Rob, I bought this watch based almost solely off of this video of it, and it’s comparison with the Rangeman. I had previously owned the Rangeman, but it wasn’t for me. This Frogman, this specific one, is the one for me. I love everything about it, but my favorite thing that no one seems to really appreciate is the moon phase. A typically high-end mechanical complication mostly seen from powerhouse Swiss or German manufactures, here it is utilized on a rugged, affordable tool watch. I love that juxtaposition, and as a collector, little things like that can push you over the ends to justify a purchase. Cheers!
Yes! I have been wanting one of these badly all of a sudden and then you teased it in a video a couple weeks ago. I have been not patiently waiting and waiting. Thanks for sharing Rob!
@@RandomRobReviews I think I may go for your same model as a gateway. I really like the men in navy versions but not sure if I want to go a full $1k out of the gate. I went to a couple stores in the mall that carry g-shock hoping to try one before buying but no one carried them. We have the same wrist size so I think I'll be good.
I think I would try to spot stain the watch all over, evenly with the OFF. It actually looks pretty cool, and you would definitely make it personally yours! Coolest video, thanks!
I believe the plastic is scared, the chemical is cleaned off, but the crap reacted with the resin and kinda "melted" in those tiny spots. I had the same problem.
It's not a question of removing stains; high concentration DEET will disolve plastics. I assume that is what happened to the polyurethane resin of the strap. Instead of stain removal, it's going to be more of a question of refinishing, and I don't know of a good way to do that with PUR. I suppose you could always order a replacement bezel and strap, or go the other way, and speckle the whole thing! :=) Oh, and it's an awesome watch.
Off Bug Spray is highly corrosive...covering the whole watch with it will etch the watch face and most likely remove all the lettering around the dial.
This model definitely attracted me to the Frogman series of G-Shocks. However, I went with the GWF-D1000 as it comes with a Sapphire Glass crystal and a slightly bigger case. I definitely have no regrets purchasing this over the Rangeman.
Nice custom finish on the strap, I have a G shock that I took camping and did the same custom job with the bug spray. those mark are there to stay, I personally don't mind it as mine reminds me of a 5 day 58km trek through Nelson New Zealand.
I bought this watch as a Christmas for........."Myself". I bought this Frogman just because Casio/G-Shock has been coming out with so many recycled models with different color schemes or a sleeker version of the original model without adding any new functions. And I got it for a good price on-line and it's a nice addition to my collection.
@@RandomRobReviews I'm with you, It's more about the look than the features for me as well! Hell our phones do everything our watches do, but I still love wearing them!
Hi Rob, great reviews in general. This helped me decide which Seiko Diver I wanted to buy. Had SKX, Monsters before and was really keen on the Quartz Tuna. But as an affordable everyday timepiece, I think your conclusion swayed me to this. Regarding price, I managed to pick one up here in the UK for £622.50 (includes the 20%VAT).
Hey brother, I just got my Seiko Samurai STO 2 today. I want to say thank you for the content you put out there regarding this watch. I was really worried about it possibly being too big but even on my 6 3/4 wrist it fits just fine and your content led me to pull the trigger and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Nathan
Hate to be a negative Nancy but it seems like the deet may have melted the resin. Remember I accidentally sprayed some repellant on my rain jacket and it just ate through the plastic in minutes
Dude thanks great video I'm thinking about purchasing this watch I was just telling my wife the other day I need this watch and a in-ground pool in our backyard and I could die a happy man thanks again
I just ordered the GWF-D1000B-1JF, the blue accents version. Im really excited but it feels stupid because its almost twice as expensive as this watch and only difference is color but I absolutely love the color way and know ill regret it if I dont get the color I like. Logically it makes no sense though.
There is no way to ever get the mosquito spray or a sunscreen off. Discovered this with my gw-m5610, now specled the whole thing. The only option is buying a new bezel and strap
Yup. You got it. Attacks and melts/dissolves the resin. You should see what it does to auto vinyls, plastics, paint finishes, etc. It's very, very ugly.
The repellent looks like it melted it. I had the same thing happen too. The SA80 rifle plastic parts supposedly could melt when repellant got on it too.
Hi, Rob! Why didn’t you get the latest version Frogman? Was that solely due to the price or was there a different reason? I had a look at the D1000 in the store the other day, off my wrist it looks cool, but when on it the watch looks humongous. So I think I’ll go for the one in your video. It seems a bit smaller, the strap is much shorter and the watch is sooo affordable now. Used Mint is available at around 300 USD, which is a bargain.
