Reasons to AVOID The 30th Anniversary G-Shock Frogman

[@seniorp9444]

All the reasons you are knocking this watch are either meaningless to me or make me like it more 😂 this watch is a home run for me.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

You go for it then if you like it! I just couldn’t handle how illegible reading the time was on it! Cheers for watching and commenting!

[@kabirh3626]

Ikr

[@williamxchau]

I easily got over 20 watches if you combine all the mechanical and Casios that I own, switching almost daily or every second day… tbh, I almost can’t be bothered to have to set the time and date properly each time for the mechanical ones since I’m may only be going to a dinner or something and want to wear it, I mean who are still wearing watches to tell the time and and other functions nowadays?😂 Let’s face it, we have been wearing watches like woman wear a bracelet for a long time now. It I wanted to wear a watch for its function or to tell the time and it’s legibility and so on, I’m pretty sure it should and would be the Apple Watch everyday all the way, which I have refrained from buying as I like to just wear my watch bracelets 🤭 Again, pretty much all the downs you mentioned are ups or ok with me. But that’s ok to each their own.

[@West2WesternGhats]

I own a D1000, but this limited edition with a smaller bezel fits perfectly in my wrist..the gold and black colour theme over the titanium case in matt makes it special in someway..some how reminds me of the brass navigational instruments and sunken ingots of a long forgotten era..!

[@PocketWatchTime]

Love the color. Hate the price. No sapphire or Bluetooth. Pass.

[@milaweitz]

I would say, that this is not regular frog (like last digital one GWF-D1000). It is heritage model, and it is Tough Solar, but no MB6, and no Sapphire Crystal. But this is reflected in the price. The cost is half of the GWF-D1000. So I would say, it is pretty fair here.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Its the illegibility of the LCD I found most egregious. If that had been better I would have kept this one

[@freeatlast1963]

I agree, for £500 this is acceptable value, considering the cost of other Japanese made Gshocks. Paradoxically, over time, this watch might grow on the reviewer, it might be a tough adjustment period. Maybe the underwhelmed feelings may pass?

[@milaweitz]

@@freeatlast1963 agree. And it is Limited Edition.

[@fringefringe7282]

I think that you've totally missed the point of this 30th anniversary release. Its a collectors item, not a daily beater.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

If that’s the case, then I’m very glad I returned it.

[@sal1nger]

Yup, this is basically a reissue of a classic titanium Frog. Not sure why anyone is surprised it doesn't have all the modern bells and whistles. If it did it'd easily be over 1K. I think the price point is fair. Great colorway, Ti and tough solar.

[@josephlam8469]

A watch, down to earth price or extravagant price, is just a tool. If you buy a watch just for collection, well... maybe collect something else is more rewarding.

[@fringefringe7282]

@@josephlam8469 Dude, people all around the world collect watches 😄

[@Hoppetakeyama]

totally agree 💯

[@seyerus]

Think you entirely missed the point of this watch my friend. Good luck with your channel 🤷‍♂️

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep I might have… in your opinion what is the point of it? As an artifact of the original model?

[@halfpastblog]

​@@CasualWatchReviews I love how he chimed in with the insult and no insight. 😂

[@fredericmarchini4005]

Bravo pour cette analyse, je suis français, je suis un grand collectionneur de montres, je possède une belle collection de g shock, dont la série des man, mudma, gulfman, riseman, rangeman, et depuis quelques moi cette reine de la collection, j'avoue que j'aurai aimé le profondimetre, mais pour moi le bracelet me va très bien, je trouve vraiment classe, j'avoue aussi que la luminosité n'est pas excellente mais, c'est un modèle mythique, difficile à avoir, en plus une série limitée, pour une ville de province, pour la France, c'est vraiment un modèle rare, alors ses petits défauts sont pardonné . Je la trouve vraiment bien proportionné. En ce moment elle ne me quitte plus 😀⌚️👍

[@cashyourdreams7252]

Love this watch and everything about it

[@benlait3696]

The frog in the LCD display was on the original. This is a very faithful recreation even down to the strap and buckle. The legibility of the display is no more difficult to read than any other Frogman. I understand the lack of Multiband 6 and in my opinion it's not really needed on this model. It keeps all the advertising text on the watch similar to the original. The only thing I wish was done better is the engraving on the caseback. It needs to be deeper.

