The answer to either is yes, but obviously the G-Shock will take a lot more abuse. [deleted] • 8 yr. ago. I'd buy a solar one. Cheap and should last 5+ years. dollarbill1247 • 8 yr. ago. I bought this one in 2000 or 2001, last year I had to replace the battery which was less than $10. Sep 18, 2020 · That makes the internal mechanics complicated and difficult to work on yourself. 1. The Internal Mechanisms and Gears are Loose. This is one of the most common mechanical watch issues. If your mechanical watch has stopped ticking altogether, it is likely that there could be a blockage or jam in the internal mechanisms. Quartz watches, most notably tactical watches like G-Shock have a rugged design, these watches are made to take a beating and still work. However, there is a limit to what any watch can take. If you’ve recently dropped the watch or banged it against a hard surface this could likely cause it to stop working. Dec 27, 2019 · Hello, I have a new Bulova chronograph watch (model 98P120 XG). The battery died recently and I replaced it with the proper type 377, the small second hand started ticking immediately. I pulled out the crown and placed the cover back on. 2 weeks later I pushed the crown in to wear my watch and the small seconds counter hand would not tick. However, quartz watches can also stop due to water damage, poor quality, physical damage, magnetism, electrical shocks, stem misplacement, or intermittent electrical connection. The damages can be fatal for a quartz watch, and while some failures can lead to an unrepairable watch, most failures can be fixed. No. I don’t wear the my watch in the shower unless I’m washing the band. Not out of concern for the GShock, just personal preference. If you’re worried about the gasket change it out when you swap the battery (assuming your model isn’t solar). Have never had an issue with any g-shock in the shower. .

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