Casio G-Shock Frogman Dive Watch collection

Casio G-Shock Frogman Diver's Watch range

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The Frogman series all feature one specific function – a DIVE TIMER. It’s a huge range that covers more than a dozen model numbers – each with several versions (colours etc). Original Casio G Shock Frogman from 1993 have the model number DW-6300-n(x) eg the Casio DW-6300-1A. ChronoDivers takes a deep dive into the Casio Frogman collection including a review of their key functions & features and where to buy a pre-owned G-Shock dive watch.

In their own words …

The first FROGMAN model, DW-6300, was launched in 1993. While maintaining the unique asymmetric shape, the series has continued to evolve with added features such as a more streamlined profile, solar-powered operation, reception of radio wave time-calibration signals, and sensors to measure water depth and more.

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Introducing the G-Shock Frogman

The Casio G Shock Frogman is a series of rugged, water-resistant watches designed for diving and water sports enthusiasts. The Frogman series was first introduced in 1993, and has since become one of the most popular and recognizable lines of G-Shock watches.

The Casio with a Depth Gauge

One of the key features of the Frogman series is its depth gauge, which measures the depth of the water in which the wearer is diving. This feature is particularly useful for scuba divers, as it allows them to monitor their depth and stay within safe limits. The watch is also equipped with a stopwatch, timer, and alarm functions.

Shock Proof and Water Resistant

The Frogman series is designed to be extremely durable and resistant to shock, water, and other environmental factors. The watch is constructed with a stainless steel case, and features a scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal. The band is made of a flexible, high-strength resin material, which is designed to be comfortable and long-lasting.

Asymmetrical Design

In addition to its practical features, the Frogman is also known for its unique design. The watch has a distinctive, asymmetrical shape that sets it apart from other G-Shock models. The watch is available in a variety of colors and styles, including limited edition versions that are highly sought after by collectors.

A watch for all Water Sports Enthusiasts

Overall, the Casio G Shock Frogman is a high-quality, reliable watch that is perfect for anyone who enjoys diving or water sports. Its durable construction, useful features, and distinctive design have made it a favorite among watch enthusiasts around the world.

It stands out from other G-Shock as it’s the only ISO 6425 compliant dive watch in the G-Shock range. Along with all the usual G-Shock features the Frogman also generally, but not always, features a Moonphase Indicator and Tide Graph.

Where to buy a Casio Frogman 🔍

The Frogman watches are one of those difficult products with a huge range in prices. You can sometimes find a brand new “standard” model for under £600 – Amazon is the best place for those. But don’t be surprised if you see “rare” models selling on eBay for £1,500 to even £2K+. Make sure you follow due diligence and zone in a specific model code to make sure you’re paying the right price. Unfortunately we’ve seen sellers calling a current standard model “rare” – attempting to sell it for DOUBLE the shop price. Start with Amazon and gather some baseline prices.

Frogman on Amazon 🛒

There’s always some nice examples of G-Shock Frogman for sale on Amazon at sensible prices. We’ve selected a couple below to give an idea of what’s available.

G-Shock Frogman for sale TODAY 🛒

A small selection of Casio Frogman Divers found on eBay in the last couple of days.

CASIO G-SHOCK GW-8230NT-4JR Frogman 30th Anniversary Red Watch From Japan

CASIO G-SHOCK GW-8230NT-4JR Frogman 30th Anniversary Red Watch From Japan. This watch is available now for £435.27. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is being sold by a seller with the […]

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Casio G Shock  GWF-1000-1JF Frogman BNIB.

Casio G Shock GWF-1000-1JF Frogman BNIB.. This watch is available now for £600.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is being sold by a seller with the user name boromfc1986. For […]

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Casio G-Shock GWF-D1000B-1JF Frogman Master Of G-Sea With Box [Mint]

Casio G-Shock GWF-D1000B-1JF Frogman Master Of G-Sea With Box [Mint]. This watch is available now for £741.18. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller with the user name […]

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Casio G-Shock GWF-D1000B-1JF Frogman Master Of G-Sea [Near Mint]

Casio G-Shock GWF-D1000B-1JF Frogman Master Of G-Sea [Near Mint]. This watch is available now for £610.38. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller with the user name konomij. […]

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CASIO 2016 G-SHOCK FROGMAN GWF-D1000B-1JF from Japan New

CASIO 2016 G-SHOCK FROGMAN GWF-D1000B-1JF from Japan New. This watch is available now for £628.00. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is being sold by a seller with the user name […]

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CASIO G-SHOCK GWF-D1000ARR FROGMAN Antarctic Survey ROV Radio Solar Wristwatch

