The greatest way to get a vintage G is to get one from a friend. This one was owned for many years by a Colleague Chemistry Teacher in Chicago. In the summer vacations he earns some extra money with painting houses (looks like teachers are underpaid everywhere). After a long ownership he decided to donate it to me. I have put a new band and bezel on it, but somehow it looks even better in it's old clothes. This watch was released in June 1984.