Exactly right, i see so many people on forums talking about cutting their straps down with scissors and i cringe, it was designed that way for a reason, not to mention they’re destroying the value of the watch.
Diving in the pacific ocean, we can get water temps down into the low 50s, so we're using wetsuits anywhere from 7mm - 9mm in thickness. Once you try putting a dive watch without an extra long band on over that type of wetsuit, you'll appreciate the long band. it is a "FROGMAN" watch for a reason... designed for divers. I had a Casio when i was in the Navy in the 80s. It was pretty much indestructible. I once dropped mine from about 20 ft up onto the steel deck. Thought for sure I'd pretty much cost myself a watch, but to my surprise, it looked and worked as if nothing had happened. I'm hoping to pick up one of these Frogman watches... assuming I can find one from a reliable seller.
If purchasing online be careful for gshock clones or fakes. Many of the fakes look and feel extremely similar to the point most people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. This goes for the more basic gshocks I’m not sure if this is the same for more expensive models like the frogman either way just keep that in mind
@@nathandaniel6540 just be smart about it. Research the sellers, check their reviews and whatnot. I've never found it to be too difficult to avoid getting scammed on a watch before.
I love this watch. It's just the right size for my wrists, and it actually wears smaller than my GWG-1000. The build quality is far better than any other Master of G watch, and the module is right up there with GW-9400, despite the lack of certain sensors.
Agree. I do own a previous Gen of Frogman GWF-1000. It is too big on the wrist. With limited function available plus high selling price, and i end up bored of it very fast due to I'm not a diver. At the end i sell it and get the GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster instead, which is looks nicer and more daily practical function available and it does fit well in my small wrist.
I wish Casio would make a smaller version of the D1000, say 20% smaller, with identical features and construction. This would be better for those with average size or smaller wrists.
My friend I just subscribed to your channel. I really like your reviews and content. However the big frogman is a keeper no matter what. The quality and design are outstanding. It is simply a showstopper!
Got my GWF - D1000B this weak. Yes he is rather large, and I love to wear it. Feels no more hideous than my Rangeman GW9400. Favorite G, way better than the analog.
The Frogman was the watch I got in case every other watch I owned broke, the battery died, or the strap broke. I paid $400 for mine and it's up to $800 or more now.
excellent review! I completly agree with you with the lack of sensors. Despite the add of the depth one, casio could have add a quad sensor like in the gwn-q1000 , which i purchased instead....A tremendous error, as this watch only bring me troubles and isn't as tough as other models like rangeman/frogman/mudmaster: i will NEVER buy a Casio watch with a crown...EVER! i recently bought a garmin descent G1, and if the watch is certainly not as tough as the frogman, let's face it, we are on another level of fonction, sensors whatsoever....WIth the recent GBD-H2000 (this model is more a Garmin instinct challenger as it has no deph sensor) , Casio is still far behind Garmin! Casio is supposed to launch a new mrg frogman (yes there is already a mrg digital frogman! not a recent one though...). Infortunatly, it will mostly be an analog one, as the last of their frogman model... If there is a crown, i will buy a digital GWF-D1000 one...As i should have done in the first place! :)) warm regards from France
If you randomly got the Frogman because you like it. It's one of the few G-Shocks many collectors wait for the price to go down. It's like the most expensive digital watch.
Just heard it Casio came out with the new frog men wanted to compare with the new gwf d1000 seems the older model has more features than the new frogmen is a bit smaller better looking it priced at $800 .l great video hopefully I won't get addicted to the frogmen collection.. hopefully you'll give a review on the new frogmen..Thanks
The only real issue with the Frogman was strap size. It was either two tight or too loose. My arm would breakout from irritation. I got mine on a NATO strap now.
G-SHOCK GWF-D1000 is the good watch... but (FOR ME) The Best Digital G-SHOCK is GW-9400 and The Best Analog G-SHOCK is MTG-B1000B and Thank God i already have boths...
I've been glancing at the d1000 but the size and weight put me off. I already sold my GWF-1000 because it was too big and present. For now I'll stick with the titanium 8200 series, with the red one and the 2023 ICERC that looks like the yellow one in this video.
