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I picked up a PRG-40 Protrek at Goodwill for $35. It needs batteries, so I hope it works! The first thing I've done is use baking soda and a tooth brush to clean the externals, and it really brought back the bracelet! I was afraid that the Ti bracelet was only coated, but now see that that...

Thank you, Amazon! You are THE least expensive place to purchase batteries. I installed a new battery (after cleaning the smelliest watch I've ever come across!), and was greeted with this lovely glow! Now if only I could find an extra link! PS I figured out how to change the hands...

Great info, ratman! And wow! What a gorgeous "sample"! Congrats, Spencer!

Could you provide a picture? Would be helpful. I agree that if it were a previous owner, you'd have at least two initials. S could mean that it's a factory second (I have seen similar markings on other electronics - R for refurbished). Will be interesting to hear what the G-urus have to say.

Thank you, both!

I know that there are G-Shock watches designed for diving, but I don't have one of those. I have a Tough Solar 3195, and it's rated for 100M (if memory serves). Is the watch truly safe to spend time at depth, or is this rating a bit of an optimistic number? I.e., if I dive to a depth of 70...

rutteger, I completely understand the need for these rules (we've had some problems on another forum I belong to, due to a scammy seller who bilked folks out of hundreds of dollars), but on a forum like this, it will take me an age to create 50 posts. I joined in the hopes of obtaining a link...

New member from Northern California. I had a poor-man's G-Shock when I was 18 (shoot, I don't even know if G-Shock existed back then!). That great little watch served with me the short time I was in the Army, and somewhere along the way I lost it over the years. Always loved the G-Shock...