Here are a selection of some of the past competition winners.
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*Competition winner- April 2012*
Ladies Casio Baby-G Alarm Chronograph Watch BGA-120C-7B1ER
Reviewed on 19th April 2012
Reviewed by manicmummy
Beautiful and extremely functional. I bought this watch to replace a previous Baby G watch, also in white and chrome, which I had had for about 5 years and was starting to look yellowed. I chose this one as my previous watch is no longer available and this one look even better, though was quite a bit more expensive. Maybe it will last better? I love the chrome finish, makes a functional watch look a bit more special, suitable for sports and casual but doesnt look out of place with formal wear. Great features, most of which I guess Ill never use but which are not usually available on a ladies watch, 100m water resistant which is more than adequate for washing the dishes,bathing the kids and the odd swim! 5 daily alarms, stop watch, world time, day and date, analogue and digital display and a back light which is an absolute essential for me. Fold back clip style fastening which I find easier and more comfortable than a buckle. I have eczema and am wary of watches with metal as it can irritate my skin but have not had any problems with the metals Baby G use.
Not shown in stock picture but you can choose whether your watch displays day and date or digital time in the small circles on the watch face. Simple to change settings. The only negative for me is getting used to a predominantly analogue watch after having a digital display for so long, and the only number on the watch face is the 12 at the top - stars and dashes represent the other numbers. Overall I am very happy with this watch.
Very good 
(This product has been reviewed 26 times)
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*Competition winner- March 2012*
Mens Tissot Visodate Automatic Watch T0194301603101
Reviewed on 2nd March 2012
Reviewed by W Shelling
Id been looking at watches for a while and when my 30th Birthday came around I thought that it was the ideal time to treat myself to something special.
I started browsing through 100s of watches and when I came across the Tissot Visodate there was just something about it that caught my eye. I looked at a lot of watches but always ended up coming back to this one. I wanted something that I could wear casual but that would also look smart on a special occasion. This watch stood out and I really liked the vintage look but with a modern twist. I also read a lot of reviews, all of which were all really positive.
I have to say that one of the things that I was concerned about was the size of the watch. The design is based on some the earlier 1950s Vissodates but with a larger face. When I looked at the pictures online it looked like it might be a little chunky for someone like me who has fairly slim wrists, but I have to say the watch isnt as big as it seems in some of the photos and doesnt look out of proportion in any way.
The watch comes in an average box, it’s not as charming as some of the wooden boxes that you get with the likes of Dreyfuss & co but I guess the point is to have in on your wrist and not in the box, it would have been a nice finishing touch nonetheless. It comes with a book on the history of Tissot which is a nice idea but I personally found the content a little dull and quickly put it back where it came from.
Back to the watch, it really is a beautiful piece of the craftsmanship and Im still struggling to get my head round the price tag - I wouldnt have flinched at few hundred extra given the quality.
The deployment clasp feels nice and sturdy and is easily adjustable, the strap is a little stiff to start with but quickly shapes to your wrist and becomes more pliable.
The exposed back of the watch is also really nice feature but the thing I like the most is the smooth sweeping motion of the second had which just glides gracefully around the face.
I read that this watch has now been discontinued and they are not making any more so if you’re undecided I would make your mind up and get one fast whilst you still have the chance.
Also dont make the mistake I made of having your head turned by a few sites out there that claim to offer lower prices. I attempted to purchase this watch twice from other sites and on both occasions was met with disappointment. I was told that the watch was out of stock and after waiting 4-weeks they tried to fob me off with other watches instead of this one. Eventually I got my money back and went on Watchshop, who I was able to call and speak with a customer service representative who was very helpful and took my order there and then. The watch arrived with next day delivery. Very happy customer!
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 18 times)
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*Competition winner- February 2012*
Ladies Pulsar Watch PXT791X1
Reviewed on 18th February 2012
Reviewed by SarahJ
This watch is a perfect modern classic.
I bought this watch for myself and it is everything I wanted in a watch. It is a classic style, without being boring, and goes with all of my clothes for all occasions. The watch face is the perfect size for me, my wrists are on the small side but this sits comfortably. The faces on some of the watches I looked at were too plain for me and looked a bit boring. But the face on this watch is really nicely styled - with roman numerals, 1 minute marks and nicely shaped hands.
