement Made In Japan

      8)      Hand retracting system to ensure clear view of digital display

      9)      Selectable zone setting to reduce number of displayed cities

     10)   Easy setting/removal of daylight saving adjustment

     11)   3 Separate Alarms

     12)   Eco-Drive (recharged by any light source, no need to change battery)

     13)   Over charge protection

     14)   Calendar programmed from 1994 to 2099

     15)   Usual suspects – chrono, timer, etc

     16)   Warranty Official Citizen 1 Year International 

     17)      Dimensions - 42mm Diameter, 12mm Thickness (small not too big, so can look good on any wrist)

The good thing about this watch apart from the fact that it looks brilliant is that it is not too large and can look good on small-medium wrists men. It is a combination of practicality; good looks (drop dead gorgeous) and compactness that made me go for the same even though it is 1^st gen. 

Flipkart shipped it quite fact infact and I had my watch within 3 days of ordering. However, the downer was that the warranty card was not stamped. As usual, you try and you decide. My 5 on 5 for this watch.

There are a lot of good models available in the market. What you choose is going to be your personal flavor, the functions you covet, and the depth of your pocket.