Yea got mine just now. Its huge lol can't figure the RC its not picking up. Love it though. It's huge lol 😆 need to figure it all out now they do analogue and Bluetooth
Thanks for the video, love your work. Just wondering if you have ever come across a gwf-d1000-1dr which has black writing on the bezel? I can't seem to find an image of this anywhere but have seen one for sale. Thanks!
Greetings from a G.Shock fan from Sweden , and thanx fer a very nice review too . The Frogman seems to be a very nice item from Casio , might end up on my wrist as well . Got the Mudmaster , came in a waterproof box incl. a multitool , myself and do like that watch alot . Don´t mind these watches are big thou I both prefer and like big watches by the way , and in my option they do fit me better ( I´m 2 meter tall) then smaller watches . . . :o) .
@@WatchGeek. . Watch Geek is most welcome . Yep . . There´s a risk it will turn out that way , I´m already eyeballing this package thou I recently bought my Mudmaster Limited Edition . . www.klockia.se/casio-g-shock-frogman-limited-edition-gwf-d1000b-1ltd . . PS. . . Thanx fer the heart marking on my comment . . . X) .
Casio should make a smaller Frogman for a everyday use (like 40/41mm of diameter and 46/47mm of lug to lug). If I spend 1.000$ for a diver watch I want use it every day.
Hi, love your videos, all extremely informative...thank you for all your efforts. Inspired by your GW-200Z, I have just bought one myself...can you please advise where to get the yellow band you installed on it...is it a strap for another model ? Thanks. Carlo
It's funny but you seem to have a wrist size similar to mine. I happened to be at the store yesterday and got to try it on and yeah - the watch itself isn't too big but the lug to lug is too much, causing it to have a lot of empty space on the sides if your wrists aren't 8 inch or so. Cemented my decision to get the 8250 instead in the future. Same module as the GWF-1000 (which I like - the tide/moon graphs are prettier than this all-digital variation) in a smaller package that also shows more steel!
Good review. I also have this one. I also think that the price is too expensive and the strap length is too long. I wish it equip quad sensor like Gulf Master... :(
Yeah it is big. But it is a G - Shock so people will understand when you wear it. I have your wrist size and can rock Rangeman comofrotably, though I have my eye on a DW 8200. Still... I just cannot stop look at it. He is so though and awesome looking. UPDATE: Waiting for my DW 8200 Red Black :) Best looking IMHO
It will be interesting to see what the GWF A1000 release do with the prices of recent digitals (1000, D1000). Not sold on this analog variant, I was kind of hoping they would do a digital similar to this with a STN display. I have D1000 and this is a tank, its build to last. CF strap is on steroids too hehe with its thickness and length. If you put on other g shocks after wearing this, it feels weird 😁 Like the quality is missing or something 😁
They kept the strap long because it's a divers watch. It often needs to be worn ON a professional swimsuit. All diver watches has divers extensions on thier bracelets.
I was about to buy the quad sensor Gulfmaster but when I saw this, held it and wore it, I was lured into the frog trap. Even when I got the mudmaster, which is built exceptionally too, the frogman is just on another level.
@@StardustLegacyFighter Retailer. It is sold right now anyway, someone payed that much. I will buy one, but when the price is ok. I hope it will not be discontinued too soon. 😅
Ok, because of your video I decided to purchase this watch (Frogman) instead of the Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000. But is this watch really that much bigger than the Gulfmaster or the Mudmaster (GWG-1000)?
This is a G-Shock I personally wouldn't add to my collection. I don't wanna pay $100's of dollars for diving features I'll never use, especially since I've never even gone in the water in San Francisco or Santa Cruz. I also feel like I'd have more trouble fitting into those than I did with the Rangeman GPR B-1000. I personally never understood the appeal of this watch for people, especially for those who don't dive. There's a video of a G-Shock festival (I think in Indonesia) and they have a group called the Frogman Army, and they all look like what hip-hop fans look like here in America (and I doubt a single one of them is a diver). Not trying to diss any Frogman owners; this is just my opinion on the watch. Still, the watch looks interesting, I will give it that. It's just not for me.