It feels very good quality, as you would expect of Pulsar and it is nicely heavy. I have been wearing it for a week and have accidentally knocked it a few times and thought I'd scratched it on a zip. There isn't a mark on it and I feel it will withstand the usual bumps it's bound to get.
I pushed my budget to buy this and I'm very glad I did, as I know I will love this watch for years and years. Highly recommended as a gift or as a treat for yourself.
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 5 times)
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*Competition winner- January 2012*
Mens Casio G-Shock Alarm Chronograph Watch AW-591MS-1AER
Reviewed on 14th January 2012
Reviewed by ping
I'd been looking for a new watch for a couple of months for a more "casual" look as my current timepiece looked great with a suit but didn't really work with more casual gear - certainly not suitable while mountain biking!
The Casio AW-591MS-1AER wasn't the watch I initially wanted but the price was good and a little cheaper than my original option I was slightly restricted as I wanted a fabric strap rather than rubber or metal.
So, is the watch any good? In a word, yes. It;s a lot lighter than I thought it would be but not so much as not to feel cheap. The strap is black weave topside and orange underneath with silver buckle and holes. The strap looks like it will last well but I'm not sure how easy it will be to obtain a replacement if it does break. Comfort wise, you can forget it's on your wrist as it's so comfortable.
The actual timepiece is a good looking watch.It has a large "G-Shock" stamp above the 12 O'clock position, just in case I forget. "Shock resist" is stamped under the 3 o'clock position, presumably to remind you that the chunky case isn't just for show.
The four buttons, at 2, 4, 8 and 10, are easy to press with bare hands but gloved fingers may find it a little more difficult due to the rubber protusions either side of each button. The protusions serve a purpose though, other than making you take your gloves off, by shielding the buttons from accidental knocking.
The watch hands are easy to read and glow well at night. The light only lights up the outer rim and "select" on the face but seems to be good enough - I don't spend too much time in pitch black conditions, I'm not Vin Diesel...
The face is black and the in set electronic dials are also black which means that they can be a little difficult to read in low light conditions, even when using the orange rim light. The black dials aren't a great problem at night though unless you want to know the date as you won't be able to read it, in reality.The date dial also deals with the day and digital time. It is hard to get the digital time and analogue time to match exactly and there will be times when one is slighty ahead of the other. This isn;'t an issue for me as I can read an analogueclock and keep the digital dial set to the day or date.
In short, it's a really good watch. I believe there are a few different colour schemes about and the watch has been made for a couple of years at least - my mate has the same watch but with purpleish dials and different material for the strap. It must be good or Casio wouldn't still be making it!
It's cheap, looks good, works brilliantly and is super comfy. And to top it off, the delivery was first class and properly nest day!!
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 23 times)
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*Competition winner- December 2011*
Mens Casio G-Shock Wave Ceptor Alarm Chronograph Watch MTG-930DU-8VER
Reviewed on 17th December 2011
Reviewed by Buster
I bought this watch after buying my girlfriend a similar baby g version. I was so impressed by it that I thought I would get myself one. I looked through the different types of G shock watches and it was important that it had the tough solar and wave ceptor technology. I really liked the MTG-1000-1AER but was not prepared to spend £400 on myself. Then I came across the MGT 930DU-8ver. The watch is mainly metal with a metal strap and clasp, it has a few plastics parts for example where the strap joins to the watch body but has a very sturdy feel. The watch display is clear and makes reading the time easy at a glance, the three dials at the top indicate from left to right in time mode, minute’s progress, battery level and functions enabled. The button with the red 'G' at the bottom activates the watches light. The only thing that was missing for me was analogue time, more on that later!