CASIO G-SHOCK GWF-D1000ARR FROGMAN Antarctic Survey ROV Radio Solar Wristwatch. This watch is available now for £1,999.99. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller with the user name [……

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Casio G-Shock Frogman Japan Coast Guard 70th Anniversary Model GWF-D1000JCG-9JR

Casio G-Shock Frogman Japan Coast Guard 70th Anniversary Model GWF-D1000JCG-9JR . This watch is available now for £2,649.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is being sold by a seller with […]

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casio Frogman Mastermind GWF-1000MM-1JF TO103549

casio Frogman Mastermind GWF-1000MM-1JF TO103549. This watch is available now for £3,029.10. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller with the user name eic_rm. For more details please [&helli…

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Super rare Casio G Shock Frogman GW-225A-1DR 25th anniversary

Super rare Casio G Shock Frogman GW-225A-1DR 25th anniversary. This watch is available now for £441.48. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller with the user name artrek07. […]

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G-Shock Frogman GWF-A1000

From the current range we have the Casio G-Shock GWF-A1000 series. The A1000 models are available in several colours and all feature analogue only display dials (as shown below). The new models maintain the classic frogman design providing an incredibly clear divers watch face. The watch below is specifically the Casio G Shock Frogman GWF-A1000APF-1AER with it’s distinctive Poison Dart Frog’s skin colours.

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G-Shock Frogman GWF-D1000

For the purist – there is also the GWF-D1000. With it’s ALL DIGITAL display it has more in common with the original 1993 model. The opinion on this move from digital to analogue is mixed. Yes, it looks good, but is it fit for purpose eg. could it be used to time and record a dive? Thankfully, the customer still has the choice, unfortunately there are more analogue models and just a couple of digital variants.

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Bluetooth for Dive Log download

What you get with a Casio Frogman that you don’t get with any other diver’s watch here is Bluetooth® connectivity. When connected to the G-SHOCK app you get a hugely detailed insight into dive logs, locations and much more. It’s even possible to select tide locations and review information from one of over 3,000 coastal locations around the world.

Technical Specification

FEATUREDESCRIPTION
WATER RESISTANT200 Metres Water Resistant
ACCURACY+/- 15 seconds per month
ALARM FUNCTIONDaily Alarm: Sounds each day at the time you set
AUTO CALENDAROnce set, the automatic calendar always displays the correct date
BAND MATERIALFluoroelastomer band with polarized colour spray paint
BATTERY LIFE5 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge) 30 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITYConnect using the G-SHOCK Connected App- Auto time adjustment , Simple watch setting , Approximately 300 world time cities, Time & place, Phone finder, Tide point setting, Diving log
CORE GUARD STRUCTURENew Carbon Core Guard Structure
CORROSION RESISTANT HOUSINGA special coating on all visible metal components protects the watch from corrosive salt water
COUNTDOWN TIMER FUNCTIONCountdown Range: 24 hours, Measuring Unit: 1 second
DATE DISPLAYThe current date is displayed on the watch face
DIMENSIONS56.7 x 51.7 x 19.7 mm
DIVE LOGData such as dive time and dive depth can be viewed/ logged and called up at a later date.
DUAL TIMESimultaneous display of the current time in two different time zones.
DISPLAY ILLUMINATIONLED light, With afterglow
ISO 200M WATER RESISTANTSuitable for professional diving
MAGNETIC RESISTANCEThe case has been specially mounted to be shielded from magnetic fields.
NEOBRITEA luminous coating on the watch hands provides illumination in the dark.
POWER SAVINGFunction that enables the watch to save power when not in use
RADIO CONTROLLED TIMEKEEPINGMulti-Band 6: Automatic Atomic Time updates are received overnight for exceptional accuracy (UK/ EU/ USA/ Japan/ China: home city must be set manually)
SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL GLASSHigh-clarity glass with the highest level of scratch resistance., Non reflective coating.
SCREW LOCK CROWNThe crown screws into the case to ensure water resistance
SHOCK RESISTANTPatented Hollow Core Guard Structure protects against impact and vibration
SMART ACCESS INTERFACESmart Access makes it easy to operate multi-function watches. Simply pulling out and rotating the crown provides intuitive control over all functions.
SOLAR POWERPowered by any light source, saving time and money as no battery change required- known as TOUGH SOLAR
STOPWATCH FUNCTIONMeasuring Capacity: 24 hours, Measuring Unit: 1 second
TIDE GRAPHTide graph (tide level for specific date and time), In the Tide Mode, the indicator dial at 3 o’clock shows tide information for a specific location. The dial at 8 o’clock shows the current time at the location.
WEIGHT (GRAM)110
TOUGH MVTTough Movement contains a hybrid mount construction, an auto hand home position correction function, is Radio Controlled (MB6) and solar powered (Tough Solar)
WORLD TIMECASIO WATCH+ World Time lets you select from among approximately 300 cities as the World Time City

