Well to be honest, there is a difference in the texture. The reason could also be due to the fact that the original strap is 25 years old and has smoothed out a bit over the years!
The earlier photos posted show the watch with a new bezel and new strap (Which is a non original, but a...
I am quite happy that I managed to get my bezel issue solved.
Kindly refer to THIS PAGE - http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/bezel-options-1987-g-shock-dw5700-c-please-help-578537.html ; for the conclusion of this topic.
Thank you all for your inputs!
Just posted an introduction with the G Shocks I currently own and a photo of my limited edition Gulfman in the WRUW thread!
Hoping to win this white Mudman, since I've never owned a Mudman or a white watch before!
Best regards,
Gaurang - Dubai, UAE.
Hello there... I'm Gaurang from Dubai... I actually own quite a few luxury watches, but my fascination had begun with the vintage Casio game watches and Databanks that everyone had around me in the early eighties in Dubai!
As far as I can remember I have owned over a dozen Casio watches myself...
@rutteger - I got the answer I was looking for on another website I had posted this same question to. Enjoy the photos of the bezel, courtesy of another member - http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/bezel-options-1987-g-shock-dw5700-c-please-help-578537.html
@macspite - thanks for the info. Very useful link on painting the bezel. I don't think that the 5600 bezels on TikTox will fit this SS tuna screw back case. If you know which one will fit, please do let me know!
@rutteger - thanks for the support. I think I will just go for the Brazillian bezel...
Hello Everyone,
Last week I was cleaning my beautiful G Shock 5700 with a toothbrush and some mild detergent when the bezel just crumbled off! I have had this watch since 1987 - and thought that it would go on forever. Its still on, just without a bezel :(.
This is what it looked like...