The MTG 930 boasts plenty of features and for the money represents great value. It is powered by a solar cell; this can be charged under different types of light. This should mean that I don't need to mess about with changing batteries very often depending on how long the solar cell can last but also that if I use the functions a lot, I don't need to worry about wasting the battery. The wave ceptor is very practical, it s the time every night automatically, this starts at 12am but will also try 1am, 2am, 3am and 4am until it has success. So far both watches have d themselves automatically at 1:04am every day even though they are buried in my cupboard in their packaging awaiting Christmas time! This will put an end to me wondering whether my watch it correct or not especially when the clocks change! The manual receive can be done at any time and works well although the best signal is achieved at night. World time is a feature that will not be needed by me much but for someone that travels I can see it being very useful. The watch features 4 alarms and one snooze alarm. One to wake you up every morning and 4 others for anything else during the day like reminding you that parking on your car is running out. The stopwatch features split time, again something I will not really use but nice to have it there. A record funtion allows you to get a time and date stamp, there are 30 spaces avaliable and can be used to record the start and finish of an event or likewise. The last fancy feature is the light. The red 'G' activates the light giving a nice indiglo, lighting the whole screen, (A bonus to being a digital face opposed to analogue which only gets partially lit). Holding down the light button will activate the auto-light. This function turns the light on automatically when the watch is brought up and turned towards the users face, note this happens only when the watch 'thinks' it is dark enough. Just another fancy feature to show off but also could prove practical.
Overall I really like this watch, its metal appearance gives it a smarter look meaning unlike other G shock watches this can be worn to evenings out and the office but is also strong enough to take a beating. The only thing missing for me was the analogue time like the MTG-1000, I decided buying another G shock would fix this, the Casio AWG-101-1AER. Another great watch which I will review separately but buying both watches was still under half of that of the MTG-1000! This shows the value of both watches. Please bear in mind that the nature of metal straps means probably having to remove links.
This may cost you anywhere up to £10 from a high street jeweller but it can be done quite easily at home. It is a bit fiddly but I took my time and used a drawing pin and tiny screwdriver. The links are held together using spring bars, there’s plenty of info on the internet about doing this but if you have any doubts just use a local jeweller to be safe as it tends to be a one off occurrence.
Lastly, I must mention the service I got from Watchshop. I ordered over the phone and it could not have been simpler, the phone line and person I spoke to were very clear and easy to understand. I placed the order just gone 12pm and it turned up the next day around the same time in a nice sturdy brown box protecting the inner presentation box. The girlfriends watch, sadly ordered from elsewhere before I knew about Watchshop used just a bubble lined envelope meaning the actual presentation box got a bit battered:(. Top marks to Watchshop for giving superb service!! Already used again with the Casio AWG-101-1AER and will be the first place to go for any future purchases.
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 44 times)
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*Competition winner- November 2011*
Mens Seiko Alarm Chronograph Watch SNAB93P1
Reviewed on 7th November 2011
Reviewed by David
For anyone who has lingered over a Breitling, and then veered away from the pinball score price, this watch is a good alternative at a fraction of the cost. It has some of the look and features of an aviator's watch, and in common with many Seiko chronographs, comes in a variety of face colours and strap finishes.
The watch has a stopwatch feature that should not be left running for more than 2 hours per day, as prolonged use of it has an adverse affect on the battery life. When the stopwatch is triggered, it activates both a 60-second sweep hand and a smaller minute dial with 15 minute quadrants and individual minute markers. Pilots will find this useful.
The model I bought features gold detail to complement the brushed silver titanium finish, and dark blue face. The white numbers and gold minute markers show up well against this. Titanium is lighter than steel, and the watch definitely has less heft to it than a steel equivalent.
For reasons known only to Seiko, they have designed the strap in a way that does not allow the user to make minor size adjustments (there is no facility on the clasp to move the end of the strap to allow for a bigger or smaller wrist). Adjustments have to be done by adding or removing links - something probably best left to a jeweller. The strap has been designed with a gentle sweeping curve that blends in with the body of the watch, making it (to my eye) more attractive than the more brutalist design of a circular watch bisected by a strap.
The watch also features a Tachymeter. On the whole this has more visual than practical appeal, given that you need to be travelling at least 60 MPH (or whatever measure you choose), and be travelling between a known distance of a mile, or kilometre etc, before you can use it to verify your ground-speed. It will hardly a speedometer for anyone driving, but certainly adds to the overall look of a precision instrument. Given that purchase decisions are invariably emotional ones, it is easy to understand why the tachymeter, though essentially useless, has been included. Men love this sort of stuff, and we won't do without it.
