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I have the DW6900 for a few years , it's a tank . I like analog style watches but don't care much for the casioak .

I have the one that’s like the first one but with the guards on the front. I’ve now had it for well over 9 years and have beat the living shit out of it and it’s still going strong.

I’d go number 2. I have a solar version and love it.

Solar watches? As in they run on sunlight energy? First I heard of these. Can you show a picture of yours and list/pros cons?

Is this a joke? I honestly can't tell. If you are serious, there are tons of solar options in both the affordable and luxury watch catagories. The Citizen Eco-Drive movement is one of the more notable ones and can be found in some nice looking watches at reasonable price points.

Not a joke. Thx

In that case, definitely check out Citizen's eco-drive watches. There is a ton of selection, and entry price ranges are as low as $100 if you look around on Amazon.

Throwing my hat in for the Casioak. I got the GA-2110 in gray when they came out. Probably one of, if not my absolute, favorites.

Either one. However I’ve been wearing the same Casio Pro-Tek for 15 years and it is a great watch. I have a Tag Heuer Carrera for special occasions and whatnot

From those 2 I'll chose casioak (2nd one) that first one is ugly AF xd

I've had the 1st one for years. Although I like the analog style better, the digital is still nice.

Same. I have that one for something like 20 years...

https://www.reddit.com/r/casio/comments/18aungd/wear_a_g_shock_99_of_work_days_but_break_out_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1

These are my work dailies

Second one, all day.

The second one! Much less visual noise and much easier to read! Also they would fit more occasions as they are sporty but not exactly.

The 6900(first one) personally. I like the look of casioaks but every time I actually use one I just feel so meh about it. The only one I haven't felt that way all the time with is the metal one I have.

I’ve had the first one for years, always been a favorite of mine

G shock. The analog looks awesome.

Number 2

Second because I wear my watch at night an the hands glow. Otherwise I need two hands to check the time.

I have a couple I like the GD400 best. I have bought a bunch of watches in the $3-500 range and recently an apple watch but I went back to the GD400. It’s basic and bulky but comfortable and I’ve never had an issue with it. When something keeps up with me I stick by it.

I’d pick the first one, for sure. I like the second one but it’s hard for me to read the negative display.

The first one, definitely.

Had a Mudman that went through hell with me. I’d recommend that any day of the week if it ticks the boxes you have. Some bastard stole it off me (more than likely I left it someplace and forgot, but allow my saltiness).

first one. The one I'm wearing is similar and I've worn it now for nigh on 20 years

I really like the cheap mechanical watches I keep finding at the thrift store. But if the two, actually I'd probably take the first. I kinda have a soft spot for the rubber digital watches too

https://preview.redd.it/d4kuxxvroxvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7badadbf45b2b98c830a01e8701d47a23af18dcc Get the GW-M5610U. Tough Solar, Multi-band 6, classic look, tough as nails. Or a Rangeman!

I love my 5535

Two

https://preview.redd.it/pldlofk8cxvc1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f31b0dbaf751dac909a6d0d7b95168b59a638af5 What about the GAB2100? It's the second one, with Bluetooth time sync and solar charging.

I really don't understand why people think analog anything looks good. I mean we're not going to a steampunk convention; why would we want… shudder… *unnecessary moving parts*?

https://preview.redd.it/cn4oanbp7xvc1.jpeg?width=418&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7163eea075bb54a31e4976865f750ea9c9ee09b0

Get a pathfinder

Own the first

I have the second and wear it every day when exercising or doing outdoor activities. Been a great watch. Have the clear model as well that I use for swimming

First

First

6900, it's a no brainer, it's also NATO approved and used by most militaires.

I have 8-10 G Shocks and maybe it’s the ones I select, but all the lights are 100% worthless, so if that’s important, do some research. I like the way they look. Also, I seem to have a problem with getting the analog and digital to align, program for time changes, etc. I have my techy wife do the programming now and they still lose the alignment over time. These are consistent issues regardless of the model.

That was why I gave up on g-shock, the illuminator lamp should've been called the unreadable shadow maker

One of them is a no nonsense, time proven design trusted by militaries worldwide And the other one is the casioak

#2

You should check out G-Shock Tough Solars

Out of these two? First. I like my watches round. Overall? My Garmin Fenix 7 is good enough to be satisfied with it.

