DougFNJ Watch Reviews

DougFNJ Watch Reviews

Watch Reviews, Unboxing, walkthroughs of G-Shocks to Omega and Rolex since 2007!

Photos are good, especially a good macro. A video brings it to life. I try to find rare models, imports, and watches you don't tend to find in your local retailer and help a consumer be a little more informed. I hope this serves that purpose.

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  • @Zak_Bone
    @Zak_BoneКүн бұрын

    Hi Dough, my dad gave me his frogman GWF A1000 couple years ago, I had no problem connecting it before, but my phone that was connected to my watch was actually lost in vacation it's been quite some time till i start using my frogman again, and I notice that the time wasn't right, so i tried to connect it to my new phone and it's somehow not working. Can you help me with this problem?

  • @doonsbury9656
    @doonsbury96562 күн бұрын

    been a while since you posted this....and probably a little late to say "Thanks" but what the hell! After watching your detailed post (And other so called "Reviewers" should take note of just how detailed it was!) I purchased this very watch about 15 minutes ago! So thank you Doug! Very much appreciated mate! And you have yourself a new subscriber! Cheers, Doons

  • @user-jk8uz7jj8b
    @user-jk8uz7jj8b2 күн бұрын

    Great review, I've just got the same watch love it.

  • @grateful_manbg9431
    @grateful_manbg94316 күн бұрын

    I bought this watch but my hand got sweaty... I returned it😢

  • @roberttruesdell6151
    @roberttruesdell61518 күн бұрын

    Great review. Awesome watch. Just wondering if it has auto light

  • @ponyboy1664
    @ponyboy16648 күн бұрын

    This watch is this watch is still one of the most beautiful Aqua Terras, even nearly 4 years later. The rubber strap is the perfect choice over the bracelet. A nice casual daily wear.

  • @baturmusaogullar4056
    @baturmusaogullar40568 күн бұрын

    is the mechanism of this watch quartz ?

  • @CalClassix
    @CalClassix10 күн бұрын

    All I wanted to know, and need to know, ever, is how to set the time. Sadly, you didn't cover this . . .

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ10 күн бұрын

    Here’s the 2nd video I did. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYCizJmOcdnRfto.htmlfeature=shared

  • @Jamler3
    @Jamler310 күн бұрын

    Agree this is the nicest looking Edifice… Has a Sapphire crystal which is super…

  • @SniperKing029
    @SniperKing02911 күн бұрын

    How loud is the alarm?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ10 күн бұрын

    Sadly, G-Shock alarms suck

  • @rollingstones911
    @rollingstones91111 күн бұрын

    Beautiful watch. I can’t wait to get one!

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ10 күн бұрын

    Please let me know what you think when you do!

  • @user-cm2pl6kj9f
    @user-cm2pl6kj9f11 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video I love this watch.. started staking money hopefully getting it by the end of this year

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Thank you, the dial work on these is incredible. I almost look at GS dials like functional art

  • @johannoren2787
    @johannoren278713 күн бұрын

    Awesome Thanks, seen this video several times, this is my next watch.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Happy to help. Let me know what you think of it when you get it.

  • @benny4162
    @benny416213 күн бұрын

    So when my wrist swells all I have to do is press on the logo and it sizes up? That's fantastic!

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Yes, works like a ratcheting system and so well hidden.

  • @takahirosg
    @takahirosg13 күн бұрын

    After all this years, I'm still wearing my G-9300-1 👍. It's ok for freedive but not suitable for scuba diving. Recommended to get a proper dive computer watch for scuba diving.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Love hearing that. Shows the longevity G-Shocks hold

  • @cadencarson6171
    @cadencarson617114 күн бұрын

    I know this is a late comment considering when this video was released, but I just picked one of these up off eBay and imported it from Japan. I was wondering how you change the time zone that it automatically displays without pressing any of the buttons? Should the watch automatically ping to the tower that I’m nearest to?

  • @STEVE-ow5ki
    @STEVE-ow5ki14 күн бұрын

    Great video! What color are your watch's markers/numbers? Are they the ecru "faux-tina" color or more white/green?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ14 күн бұрын

    Thank you Steve! The older versions of the 1312 were Ecru, that faux-tina. Newer versions are that white green. This version I reviewed was the white green.

  • @rgman2858
    @rgman285815 күн бұрын

    Any idea how to get the backlight to illuminate for more than 1.5 seconds? I scoured the internet looking for that info and havent found it anywhere. The manual doesnt mention it either so I'm guessing it cant be adjusted like all the other ones i have

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ14 күн бұрын

    Unfortunately I don’t believe the backlight time could be changed on the Riseman

  • @rgman2858
    @rgman285813 күн бұрын

    @DougFNJ ah man that stinks, they thought of everything for this watch except that, thanks for the reply

  • @Feynman.R
    @Feynman.R15 күн бұрын

    Please tell me, is it possible to start the timer, then switch to the stopwatch, start it, and then switch to steps, and at the same time both the timer and the stopwatch work, or does the watch not support such a function?