The watch is water-resistant (note: not waterproof) to 10 bar, making it suitable (according to Seiko) for wearing while swimming, or in the bath. To me it makes as much sense to wear a new pair of shoes in the bath because you like them. Why anyone would really wish to do this is a mystery, but Seiko think that some purchasers are dying to do it, and so have accommodated their needs (provided you don't start messing about with the crown).
The presentation box is clean and functional. It contains an inner box for the watch (with the strap closed around a small cushion which serves to immobilise it). The manual, and manufacturer's guarantee that 99 out of 100 people will never fill in, slot into a space above or below the inner box for the watch.
The manual is about what you expect from a multilingual booklet - strong on diagrams, and less helpful on coherent detail. Working out how to set certain features is therefore something of a series of experiments.
For anyone seeking a chronograph with some aviator functions, good build quality, and stylish appearance, this model delivers. Only the silly omission of a user variable clasp on the strap prevented me from giving it an "Excellent" rating. In every other respect it either met or exceeded my expectations.
Very good
(This product has been reviewed 8 times)
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*Competition winner- October 2011*
Mens Casio Sports Alarm Chronograph Watch W-S210HD-1AVCF
Reviewed on 31st October 2011
Reviewed by Steve - Saffron Walden, Essex.
This watch is the best looking watch I have ever owned during my 54 years. Manly looking when on the wrist but not too big. I'm not a techno wizard but found setting it up enjoyable and easy, using the instruction booklet supplied (you may need a magnifying glass to read the print). The four function buttons are easy to access and use, even with my sausage fingers. I am a keen boat sea angler and benefit greatly from the tide and moon phase features. With the city of choice being London (basic set up) I find that the tide flow and ebb at my port - Harwich, Essex, to be remarkably accurate. Obviously there will be a difference in time between all ports when compared with a more accurate tidal prediction chart or online tidal website, but generally I am finding that the Casio's tidal graph feature to show times of flood and ebb quite well, even though I am predominantly in Harwich and not London.The graph even shows neaps and springs and works accurately with moon phase feature. As a sea angler, knowing when the moon is waxing or waning is important as this is your indication of up-coming spring tides, when the water is both deep at high water and shallow at low water - important information to have at hand when you are boating. Some species of fish are caught more when the moon is at a certain phase eg: Bass, and there is much information on this topic available on the internet. As with all Casio watches, the time is consistently accurate to the second. the solar power feature on this watch works well. I left mine on the window sill in full sun on the useful docking mount which came with the watch, for about six hours after having played with the buttons setting the features up straight from the box. I'm finding that a good charge lasts for several days.the meter on mine hasn't ped from 'High' once since I've owned it.there are three stages to battery power H - M - L (high, medium, low). The alarm feature works well and i have mine set to sound every hour, which it does with a subtle and not too loud beep beep. My wrist measures eight inches in circumference and I had to remove a link from my stainless bracelet strap to get a snug fit. I found a very useful video on how to do this on the internet and did it myself using my swiss army knife tools while sitting on the edge of my bed! I find this watch a delight to wear and it is very comfortable. It looks very good on the wrist (see photo). A nice watch for the money and I am pleased with the features it offers. I also prefer digital to anologue displays.
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 9 times)
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*Competition winner- September 2011*
Mens Casio G-Shock Alarm Chronograph Watch GA-100-1A4ER
Reviewed on 28th September 2011
Reviewed by dimka999
I liked the look of this model, increased size, simplified, not fussy design went to the G-shock value. Very good, watch it with arrows, well, even more pleased with the price - to buy GA-100. For everyday wear or for use in the gym, or for attacks elsewhere - a good option. The only thing that did not like it light. Although such a trifle is easy to accept. Well, I would like to see continued Riseman in such a volume that's the case. Feel free to recommend for purchase.
The model is intended primarily for men, at least because of its size. On the female hand is unlikely that they will look normal. Still, it 55h51h16, 9 mm, weighs GA-100 about 70 grams. Hand does not draw. I think, by increasing the width of the watch strap no problems with wear, you can live with them all day. Unlike the plastic strap Riseman soft, it's nice.
