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Nice, but I'm guessing the price will be $3K or more...?
Because they can.Very cool but why a sapphire back?
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Seem to be even more.... So yeah....Nice, but I'm guessing the price will be $3K or more...?
Because they can.
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Some how I feel frogman should stayed in digital format. More tactical, tougher and most important easier to read. Digital backlight is great as well. improvement from the old can be.
personally I still like frogman stay in digital format.
- more crisp modern digital display
- bigger digital numerals than previous offering
- digital depth rating
- adjustable backlight (I think this can be nice for navy seal or some military. Soldiers won’t snipe to death while using backlight at night. Moonlight backlight can be useful)
personally I still like frogman stay in digital format.
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If this Frogman's price will be over $4K as suggested, we can probably throw any 'tactical use' rationale right out the window. No one will be using this watch for diving or military use.
I agree it would have been nicer maybe in digital format and the features you list would be desirable. But it's irrelevant to me anyway as I won't be spending the $$$$ for this watch.
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True. So true. I forgot how much they cost now.
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In watching the promo video for this watch, I tried to follow along as it went through the different dive functions and I couldn't tell what was going on. I couldn't figure out what to read where and without big numerals or arabic numerals, I was even more befuddled.
To T4PN's point, I doubt anyone is going to use this as a primary dive computer or even dive watch. But that doesn't mean folks won't take it scuba or snorkeling and look fabulous doing it.
To T4PN's point, I doubt anyone is going to use this as a primary dive computer or even dive watch. But that doesn't mean folks won't take it scuba or snorkeling and look fabulous doing it.
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I can’t figure Casio out these days. There‘s the Oceanus line they could spend a hot minute giving more mainstream design language because the rationale behind creating the line to get out of the chunk watch design aesthetic is solid. Even then, they’re emblazoning “Tough Movement“ on them. WTH? They nailed the branding if they had stopped with “Oceanus” beneath the fin.
Then, like with this Frogman, and so many of their G-Shocks of late, they’ve entirely lost the plot. There’s only a very limited global audience for large-ish, overly complicated, rather unattractive, button festooned, dive watches with $4k hang tags on them. The G made its bones at the intersection of serious tool watch and accessible price points—precisely to encourage use and testimonials about how bad ass your watch was. Who’s going to thrash a MR-G?
Casio going “upscale” and “limited edition” on the MR-G line is off putting quite frankly. Oh well, at least there are still reasonably useful and affordable Pro Treks out there.
Then, like with this Frogman, and so many of their G-Shocks of late, they’ve entirely lost the plot. There’s only a very limited global audience for large-ish, overly complicated, rather unattractive, button festooned, dive watches with $4k hang tags on them. The G made its bones at the intersection of serious tool watch and accessible price points—precisely to encourage use and testimonials about how bad ass your watch was. Who’s going to thrash a MR-G?
Casio going “upscale” and “limited edition” on the MR-G line is off putting quite frankly. Oh well, at least there are still reasonably useful and affordable Pro Treks out there.
We kind of had this discussion when analog frogman came out and though it can be used it hardly best option out there. Same was when rumors started to float i was 100% convinced all it will take for Casio is to make it more expensive and from higher end materials (sure bit more engineering because it heavier watch). Like all MRGs they status symbols, fashion statements, gorgeous and impeccable in fit and finish but hardly something which will be used outside some gentle activities ...In watching the promo video for this watch, I tried to follow along as it went through the different dive functions and I couldn't tell what was going on. I couldn't figure out what to read where and without big numerals or arabic numerals, I was even more befuddled.
To T4PN's point, I doubt anyone is going to use this as a primary dive computer or even dive watch. But that doesn't mean folks won't take it scuba or snorkeling and look fabulous doing it.
That said bunch of beaten to pulp MRGs and Oceanuses from Japan beg to differ. At least some seem like they been dragged by horse. Always been curious how it happened but i don't want to know. Intuition vise.
MRG and Oceanus different customers.
It like office and rapper crowd.
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These new MR-Gs were never meant to be treated as a tool. It is a lot like Gold Rolex Submariner, it meant to flex your wealth. Show off pieces and appreciate craftmanship like Grand Seiko.
I still like how my daily GWF-D1000 digital frog can be relatively cheaply and easily made like new again with fresh resin. I cuff my watch off doors etc. all day long because I am a big lumbering oaf prone to charging about like a bull in a china shop. Not sure this metal bezel can be replaced quite so cheaply for a start...
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So, a tool watch for tools then? Good luck to them on that.
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yep, modern MRG is G-Shock without its soul.
G-Shock's core is ppl doing cool, extreme outdoor activities without worrying about their watches damage. fully focus on their craft and enjoy the thrill. THAT made G-Shocks cool.
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