Seiko 5KX Sonar SRPJ45 Watch Review - Why It's Not An SKX Replacement (But It Doesn't Matter) - StrapHabit
Seiko 5KX Sonar SRPJ45 Watch Review - Why It's Not An SKX Replacement (But It Doesn't Matter)

SKX007 and SKX009 were Seiko's most popular dive watches and when it discontinued them, it came as a shock. The Seiko 5 Sports line has the styling of SKX, but lost its tool watch credibility. I was never motivated to own one until now. Can the Sonar step out of the SKX’s shadow?

Casio G-Shock Midnight Fog Brown Metal Casioak Watch Review (GM2100MF-5AER) - StrapHabit
Casio G-Shock Midnight Fog Brown Metal Casioak Watch Review (GM2100MF-5AER)

In my recent review of the "Grape Jelly" Casioak, I tried to make the case that my wife is a bigger fan of these models than I am. I thought that I was done buying these watches for myself for a while, and that I would hold off until Casio releases my dream version. I didn't t...

The Grape Jelly Casioak? Casio G-Shock GMA-S2100SK-4AER Watch Review - StrapHabit
The Grape Jelly Casioak? Casio G-Shock GMA-S2100SK-4AER Watch Review

My friends have started thinking that I'm obsessed with Casioaks, but my wife might actually be the one. It's the only type of watch that she'll wear regularly, and I like to buy them for her, so when she sent me an Instagram post with a "heart eyes" emoji of this new clear pu...

Can You Swap Modules Between a Resin and Metal Casioak? - My Attempt to Make a Metal Solar Bluetooth Casioak - StrapHabit
Can You Swap Modules Between a Resin and Metal Casioak? - My Attempt to Make a Metal Solar Bluetooth Casioak

In my recent review of the solar and Bluetooth "Casioak," I said that it was nearly my perfect spec G-Shock, but that it lacked the high-end feel of my blue metal GM2100N-2A. I bought a blue resin solar/BT model to swap modules and create my dream Casioak. Read the article to ...

The Casioak Goes Solar and Bluetooth! Has Casio Made My Dream G-Shock? GAB2100C-9A Watch Review - StrapHabit
The Casioak Goes Solar and Bluetooth! Has Casio Made My Dream G-Shock? GAB2100C-9A Watch Review

When I reviewed the original Casioak, I said "to make this my perfect G-Shock, it would have solar charging, and atomic clock sync" but I was worried that adding those features would make the watch thicker and heavier. Well, the latest Casioak models do have solar charging, al...

Praesidus A-11 Combat 32mm Watch Review - The Most Authentic A-11 Reissue? - StrapHabit
Praesidus A-11 Combat 32mm Watch Review - The Most Authentic A-11 Reissue?

Praesidus has been selling A-11 style watches for some time now but they have all been upsized compared to the Elgin, Waltham and Bulova originals. That changes with its latest version. At 32mm wide, the A-11 Combat not only has the dial design, but now shares its diameter wit...

Casio G-Shock Casioak Metal vs Resin Watch Review - GM2100N-2A and GMS2100PG-1A vs. GA2110ET-2A and GMAS2100-4A - StrapHabit
Casio G-Shock Casioak Metal vs Resin Watch Review - GM2100N-2A and GMS2100PG-1A vs. GA2110ET-2A and GMAS2100-4A

I wished for an upscale version of the original Casioak, and G-Shock has finally made it! Read about the full and mid-size metal Casio G-Shock GMS2100 and GMAS2100 and how they compare to the resin GA2100 and GM2100.

All Wood Watch Review: Tree & Twig Aspen - StrapHabit
All Wood Watch Review: Tree & Twig Aspen

While wood watches are not often on the radar of hobbyists, they are popular as gifts. As luck would have it, I recently received one!

Vostok Komandirskie K-65 24 Hours White (650546) Watch Review - StrapHabit
Vostok Komandirskie K-65 24 Hours White (650546) Watch Review

Like the junkies that we are, many watch hobbyists require larger and larger doses the longer that we are held in the grips of addiction. Purchase prices continue to escalate in order for us to be able to “feel something” from a watch purchase. When you took your first hit of ...

Original vs. Midsize
Original vs. Midsize "Casioak" Watches: Is the GMAS Only For Women? - Casio G-Shock GMAS2100 vs. GA2100 Watch Review

Casio has continued to capitalize on the popularity of the series by releasing a new line of smaller Casioaks. They are marketed for women,  could also be worn by a man with a smaller wrist, or one who prefers smaller sized watches.

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