Quartz clock, as claimed by the manufacturer, the charge lasts for two years. Check out this information I can not:).
Protection
Like every other G-shock, GA-100 are protected from shocks, falls, dives (here - to a depth of 200 meters). You can use them in the gym, traveling, if you lead an active life style or work. Active work. Wow said. The arrows and the display closes mineral glass, plastic housing, it is interesting that the black model as if it rubberized. There is also a protection against all kinds of magnets (corresponds to a certain standard of the International Organization for Standardization).
Functions and features
The buttons are large, with notches, two on each side of the body. Use them comfortably, you can deal with them without the instructions, especially if you've used the G-shock earlier. The upper right button activates the backlight. It is unusual, light-emitting diode. I like it better when the dial is illuminated evenly. Here, like a lonely lamp at night. You can set the automatic activation of lights when you turn your wrist, tested, works pretty good.
Display time in 48 world cities (29 time zones), stopwatch, timer - all the standard functions with all obvious. An interesting feature is the presence of an alarm, you can set five tones for different events. Sound is not loud, the morning alarm clock woke me. But something during the day may well recall. The designated character is displayed on the top left display, the same - an indicator of automatic backlight turned on, the activated signal, distributed at the beginning of each hour.
In general, this is just a clock, not multifunctional Swiss knife type Riseman, but simply a mechanism for determining the time. I must say, very reliable and durable mechanism.
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 86 times)
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*Competition winner- August 2011*
Mens Casio G-Shock Wave Ceptor Riseman Alarm Chronograph Watch GW-9200-1ER
Reviewed on 16th August 2011
Reviewed by Sam Pandey
During looking for reviews and watches online, I haven't come across a complete review which could tell me both about the product features and also how it fits into the life. Therefore I am including as much information as possible to help my fellow CASIO GSHOCK RISEMAN enthusiasts to help them make the right decision.
A couple of weeks back on a Saturday afternoon I was sitting at the dentist for a regular checkup browsing a couple of magazines when I came across the new CASIO GHOCK series. I was amazed by the features and functionality of the new series. The same day I browsed many watch comparison sites, and online marketplaces such as Amazon, ebay, et al but I turned down most of the watches as they had most of the features but 99% were too big to be worn on a regular use.
Finally I came across CASIO GSHOCK RISEMAN on a search engine and ended up reading about their features and it seemed to tick all my boxes:
- Solar Powered
- Should go over 6 months with a single full charge (considering the amount of sunlight we get in London, UK) and this one goes to around 9 months between charges.
- Charge level indicator (yes, and it has three levels that clearly tell you if it is (L)Low, (M)Medium or (H)High)
- Tough Watch, can take on a lot of bumps
- Altimeter + Barometer
- Multiple time zones option (as I travel across the globe due to work) with a single button
- Temperature sensor
- Additional Sensor for helping all the sensors work more accurately
- Stopwatch
- Light (on the G button)
- Power Saving function which works great and the watch goes to sleep to save power when I am not wearing it and just comes to life the moment I take it out from the drawer.
- And most of all, all these wonderful features rolled up into a neat and wonderful design that looks just perfect on my wrist (this is why I turned down most of the other watches as they were too big to be worn on a regular basis).
Due to its beautiful design and classy feel, This watch goes great with my Jacket and Ties and complement my Jeans and a smart shirt equally well. I go to dinner parties as well as go out to play football in the rain with the lads wearing this one.
I love watches and want them to be as sturdy as life itself and be there when I need it. This watch is just that. I sometimes even sleep with this on but haven't even had a stiff wrist. In fact this watch is even on my wrist right now while writing this review.
When I ordered this watch from Watchshop, it arrived as agreed on the website on the final confirmation page and came in a nice round tin branded in Casio's Golden tin for GSHOCK and shouts quality in the packaging as well.
PS. I am much more than happy with my purchase and looking forward to go cave diving later this year to test myself and my RISEMAN in the cold and deep waters.
So you have a thumbs up on this from my side.
I am also including an image to show how good it looks on my wrist. It seems as if the strap has been tailor-made for my wrist.
