never mind about the frogman, how about waiting for next month to create a new thread huh?
it is only less than 24 hours away (this is feb)
lolz
bonus advice: F17 elitists don't talk about wrist size, ask about wrist size, mention about wrist size. That's rule 3, section A, parts d, i, and k

 

I was partial to the NAVY GF-8250ER-2

Still the watch I never should have sold.

 

Pick your poison. Credits going to Casio G-Shock Database (shockbase.org).

 

Bro I’m sorry to say but no frogs will ever wear nice on your wrist size. I gave up as well with my 7.3-7.5” wrists. It’s just how their straps branch out instead of down making their effective lug to lug distance like 56mm plus. Add to that the gap between your wrist and the inside of the straps will be large- these were all developed to wear over a wet suit.

If you’re still chasing frogs though (I get it - I also went down this road) go towards the older GW-200 that might be a better fit due to smaller diameter and shorter L2L.

 

Thanks!
The search is half the fun.
Cheers

 

I think you have to stop worrying about wrist size and just buy the watch you like the best.

 

if you only have 6.5" wrist then the 8200 is def. not the best but its also not the worst. 200 series will be the way to go, noticeably smaller. the problem will be more to do with how much you want to spend and whats available. its not easy to find a 200 series for under 200US but you should be able to get an older model dw8200. theres not really a "best", theyre all pretty basic functionality bar the dive timer thing. construction is the same across the board, for all 8200s and 200s ie. standard screw on bezel and springbars as opposed to the screwbars on the new models.

 

if you only have 6.5" wrist then the 8200 is def. not the best but its also not the worst. 200 series will be the way to go, noticeably smaller.

I disagree. I can wear a Rangeman or even a Q1000 (albeit on the composite bracelet) but the Frogs just don’t work on smaller wrists. I’m about a 6.75 and was excited for my Frog until I tried it on once it arrived. I had to put my GW-200MS on an adapter and nato after not being able to sell the watch.

I did also buy a GWF-A1000C but again, it’s in a composite bracelet and therefore is wearable.

 

Do you guys think the Muddy GWG-2k would be a better, worse, or same fitment situation.
If I could find a nearby dealer with these models, I'd definitely go try them on for myself.

 

Do you guys think the Muddy GWG-2k would be a better, worse, or same fitment situation.
If I could find a nearby dealer with these models, I'd definitely go try them on for myself.

better or worse than what? the 8200? the gwg fits well for a large watch even on a smaller wrist but depending on the shape of your wrist it may not. theres little chance of finding a 82xx or 200 series frog in any retail store but the gwgs are very popular and shouldnt be hard to track down at a decent jeweler. considering youve swung from a frog to the vastly different muddie i def. recommend going for a drive and trying some on, seems that buyer remorse cloud is looming.

 

Could never wear a 🐸 comfortably until they brought out the new analogue.
Now have 2 of them 😀

 

Could never wear a 🐸 comfortably until they brought out the new analogue.
Now have 2 of them 😀

Cool, would you share a wrist shot?

 

I have a couple of DW-8200 family frogs, one a DW-8200BM (still getting restored) and a mint DW-8201WC. I think it wears fine for me on a 7.25" wrist, but that's till decently larger than 6.5". The GW-200 family might be a better fit, but they're still relatively big. The titanium case helps with the weight though, they're light for their size.

 

I think OP wants wrist shots. He literally wants us to post photos of the watches on the same wrist. What he really wants if he can get it is two watches on the same wrist at the same time.

I would help him out but I only have GWF-D1000’s now. Does someone out there have a GwF-1000 and a 200/225 and an 8200? He just wants those wrist shots.

 

In the interest of helping @Ginseng108, and @FROG here's a wrist shot of my DW-8201WC (almost bought the one with the gold case today but ultimately didn't pull the trigger). This is the one with the blue lettering and blue backlight with the manta rays in black. Can't do a wrist shot of the black one because it has no band right now, still waiting on parts. For reference my wrist is 7.25". The strap is relatively stiff, but it is one of the clear ones (and over 20 years old at this point).

