As a little girl, I remember always wanting a BABY-G or G-SHOCK watch. This was in the 90s, when the brand was all the rage, and all the hip kids were sporting them on their wrists. Yes, I’m that old, HAHA!
But come circa 2024, here I am, writing about a watch from the BABY-G brand, one that celebrates its 30th anniversary. I am honored and excited to share the OMGluie unboxing and first impressions of the BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K collection, so here we go!
BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K – Specs, Pricing, & Availability
The BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K-4 collection piece that was lent to me has the following basic specs:
- Measurements: 42.8 × 39 × 14.7 mm
- Weight: 33 g
- Case, Bezel, and Band Material: Resin
- Battery Life: Approx. battery life: 3 years on CR1616
- Glass Material: Mineral Glass
- Compatible Band Size: 125 to 180 mm
The watch price is Php 5,180, and it comes in around four colors – White, Pink, Light Violet, and Dark Violet. It is available now, so you can order the piece through the official website or visit their stores nationwide. 🙂
BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K – Packaging & Features
Though there isn’t much to unpack when you get the watch box, it comes in feminine packaging. The blue-green polka dot pattern is cute!
I really appreciated even the minor details inside the box. This included the branding on the cardboard holder for the watch itself and the subtle grey-white stripes found in both the interior and exterior of the box.
The watch is encased in a small burlap pouch, and you’ll receive a couple of instruction manuals and the silicone holder that is specially designed for this piece.
Like I said previously, there isn’t much to unbox, so this is great for those who prefer minimal clutter in their personal spaces. 🙂
Casual Design for those Y2K Vibes
The design of the BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K collection is reminiscent of the Y2K generation. It’s casual, fun, and extremely functional. What I like is that they did not compromise on the look of the watch and retained the qualities that the brand is known for.
What do I mean by this? Well, the watch still has built-in shock resistance, so it’s sturdy. It has 10-bar water resistance, so you don’t have to worry about getting it wet or taking it off at the pool or beach. And it has a 3-year battery life so you can use it for a long time!
All of this is actually great for someone like me who bangs my hands around a lot, does not remove watches or jewelry anywhere near water (LOL), and prefers not to charge things every single day HAHAHA.
Fun, Rotating LCD Animations
If there’s one thing I like the most about the BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K, it’s definitely its LCD display. Not only does it light up, it also rotates fun, interesting animations every 30 minutes.
I’ve seen moving people and animals, so it’s definitely fascinating to watch when you’re bored and have time to kill. The experience is also great for people like me who are easily distracted, whee! 🙂
A Score of Useful Functions
There are several functions that the watch has to offer, too. Though these are things we’ve already seen in other BABY-G watches, it’s always nice to have around.
This includes changing your world time or adjusting your time zone. You can also set up to five alarms and have a handy timer and stopwatch right on your wrist!
Flexible and Versatile Form Factor
In my opinion, one of the BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K collection’s strongest features is its versatile and dynamic form factor.
The watch is easily removable and interchangeable. You can swap out the band and bezel, which is mind-blowing for me, really! O.O
PLUS, if you’re not in the mood to wear a watch, you can easily slip the watch into the included silicone holder, attach it to your bag or water bottle, and voila! You now have an incredibly unique time-telling charm! And since several colors are available in the collection, you can mix and match the band, bezel, and silicone holder to match your daily mood.
Finally, BABY-G often collaborates with different pop culture brands. Recently, they partnered with Sanrio’s Kuromi and The Powerpuff Girls. These collabs often provide exclusive items like stickers or custom silicone holders to allow buyers to customize their pieces further. And, I think that is totally great!
BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K – First Impressions & Wearable Experience
I have to be transparent here, I have no idea how to write a first impressions post about a watch. My experiences with wearables are limited to Sailor Moon watches I’ve collected over the years (one of them is a BABY-G, actually), so this is a total newbie’s point-of-view okay?
The time I’ve spent with the BABY-G+PLUS BGD-10K-4 is kind of bittersweet. On one hand, it felt great to actually wear a piece that reminded me of my childhood dreams, but there is a tint of sadness knowing it took this long to finally get my hands on one!
But what can I say? I really, really, really like the function and design of this collection. My Sailor Moon BABY-G has a typical watch face (clock hands and all), but the BGD-10K provides a breath of fresh air with its digital display. The surface area of both watches is similar in size, so you don’t have to worry about one face being bigger than the other.
In terms of function, the BGD-10K does serve its purpose well, especially since it provides most of the brand’s standard features. So, you don’t have to worry about that.
I like that the band, bezel, and strap are made of resin, so they are sure to be durable and sturdy. It’s also great since my sweat is acidic, and you all know how horrible that can be for cloth and metal straps. However, the resin material can be quite inflexible, so if you have sensitive wrists, I suggest loosening the watch strap for more comfortable wear.
If I had extra budget (and not constantly wearing a smartwatch, LOL), I would love to add this piece to my collection. I think the light or dark purple colorways are calling to me, don’t they look very OMGluie?
Well, what do you think? Hopefully, I can unbox and write more about watches in the future. Until then, see ya! 🙂
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