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 64 times)
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*Competition winner- July 2011*
Ladies DKNY Chronograph Watch NY8098
Reviewed on 1st July 2011
Reviewed by Mr Trend Setter
Where can I start! Firstly I LOVE this watch. It took me so long to come to a conclusion of which watch I wanted to purchase but ultimately I choose the perfect gift for the perfect girlfriend.
Initially through my snooping around and asking my friends I discovered that my girlfriend really wanted a DKNY watch for her birthday alongside a Louis Vuitton Handbag. Well let's just say my pocket would not stretch for both so I opted for the cheapest one (I hope she's not reading this) so my next mission was to investigate what type of watch she wanted because there were many variations. I like things that are unusual and not as common. I usually purchase my watches from the rival company 'Watch Hut' but this time round I found out that 'the watch shop' had so much more styles and brands more suited for the occasion. Especially the DKNY range, it was quite extensive. One watch that really caught my attention was a bangle watch DKNY NY4956; it looked really quirky and unique, also had that wow factor as the print was bold, sharp and attractive. It also came in four different variations, black, gold, silver and a red/maroon shade. The black stood out much more because it looked more expensive, sharper and vivid. I got a few second opinions from friends and family who also agreed that the watch was a beauty. So I ordered it but upon its arrival it was so much smaller than I had envisioned. It was the size of a bracelet compared to a bangle which I anticipated to being much wider. Don't get me wrong it was a stunning watch and looked the part but personally I would have liked it so much more if it was bigger. So I had to go back to the drawing board and do my homework to get a much more suited gift (luckily I still had some time!!)
I found out that my girlfriend has a thing for white watches (which are known to being quite expensive Knowing her specification helped me narrow down my selection a lot, the next thing that I took into consideration was the purchase price. I needed something that was affordable for me (no more than £150) but also very stylish and unique. That is when I came across this beauty. The Ladies DKNY Chronograph Watch NY8098 was everything I wanted and more. Firstly the price was attractive only £121 which was a bargain, and within budget. It even looked far more expensive than the actual price; it was stunning. It was carefully crafted to incorporate all the styling’s of a chronograph watch but not as pricey as the high end ones. The combination of stainless steel and plastic worked really well. It made the watch stand out much more, and look just as expensive to its brothers and sisters in that range. For a ladies watch it was quite unusually to see a watch with so much detail and procession that uses plastic as apposed to straps. At first I was not a big fan of this because the plastic strap reminded me of a man’s watch. Normally we see leather straps but on this occasion the plastic links were used but ultimately it added so much more to the intricate style and design. It made it look much fresher and modern, boyish but still very feminine. The colour was so beautiful, DKNY have done well when deciding the type of white they wanted to use, and they came out with a vivid summer colour which provides a much more expensive feeling to the product. The presentation was really well planned and designed; it came in a trendy, plastic casing which suites the watches colour. I love the way DKNY have carefully created a beautiful presentation box allowing the wow factor to be continued on the outside as well as on the actual product.
The watch seems very durable and states that it had a good water resistant length of 50metres; it’s also created with a Japanese still quartz movement which is very interesting and different. The only criticism that I could make is that the plastic strap comes out quiet big, so if your hand is petite be sure to check out all the size information to make sure it will be suitable. Once my girlfriend revealed the watch to her friends she was in love with it. She admired the class and trend the watch possesses, she said it fits her personality very well. She also state that she would have picked this out herself which reassured me that I knew her well and selected wisely (extremely happy I returned the bangle watch).
So ladies (or gents buying this for their ladies) if you are looking for a watch that had class, style, uniqueness, femininity and the WOW factor, look no further because this watch is a keeper. It has something to suit everyone, great for many occasions or everyday casual wear. It is stunning, very affordable for people on a budget and still looks just as expensive as other similar watches in the DKNY line such as the DKNY NY4985, NY8181 or the NY8187. So if all the things listed above fits your specification then BUY THIS WATCH NOW!!
Thank you very much ‘watch shop’ for helping me find the perfect present for my girlfriend, next in line is the Christmas presents which I know your assistance will be need again. Thanks for an easy, stress free purchase. The customer service, order process and delivery were fast, efficient and professional.
Excellent
(This product has been reviewed 7 times)
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