  • @user-lh3rb8sj5z
    @user-lh3rb8sj5z15 күн бұрын

    its about time someone actually explain all the function of this watch beside only activity tracker.....lol........im contempating on this watch,........i have a tissot tstar 1000 already and i love tissot more then tag belive it or not......hehe........but that mario cart tag t connect is sic so is the price.........good review

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Thank you, these watches really needed a full demo. lol. Look at their newer models they just released, smaller not as functional, but pretty cool.

  • @gabrielpetcu6789
    @gabrielpetcu678916 күн бұрын

    Is the back plate screw type? I wanna buy the watch but i cant see the 6 notches for the opening tool..i hope it isnt the press type..

  • @jazzman5598
    @jazzman559817 күн бұрын

    My most recent addition is the 2023 TAG HEUER Glass Box tri-compax with a vertical clutch and a column wheel in house movement & 39 mm at that. It runs about 2 to 3 seconds per day fast. Uber smooth winding . Fine vid!

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Great purchase, these updated movements are great, accuracy has been the same for me.

  • @justinbond558
    @justinbond55817 күн бұрын

    You’re right about the gateway to a watch collection. My wife just got me the tan one for Father’s Day, I have quite the collection now (13 G-Shocks😂). I had no clue this one had the Bluetooth, but thank you for letting me know what app, and how to use it!

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Great gift! Welcome to the rabbit hole Justin lol.

  • @wasilqayyum
    @wasilqayyum18 күн бұрын

    Beautiful watch and a great review!

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ11 күн бұрын

    Thank you, this one was a lot of fun!

  • @ApplewoodSmokedBacon
    @ApplewoodSmokedBacon18 күн бұрын

    Hey Doug! Still happy with the purchase a year later?😜

  • @ApplewoodSmokedBacon
    @ApplewoodSmokedBacon18 күн бұрын

    Awesome video by the way, one of the best reviews I've seen, with many essential specs sometimes not mentioned 9n any website (thickness, weight, etc)

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ18 күн бұрын

    Thanks ApplewoodSmokedBacon: who couldn’t love you just based on your name??? I really enjoyed that watch, but it was unfortunately a victim of downsizing that may some day make its way back to the collection. This was a fun video to do, and it is a unique watch with a lot of depth to it.

  • @armandogomez2677
    @armandogomez267719 күн бұрын

    How much do these go for?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ18 күн бұрын

    I got stupid lucky many years ago, it cost me the price of a DW-5600E about 14 years ago which I believe was around $35usd and shipping to UK. You could find them on eBay in all different conditions.

  • @itsallrobbish
    @itsallrobbish19 күн бұрын

    Superb, just got one of these yesterday. It still has the original strap at 37 years old. I already have the previous model, the 2004 DW-5200 one. Slightly different features and interestingly it’s 2 grammes heavier! I’m chuffed to bits with it.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ18 күн бұрын

    Love hearing that!! Mine started falling apart from age, I removed the resin and screws and sent it to Casio last year for a refresh. They replaced the battery, o rings, and seals, put new resin in, it is like brand new.

  • @FiremanFrach
    @FiremanFrach20 күн бұрын

    Great review. I just received the PRW 6000Y-1a and the PRW 6900YL-5. Love them both (hard to decide which one to wear, but the 6000Y usually wins). With any luck I will have a pre-own PRW6600Y-1A9. Wish me luck.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ20 күн бұрын

    Thank you and Good luck! Let me know what you think when you get it.

  • @deniz-fr4xn
    @deniz-fr4xn21 күн бұрын

    got green one today and its awesome i loved it

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ20 күн бұрын

    Great choice!

  • @zandersohn4283
    @zandersohn428324 күн бұрын

    I love mine on the 5 link bracelet-

  • @davidmikhail7617
    @davidmikhail761724 күн бұрын

    Does the bracelet taper at all?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ20 күн бұрын

    Very slight taper

  • @bradyowe8236
    @bradyowe823626 күн бұрын

    Bought a Tag connected Golf Watch absolute rubbish batteries would even last a full round of 18 holes. Tag were very good in exchanging for another traditional mechanical watch Tag Carrera Date which I am very happy with. My advice is by a watch fit for purpose get an Apple or another brand for fitness and everyday wear and get a mechanical Tag for special occasions

  • @bruhreallybruh
    @bruhreallybruh26 күн бұрын

    I set the World Time to Wellington New Zealand which is +12 UTC which is also UTC in Greenwich Mean Time. So you can count plus or minus without changing to UTC on the watch. It's a full GMT. The furthest is Kiritimati but that's +14 UTC and the watch doesn't have it.

  • @apj171
    @apj171Ай бұрын

    How do NFT's get displayed on this watch?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ26 күн бұрын

    Typically anything that would display on your phones notifications are able to get pushed to the watch. I’m not familiar with how NFT’s work, unfortunately I’m not much help there.

