I’ve always had an interest in gadgets, GPS, PDA, phones, you know, those small little electronic wonders. When it comes to electronic watches, I had my eyes on Casio’s Protek series for quite some time (they come with compass, temperature/barometer, and altimeter.) However, since I am cursed with a small wrist, wearing a Protek is akin to a 10 year old riding on Harley, it just wouldn’t work.
The G-Shock series, on the other hand, were just nice in size as well as durability, but a little lacking in electronic wizardry. I had a G-Shock more than 10 years ago and loved it, but now I am looking for something that can do more.
Then came the Riseman G-9200, the G-Shock that incorporate twin sensors, with the ability for temperature/barometer as well as altimeter measurements. The little gadget also runs on solar power, protected with 200M water resistance, packed electro-luminescent backlight, world time, countdown timer, stop watch, shock resistance. However, it doesn’t cook dinner for you.
I knew I was going to buy it the moment I read about it on the forums. I waited patiently until the international version is released (Japan version is GW-9200 with waveceptor) and called my regular watch shop. Collected this gem a couple of weeks ago and now I have my 2nd G-Shock (I messed up the first one after trying to change the lume battery myself.)
I am still struggling to remember how to operate all the functions, loving the altimeter as it even allows me to record and track my ascent to my KLCC office. The temperature function is pretty neat, and I can even “predict” weather (somewhat dubious accuracy) with the barometer. One other nifty feature is the auto EL function where I can set the back light to lit up whenever it is dark and the watch is tilted to my head.
Visually, I also like the bat-mobile look alike styling, very tough and purposeful. The case back has a little dragon engraved, symbolizing it’s oriental origin.
Nice right? Now my trusted Orange Monster and Nighthawk will be getting a little less wrist time to make way for the Riseman
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By Nigel on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Casio rocks wei.
Am still lovin my HDD-600.
By Yatz on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
but an IT specialist wearing a G-Shock..ummm..why not a Tissot? >.<
By JunJun-Riko on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
very yeng ler the watch….. *jealous*
By Peter Tan on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Looks very rugged and canggih.
By KY on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Nigel,
oO very classic!
Yatz,
Itu mahal.
JunJun-Riko,
Why jealous laa, I lagi jealous you get to go to school and have school holidays.
Peter Tan,
Yah! I rove it!
By Alice Teh on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Great looking watch. But I don’t wear a watch… (ya, how I am PA without a watch is still a big mystery…)
By shag on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
It doesn’t cook dinner?
Surely it has the function to order takeaway pizza when your blood suger drops below a the healthy level, right?
By oOFooi on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Wow, I love the watch so much.. I want one..
By slumberaja on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
look very cool… how much izzit?
wanna exchange link? slumbeR@J@!
By racoon on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
*jaws drop to floor*
NNNIIIIICCCCCEEEEEE!!!
By Mark on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Walauu… cool watch!
By KY on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
Alice Teh,
Hahaha, at least the handphone tells time.
shag,
Very smart!
oOFooi,
Get one! It’s awesome.
slumberaja,
You can get it for less than RM500.
racoon,
Mark,
Thanks thanks.
By lorna on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
i like something i can’t pronounce Maurice Lacroix, is that how you spell it? (can’t even spell it correctly…geezzzz *slap me*)
By lorna on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
hey,just google. i got lucky. tats the right spelling… *still…tat doesnt mean i got money to pay for it though…
By dreckker on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
woahh… that’s one wicked watch… I want one, but I’ve got 2 G-Shocks already wor…
arghhhhh….
By shag on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
Lorna,
An upperclass twit/tryhard Bangsarian would probably pronounce it “Mour-risse Leh-crua” with sweet in your mouth. *(the “cr” sounds like a “q”)
e.g. Excuse me Sir, can I enquire as to the price of the black and silver Mour-risse Leh-crua watch on the upper left shelf?
I much prefer “Moris Lakroik”
e.g. Excu me, the nice black & metallic Moris Lakroikwatch how much ah?
Afterall its your money. If you’re going to buy an expensive watch, at least have some fun doing it.
By foongpc on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
The watch looks good, but I don’t wear watches except during workout sessions when I wear one with a timer. Rely on my handphone and the position of the sun for the time : )
By KY on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
lorna,
Hahaha, buy buy buy! Can always afford wan
dreckker,
What’s wrong with having a 3rd one? hehehe
shag,
Very true, very true.
foongpc,
Wah, how about when it rains, or at night? heehee
By lorna on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
shag, appreciate that alot. but i think ahlian like me won’t be able to carry the watch well.
probably just go for g-shock, like ky
By andrew on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
g-shock rocks!!! but mine sudah 11 years old!! LOL…. sudah tukar!! haha… but am gonna get back one more chun and hi-tech one sometimes laters… hehehe =D
By KY on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
lorna,
Ahlian? OK I call you ahlian from now on.
andrew,
Do it, make it happen!
By johnny ong on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
this is definitely a tough looking one
By eiling on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
Riseman? Sounds like an interesting name – rise man! Haha..anyways, you showing off the watch or your photography skills?
By shag on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
Ahlian so what?
Money is money. Match the Moris Lakroik with some Sg Wang duds & coloured hair. People will think you’re following Paris* Hilton fashion.
* Paris (the city) in french sounds like “Pareee”.
By aeroplane1234 on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
oh man. this is all time classic. cant believe its like so evergreen this G-shock shit… love to have one.
By KY on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
johnny ong,
Yes!
eiling,
I’m learning, learning.
shag,
Hahaha, true.
aeroplane1234,
Get one, and rediscover your youth!
By ShaolinTiger on Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
Nice, I always wanted to get myself a new G-shock.
By lorna on Aug 29, 2008 | Reply
Moris Lakroik, Philip Patek, G-Syok, Paree Hutan, …Petaling Street mali…
best~ that’s where I come from.
By KY on Aug 30, 2008 | Reply
ShaolinTiger,
Make it happen! Pusat Jam Tangan Pertama.
lorna,
Hahaha, petaling street version damn best, for the price of a real moris lakroks u can get 20 lolexes!
By Sufian on Aug 30, 2008 | Reply
Hi, can i know where did you get the watch? plan to get it soon. Cheers!
By KY on Aug 30, 2008 | Reply
Sufian,
Pusat Jam Tangan Pertama at Pertama Complex.
By fistball on Sep 8, 2008 | Reply
How much KY?
and btw, which forum did u read it from?
I also planning to get a G-shock.
I am a watch collector.
By KY on Sep 8, 2008 | Reply
fistball,
around RM 500, I got it from Pertama Complex, not from a forum.
By miss g on Nov 16, 2009 | Reply
hi KY, would it be possible for you to provide me with Pusat Jam Tangan Pertama’s phone number as I would like to purchase this. Would like to call them up to enquire on pricing and availability. Thank you so much! Hows the watch so far?
Thanks!
By KY on Nov 17, 2009 | Reply
miss g,
Sent u in email.
By teja on Nov 30, 2009 | Reply
hi..
I have some question,, do you know where I can get gw 9200 manual book (english version). coz I buy in Japan, and the manual book is japan language.
thank you?
By KY on Nov 30, 2009 | Reply
teja,
Oh, that’s a toughie, I think the local watch shop should have them, or casio’s website?