I hope you read my comment but the tide function could be useful to you with the great lakes. Google your high tide chart and adjust your watch high tide to match the lakes tides so then you'll have that info. Maybe it isn't useful to you but since you have the feature might as well set it up. You probably have a North moon like I do. I live in Olympia, WA. Just a FYI.
Casio should make a smaller Frogman for a everyday use (like 40/41mm of diameter and 46/47mm of lug to lug). If I spend 1.000$ for a diver watch I want use it every day.
That protrek does have cool lume! I like the protrek but am currently of the mindset that my quartz watches should be digital and mechanical watches analog. I do like the Oceanus line from Casio though.
I was going to get that one...then seen the price. LOL At the end of the day I got a Frogman and a Rangeman and spent less. Having the depth sensor would be nice but honestly I don't need that.
I accidentally sprayed Lysol on one of mine and it did the same thing. I could never get the spots off. It only happens on the matte finish straps. I ended up selling the watch cuz it annoyed me. Now I know better
Those spots wont come off. It’s damage to the silicone strap. DEET eats up rubber/plastic including watch straps and gaskets. DEET is the worst thing you can spray on a watch.
perfect watch, more important than size is weight and at 140 grams it's the top end of what I would accept on wrist, you can wear this thing all day and night
Well you sure do deserve a break from Sunday Funday Watch-sales! No doubt. If you can’t take the bug spray off then put more bug spray on! Maybe it’ll look normal again if you totally cover it..🤔🤣
What do you mean, you don’t want to cover it all? You didn’t cover squat. Why do you think most people check out these videos in the first place??? They just want to see how to set the time.
Rob, I bought this watch based almost solely off of this video of it, and it’s comparison with the Rangeman. I had previously owned the Rangeman, but it wasn’t for me. This Frogman, this specific one, is the one for me.
I love everything about it, but my favorite thing that no one seems to really appreciate is the moon phase. A typically high-end mechanical complication mostly seen from powerhouse Swiss or German manufactures, here it is utilized on a rugged, affordable tool watch. I love that juxtaposition, and as a collector, little things like that can push you over the ends to justify a purchase.
Cheers!
I think those speckles looks really good, Initially I thought they were part of the design lol
I’ve used a little WD40 on a cleaning cloth to remove, then used alcohol to wipe off the oil.
That watch rocks. The stains are ok, they just add to its history. The watch it still normal to small size by Invicta standards.
Indeed story. Midnight river trip, bugs tried to eat me.
Lol
@@RandomRobReviews you’re a survivor, fam.
I have two Frogmen and my GWF1000 was the first. It's still an awesome watch and and amzing G Shock.
Yes! I have been wanting one of these badly all of a sudden and then you teased it in a video a couple weeks ago. I have been not patiently waiting and waiting. Thanks for sharing Rob!
I do it for you bro. Now order one up cause they are kick butt.
@@RandomRobReviews I think I may go for your same model as a gateway. I really like the men in navy versions but not sure if I want to go a full $1k out of the gate. I went to a couple stores in the mall that carry g-shock hoping to try one before buying but no one carried them. We have the same wrist size so I think I'll be good.
I asked about it on the live stream. Ended up buying one, albeit the triple sensor.
Absolutely love it.
Oh, got the nice one. Well done
I currently have a GWFD1000 and GF8235. Love the GF8235 but getting an itch to buy this one.
Rob, I love your channel. You're an inspiration for me. Be careful with the bug spray. My understanding is that the spray actually melts the plastic.
I love the Casio Frogman. The best digital watch available IMO.
The rangeman will give it a run for its money
@@wutang2549 no it won't.
@@derekwalter4238 Yes it will.
@A Fistful of Pimples no. Thr rangeman doesn't have a screwdown case back. Therefore it cannot compare
I think I would try to spot stain the watch all over, evenly with the OFF. It actually looks pretty cool, and you would definitely make it personally yours! Coolest video, thanks!
Rob, do you find yourself wearing this more than your seiko divers, like the Marinemaster I think I see in the background. Thanks
I believe the plastic is scared, the chemical is cleaned off, but the crap reacted with the resin and kinda "melted" in those tiny spots. I had the same problem.
It's not a question of removing stains; high concentration DEET will disolve plastics. I assume that is what happened to the polyurethane resin of the strap. Instead of stain removal, it's going to be more of a question of refinishing, and I don't know of a good way to do that with PUR. I suppose you could always order a replacement bezel and strap, or go the other way, and speckle the whole thing! :=)
Oh, and it's an awesome watch.
