I am definitely in. As soon as they become available on eBay or Amazon I will be buying one. Probably the good old black one

 

What price will they be?

 

Here's a link to G-Central's review including anticipated pricing:

New Casio G-Shock Frogman GWF-D1000 with Depth Gauge

 

maybe in a few when the price goes down, lovely tho.

 

Yes, definitely. But only because I'll be actually using the depth gauge. I see it as a (hopefully) bomb-proof backup to my backup diving instruments that doesn't need battery changes.

 

I agree here - I wear a watch when diving anyways - so why not have a few useful functions as a third line? I know a lot of people complain that it doesn't read the air in your tank, it doesn't give a stop point for assent etc. however the old fashion way of doing things without computers is still a hugely valuably skill set especially under water. Manual calculations allow for greater attention to detail - under water that's a must.

I am actually considering selling my gulfmaster and 1k frog if I end up liking this one that much.

 

As far as pricing goes there's one guy asking $2000 on eBay which is hilarious, but tictacarea.com as of now is selling the regular black for $790 and the blue one is high $800 something dollars, which to me is maybe a little high but not high enough to stop me from buying it. The way I look at it it's better than my current gwf1000 cus it gets rid of that tide graph and we get the upgraded sapphire crystal and carbon fiber band, and finally that nice LED back light I'm not using this or any of my watches for anything other than telling me time and date and the other basic alarm, timer and stopwatch functions. No diving here.

 

wow..700/800 cost is kray, kray.

i remember thinking spending 300 on a frogman was lol coming from swiss and german watches

 

Too rich for my blood. I am not a diver.

But just out of curiosity: which Swiss and German watches provide this ruggedness and functionality at this price point?

If someone sees a need for these capabilities, or simply likes the watch, what problem do you see in spending 800 usd on one, as long as you can afford it?

Nothing wrong with Swiss and German watches, but what aspect of the value equation do you see as out of kilter here?

Many would see spending 50,000 usd on a UN or Patek as kray, kray.

 

Once they hit 'Watch Recon'

I'm in!

Kurt

 

The "cost" of the watch is about $575, so I'd be very surprised if they go for anything less than $850. That site offering it for $650 is intentionally doing so for the Google SEO for that watch and I'd be surprised that they would take that little margin on a new product.

 

You can't go wrong with a Rangeman! They are phenomenal! The two watches are different - one ABC and one geared towards diving.

Both rugged and capable.

 

They didn't use the STN display on these new frogman models did they?


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No go for me. First, not in that price range. Second, the current color selection I am not digging.

But if they got the same color combo as GWF-1000G-1JR I might consider since I missed it the last time. Never say never.

 

That would be uber cool but presumably damn expensive. The current model ( NOS ) is already beyond the 1200 USD barrier.

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Finally, a Frogman with dive functions. Would want to see it compared to the Citizen Promasters.


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I do hope they make a Burning Red colorway

 

Wow, the watch looks pretty rad! It has tide graph and moon phase for sure!? This is a must for fishing... I mean, diving!

Regarding prices in Europe, do you have any idea? It is really coming to stores in June 2016!?

Oh! One more thing... People praise the Frogman line all over. Why is this? Why is it sure a popular watch?

See you!

 

No, I'm out
Don't like colors.
MAYBE later on. But screen looks too simple and shiny screws and cover on right just don't look right for me.
Plus mostly wear my GWF-1000BP. LOVE IT!

 

Not for me this time . I just feel lost connect with Casio lately because the price keep going up, perhaps time to move on .

 

yeah...imagine Suunto produce a diver focused watch. I kinda feel Suunto offer a lot of good function and priced better. Durable too.

 

When you compare prices & features, on the face of it, Casio is really pushing it on price. [Pricing based on quick web search .. current offers]

It's really tough to convince oneself to take the bait !

Problem is that in 2 or 3 years [maybe sooner], production will have stopped & the resale market will have driven the prices up substantially. :think:

What to do ??? :-s :think:

To the extreme, does that much more go into these watches, than into this ? :think::think::think:

 

To the extreme, does that much more go into these watches, than into this ? :think::think::think:

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Take that calculator down to 100 metres depth of sea water and see how well it works.