The Gulfmaster having a quad sensor makes much more sense over this one, since it's meant to be used at sea. The GPS Rangeman has a lot of features, but is only Solar Assisted and is ridiculously oversized. Both of the aforementioned watches have had reported issues, with the Gulfmaster issues with the second hand and the Rangeman having issues with the crown. I think it's hilarious you sent this back and waited for the new Frogman, only for it to have less features and be analog, serves you right for being so pedantic.
You are never a true “G Shock collector” if you don’t own a Frogman. Now I know why people say that, I’ve been wearing my GWF-1000 and I don’t wanna take it off.
this is meant to be worn over a wetsuit, so the straps are extra long
Exactly right, i see so many people on forums talking about cutting their straps down with scissors and i cringe, it was designed that way for a reason, not to mention they’re destroying the value of the watch.
Diving in the pacific ocean, we can get water temps down into the low 50s, so we're using wetsuits anywhere from 7mm - 9mm in thickness. Once you try putting a dive watch without an extra long band on over that type of wetsuit, you'll appreciate the long band. it is a "FROGMAN" watch for a reason... designed for divers. I had a Casio when i was in the Navy in the 80s. It was pretty much indestructible. I once dropped mine from about 20 ft up onto the steel deck. Thought for sure I'd pretty much cost myself a watch, but to my surprise, it looked and worked as if nothing had happened. I'm hoping to pick up one of these Frogman watches... assuming I can find one from a reliable seller.
If purchasing online be careful for gshock clones or fakes. Many of the fakes look and feel extremely similar to the point most people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. This goes for the more basic gshocks I’m not sure if this is the same for more expensive models like the frogman either way just keep that in mind
@@nathandaniel6540 I just go on WUS and ask Sjors
@@nathandaniel6540 just be smart about it. Research the sellers, check their reviews and whatnot. I've never found it to be too difficult to avoid getting scammed on a watch before.
Aaaaannnnnnddd now I want a Frogman too.
Haha
Don't do it! Lol
@@GoldenBlade99 why?
@@mogroot5790 I was just kidding, I have three G-Shock's and want more so I was helping him hold onto his hard earned money lol!
@@GoldenBlade99 Na let's spend like crazy.
I love this watch.
It's just the right size for my wrists, and it actually wears smaller than my GWG-1000.
The build quality is far better than any other Master of G watch, and the module is right up there with GW-9400, despite the lack of certain sensors.
Beautifully crafted. I own a mudman now, planning to get rangeman and a frogman next.
Next Gen frogman = Cost down.
I just got a very nice used GWF-D1000B, and I love it.
Get mudmaster,you wont dissapointed
One G-Shock to rule them all..
You talking about the mudmaster or rangeman
@@solidus1995 im sure he is talkin bout gw-9400 rangeman
@@georgeorwell4573 no silly.... he's talking about the frogman 😎
But the frogman doesn't really do anything 😅
Clearly the gwnq1000 is the one to rule them all!
@@villewintermaul1907That watch has multiple issues, unlike this Frogman.
I don't even dive but I still want one.
Agree. I do own a previous Gen of Frogman GWF-1000. It is too big on the wrist. With limited function available plus high selling price, and i end up bored of it very fast due to I'm not a diver. At the end i sell it and get the GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster instead, which is looks nicer and more daily practical function available and it does fit well in my small wrist.
Legendary is the perfect word to describe this watch.
Thanks for sharing.
Great review on the Frogman, this was very helpful, looking forward to many more Casio G-Shock reviews, thank you
The watch can feel heavy or not that noticeable at times. The DIVE feature is so handy. It has the time you started, the current time, and difference.
I wish Casio would make a smaller version of the D1000, say 20% smaller, with identical features and construction. This would be better for those with average size or smaller wrists.
Like Watch Geek GW-200Z Frogman, is the perfect size for smaller wrists.
@@waltertan7 Yes, exactly. That size but with all of the D1000 features and sapphire crystal.
They're just not made for pussys, deal with it.
@@waltertan7 the gw200z is such an old watch now
I hope casio updates it
My friend I just subscribed to your channel. I really like your reviews and content. However the big frogman is a keeper no matter what. The quality and design are outstanding. It is simply a showstopper!
i like the yellow colorway of this model, looks so freakin cool...