[@ianmaw66]

I really like mine but I do agree that it would be better without the backlight logo and if possible (based on available space I guess) Multiband 6 would be handy.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks for watching Ian! How do you find the legibility?

[@ianmaw66]

@@CasualWatchReviews Good, although it takes a little more effort to read the time due to the backlight graphic.

[@GodTell7]

The reason i get it because of the size, this 8230 slight smaller & lighter than d1000. Way better feel relief to way

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I think the size is the only advantage to this model, the legibility of the dial really lets it down in my opinion.

[@GodTell7]

@@CasualWatchReviews yea ,not wrong ! they wanna re-edition as vintage look as prev 8200 bcoz this model was too sellable in that year

[@lgroves336]

over priced and doesn't have Atomic 6. Major Fail

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Agreed!

[@user-nw2si7hu3u]

NONE of the frogmen are useful as dive watches whatsoever the displays are TINY and the functions way way too complicated they’re silly fashion items nothing more

[@bodie463]

I have an 800 series 35th anniversary I never wear, its tripled in price.

[@ivanl1370]

Stylish package. Does not look like cheap alu cane. Cool Titanium watch. What are you talking about!?? PR on negative review?

[@hughming]

The packaging is a plus, not a minus. I have troubles with handling all the unnecessary watch boxes for my hobby. I am glade if they offer easily recycleable watch boxes. Other than that, I think the legibility issue is the biggest deal breaker. How can a dive watch be not legible at the quick glance?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep 100%, I just reviewed the new Wu-Tang Gshock. The box is crap on this one, a nice watch roll or a travel pouch would have been better. When you see it it’s properly cheap feeling.

[@andrewg2618]

Collectors don't throw away packaging.

[@user-nw2si7hu3u]

I own a bunch of these as fashion pieces but these watches are overpriced jokes let’s be honest

[@gyrfalcon7332]

Using unbleached paper packaging is exactly where Casio should be going. I’m glad to see they’re on they’re way towards this more reasonable and responsible packaging. If manufacturers continue on making exceptions for people that would rather have another useless cheap painted tin or something that makes them feel better about the purchase, we’ll never get to point of accepting we must collectively ditch the idea of excess and environmentally less friendly packaging. I say less friendly because there’s nothing perfect.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I'm sorry but I'm honestly a bit shocked that you're that gullible to believe that Casio care at all about the environment here. This box is so blatantly a marketing stunt. We are not changing the world here are we. If you honestly cared that much about the environment then you wouldn't be buying this watch anyway. You would buy one watch that was versatile enough to wear all the time in the majority of situations. They still need to ship it in something and a tin can also be recycled. This was a gimmick to tie it to the environment and an excuse to get away with providing a cheap box. If they paired it with a small pelican box you could use that to store the watch forever. By providing a disposable box, most people will buy another watch box to store it in, so whats the point of that?

[@andrewg2618]

Oh c'mon...us collectors do not find the packaging useless at all. And if you think cheapening out by Casio is saving the planet....well, enjoy your wokeness.

[@benlait3696]

Casio have been doing ICERC Love The Sea And Earth edition G Shocks for over 2 decades. So it's not like they have just jumped on the environmental bandwagon.

[@vezquex]

Manufacturing more than one watch per person is the real environmental tragedy. The tin is a rounding error. People drink soda cans every day. How about a compromise where we stop painting tins? Everyone's happy, and you can melt down the metal cleanly in the end.

[@maxrobinson9553]

I can't stand the new frogmans watch face! Digital all the way

[@rutheri]

I got mine when it came out here in UK last late Autumn, I've only just seen this review and I agree with every single word both the good and bad. It's not had anything like the wrist time I expected it to have as for most of the dark winter months it was completely unreadable.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Ian, thanks for commenting! Yes I’m amazed at how many commenters fight me on the legibility or say it’s for collectors and I don’t understand it. I feel like this is some ‘emperors news clothes’ BS. It’s clearly harder to read than most gshocks, the one thing a dive watch absolutely has to be is legible and have water resistance obviously. Even the new 40th Gshock square I have, some KZbinrs absolutely gush over the legibility, its not winning any awards for being easy to read either.