Joking aside, it is non-trivial to make something decently water resistant, and doubly so when you include buttons that are meant to be pressed underwater. (It is a lot easier to spec a single water-resistant crown that is intended to be screwed down and static while underwater, than multiple water-resistant buttons that have to move.)

Also, a decent, accurate depth sensor isn't trivial either - at the 80m max rating for the depth display, the sensor has to measure pressure that is nearly 10 times higher than the surface - that is 130 pounds per square inch.

Electronics and programming are ever developing, but decent physical engineering is always going to come at more of a premium.

I agree these new Frogs are expensive, whether they are worth that cost will come down to build and reliability. There have been some reports that the build quality is significantly above a usual G-Shock, and the all-SS case and weight seem to bear that out. For me, if it is rock solid, measures depth accurately and reliably and stays bomb-proof for 5+ years then it will totally be worth it. If you weren't going to use it as intended, for diving, I don't quite get why you'd even worry about how much this one costs - why not just get one of the other Frogmen or a different G-Shock instead?

 

it is a hard sell for sure given the price. I keep still hoping that it will automagically come down....wishful thinking I know...but still...

 

Tempting, very tempting. Had an older Frogman once and I'm starting to miss the old beast ;-)

 

Normally, I don't give a damn about things I can't afford. But to be fair I think this new Frogman is a substantial upgrade to the previous generation. If you compare it to the MR-G, I think the equal (or better) build quality plus all the added functions makes it even more worthwhile. As already mentioned plenty of times in different threads, part of the cost is likely Casio's way to combat inflated resell prices.

Here are some screen caps of one of the promote videos. I must say, it's an absolutely beautiful case, with "bomb-proof" lug design and sexy grille textured buttons. Those lugs for sure will restrict custom straps, but looks like the strongest lug design yet from Casio.

Am I the only one wishing they have a lower priced and non-dive related model with the similar build? Perhaps a metal case Rangeman? ;-)

 

Those lugs for sure will restrict custom straps, but looks like the strongest lug design yet from Casio.

On the other hand, it looks as if it might work PERFECTLY for removing the strap altogether and using a loop of bungee... which is an even more practical way of wearing a bottom timer with a variety of thick suits.

 

A bit too expensive for a G shock, and with their current policy of making replacement parts unavailable to the general public makes me think it will be an expensive service as well, when you decide to replace the bezel after a few years!!

It is a gorgeous watch none the less, and as a lover of Screwbacks (I own a DW-5000SL, and a G-2000) I welcome any adition to the screwback collection.

And unlike the Rangegirl, the lugs wont brake as easily , but at this price point and the already mentioned parts policy I seriously doubt this watch will be used for its intended purpose.

edit: I just read it is "slightly larger" than a GWF-1000 (which is already a ridiculously large watch), so even if I could afford one, I wouldn't buy it as my wrists cant handle that much macho-ness

 

Auch! G-Shock Portugal yesterday confirmed me that the new Frogman will cost around 999 euros here. Yes, around 1113 US dollars. Seems like a bit too much, or probably not. Even though I will use it in the ocean, I will not use it for scuba diving, so probably it will be overkill.

Tell me one thing. Frogmans over time usually gain value or just lose value like everything else? It's just too bad because this one looks so nice!

 

It begins!

This link has them for $861.90 - has anyone bought from this site before?

https://www.tictacarea.com/en/casio-watches/casio-watch-g-shock-frogman-depth-meter-gwf-d1000b-1er

 

i found this a week ago and was wondering the same thing because I've never heard of them. Also ebay vendor shopping-in-Japan is taking preorder sales for the all black frog for about $1200 USD.

 

Will the one with the silver screws eventually be available from sellers like Amazon here in the states? I ask because I have a good bit of money built up there in gift cards and it would certainly help with swallowing the price of these new models? Or do I for certain need to order from overseas?
Thanks for any help!


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Will the one with the silver screws eventually be available from sellers like Amazon here in the states? I ask because I have a good bit of money built up there in gift cards and it would certainly help with swallowing the price of these new models? Or do I for certain need to order from overseas?
Thanks for any help!

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I would think so for sure, I don't see these being any different the the current models

 

Thanks Brvheart!!

I will try to hold out but it's going to be difficult for sure!


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