 

Guys, I really appreciate the help and input. I'm just going to have to make the drive to the closest full-line AD (90 min away) in the next few weeks. I don't want buyer's remorse and so will wait and go put in the work to answer the questions in the flesh and plastic.
Cheers!

 

Guys, I really appreciate the help and input. I'm just going to have to make the drive to the closest full-line AD (90 min away) in the next few weeks. I don't want buyer's remorse and so will wait and go put in the work to answer the questions in the flesh and plastic.
Cheers!

If you are thinking about going to the AD I think you are going to (where you got the Astron), call first as of the last time I went (mid Feb), they did not have squat in the G-Shock dept. Something about still waiting for a long delayed shipment. This is kinda of say as they at one time had one of the most impressive selections of G's that I had seen. Other then the Casioak and a few of the squares, they did not have G-Shocks that most stores had (DW-5600E, G100, MTG-950 etc) but had G-shocks others did not have (Mudmasters, Frogmen, Gravitymasters etc)

Which DW-8200 are you thinking about? The original 1996-2000 battery models or the newer one with the solar? There is also the DW-9900 and the DW-9950 Seaman (huh huh huh Hey Beavis, he said Seaman....). The Seaman was the Frogman for the USA market as they(Casio) did not think the Frogman name would go over well in the USA. These are a slight bit smaller then the DW-8200. Then there is the GW-200. I think the GW-200 or the GW-225 would probably be better for you. GW-200 wear very well, look good and are solar. I am perhaps bias but the first big purchase G-Shock for me was a new GW-200 from Huguchi-Inc. I bought it back in 2002 and it actually arrived really quickly if I remember correctly.

You best bet is to get it directly from ether Yahoo Japan auctions or Mercari Japan or Rakuma using a buying service like Buyee over getting one from eBay. You can snag a excellent condition one for less then $300 with shipping and fees

 

Also Ginseng, there are some older Baby-G frogs too if you're ok with the nomenclature . Same construction and smaller than the standard frogs. Likely harder to find spare parts for them. I think the reason the DW-8200 vintage ones go for more than, say, the DW-9900 (which is also smaller if I recall correctly) is that it's easier to find replacement resin/bands for the DW-8200 since the GF-8250 has the same form factor and some of those models are still active (somewhat, pretty much all of them except for the yellow one are LEs.)

 

Frogman peaked at GW200, in my opinion. Regret selling my ‘rusty black’ frog.

 

I'm still considering getting a GW-200 series frog. Frogs seem to be addictive.

 

OK, I think when it comes to sizes of the Frogman lines: smallest is DW-9900, then the 200, then the 8200/8250, and then the 1000
I don't have the 9900 and the 200 (but that's another story)
here are what I have (due to popular demand of 1 person: Frog) lolz
babyG frog, yellow 8250 (it keeps amazing time btw only a few second per year), and the 1000
also please note that colors would change your perception about size and shape ;-)

 

The adjustable bracelet makes this one my most comfortable G’s on my 6.5 inch wrist.

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I just hope that ginseng knows that the older frogs are pretty basic watches in terms of features.

The GF/GWF-1000 has some nice complications. Another alternative is the GF-8250 which has 8200-ish styling but the more modern movement (but no MB6?)

but unless you are in love with the style or the significance of the older models, they can get “boring” so to speak.

 

I know this thread is old but as I stumbled upon it and got some very good reference regarding wrist sizes and the frogs. I would like to add mine for watch lovers' future reference. I have 6.5" wrist and the GPR-H1000, which is a big watch itself, looks good on me, it fits me perfectly actually. But the GWF-1000 is another story. I wear it anyway.

G-Shock GWF-1000-1JF 001.IMG_9249EC.jpg

• csirre
• Jun 8, 2024
• gwf-1000-1jf

Frogman GWF-1000-1JF on 6.5in wrist