Excellent Underwater Visibility

The ANALOGUE versions of these watches feature a bold design centred around the large, luminescent hour and minute hands. Essentially, these large hands provide excellent readability when under the water. A key feature of all the best dive watches is their ability to be legible at depth, in the dark. This is achieved in traditional watches like the Breitling Superocean A17366 with highly contrasting hands and dial (black or orange for example). With the Casio G Shock Frogman range the best combination for clarity at depth is the BLACK dial and WHITE hands.

Amazon sells the Frogman

Back-light – providing illumination at depth

One thing the Frogman offers that a traditional dive watch lacks is a bright back-light. Luminous hands are great – and when charged adequately from natural light – they can be read underwater. However – there’s nothing better than a super bright back-light to illuminate your hands. With the new generation of Frogman watches there’s no need to worry about batteries running out. They are completely solar powered, fully charged by any light source, artificial or natural. In short – with a Casio G Shock Frogman on your wrist you are not going to suffer in darkness.

What should you pay for a Casio Frogman

Well that’s were it gets interesting. As it’s such a wide range with the FROGMAN nickname covering many different models prices vary accordingly. A classic Frogman from the late 1990’s to early 2000’s such as a GW-200GW-201 or an early DW-6300 will sell for between £300 and £700 depending on model, box, condition etc. For a GWF-D1000 expect to pay upwards of £600. 

NOTE – there is no limit to the price collectors will pay for rare watches. We’ve seen them sell for £1,600! Do your research before bidding and DEFINITELY check prices on Amazon (use the widgets below to price check). A great way to do some price research is by checking what’s currently on offer on eBay.

Click the button below to browse the latest offerings. This is a direct link to eBay with filtered results to show only Casio Frogman watches on the eBay market today.

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Best Selling Casio Duro WR200

The Casio MDV106-1A, often referred to as the Casio Duro, is a popular and affordable dive watch that has gained a reputation for offering good value for its price. There are few, if any, genuinely 200 metre water resistant watches on the market. The Casio Duro is one such watch. With over 23,000 sales on Amazon with 96% of reviews at 4 stars or above – it can’t be ignored when we’re discussing the BEST VALUE Dive Watches on the planet.

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Frogman FAQs

Is Digital FROGMAN discontinued?
Casio G-Shock Frogman GW8230B

No – the Casio Frogman is still in production today. It does get a little confusing as there are many regional variants. In November 2022, as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the G-Shock and recognising the 30th anniversary of the Frogman collection – Casio released their G-Shock Frogman GW8230B. This ALL digital Frogman has all the design features of the second generation model (1990s) and updates it with regard to materials, technology and functionality

What is Casio FROGMAN?
Download your dive log from the Casio Frogman to your phone

A Casio Frogman is an ISO Compliant Diver’s Watch from Casio under their G-Shock brand name. Originally an ALL DIGITAL watch, later hybrid editions include Analogue hands and digital readouts. It’s a proper diver’s watch with a data such as dive time and dive depth available live and for later recall. Latest versions

Is Casio FROGMAN a dive computer?

Yes and No. For a recreational scuba diver that wants a watch to show live depth data and record surface / dive time logs for download to a their phone later – it’s perfect. For a professional diver that needs a tool that alerts them to decompression times, rapid ascent alarms etc. No – it’s not a watch for them.

Video Presentation from “Casio G-Shock”

The First analogue FROGMAN.The shock-resistant diver’s watch evolves. A carbon monocoque case with high strength and low absorbency has been employed to deliver the first FROGMAN featuring an analogue display. Exceptional shock resistance and water resistance enable the watch to stand up to the rigorous demands of undersea divers. In addition, with its smartphone connectivity the model achieves ease of operation for functions including everything from making time adjustments and changing watch settings to managing dive logs.

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The Best Value Automatic Diver’s Watch in the UK

Did you know we have our own brand of Automatic Dive Watches. ChronoDivers aim was to produce the best value for money divers watch in the UK. All our watches are powered by the Seiko NH35A automatic movement. They all feature sapphire crystal and most come with a ceramic bezel. Please click on a watch below or CLICK HERE to visit the ChronoDivers Watch Store.

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