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I'm annoyed at myself for ordering the (slightly) wrong size watch crystal; I can only think I managed to have my calipers out of zero when I originally measured it. If nothing else, it wasn't expensive and another easily found and, of course, it can sit in the spares box until I need it

I might have said yes once, but I've just flipped a dozen or so vintage G-Shocks to raise funding for a Hamilton (kept the best ones though; I might be tempted to sell those if I fancy a quartz Hamilton)

I just had a fun time listing all of my watches, and have decided to create a bit of space; not sure of their value, so I don't know if online auction is a good idea? I'm open to input, as long as I'm doing the right thing with regards to this site's rules.

I was offered this as an alternative to endoscopy, but my Barrett's has progressed to the stage of needing HALO ablation

I'm impressed by the effort you've put in, and I wouldn't worry about the fluid; between painting lead miniatures (old-school GWS with no plastic), asbestos mats in school and the mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometer I used to work with, I'm surprised I'm still around.

Ultimately a new bezel for it, (someone makes good aftermarket copies) and I'll use it as an everyday beater. It's a bit of a mish mash of parts from different sources; it isn't technically the right module for the case, but it fits and the buttons match the functions. The case has a big chip, but it's on the inside and a replacement crystal is near impossible to find (Casio changed the size and shape over the years). I think it adds character, personally!

Keep us posted! I'm waiting on parts, but I kind of like how the older metal body G-Shocks look without bezels.

Definitely, and more interesting than heaven knows how many pages of the "other watch thread"

I know! My journey into Casio restoration began with that discovery, and with the older G Shocks learning about the tiny spring that makes a contact against the case, completing the speaker circuit.

Casios can do some weird things on installing a new battery, and you're being more adventurous than I would with the circuitry. I have zero experience or tools to deal with that, although I keep possibly dead modules (just in case). I'm surprised there's differences in the modules; that series only used the 261 (says Google) so I can only specuate on what and why things were changed

It feels like it's raining Sea Urchins where I am; 1 awaiting parts and its sympathetic update/ mod is complete, 2 running slow for adjustment and this nicely worn one, bought for a song, running beautifully

A completely original Casio, the model is MTD 1010 - they did some watches which were undoubtedly inspired by more expensive ones such as this, the MTD 1051 and the MTD 1043.

I've yet to find a single resource for info; calibre corner gives technical information on analogue movements (quartz and mechanical), shockbase for G Shocks (good for checking part compatibility), watchUseek often crops up on searches, even if it's others asking the same question. If there's a code to interpreting Casio module numbers, I've not cracked it yet

The G Shocks are a bit of a hobby; the early ones can get quite pricey on ebay, and I like the challenge of sourcing parts and getting them going again. The 5610 gets the most wrist time, solar power and time signal means the only button that gets pressed is the light. I've got a couple of Citizen quartz divers in my basket, for future projects and the Casio analogue homages are simple and fun to work on. I'm planning to use a Seiko VH31 movement in one (MTD 1010) to have a sweep hand and the benefit of a quartz.

I like the MIPS display, as featured above and would like to see it on a bare bones square G Shock (of which I have a few).

It can be possible; there was a "Just One More Watch" video where he did it, albeit with a Dremel on a Seiko
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@Kimmo Good luck with the restoration. I dabble in bringing the odd watch back to life, principally G Shocks from the 80s and Seikos of often unknown vintage. It's often the case that components from 2 or more Casios need to be combined to make a whole watch; I believe they make certain replacement parts for 15 years and once they're gone, that's it. Hope this encourages you in some way, it was in a right state when I got it, but luckily it was mostly cosmetic

A break from the G Shocks; Sea Urchins hold a special place in my collection

I'm waiting for multiple deliveries of new and used parts from Aliexpress, eBay and more for a variety of projects. No pics as an empty letter box isn't terribly interesting

My new daily beater, if I need something a bit smarter than a G-Shock; it's based on a Seiko VH31 movement so it has a sweep seconds hand (4 ticks a second I think),plus I can leave it in a drawer for a week and take it out when I need it.

Did someone say G-Shock? A just finished vintage DW 5200 (240 module), showing its scars proudly

No new (old) G Shocks, but a quick pic of my latest build. A Seiko NH36 movement hiding under a dateless dial, which always seems to be slightly out of focus

In anticipation of G-Shock Friday; only 2 were bought new, the rest restored from various states of disarray including a couple of DW-5200s. Not pictured - 2 project watches I have on the go

One of my G-Shocks I’ve brought to life with a new bezel/strap and shiny bezel screws to match the buttons

Am I being my Autistic self and pointing out the obvious, or has no-one else noticed it says "bum your mouth" and instead chosen to jump on the allegedly odd sandwich filling combo?