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Long battery life.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 2010-05-10 13:30:35

A discussion on mobil phones in AH reminded me of a watch I've got. In 1988 I bought a Casio G-Shock in Lebanon for (I think) US$40- which is still on its original battery. I have to say, its rarely used and probably haven't used the light (for the display on it in years). I'm guessing this would be unusual?. (I can post a…

10-05-2010 2:30pm

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A discussion on mobil phones in AH reminded me of a watch I've got.

In 1988 I bought a Casio G-Shock in Lebanon for (I think) US$40- which is still on its original battery.

I have to say, its rarely used and probably haven't used the light (for the display on it in years).

I'm guessing this would be unusual?.

(I can post a photo of the watch if anyone wants).

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#2 10-05-2010 3:17pm

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I've an old seiko the same age on its original battery too If you dont use the light or mad functions they last much much longer than quartz watches with hands.

Hell I have a sharp calculator from 1982 on its original battery! :eek:

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#3 14-05-2010 10:22am

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I've a casio watch I bought(not sure on the model) in 1997, still have the original battery, don't use the light anymore. I've gone through many a strap alright. Wear it everyday.

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