Casio G-Shock Frogman GWF-1000BP-1JF fitted with Solar-powered system 'Tough Solar' and Radio Controlled reception 'MULTIBAND6'
Wristshot of a Casio G-Shock Frogman. The pictured model is an older Frogman model 'GW-200Z-1JF.'
The Frogman is a high-end model of the Casio G-Shock line of watches. It was one of the first models of the 'Master of G' line, a line of G-Shock watches designed for special uses. The Frogman has an asymmetric shape and is attached eccentrically on its straps. It is specially made as a diving watch for scuba divers and is the only ISO 6425-compliant G-Shock line with a 200 m Divers rating.
This frogman is the very desirable DW-8200 which has the amazing 1294 module. For those of you who haven't owned a frogman, this is one of the best ones out there. The combination of size and features make this a hit with just about everyone who wants a Frogman.
The first Frogman model (DW-6300) was released in November 1993.[1][2] While Casio started to use a newer, four-screw back plate for its watches around that time, the DW-6300 retained the older screw-on back plate design. In June 1995, a second generation of the Frogman model was introduced, the DW-8200. From then on the Frogman became very popular among G-Shock collectors and many special editions were started to be introduced.
A unique model in the Frogman lineup is the limited edition MRG-1100-2. This model was part of the MR-G series, a high-end G-Shock line of metal watches. While all other G-Shock models are constructed with resin bezels and straps, the MRG-1100-2 is constructed completely of titanium.
In April 1999, the DW-9900 model was introduced. This Frogman was slightly smaller than the DW-8200. For the next two years both DW-8200 and DW-9900 models were produced. The DW-9900 seems to be a less popular model as it was soon followed up with the solar-powered GW-200 models in June 2001. Except for the 'Snake Killer' and the 'Carbon Fiber Frogman' (GW-201-6JF and GW-201NT-1JF), this Frogman has the Tough Solar 2422 module. The last GW-200 series Frogman is the GW-200Z-1JF 'Final Frogman' that was released in November 2009. The model has been around for at least seven years, longer than the DW-8200.[citation needed] Typically, the 'GW' designation refers to G-Shocks that can receive time updates from radio signals which are commonly called, though incorrectly, 'atomic signals' But, no Frogman has been equipped with this feature prior to the release of the GWF-1000.
The GWF-1000 was introduced on September 2009 in Japan. It represents the fifth generation of the Frogman series. The GWF-1000 is now capable of receiving time updates from six locations worldwide (Mainflingen [Germany], Anthorn [England], Ft Collins [USA], Shangqiu [China] & Fukushima & Fukuoka/Saga [Japan]), while retaining ISO 6425 200 m water resistance, shock resistance, dive time measurement and solar power. It also incorporates a tide and moon graph function. Like the first generation Frogman, the GWF-1000 employs a stainless steel construction with the addition of diamond-like coating (DLC) to improve corrosion resistance.
Casio launched their latest model, the GWF-D1000 at Baselworld 2016. This includes the references GWF-D1000-1 and GWF-D1000B-1 (blue color accents). Besides the usual features such as 'Tough Solar' sunlight-powered movement and atomic clock radio signal accuracy control system, the watch has three sensors, namely, temperature, depth gauge, and compass. The watch will log the user's dive time, track the depth, record the water temperature, and log the data for up to 20 dives. Other unique feature is the sapphire crystal.[3]
References[edit]
- ^Riche, Rhonda (2017-11-30). 'A look back at the history of the Casio G-Shock'. Watchoninsta. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^'G-shock Frogman Series'. buygshock.com. 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^Adams, Ariel (Mar 24, 2016). 'Casio G-Shock Frogman GWF-D1000 Hands-On: The Ultimate Diving Tool Watch'. A Blog to Watch. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
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The first Frogman released was the DW-6300 in 1993. The Frogman models are the only G-Shock ISO certified for scuba diving. All of the the recent GW-200 Frogman models are limited edition releases (and will be for the foreseeable future).
Frogman Series in Chronological Order
DW-6300 Series (1993-1994)
5 models.
DW-8200 Series (1995-1999)
28 models.
DW-9900 Series (1999-2001)
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17 models.
MR-G Frogman (1999)
1 model.
GW-200 Series (2001-Present)
22 models so far.
