Casio Quartz Watch

I really liked this watch, to the point that I bought two different versions of it. Obviously both very similar, this one is dark gray with a traditional LCD display and the first one I got is black with a reverse display. Both great watches, very durable, and I like the look. It's hard to say which I prefer more. The black has more of a "stealth" look to it but I like the dark gray with traditional LCD display also. Readability on both is great but you do need some ambient light to see the display without using the backlight. The light is very bright due to dual LED's when you hit the light button (the big G button at the bottom of the watch) so it's easy to find in a dark environment. I personally enjoy the understated text on this watch, you can see the lettering but it isn't filled in with another color so the G-SHOCK and the G on the bottom of the watch aren't overly noticeable. Accuracy so far seems awesome. Backlight can be set to display automatically when you turn your wrist a certain way, and the time it shows can be set to either 1.5, 3, or 5 seconds. The vibration alert option is great for me because I have a bit of high frequency hearing loss, and so while I can hear the beeps it sure wouldn't wake me up. I am sure that this one would wake me up from a nap, but the vibration only lasts 10 seconds (probably to save on battery use) so I wouldn't trust it to rouse me from a deep sleep. The vibration does get my attention though when I'm using the timer. The vibration can be turned off and the alarm set to a traditional beep/display flash if you so desire. One caveat - I have fairly large wrists (about 8 inches) and I like a slightly loose fit on my watches...and I'm on the second to last hole in the wristband. So, if you have really huge wrists the original band may be too small for you. Here is my full list of pros and cons: PROS: Stylish looking, well built, waterproof, very durable Can start timer from the clock screen easily, can set timer down to the specific minutes/seconds you want Pre-programmed calendar to 2099 with DST as an option World Time Clock has multiple cities available for second time Very accurate, Multiple alarms Vibration option for timer/alarms CONS: Only one timer, no auto-repeat option Vibration only lasts 10 seconds, can be turned off but no option to increase length (I wish there was a 30-second option for this) Metal button to start timer/stopwatch looks cool but is a bit recessed, have to watch the display to make sure it's started This version does not include the octagonal metal G-shock watch box Do not see the point of the "shock absorber" wings on each side of the watch under the band (I may end up removing them)

I purchased this watch for myself three years ago. I am a bit of an amateur watch collector, but I usually stick to analog-mechanical watches (I have two digitals). To say that I have grown to love the watch is an understatement. This watch seems to have been designed around its timer function. Unlike other G-Shocks, the watch can display the time-remaining and the current time on the same screen. The timer can be set down to the second (again unlike other G-Shocks). Additionally, the watch's timer function can be activated with the press of a button from the home screen instead of flipping through the modes. This allows quick and easy starting. I am a college student, and use this watch to study. I follow the Pomodoro method and the GD-350 is perfect for timing the 20/5 minute intervals. As an added bonus, the watch has a vibration alarm setting (to my knowledge, it is unique to this model). This means my constant timing will not disturb other students trying to study. The vibration is not enough to say wake you up at 6 in the morning, but if you are just looking for something to draw your attention away from a screen, it's perfect. Beyond using it as a tool to study, I have taken it on countless trips into the woods, underwater, and some pretty legendary falls while abroad. It has survived a fall while repelling down a slippery waterfall in Belize (the rocks broke the arm it was on, but amusingly the watch still worked), a spill off a motorbike in Thailand and countless bumps and bruises while rock climbing in Turkey. I mention all the countries because this watch also has a world timer function. You can see the time in any one of 50 cities without actually resetting the watch's time. Without hyperbole, this watch is tougher than I am. This is a big watch. I have a medium sized wrist and medium thickness forearms. It's definitely the largest of my watches, but I think it wears well. It's just large enough to remind you that its a tool on your wrist. Think of it as such. Some pros over other potential G-Shock models: Vibration feature is fantastic. This alone might warrant buying the watch over other G-Shocks if you think you might use it often. The enhanced timer setting is incredibly useful. Some cons over other potential G-Shock models: This watch is bigger than most of its siblings due to the vibration feature (like 90% thicker than the slimmest of the G-Shocks, notably the GW-5600). The buttons feel less tactile and responsive than other models The backlight is maybe too bright compared to other models (this may be a pro to you though) It doesn't have features like a thermometer or compass that you find on models slightly higher in price Know what you're getting before you buy. If the feature set is appealing to you, and you don't mind larger watches, buy the GD-350 now. I would sooner part with my omega than lose this watch. The pictures below are not mine, they come from a Watchuseek forum titled "GD-350-Surprisingly Good!", posted by user "aadhtbb". They were vastly helpful to me in determining the size of the watch. It is compared side-by-side to the GW-5600. (This person seems to have smaller wrists, the watch does not look as overwhelming on mine)

Very good watch casino gd350 g shock . It has both vibration and flash alarms. Both very useful especially for work or other important events. I can also see both time and date clearly and being Gshock it's virtually indestructible with 200 m water resistant. I would rate it 💯 good value for money ,not really expensive as casino G shocks go and looks good on the wrist.

Diese Gshock ist in meiner Sammlung die mit dem am besten ablesbaren display. Auch im dunkeln. Wirklich sehr große zahlen und sogar 2 led die das display beleuchten.

Amazing watch.

Es una pena que no lo fabrica.

The watch is good but the listing is misleading. The watch has resin body and resin strap. It is not a stainless steel watch. But the listing says: "Casio GSHOCK Stainless Steel Quartz Watch with Resin Strap".