  • @nickkern2309
    @nickkern2309Ай бұрын

    Another great review Doug. Was this one a keeper for you? I'm torn between this and the speedmaster racing with the white dial as my chronograph. Both are fantastic. Having had both as you have, what are your thoughts between the two? Which would you keep? Like you, I have larger wrists so they both fit fine. Makes no difference to me if manual or automatic, though I do kinda like having to wind it. I don't know. It's a very difficult decision!

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    Go with both! Just kidding of course. It’s a tough choice Nick. The 57 is very classic, in my mind, more versatile. The Sandwich dial is awesome. I’d say the racing is more casual, yet also versatile. It’s more modern, not the heritage that the 57 has, but still a fantastic piece. It is much thicker and a little top heavy. In my mind, the 57 takes a slight edge. I would definitely tell you to go to a dealer or boutique to try them on, that’s always going to tell you the story of what’s going to work best for you. You definitely won’t lose either way. Please let me know what you decide.

  • @nz_sailor
    @nz_sailorАй бұрын

    Im looking for a first real watch. I think this might have to be it?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ26 күн бұрын

    Would be a hell of a first watch.

  • @tonygeorge3690
    @tonygeorge3690Ай бұрын

    Did I miss the battery life ?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    Battery life is subject to how you use it. I get a full day out of mine from 8 am until I go to sleep. I put it on the charger around 2am and it’s typically inside 25-50%

  • @OMFGwatches
    @OMFGwatchesАй бұрын

    I've had a few G-Shocks on my wrist, but none of them I've looked at as often as the Rangeman. Black bezel, red strap, adorable buttons. The overall picture is perfect. No wonder so many people are fans of it. I put together a little clip in its honor. :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooag2ttupNzTlLg.html

  • @nicolastan5817
    @nicolastan5817Ай бұрын

    May I ask how accurate the calories burned js for swimming, basketball, and boxing?

  • @cesarfernandosilvamelo
    @cesarfernandosilvameloАй бұрын

    Hello, thank you for the very good video. I would like to ask a question. I really like shiny and blingy watches. In that respect, the Seamaster is the perfect watch for me, but I am deciding between black, blue, and white. Which one has the most bling? I like the white color the best, but I'm asking because it seems to have relatively less bling compared to black or blue.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    Not a lot of bling on the modern Seamaster. The dial on the white is a matte chalky finish. The black has a bit more shine to the dial. You may want to look at a previous generation, the Seamaster Ceramic. The dial didn’t have the waves, and that got the bling. Also check out the 2 toned Seamasters.

  • @cesarfernandosilvamelo
    @cesarfernandosilvameloАй бұрын

    @@DougFNJ Really thankful

  • @LiberatorActual
    @LiberatorActualАй бұрын

    I need to fix the 24 hour hand on the six o’clock dial. It’s off by 12 hours. How do I fix it?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    Have you gotten it to synch with the atomic tower? If not, try adjusting the time by 12 hours, may just be setting it 12 hours off.

  • @kurtklimisch6755
    @kurtklimisch6755Ай бұрын

    Great vid... I think I may pick this watch up but leaning to the black dial orange hands version.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    I really don’t think you could go wrong with either. Just a color preference.

  • @user-lj6cn4xo2f
    @user-lj6cn4xo2fАй бұрын

    I have this watch. It's stunning, can't fault it. Quality.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    I really like the Racing series. Great alternative if you want an auto with date

  • @frontierspirits
    @frontierspiritsАй бұрын

    this is powerful watch.very heavy and so tough.   love it.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    It’s like the G-Shock of Seiko

  • @Tacteyecool
    @TacteyecoolАй бұрын

    Excellent video sir. Looking for someone to explain the watch better instead of just blah blah blah pretty. Just subbed. Would love to get one of these

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    Thank you! The good news is these are now available at AD’s too. I was talking to my buddy at W Kodak in Hoboken NJ, a Tag AD and they just received one finally.

  • @ivyyyyyyyy
    @ivyyyyyyyyАй бұрын

    Great and professional video!

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    Thank you so much. It’s one of my all time favorite watches, these are a labor of love. I’m happy people enjoy them.

  • @SparkyMarkyMark23
    @SparkyMarkyMark23Ай бұрын

    Wow😮.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJАй бұрын

    That was my reaction the first time I saw it

  • @gabrielgomar5282
    @gabrielgomar52822 ай бұрын

    That line in your finger nail could be subungual melanoma, you should see a doctor asap if you haven't already.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ2 ай бұрын

    Thank you sincerely. I’ve had other viewers tell me the same, my doctor confirmed it was scar tissue from slamming my thumb in a heavy car door when I was a kid, the nail grows over it and I get that groove. Seriously appreciate people’s concern, I’ve heard of loves being saved from viewers noticing things like that.

  • @gabrielgomar5282
    @gabrielgomar52822 ай бұрын

    @@DougFNJ good to hear you've been checked and have been cleared.

  • @b4d69
    @b4d692 ай бұрын

    damn you're a good reviewer.

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that

  • @allanbernabe5189
    @allanbernabe51892 ай бұрын

    Is this logging feature available in B70?

  • @DougFNJ
    @DougFNJ2 ай бұрын

    I believe there is location logging on the B70