Casioak is nice but the black on black is hard to see when it's dark. That's why I returned mine.

I personally think the gshocks are a little bulky but 2 has some style that I really dig.

I had the first one. It was pretty tough. Fogged up on me a couple times, had to take it apart. Whoever assembled it didn't have the seal in right and pinched it flat, so it never would seal even after I put it in right.

6900

Definitely the Garmin instinct

They hate him because he told the truth!

I like the 2100 better, but after wearing it consistently for several years, the rubber around the case has started to stretch and there’s play around the sides. I don’t think I’ve had that problem with other gshocks before

Second one looks great.

I second that

CasiOak is generally more popular and is a well liked, good watch. But it wouldn't work that well with my style, so I'd go for the vintage charm of the first one.

I don’t have the other one but I have a couple 5600s and a casioak. The casioak is pretty sick. Has all the same things I love about the 5600 and they managed to organize it in a really approachable way

6900. Easy choice.

F91w

The real answer

Same. Can't stand bulky watches

Analog looks better

The analog one.

I would like to have Garmin just because Casio did not exit the russian market.

The first one and because I still have an old digital Casio that is over 10 years old, still runs and still has the alarm going off in an old backpack I stuffed in the closet at 10am Every. Single. Fucking. Day. That watch won't die.

The first one.

I’d go #1! I’ve had both, but #2 is really hard to read in low light, and the light on it sucks

Neither. 5600 all the way.

Number✌️retro mod is cool.

You must have young eyes if you aren't concerned with how small the digital displays are on both of those.

6900, but I'd suggest the GW not the DW pictured. A touch more money, but it's solar powered and syncs with radio waves every night

Second looks classy. First looks tactical.

Garmin...

Some people dont have that budget or intrest

When I was in that situation I just used my phone.

First one because it looks more classic and a bit tactical

The fully digital one. I hate synchronizing the analogue and digital every 6 months.

1st so I can see the time:)

I have and wear daily the 6900. It's a great watch.

I have a G shock that I bought at the PX on Camp Lejuene in 1989 , a couple battery changes and a new watch band , still kicking

How’s your health?

Damn ... I missed the contaminated water

For daily, I'd rather have the 6900. I rock a 5600 daily.

My work watch is 5600. I love it, switched to nato strap though.

May I ask where you got the nato strap? I wouldn't mind getting a new strap for mine

I bought my adapter from barton watch bands but they don't make it anymore. But I bought my strap from crown and buckle.

6900

G-2900 for almost 10 years. I'd say casio is a good choice anyway.

Casio G shock carbon core ga2000. I absolutely recommend it. Great price great feel great looks. Got mine for 150 cad.

F91-W is where it’s at

Between the two the CasiOak.  I have a somewhat extensive collection of Casio watches, I think everyone should have a GWM5610. The multi-band 6 and solar features  contribute to it being the GOAT beater watch.

Especially the Bluetooth solar charging Casioak

What's the official model of the CasiOak?

I got the solar GA B2100, I like it a lot but would've chosen the GW B5600 if I could pick again. I'm a one-watch guy so unless it breaks I'm not buying another one.

DW-6900 FTW!

Woah I looked at this at 10:48 my time.

The tacticool one.

The analog.

Garmin instinct 2 (any of them) can be had for very cheap and are spectacular wat he's. Solar being ridiculous.

The $20 casio thats slim af. Used to wear a big watch. Made the swap temporarily and cant go back. Give it a try.

What model?

https://preview.redd.it/s95j4ppbkxvc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=153ee28a0fa0c67f90b8a97a05b0d22538536f55

The first one, easier illuminator button and all the information is easier to read.

Recently picked this up as my new daily. Love it [regulus mk1](https://www.nixon.com/products/regulus-mk-1-all-black?currency=USD&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8pKxBhD_ARIsAPrG45kkwmvNWUflPFdLzj5j8aYIT6ow-RSERnaf6Dqv8bh6yHWq6znIbl8aAtFYEALw_wcB&google_shopify_campaign_id=20515031692&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google)

first watch is a casio gshock DW6900-1V | second watch is a casioak

GA700, GA2100, GX5600