[@briandorsey6437]

@@CasualWatchReviewsthe 40th G Square in recrystallized Gold is the most legible screen I’ve seen. It’s a positive display that also glows gold. But not the golden metal mesh screen of the 40th anniversary on the resin band which is a warmer darker gold with more shadow…I have both and love them. I find this model very attractive and might dismiss the legibility issue as that’s not actually paramount to me.

[@bruhreallybruh]

When I see it on the market going for $300 I'm getting it. My GWF-1000 went from $600 to $400 then back up again. Frogmans end up sitting on the market and go up and down because the average G-Shock collector debates over the price. I don't go diving but I'm in all types of weather enviroments. The DW5600 or DW6900 for $40 will always be a quick standby but the Frogman with the dive mode is a great stopwatch. It's simple time started, current time, and counter is why you should have kept it IMHO.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

The ISO citizen promaster is $400 cheaper than this one, and you can actually read the time on it.

[@bruhreallybruh]

@@CasualWatchReviews Yes you can, but the reason why there is an Auto EL is it senses low light so when you turn your wrist to see the time. It's why it is ISO certified. You are confusing the orginal ISO certification that was automatic mechaical with glow in the dark hour and minute hands with glow in the dark minute hands.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

The backlight in this one, like I mentioned in the review, actually obscures the time. It would be even worse using it for actual diving, it’s practically illegible in normal light, never mind the Frog obscuring the time with the backlight a activated.

[@bruhreallybruh]

@@CasualWatchReviews On second thought, in all honesty it's good that you sold it because the oddball Casio G-Shocks piss off collectors. I was going to get the 30th GWF-1000 gold one to wear with gold jewelry for $400 too but then I found out the screws on the strap strip easy so string bars or two bars like on the GWF-D1000 is better.

[@ultimatedouchebag6760]

only true frogman is D1000. End of fucking story.

[@desire68frogman98]

I totally agree with your comments here. I absolutely love the Frogman "as you can see from my channel name", but i think that the design could have benefited with a little more input. Imho, it would have been better to have used a GWF-1000 series or even better, a GWF-D1000 series Frogman for this Anniversary theme. This way, additions like MB6 and Sapphire Crystal would have come as standard. I'm extremely selective when it comes to adding a Frogman to my collection and this one didn't make the cut for me. Also, the packaging is a very obvious cost save or should i say "Cheaping out" exercise, especially when compared to other Anniversary models eg the "Golden Tornado" Frogman. Now there's a box set to be proud of and even to display. Anyway this one isn't for me and won't be added to my collection. I'm waiting for the ultimate Anniversary Frogman The "MRG Frogman", hopefully coming out soon!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey! Really appreciate you watching!

[@desire68frogman98]

@@CasualWatchReviews you’re most welcome 👍🏾

[@black.phoenix.]

​@@desire68frogman98I am also in the looks for a Frogman. Although I like a lot the GWF-1000 I'm more turned into the GWF-D1000 because let's be sincere. His objective is as a dive watch (even if it is not used as such with diving computers nowadays) and as such is strange none had a depth sensor, specially when Casio in the 90s had the SNK-200 who had such function, until the GWF-D1000. But at the same time the GWF-1000 is way cheaper and with more colourways than the GWF-D1000. So I'm basically torn between those two.

[@FuquaRomeo]

Awww dang. But you were so excited. Sorry it was a let down.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

oh yep I know, I am turning over a new leaf and not trying to convince myself I likes watches I really don't get a good first impression of!

[@holikdenv]

if you want a very nice looking legible dive watch with dive function - buy Seiko Arnie SNJ035 PADI certified version. IT IS A BEAST! NIce review, cheers!

[@holikdenv]

Dive function has 100 entries, records water temperature, max and avg depths, dive time etc. Waaay better than this crappy function on Frogman

[@jfc8681]

Analog watches are trash ​@@holikdenv

[@xusiaxod6255]

Which Frogman is the best to get?

