Newbie G Shock question. G-8040.

[camrok]

Hello I'm Cameron, long time reader, limited posts.
Big fan of the G's.
I have an unusual model I found in a pile of someone's unwanted watch collection.

I've done a bit of research to find the backlight contains a coin toss game.
Heads, Tails and a Lost (meaning the coin is off the table.

(Heads)
The display makes a faint high pitched hum when the light is on. Never come across this before and wondering if its part of the game or a fault.
Cam

 

[chrisek]

Cool watch, part of the "Gundams" but without the metal shield over the top (more differences than that but basic premise). Coin toss was part of it! How are you liking it?

Here is an 8195. Same family of G's

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[camrok]

Yeah I like it a lot. It is big and functional and fun. My g shock criteria!
There was a bit of crud in the back where the seal was a little warped so it probably needs a good clean in and out. I'd like to know if the noise is normal.

 

[G-Zone]

Its rare gshock. How much price for this model ?

 

[chrisek]

@G-Zone: completely condition dependant as these are subject to resin rot. For the 80XX they range US $50-$300. For the metal covered 81XX they range US $50-$800.

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