Totally Addicted to G-5500s

[dshap]

A couple weeks ago I picked up the Jam'In colors (camo style) 5500 from Nomadz on a whim. I've been through a lot of the different G-Shock models, but this was my first 5500, and it really fit my wrist well. It was comfortable, not too thick, and has a retro appeal that really does it for me. So then I did a bit of research to see what other 5500 models were out there, and made a list of the models I was interested in. Turns out 3 were on the sales forums at the same time last week, so it felt like destiny and I grabbed them all.

First, the 5500 grey Jam'In colors. These are what collectors sometimes call camo, but they're really just muddled colors.





Next up is the G-5500-ST9 TYO yellow version. This is one of two CIty Code LE's, this being the TYO (Tokyo) version. There's also a grey NYC version.






Then I grabbed this G-Shock G-5500SRF-2 Surfrider, which is the most discreet of my group, and the one that surprised me the most with how much I like it.





Finally the G-Shock G-5500BE Beams, my favorite. Beams is a Japanese fashion design company, and this model was a JDM limited production model. It's very rare, so I was shocked to see it for sale and had to get it. It's sort of a burnt orange color, so it's not as in your face as the orange GX-56 King.

[Jeep99dad]

awesome. I too like the 5500, great case and bracelet shape and actually wears well on my 7" wrist.
I have the 5500 30th Anniversary and love it. It's also solar and atomic.

[dshap]

awesome. I too like the 5500, great case and bracelet shape and actually wears well on my 7" wrist.
I have the 5500 30th Anniversary and love it. It's also solar and atomic.

I'll be in touch when you flip it

[apnk]

Congrats, I love that orange one! I have the 25th anniversary solar /atomic model and it's my go to beater.

[Nomadz]

Very cool. I did like that one. Nice G collection!!!

[jimyritz]

Very nice David...I dig that Camo...

[Hornet01]

Super cool and timeless watches. Congrats on the new acquisitions.

Gordo

[matt.wu]

Nice, Shap. Fun to have stuff like this to collect. If they had more solar atomic versions of the Riseman and Mudman, I'd be down for those. Haven't tried a 5500 yet - looks way comfy though.

[Jeep99dad]

Agreed, Drew! Do you still have yours? Don't see you post it. Looked real good on your wrist. Your pics really did it for me and turned me on to the 5500 I own

[rockmastermike]

Although all are cool, the Surfrider is my favorite!

[dukerules]

Love them, and I'm now looking for one, damnit.

[dshap]

Love them, and I'm now looking for one, damnit.

Check this JDM out: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/sunk ... /10002499/

[dukerules]

How much do the 30th annis run?

[dukerules]

As much as I hate to admit it, my black-on-black-on-black GWM5610BC wears a tad small, even on me.

[Jeep99dad]

The 30th anniversary is very cool.

[justsellbrgs]

KIKS TYO version is sweet

[dshap]

How much do the 30th annis run?

About $250. Most are shipped from japan.

That's a nice one to get. There are barely any atomic 5500s.

[Jeep99dad]

Rahul
We outta meet. You can try it on. Maybe we swap for your JLC

[dukerules]

Rahul
We outta meet. You can try it on. Maybe we swap for your JLC

Let me talk to The Boss.

[deepcdvr]

I want Brice's

This thread rocks! I'll be back to check them out again

[sharkfin]

Awesome catches David!
I LOVE these 5500's. They've become a fave.

My computer died, all my pics there.
I'll try to upload mine on this thread.

[sharkfin]

KIKS TYO version is sweet

yes it is.

[MikeyLikesIt]

Love the 5500s. Have a 30th Anniversary on right now and it's the most comfortable watch I own. Really like the TYO, have been searching for a NYC for quite a while now to no avail.

[CesarG]

A couple weeks ago I picked up the Jam'In colors (camo style) 5500 from Nomadz on a whim. I've been through a lot of the different G-Shock models, but this was my first 5500, and it really fit my wrist well. It was comfortable, not too thick, and has a retro appeal that really does it for me. So then I did a bit of research to see what other 5500 models were out there, and made a list of the models I was interested in. Turns out 3 were on the sales forums at the same time last week, so it felt like destiny and I grabbed them all.

First, the 5500 grey Jam'In colors. These are what collectors sometimes call camo, but they're really just muddled colors.





Next up is the G-5500-ST9 TYO yellow version. This is one of two CIty Code LE's, this being the TYO (Tokyo) version. There's also a grey NYC version.






Then I grabbed this G-Shock G-5500SRF-2 Surfrider, which is the most discreet of my group, and the one that surprised me the most with how much I like it.





Finally the G-Shock G-5500BE Beams, my favorite. Beams is a Japanese fashion design company, and this model was a JDM limited production model. It's very rare, so I was shocked to see it for sale and had to get it. It's sort of a burnt orange color, so it's not as in your face as the orange GX-56 King.

Do you know any strap adapters that work with the 5500? My brother has owned the camo version for a few years now and the strap is starting to tear. A nylon would be perfect.

[sharkfin]

Do you know any strap adapters that work with the 5500? My brother has owned the camo version for a few years now and the strap is starting to tear. A nylon would be perfect.

For Cesar.

I put on the strap adapters with 24mm zulu and you can see gaps.
The bezel screws stand out.
But it can work as you can see.

















I think using a GasGasBones strap slightly clipped where the spring bar goes at the lug ends would also work.