Hi All. I am really starting to increase my G-Shock collection.
One of my favorite G-Shock's is the 6900 model. However, I'd like to get one that is made in Japan. I am preferably after the 3230 module as importantly it has full auto calendar till the year 2099. I also prefer the stealth/ all black look, but I want a clear LCD screen for legibility. I considered modifying one of the following models with Mil Spec bezel and band.
I did some research and found the following 6900 models which were made in Japan:
1.) DW-6900B-9JF Basic Standard Fox Fire (JDM, "Japan Y" on caseback). This seems to have the 3230 module (and the full auto calendar to 2099). I believe these were produced from 2007-2011 and are still available NEW.
2.) I also found DW-6900MC-7a ("Japan M" on caseback). I believe this has the now discontinued 1289 module number (the dated version, with the calendar to 2039, not 2099 as Id like). I believe these were produced from 2004-Jul 2006.
3.) I also found DW-6900MC-7JF (JDM), but I cannot confirm the module number used and couldn't find much information about this model. It could just be the same as the DW-6900MC-7a (Japan M) model, but was referenced poorly.
OK, my main question is does anyone know whether the background of the LCD screen on the newer DW-6900B-9JF Fox Fire is as clear/ bright as that used on the earlier DW-6900MC-7a "Japan M" model?
I saw a thread stating the DW-6900MC-7a had a very legible LCD compared to the models made in China and Thailand at that time, BUT I have no idea if the later 3230 module "Japan Y" watch's LCD has as well and I cant tell from pictures? It appears to me that the later 3230 module "Japan Y" watches may use the darker/gold LCD, which is not as legible/ easy to read as the older 1289 module "Japan M" model.
Any help with this question, or if anyone knows of any another 6900 model that has the full auto calendar till the year 2099, that is black (OR) has potential to be modified to black would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
One of my favorite G-Shock's is the 6900 model. However, I'd like to get one that is made in Japan. I am preferably after the 3230 module as importantly it has full auto calendar till the year 2099. I also prefer the stealth/ all black look, but I want a clear LCD screen for legibility. I considered modifying one of the following models with Mil Spec bezel and band.
I did some research and found the following 6900 models which were made in Japan:
1.) DW-6900B-9JF Basic Standard Fox Fire (JDM, "Japan Y" on caseback). This seems to have the 3230 module (and the full auto calendar to 2099). I believe these were produced from 2007-2011 and are still available NEW.
2.) I also found DW-6900MC-7a ("Japan M" on caseback). I believe this has the now discontinued 1289 module number (the dated version, with the calendar to 2039, not 2099 as Id like). I believe these were produced from 2004-Jul 2006.
3.) I also found DW-6900MC-7JF (JDM), but I cannot confirm the module number used and couldn't find much information about this model. It could just be the same as the DW-6900MC-7a (Japan M) model, but was referenced poorly.
OK, my main question is does anyone know whether the background of the LCD screen on the newer DW-6900B-9JF Fox Fire is as clear/ bright as that used on the earlier DW-6900MC-7a "Japan M" model?
I saw a thread stating the DW-6900MC-7a had a very legible LCD compared to the models made in China and Thailand at that time, BUT I have no idea if the later 3230 module "Japan Y" watch's LCD has as well and I cant tell from pictures? It appears to me that the later 3230 module "Japan Y" watches may use the darker/gold LCD, which is not as legible/ easy to read as the older 1289 module "Japan M" model.
Any help with this question, or if anyone knows of any another 6900 model that has the full auto calendar till the year 2099, that is black (OR) has potential to be modified to black would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!