[@joshualee8022]

I agree with you; this is a watch made for fans who wanted a trip down memory lane and for those who didn't buy the original 8230. I had never felt any strong pull to this model and only saw the beauty in the GWF-1000 and D1000 initially. Legibility looked a bit worse especially with the picture in the background, but I had the Japan Coastguard D1000 and telling the time at night was a bit hit and miss. I'm glad your video was honest and hope Casio will release better "nostalgic" models next time around- if they decide to. I wouldn't mind a titanium D1000 model and would pay handsomely for one. Heck, another GWF-1000 titanium in a different colourway would have me kicking the door down of my bank manager. Just, please no more 8200 models- they belong to the 1990's just like I belong to the 80's. Wait, that wasn't supposed to sound like that.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Joshua, thanks for adding all of that!

[@Z-S-H]

Thank you for the review much appreciated 👍 I am disappointed that it is not multiband 6 and that it isn't very legible when backlit... that is kind of important.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep totally agree!

[@krispybowgod9656]

I bought my first g shock recenrly that doesn’t have MB6 or Bluetooth. At first I thought that would annoy me. But the watch is still keeping essentially perfect time a month later. If the watch drifts 1 second a month who cares? It takes 2 seconds to adjust the time if you are that anal about it

[@Z-S-H]

@@krispybowgod9656 Was your G-Shock $625? That is kind of the point here, for that price some extras are to be expected. Just because this watch is a Limited Edition and a well sought after design like the Frogman doesn't justify cutting corners. If I wanted a G-Shock that isn't MB6 or Bluetooth and just is tough and tells time I will just buy one of the regular ones at the $100 price point. Does what I said above make more sense now? (BTW between my partner and I we own 10 or more G-Shock watches).

[@krispybowgod9656]

@@Z-S-H it’s definitely a bit overpriced but all limited edition g shocks are. It has some obvious bells and whistles over a 100 dollar g shock such as being diver certified, dive log, titanium, tough solar etc. certified dive watches aren’t cheap and overall the price isn’t far off what Citizen charges for their solar dive watches

[@GShockWatchFan.]

Way overpriced for what it is.

[@KBD-ONE]

I've been attracted to an analogue Frogman for about 2 years. Somehow I prefer the analogue versions. This 30th anniversary version is tempting because it's a limited edition of the original, and if you're a collector it makes sense.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep if your a collector I agree, this was my first one and I was not that impressed!

[@briandorsey6437]

I’m recently very attracted to the Analogue Frogs too. Did you ever get one or this?

[@KBD-ONE]

@@briandorsey6437 actually I never did. The size is too large for my wrist. I'm into smaller watches now.

[@salvano66]

Don't like the model watch to hard to read now add underwater conditions Not very Practical. I would not waste the money on this one if you are a diver i believe not me sorry.

[@Wanderingpyro]

Horrible shape

[@ReJoys777]

I agree with you 100% and we have a simular background relationship to this watch I allways wanted to own one but they got bigger and just too big. So when model this came up I was really ready. But then I saw the specs like no multiband, no Blutooth and bad led and that insane frog in the screen just made me realize this watch is not good. Its just a roll out earn bucks, no thinking and customers need. And CASIO kept there latest technology and sales of the old. Now i saw the red and yellow coming up of course its tempting but if not can read the time on the led display on a watch 2023 its no idea. I am sure in few years you can pic thesse up for half price in NOS witout tag...

[@andrewg2618]

Casio are going woke with their packaging and it's sad. For that price....I don't want ANY of that packaging to be recyclable. I want it to last forever!

[@terrysky83]

I completely agree with your assessment on the watch strap. G-shock used to put on brilliant and comfortable straps. Now it's uniformly the cheap and long pieces of rubbish with useless metal loops that don't retain the straps. Talk about ways to disappoint and alienate fans

[@HLi-eu5er]

For that money I rather buy 3 GWX-8900s in Japan. The only Frogman I own is a GW-225E-7.

[@kevinmosto]

Do you know how much force a spring bar like these can handle?