Got my GWF - D1000B this weak. Yes he is rather large, and I love to wear it. Feels no more hideous than my Rangeman GW9400.
Favorite G, way better than the analog.
Its perfect for a 7.5 wrist! Been wearing it for about 6 months now and its truly awesome.
Have a 7 inch wrist not dure if it will be to big
got the gwf 1000...love it head turner, have a nice day
Always love my 3 gshock, grp b1000, gwf-1000nv and gwf-1000.
The Frogman was the watch I got in case every other watch I owned broke, the battery died, or the strap broke. I paid $400 for mine and it's up to $800 or more now.
I love the size. Bad ass.
I agree, complete kick ass watch!
What a pretty watch.
Great review thank you!!
I want that in yellow! Beautiful Watch
The dive mode wouldn’t be activated automatically when you descending, you need to long press the left-down button manually to activate it.
I like your videos always very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
Thanks for watching
excellent review!
I completly agree with you with the lack of sensors. Despite the add of the depth one, casio could have add a quad sensor like in the gwn-q1000 , which i purchased instead....A tremendous error, as this watch only bring me troubles and isn't as tough as other models like rangeman/frogman/mudmaster: i will NEVER buy a Casio watch with a crown...EVER!
i recently bought a garmin descent G1, and if the watch is certainly not as tough as the frogman, let's face it, we are on another level of fonction, sensors whatsoever....WIth the recent GBD-H2000 (this model is more a Garmin instinct challenger as it has no deph sensor) , Casio is still far behind Garmin!
Casio is supposed to launch a new mrg frogman (yes there is already a mrg digital frogman! not a recent one though...).
Infortunatly, it will mostly be an analog one, as the last of their frogman model...
If there is a crown, i will buy a digital GWF-D1000 one...As i should have done in the first place! :))
warm regards from France
The Mudmaster has a crown, as well as the GPS Rangeman.
@@StardustLegacyFighter
Agreed, that's why i will never purchase one of these.
When i speak about rangeman, i mean the GW-9400 one.
@@FredericBaudoI see, but what about the Mudmaster?
good but only real mudmaster e.g. Gwg1k gwg2k gwgb1k.
Cool, didn't know much about the frogman prior to this. More of a square guy, but I like the smaller one you showed.
When I see Frogman, I want to dive.
If you randomly got the Frogman because you like it. It's one of the few G-Shocks many collectors wait for the price to go down. It's like the most expensive digital watch.
Just heard it Casio came out with the new frog men wanted to compare with the new gwf d1000 seems the older model has more features than the new frogmen is a bit smaller better looking it priced at $800 .l great video hopefully I won't get addicted to the frogmen collection.. hopefully you'll give a review on the new frogmen..Thanks
Please, please, please do a history of the Frogman video. I just bought my first Frogman and really love it.
The only real issue with the Frogman was strap size. It was either two tight or too loose. My arm would breakout from irritation. I got mine on a NATO strap now.
Thanks for another great video. I have large wrists so I know what I want for Christmas...
Another great g-shock. Looks massive.
6th Frogman is the best of G-shock,i want it, even i had a mudmaster
Whaatt it has a compass that's sick. And dive meter. Don't know when I'd need that but I do.
G-SHOCK GWF-D1000 is the good watch...
but (FOR ME) The Best Digital G-SHOCK is GW-9400 and The Best Analog G-SHOCK is MTG-B1000B
and Thank God i already have boths...
Awesome content as ever! Can we please have a review of the GW-200 frogman please? ( :
I've been glancing at the d1000 but the size and weight put me off. I already sold my GWF-1000 because it was too big and present. For now I'll stick with the titanium 8200 series, with the red one and the 2023 ICERC that looks like the yellow one in this video.
Yea got mine just now. Its huge lol can't figure the RC its not picking up. Love it though. It's huge lol 😆 need to figure it all out now they do analogue and Bluetooth
Rangeman still my favourite
So beautiful
My wallet is safe because of the size. Nice watch but soooo biiiiig! Anyway, nice rewiew, man;-)
I hope we get an updated gw200
Great job as always.The DW 200 looks nice. 👍
Thanks for the video, love your work. Just wondering if you have ever come across a gwf-d1000-1dr which has black writing on the bezel? I can't seem to find an image of this anywhere but have seen one for sale. Thanks!