All Frogman Models By Release Date (w/ retail price)
- DW-6300-1A - 8/1993 - 18,000 yen
- DW-6300-1C - 11/1993 - 18,000 yen
- DW-6300-9 - 7/1994 - 18,000 yen
- DW-6300B-2 - 11/1994 - 18,000 yen
- DW-6300B-8 - 11/1994 - 18,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- DW-8200-1A - 6/1995 - 21,000 yen
- DW-8200B-9A - 9/1995 - 23,000 yen
- DW-8200K-8 - 3/1996 - 23,000 yen
- DW-8250WC-7AT - 5/1997 - 24,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8250WC-7BT - 5/1997 - 24,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8200WC-7AT - 8/1997 - 25,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8200Z-1T - 10/1997 - 24,000 yen
- DW-8250Y-9T - 3/1998 - 24,000 yen
- DW-8201WC-2T - 6/1998 - 26,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8201WC-7T - 6/1998 - 26,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8201WC-8T - 6/1998 - 26,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8201WC-9T - 6/1998 - 26,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8200MS-8T - 9/1998 - 25,000 yen - Men In Smoke
- DW-8200BM-1T - 11/1998 - 25,000 yen - Men In Black
- DW-9900-1A - 4/1999 - 21,000 yen
- DW-9900-1B - 4/1999 - 21,000 yen
- DW-9900-8 - 4/1999 - 21,000 yen
- DW-8200BMU-1T - 4/1999 - 25,000 yen
- DW-8200BU-9AT - 4/1999 - 23,000 yen
- DW-8200MSU-8T - 4/1999 - 25,000 yen
- DW-8200ZU-1T - 5/1999 - 24,000 yen
- DW-8250YU-9T - 5/1999 - 24,000 yen
- DW-9900WC-1T - 6/1999 - 23,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-9900WC-2T - 6/1999 - 23,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-9900WC-5T - 6/1999 - 23,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-9900WC-7T - 6/1999 - 23,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-9901WC-9T - 6/1999 - 23,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- MRG-1100-2 - 6/1999 - 70,000 yen
- DW-9900MD-2T - 7/1999 - 22,000 yen - Mad Dog
- DW-8200NK-2JR - 12/1999 - 23,000 yen
- DW-9900NK-2JR - 12/1999 - 23,000 yen
- DW-8200AC-8T - 2000
- DW-8200AC-9T - 2000
- DW-9900-1CJF - 4/2000 - 21,000 yen
- DW-9900-1DJF - 4/2000 - 21,000 yen
- DW-8200LG-8JR - 5/2000 - 23,000 yen - Men in White Gray
- DW-9900LG-8JR - 5/2000 - 23,000 yen - Men in White Gray
- DW-9902GWC-8JR - 6/2000 - 23,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-9902WC-2JR - 6/2000 - 23,000 yen - W.C.C.S.
- DW-8200F-4JR - 7/2000 - 23,000 yen - Frogman 2000
- DW-8200NT-4JR - 9/2000 - N/A - Frogman 2000
- DW-8200BK-1JF - 11/2000 - 23,000 yen - Real Black
- DW-8201NT-1JR - 11/2000 - 23,000 yen
- DW-8200NT2-4JR - 3/2001 - 23,000 yen - Frogman 2000
- DW-8201GF-4JF - 3/2001 - 23,000 yen
- DW-8201GF-8JF - 3/2001 - 23,000 yen
- DW-9900GF-9JF - 3/2001 - 23,000 yen
- GW-200K-2JR - 6/2001 - 26,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- DW-9900BS-2JF - 7/2001 - 23,000 yen
- GW-200-2JF - 7/2001 - 25,000 yen
- GW-201-6JF - 8/2001 - 24,000 yen
- GW-201NT-1JF - 11/2001 - 24,000 yen - Carbon Fiber
- GW-200GM-9JF - 3/2002 - 26,000 yen - Gold Defender
- GW-202AK-7JR - 6/2002 - 26,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- GW-202K-2JR - 6/2002 - 26,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- GW-200BC-1JF - 7/2002 - 25,000 yen - Black Helios
- GW-203K-4JR - 6/2003 - 26,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- GW-200CF-7JF - 3/2004 - 26,000 yen - Brazilian
- GW-200RB-1JF - 3/2004 - 26,000 yen - Black Spots
- GW-204K-9JR - 6/2004 - 27,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- GW-200S-8JF - 2/2005 - 25,000 yen
- GW-200TC-2JR - 5/2005 - 26,000 yen - Triple Crown
- GW-200TC-3JR - 5/2005 - 26,000 yen - Triple Crown
- GW-200TC-4JR - 5/2005 - 26,000 yen - Triple Crown
- GW-205K-2JR - 6/2005 - 27,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- GW-206K-7JR - 6/2006 - 27,000 yen - I.C.E.R.C.
- GW-225C-1JF - 5/2007 - 27,000 yen - Master Blue
- GW-225A-1JF - 11/2007 - 27,000 yen - Dawn Black
- GW-225E-7JF - 5/2008 - 27,000 yen - Glorious Gold
- GW-206K-7LRG - 12/2008 - $600 USD
- GW-200MS-1JF - 2/2009 - 30,000 yen - Men In Rusty Black
- GW-200F-3JR - 6/2009 - 32,000 yen - Love the Sea and the Earth
- GWF-1000-1JF - 9/2009 - 71,400 yen
- GWF-1000B-1JR - 10/2009 - 84,000 yen
- GW-200Z-1JF - 11/2009 - 31,500 yen - Final Edition
- GWF-1000G-1JR - 3/2010 - 75,000 yen
Photo Timeline of All Frogman Models
Photos of every Frogman G-Shock in order by release date.
Watch Archive Section for Frogman G-Shocks
Miscellaneous and Trivia
What does the serial numbers on the back of a Frogman mean?
A Frogman serial number has 6 digits. A Dawn Black Frogman can for instance have the serial number 780123. The first digit is the year, while the second digit is the month. So this Frogman is produced in August 2007 (it could also be 1997, but that was not the year this model was produced). In the August 2007 run, this was number 0123.
So what happens in November and December you might ask. For November the second digit is an N and for December the second digit is a D. Here an image of a DW-6300, produced November 1993, number 260 of the production line.
Different Boxes for Different Frogman Models
The cases for Frogman G-Shocks can vary depending on the market. Japanese 25th Anniversary models come in a black trunk, and export versions come in a round white metal tin with red and black print.
Japan (box) | Export (tin) |
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Some Frogman models come in a plain cardboard box when bought from a discount seller like Amazon (less shipping weight = cheaper prices for retailers).
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