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A GLACIER FROM 1998

G-ShockSeven-Day Wear TestWritten Review

Thermometer

Measures temperature. Take the watch off your wrist for a better air reading, as body heat affects it.

G-Shock DW-9500XS Glacier

Name: G-Shock DW-9500XS Glacier
Brand: G-Shock

I’m very glad I bought this new old stock Glacier. After a week of wear, I still love the clear resin and temperature memory. It was decently comfy, though the strap is a little rigid and the timer controls took some learning.

4.2 / 5 GOAT Reviews score

Best for:Fans of vintage G‑Shocks and clear resin

Not ideal if:You want a soft strap, simple timer controls or easy‑to‑find spare parts. The one‑piece strap is a little rigid, and the watch can slide on it.

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This is an older model, so stock and condition vary. Check the exact DW-9500XS-3T model, resin, battery and seller photos. For a Japan proxy order, check service fees, shipping costs and battery rules before paying.

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Case size48 43.6 15.8 mm

Weight68 g

Water Resistance200 m

Rating Guide

BatteryCR2016(Approx. 2 Years)

From my review

Review Details

I brought my DW-9500XS-3T back to life with a fresh CR2016, then wore it for a week. The colour and temperature memory made me very happy with this find.

What I liked

I love the Glacier Blue resin, smoky grey details and old X-treme design.
The thermometer can store readings with their times, ready to look back through later.
The electroluminescent backlight and unusual one-piece strap give it plenty of character.
Mine was new old stock at a price I was very happy with. A fresh battery brought it back to life.

What to know

The strap felt a little rigid. It slides through the adapters, so the watch can move on it.
The light button changes in the stopwatch and countdown modes, which caught me out.
At games night, the timer beeps confused me. I later learned how to toggle the progress beeps, but I could not spot a clear on/off signal.

4.2 / 5 My WatchCrunch Review score

Specifications checked against the manufacturer.

WatchCrunch Review Medium Review

My JPfans video with the Jason and Glacier G-Shocks

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Two G-Shocks From Japan

See the Jason and Glacier out of the box and on my wrist. Watch the Jason change its look as I lift off the outer bezel, then see the Glacier come to life with a fresh battery.

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