Hi Watch Geek do you have a tutorial for the gwf1000? Loving your tutorials!
Sadly no
The GWF-1000 does not have one bar in the strap. It has 4 screw pins. I lost one screw and had to customize my own strap attachment.
Awesome watch, quite big but it's a G-Shock n a price tag as well!!! Glad XMAS is around the corner!! :-)
Greetings from a G.Shock fan from Sweden , and thanx fer a very nice review too . The Frogman seems to be a very nice item from Casio , might end up on my wrist as well . Got the Mudmaster , came in a waterproof box incl. a multitool , myself and do like that watch alot .
Don´t mind these watches are big thou I both prefer and like big watches by the way , and in my option they do fit me better ( I´m 2 meter tall) then smaller watches . . . :o) .
Thanks for the kind words and just be careful as you might start buying these. GShocks tend to multiply somehow 😄
@@WatchGeek. . Watch Geek is most welcome . Yep . . There´s a risk it will turn out that way , I´m already eyeballing this package thou I recently bought my Mudmaster Limited Edition . . www.klockia.se/casio-g-shock-frogman-limited-edition-gwf-d1000b-1ltd . . PS. . . Thanx fer the heart marking on my comment . . . X) .
Casio should make a smaller Frogman for a everyday use (like 40/41mm of diameter and 46/47mm of lug to lug). If I spend 1.000$ for a diver watch I want use it every day.
I’m now waiting for you to get a frogman analog so I can get a decent review of one.
Hi, love your videos, all extremely informative...thank you for all your efforts. Inspired by your GW-200Z, I have just bought one myself...can you please advise where to get the yellow band you installed on it...is it a strap for another model ? Thanks. Carlo
The extra length of the strap is because of the diving suit
They should add barometer and altimeter
It's funny but you seem to have a wrist size similar to mine. I happened to be at the store yesterday and got to try it on and yeah - the watch itself isn't too big but the lug to lug is too much, causing it to have a lot of empty space on the sides if your wrists aren't 8 inch or so.
Cemented my decision to get the 8250 instead in the future. Same module as the GWF-1000 (which I like - the tide/moon graphs are prettier than this all-digital variation) in a smaller package that also shows more steel!
That's a beautiful watch, I was thinking of getting that one as well
Love my Frogman
What models from the Frogman GWF-D1000 have sapphire glass?
as a retired frogman.. i really should get one just for the heck of it. ha
Good review. I also have this one. I also think that the price is too expensive and the strap length is too long. I wish it equip quad sensor like Gulf Master... :(
Great review & watch, cheers 🍻
As you said, it would be great if the smaller model had the compass etc🤔👍🍻
Yeah it is big. But it is a G - Shock so people will understand when you wear it. I have your wrist size and can rock Rangeman comofrotably, though I have my eye on a DW 8200.
Still... I just cannot stop look at it. He is so though and awesome looking.
UPDATE: Waiting for my DW 8200 Red Black :)
Best looking IMHO
Those two screws on front face of the watch, are they real or just for the show?
It will be interesting to see what the GWF A1000 release do with the prices of recent digitals (1000, D1000). Not sold on this analog variant, I was kind of hoping they would do a digital similar to this with a STN display.
I have D1000 and this is a tank, its build to last. CF strap is on steroids too hehe with its thickness and length. If you put on other g shocks after wearing this, it feels weird 😁 Like the quality is missing or something 😁
Looking at the 200z.. Do you recommend it in 2022 for a fun beat me up to go on vacation with?
What is the model number of the yellow smaller frogman?
It has diver-specific functions, only thing missing would be the barometer.
And what would you use a barometer for when you are diving?
@@dakkedankos4116To see the air pressure of course...
@StardustLegacyFighter Under the water? 🤣
Don't think that you would be interested in the weather as a scuba diver..
But nice troll dude.. 🤣
They kept the strap long because it's a divers watch. It often needs to be worn ON a professional swimsuit. All diver watches has divers extensions on thier bracelets.
