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The MTG-B1000-1A is a new watch from the MT-G series (a.k.a. Metal Twisted G), which was launched in July 2018. The MT-G series is already a few years old, but this watch is different in a few ways: The B in the B1000 stands for Bluetooth connectivity (there's a smartphone app, which can be connected to the watch, and allows you to manipulate some features, or track some data). So this is the first Bluetooth series within the MT-G range. Secondly, the bands are made of resin (previous generation features brushed metal bracelets). And lastly, the dial was redesigned (the sub-dials are shifted to the left, while they were previously spread out across the whole dial). Another great thing about this series is their price: They are cheaper than the old models which could cost several 1000 USD - they retail for 800 USD (silver-dial) and 900 USD (black-dial) respectively. How I bought my MTG-B1000-1A I bought my MTG-B1000-1A a few days ago at the Taipei G-Shock store. Initially I sa...

The G-Shock MUDMASTER GG-1000RG-1A is a Rose Gold version of the Two Sensor Mudmaster series, or the so called better value for money Mudmaster ( see my comparison with the more expensive triple-sensor GWG-1000 series). The watch retails 10,500 NTD in Taiwan (around 350 USD), but I got mine with discount, it cost me 8800 NTD, which is roughly 290 USD. I'm very satisfied with this watch. It has a lot of features, maybe more than I need. I never use the compass for example, same is true for the temperature, which I feel it's not so reliable. I basically just use world time, because it's very useful during my travels (I'm on a plane every month, and work in several time zones). The features I miss with this watch is Tough Solar and Multi Band 6, but I can still accept that Casio decided to remove this to enable a lower price point. The front dial. Side view. On the wrist. Another wrist shot. The band is awesome. A portrait. The MUDMASTER GG-1000RG-1A is a true G-Shock, t...

After extensive research and vast insider knowledge of the global watch industry, and history of watch making, I made the another important list to ever be made about watches by any website. This is the most correct and definite list about the best and most luxurious mid-level wristwatch brands of all times. I already listed the top 10 best high luxury watch brands for men , the creme de la creme of wristwatches for men. Now this list is meant for people who don't have a 10,000 USD on hand to buy an entry level high luxury watch, but still want a decent brand: 1. Glashütte Original | DE | Since 1994 Germany is after Switzerland the 2nd most important country in high-end luxury watchmaking, and Glashütte is the magical name that signifies the pinnacle of German craftsmanship. While Glashütte Original is a very respected and admired watch brand, it’s the A. Lange & Söhne that is a luxury level higher than the brand listed today. Both have their origins in Glashütte, a small town...

After extensive research and vast insider knowledge of the global watch industry, and history of watch making, I made the most important list to ever be made about watches by any website. This is the most correct and definite list about the best and most luxurious wristwatch brands of all times, and it's not up to debate whether some of these positions are justified, because I'm quite sure I am right. I'm one of the most relevant watch experts in Taiwan right now, offering my services for extremely high charges to rich people, but I decided to post some of that here for free for my numerous readers. So this is my list of best luxury brands in the world: 1. Patek Philippe | CH | Since 1839 Patek Philippe is the most prestigious watch brand in the world, catering only to the richest and most peculiar watch aficionados, who are only satisfied with the best. They say a Patek watch takes extremely long time to be made, and extreme care is given to every little part. In the near...

No doubt Casio had a winner when they created the "Gravitational Shock" watch in 1983. The long name was soon changed to "G-Shock", and the rest is history. Designed by the Japanese engineer Kikuo Ibe, his goal was to "have a 10-year battery life, be water resistant to 10 bar, and survive a 10m fall onto a hard surface." That's how the DW-5000C was born in the early 1980s, and officially launched in April 1983 . Today G-Shocks are a huge fashion icon, and popular all over the world. In this post I want to focus on the history of the so called "squares", which as the name implies, come with the square classic design that started it all. 1) DW-5000 Series | 1983  1. DW-5000C-1A 2. DW-5000C-1B 2) DW-5200 Series | 1984 This series was launched in 1984 and is essentially the same as the original G-Shock, that was launched the year before. It has the same 240 module and a liquid crystal display. The nickname of this watch is "The Hero" ,...