Casio ECB-2300DvsJorg Gray Watches JG8500
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Measurements
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ECB-2300D
JG8500
Diameter
45.8mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
n/a
Thickness
10.9mm
lowest
13.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$280
n/a
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Casio ECB-2300D for its awesome, functional, and cool appearance at an affordable price. One owner highlights its slim, sporty, and unique look, appreciating the solar power feature that eliminates battery changes. Another owner finds the mushy buttons acceptable for durability, though tactile feedback would be preferred, and notes the dial's "X" marking is lighter than depicted in some photos. On balance, owners rate the Casio ECB-2300D highly for its value and functional design.
The Jorg Gray Watches JG8500 is recognized as an affordable timepiece that saw increased attention after being presented to President Obama. One owner notes that a variant, the JG6500-44, is considered a better value due to its Swiss quartz movement and sapphire crystal, upgrades over other models' Miyota movements and mineral crystals. Overall, owners view the Jorg Gray Watches JG8500 as a popular, inexpensive watch with some variants offering enhanced specifications.
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