Author Archives: Jack Baruth

G-SHOCK GMW-B5000TCM-1JR: Review

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Jack Baruth

Welcome back to Room For Squares. I’m your host, Jack Baruth. Today we’re going to discuss a watch – the G-SHOCK GMW-B5000TCM-1JR – that’s proven more than a little controversial in the profoundly uncool world of G-SHOCK collectors . . … Continue reading →

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Timex x Pac-Man T80: Room For Squares

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Jack Baruth

Welcome back to Room For Squares. Today we’re leaving the placid waters of Casio G-SHOCK ownership to consider two questions. Why would Timex make a flimsy digital watch with a Pac-Man overlay in 2019? Why can’t I get a Timex … Continue reading →

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Expensive G-SHOCKs?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Jack Baruth

Hello there and welcome to the second installment of Room For Squares. In this column, I’ll be screeching in Asperger-esque fashion regarding the merits and demerits of various expensive G-SHOCKs, with particular attention being paid to those timepieces which claim … Continue reading →

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Why Buy A G-SHOCK?

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Jack Baruth

Welcome to Room For Squares, home to the G-SHOCK faithful. I’m your guide, Jack Baruth. Please turn your hymnals to page DW5000-C so that we can pray to Saint Kikuo Ibe, inventor of the “Triple 10” concept, the man who … Continue reading →

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