Is the yellow one a GW-200? I still love the older DW-8200! cheers
I'm interested in buying this.
Thanks for the tutorial. Could you please do a review of the worst G-shock ever designed according to your opinion? 😀
Alright with that price tag I'm just gonna stick with my 300$ Ga 200 it has the same water resistance too.....but for 800$ cheaper
next gen should just be frog and rangeman with addtional features al though i don't mind just using the old ones.
Where did you buy that yellow strap?
eBay
@@WatchGeek thank you so much. More power to your channel 👍
@@mikester1984 thanks
Hey, if I wear the DW-5600 comfortably will the GW-200 fit my 6-inch wrist? If it’s not too much trouble, may I know where that strap is from?
Got any tutorial videos for this particular Frogman module 3184?
I was about to buy the quad sensor Gulfmaster but when I saw this, held it and wore it, I was lured into the frog trap. Even when I got the mudmaster, which is built exceptionally too, the frogman is just on another level.
Totally agree. One has to try it on to understand the hype
Which Mudmaster do you own ? GWG ?
Love the watch but it is a bit big in my opinion
where did you get the yellow strap for gw200 having problems finding any.
The price is nuts right now, $1600 on my closest retailer.
Is that from overseas or from a retailer in your own country?
@@StardustLegacyFighter Retailer. It is sold right now anyway, someone payed that much. I will buy one, but when the price is ok. I hope it will not be discontinued too soon. 😅
@@bestopinion9257I got mine for under $1000 a few months ago.
Are you still interested, or have you moved on?
Cool watch.. !
So whats the model name for yellow strap Frogman again??
Ok, because of your video I decided to purchase this watch (Frogman) instead of the Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000. But is this watch really that much bigger than the Gulfmaster or the Mudmaster (GWG-1000)?
this frogman is smaller if comparing to gulfmaster and mudmaster gwg1000
Do you have a video for the gwa-1100?
I guess the long strap is for those who has bulky dive suit maybe?
Yes it is
Can you recommend where to get a gw200 I am looking on ebay but I don't feel confident is there a web page I can go to find out what to get ??
It doesn't look like a normal dive computer compared to those from Suunto or Scuba Pro. Could it really be used for scuba diving? I wonder.
Where did you buy smaller one?
This is a G-Shock I personally wouldn't add to my collection. I don't wanna pay $100's of dollars for diving features I'll never use, especially since I've never even gone in the water in San Francisco or Santa Cruz. I also feel like I'd have more trouble fitting into those than I did with the Rangeman GPR B-1000. I personally never understood the appeal of this watch for people, especially for those who don't dive. There's a video of a G-Shock festival (I think in Indonesia) and they have a group called the Frogman Army, and they all look like what hip-hop fans look like here in America (and I doubt a single one of them is a diver). Not trying to diss any Frogman owners; this is just my opinion on the watch. Still, the watch looks interesting, I will give it that. It's just not for me.
You have to hold one in your hands to understand why, and I mean ANY Frogman 😁
@@WatchGeek If only any of my local watch stores or department stores had them and then I could hold on in my hands.
may i know where do you get the GW200 band?
Ebay
Even if equipped with quad sensor still expensive. ..but sure it's tough.
Is this better than the gw 9400 range man because of the high price
My guess is that this was designed as a dedicated dive computer and not a daily wrist watch.
The Gulfmaster having a quad sensor makes much more sense over this one, since it's meant to be used at sea.
The GPS Rangeman has a lot of features, but is only Solar Assisted and is ridiculously oversized.
Both of the aforementioned watches have had reported issues, with the Gulfmaster issues with the second hand and the Rangeman having issues with the crown.
I think it's hilarious you sent this back and waited for the new Frogman, only for it to have less features and be analog, serves you right for being so pedantic.
Can you make a video about the gw200z?
I might, but it's too busy for this year, maybe after the holidays
it's unique
Like the watch
60% off... I would buy one...
Didn't realize the new frog is this much bigger
Yup, huge
So only this Frogman can read a depth? And other Frogman Can't?
Yup
You are never a true “G Shock collector” if you don’t own a Frogman. Now I know why people say that, I’ve been wearing my GWF-1000 and I don’t wanna take it off.