[@DBolt-xb7sg]

I cant believe that the watch doesnt have sapphire glass

[@stableianF1oracle]

You can get a Toadman for $30 …..

[@juswatch7582]

You should've gotten the GWF1000 the basic color scheme. That version is for collectors.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Weird to think a watch made for collectors is not functional as the watch it’s supposed to be commemorating?

[@Theflyguy522]

So no MB6, no sapphire crystal??? What were Casio thinking??? They dropped the ball on this one..

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I know! Thanks for watching!

[@typerightseesight]

I think its super awesome but I just can't drop $600 on a watch with no sensors. I thought these had depth gauges? I bought a g7900 for like 5x less and it does the same thing it just doesnt look as cool. Is there something I am missing here or are you just paying for the case design and authenticity of a classic wristwatch?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Far from missing anything you got it spot on!

[@typerightseesight]

@@CasualWatchReviews I'm not quite sure this seems like its trying to be slicker without the multiband or they didnt add it for something classic authenticity. or if they didnt have it back then because it didnt work underwater?

[@BigTonyGee]

Great review- all valid grips. Subscribed!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks for the sub!

[@tods.9947]

Great review, production quality, and humor! I’m not a fan of these in general because I have no need for it. My bang about square G-shock is very legible and cost me a whopping $30. My Garmin GPS watch with Bluetooth was about $200. A strong pass from me.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep good points Tod

[@watchrolling]

Excellent review, Sam. Sucks you don't dig it. The glare on the LCD is a little rough too right? I think the frog takes away from the legibility too. Appreciate the insight!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep just needs a much lighter backing to the LCD and removal of the Frog!!

[@adamski101]

Over £500, no sapphire and no real features. It does nothing! No multi band 6,.no temp gauge, no compass, no depth gauge or barometer...meh. Spend a little more and get the GWF-D1000 Frogman.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep! Totally agree there Adam!

[@milaweitz]

little more, means double price? :-)

[@jojox4459]

Yes and then you can even wear it on your leg because of too long straps and massive weight 😅

[@alexmess6591]

Hi. What’s the difference with the 35th one ? Thx

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Alex I was about to make a joke about not being able to see 5 years into the future... but you're totally right, there is a 35th Magma Ocean edition and it looks to be a lot better than this. For a start, it has Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, and tide/moon graph. The LCD also looks a lot clearer, the legibility on this 30th one is shockingly bad for a G-Shock.

[@vapesan666]

I have this watch too idk why they didn’t include atomic timing

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep it seemed a real miss there!

[@vapesan666]

@@CasualWatchReviews what frogman would you recommend then? The GWF-1000-1jf or the GWF-D1000B-1?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thats a good question, if I'm being honest I have only ever owned this one. I have owned the Rangeman and a lot of others but this was my first Frogman. The size would give me pause when looking at another. I'm going to keep a look out on what the new releases are in 2023 and decide from there. Personally would probably not buy another Frogman.

[@GOMAROMA]

I was thinking exactly the same. As I get older and my eyesight is not as good, clear, larger screen is a big positive. When I saw the size of the screen and those infuriating illuminated characters (a frog) on the screen, it completely put me off. Unfortunately filed with negative screens in the ‘non purchase’ pile! Good, honest review.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep the frog is great for instagram but probably not as legible in real life.

[@andrej7147]

@@CasualWatchReviews You must have one bad bad eyesight.

[@ks.kaustubhsingh]

I am a die hard frogman lover and now 22 thinking to buy one as it has been grail since teenage but the packing as you said has made me even think really is it 30 th anniversary frogman else i should search for 30 th G-Shock anniversary frogman as being of such age price will be definitely a matter for me firstly i thought for eco drive super titanium divers but will look deep into other frogman

[@Shithappenswhenu]

The modern frogman watches maybe more useful, but are a bit dull or boring looking and lacking soul. This anniversary model looks absolutely Ace despite it's flaws.

[@thiscocks]

What did you expect the box to be made out of from seeing the photos? Agree the bags could be nicer though. Got the same pretty basic bag for my DW5040PG

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks for watching. Great question plastic or wood was what I was expecting