u/watch_mongrel

Hi all, new to this subreddit. I've had this Casioak GMAS21OOGA1A for about 2 years. Loved the design, the analog-focus, the size ("ladies version" just fine for me, not a fan of hockey pucks on my 6.75 wrist), the bullet-proofness, and the price point. Hated the illegibility of the digital readout from day one. Am I alone with this criticism?

Anyway, the B button light recently stopped working, further exacerbating the illegibility problem. So got a new battery (my watch guy told me there are two, who knew?). But that operaton seemed to scramble the watch's brain. The brief B button light works again, was able to reset the time zone, but after that couldn't get to or set anything else.

Tired of the problems and nits with this one and thinking of replacing it. Is there a GShock with same color, design and size but with a digital readout I can actually use to change modes, adjust settings, and operate functions like stopwatch but without having to repeatedly push the B button to see what I'm doing?

Looking for a dress watch, preferably automatic, in the $500 range. Wrist size = 6.75" so 36mm diameter preferable and nothing over 38mm. Two in the ballpark are the Sternglas Berlin and the LIP T26 Churchill, pictured. Both have bargain basement movements (LIP = Seiko NH05B, Sternglas = Miyota 8205), both with unacceptable accuracy ratings but I believe both can be regulated to better tolerances. Pics of the LIP show a chunky case although best I can tell thickness = 10.2mm with crystal which is fine if true. However, 46mm lug to lug may be pushing it. Sternglas thickness listed at 12mm w/o the crystal which seems way too chunky for a dress watch.

So now y'all may have an idea of my budget, tastes and concerns. Any recommendations from you microbrand aficionados will be greatly appreciated.

Recommendations for Replacement

Dress Watch Recommendations