Question on Casio G-Shock GWA1000 Watch

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Question on Casio G-Shock GWA-1000D Watch

Does anyone on the board have this watch? I'm considering buying one but would like to understand what the fly back mode is that is advertised everywhere but not described in detail as to what it actually is. Any firsthand knowledge out there?
 
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I just couldn't wait any longer for someone to respond. I went ahead and bought one. If anyone else is thinking of buying this very functional watch, you may want to check out marv golden pilot supplies. I bought mine there for $150 less than suggested retail price. A very good deal indeed.
 
I've got another G-Shock that I bought as a dive watch, and a colleague has the same watch. Not sure what the "fly back mode" is. The one I have is only about $40, and I've been very happy with it!

Just Googled the watch you're talking about. Personally, I don't think I 'd pay the 12x price differential from my G-Shock. I like the dual time zones in mine, as well as the fact that there's no battery to replace. I've had it down to 90' on a dive with no problems.
 
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Wow, the last watch I bought was a G-Shock in 1995, it was $25 and I think it still lives in my dive kit. So what is the 'Flyback mode' about?
 
My wife wanted me to buy a fine watch, like a tag, etc., but that just wasn't my style. So I bought the nicest g-shock on the planet. I looked at lots of nice, dress quality watches, and this one had the least cluttered face with easily identifiable hands and the timing features I wanted for my instrument training. The sturdiness of the watch was a bonus. I really like the fact that it's black stainless steel, so I can wear it to the office and when I'm out with clients.
 
Hey, no worries! Some of us are just cheapskates! (myself included.) If you're in the market for a "fine watch" and decide to get a tricked-out G-Shock, more power to you! Mine is plastic, and, while functional, doesn't really fit in with the "out with clients" mentality!
 
Hmmmm, I always considered not needing a watch to make a greater statement than the quality of a watch...;) So, you gonna clue us in on the fly back mode?
 
From some web site:

On conventional stop watches or mechanical chronographs you have to press once to start, once more to stop, again to reset, then again to restart. With flyback, a press of the button sends the seconds hand flying back to the start position wherefrom it restarts timing. This feature can actually be quite practical when trying to time something
 
Badger said:
From some web site:

On conventional stop watches or mechanical chronographs you have to press once to start, once more to stop, again to reset, then again to restart. With flyback, a press of the button sends the seconds hand flying back to the start position wherefrom it restarts timing. This feature can actually be quite practical when trying to time something
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Thanks for the info! My watch arrives in approximately four more days (i'm a cheapskate, too, so I opted for the free shipping). I won't get a chance to try it until perhaps Friday, but I'll be happy to report my findings.
 
Badger said:
From some web site:

On conventional stop watches or mechanical chronographs you have to press once to start, once more to stop, again to reset, then again to restart. With flyback, a press of the button sends the seconds hand flying back to the start position wherefrom it restarts timing. This feature can actually be quite practical when trying to time something
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Oh, ok. I always figured a pilots watch should have a programmable countdown timer so you can set your approach time ahead of time so you could start it at the beginning of the approach and it alarms when it's time to go missed.
 
The only way I'd ever remember which button to push on one of those things was if they tattooed the instructions on my wrist.

Badger said:
From some web site:

On conventional stop watches or mechanical chronographs you have to press once to start, once more to stop, again to reset, then again to restart. With flyback, a press of the button sends the seconds hand flying back to the start position wherefrom it restarts timing. This feature can actually be quite practical when trying to time something
Click to expand...
 
Only time I use a wrist watch is when flying and always been Casio altimeter/thermo watches for me, can't get all those functions anywhere else I've seen.

A very ugly looking simulated emergency VOR approach can be flown with a NAV/COM and one that has a compass....
 
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