Just dip it in deet and complete it. Lol
I just stained my uncle Seiko GL 831 with the same stuff. My mudman also suffered the same fate.
Asymmetrically perfect. Thanks for the video Rob...
I have many models of G Shock
But frogman it's really cool product for man
Hey rob! If i can wear a seiko arnie comfortably would the frogman be do-able? My wrist is a little over 7 inches
Just spray the whole watch and get an even saturation. lol
Ha ha ha ha haha ha
I was coming down here to comment that lol
Big brain
Harvard: nigga, u want scholarship?
Off Bug Spray is highly corrosive...covering the whole watch with it will etch the watch face and most likely remove all the lettering around the dial.
This model definitely attracted me to the Frogman series of G-Shocks.
However, I went with the GWF-D1000 as it comes with a Sapphire Glass crystal and a slightly bigger case.
I definitely have no regrets purchasing this over the Rangeman.
I bought 6 G squares after watching your vids....oh boy now there's another I'll have to check out 😛
Nice custom finish on the strap, I have a G shock that I took camping and did the same custom job with the bug spray. those mark are there to stay, I personally don't mind it as mine reminds me of a 5 day 58km trek through Nelson New Zealand.
I bought this watch as a Christmas for........."Myself". I bought this Frogman just because Casio/G-Shock has been coming out with so many recycled models with different color schemes or a sleeker version of the original model without adding any new functions. And I got it for a good price on-line and it's a nice addition to my collection.
Love the frogman!
Rob: Here's the Alarm function I don't use.. Here's the Log function I don't use... Here's the Tide function I don't use. Love ya man!
Thanks. Tells time really good though.
@@RandomRobReviews I'm with you, It's more about the look than the features for me as well! Hell our phones do everything our watches do, but I still love wearing them!
If I was still actively diving, I would have to have that one. I have skinny wrists, so it’s a no-go as a daily wearer for sure.
Hi Rob, great reviews in general. This helped me decide which Seiko Diver I wanted to buy. Had SKX, Monsters before and was really keen on the Quartz Tuna. But as an affordable everyday timepiece, I think your conclusion swayed me to this. Regarding price, I managed to pick one up here in the UK for £622.50 (includes the 20%VAT).
Hey brother, I just got my Seiko Samurai STO 2 today. I want to say thank you for the content you put out there regarding this watch. I was really worried about it possibly being too big but even on my 6 3/4 wrist it fits just fine and your content led me to pull the trigger and I couldn't be happier. Thank you
Nathan
That’s great, samurai is a great watch for many wrist.
Hi Rob! Fantastic video! I have been looking at this Frogman heavy. Was curious if that's a Seiko Tuna desk clock you have there?
How long is its strap? It is a great piece, but I am afraid of overhanging strap on my smaller wrist. Thank you!
Good luck with the Off. I had a Rangeman, that I did the same thing. I never did find anything to get it off....no pun intended.
Same issue I had with a square. Doesn’t bother me. Won’t do it again though
Hate to be a negative Nancy but it seems like the deet may have melted the resin. Remember I accidentally sprayed some repellant on my rain jacket and it just ate through the plastic in minutes
Dude thanks great video I'm thinking about purchasing this watch I was just telling my wife the other day I need this watch and a in-ground pool in our backyard and I could die a happy man thanks again
What does she look like?
this was a fabulous release, it is a classic G-Shock frog.
The Frogman is an awesome piece, i may have a few nice ones in my collection.
Prove it
Random Rob you don’t want to go there with me son lol.
@@desire68frogman98 been three years and still no proof of your "collection".
That stuff ate up my Casio f-91 case. It eats the rubber straps but also the harder plastic of the f-91 case.
I just ordered the GWF-D1000B-1JF, the blue accents version. Im really excited but it feels stupid because its almost twice as expensive as this watch and only difference is color but I absolutely love the color way and know ill regret it if I dont get the color I like. Logically it makes no sense though.
Did you ever managed to take out the spray marks in the rubber? I have the same issue
Nope
Have you thought about getting the JaysandKays adapter for normal watch straps?
hello, is it still convenient to take an old gwf 1000 or recommendations for newer models? thank you
The Frogman, aka the coolest G
Sun block cream also marks it.
It melts the rubber, no getting it off.
ALL HEIL to the FROGMAN ! ! ! Amazing watch . . . LOVE IT ! ! !!
There is no way to ever get the mosquito spray or a sunscreen off. Discovered this with my gw-m5610, now specled the whole thing. The only option is buying a new bezel and strap
Thanks for the review.
Frogman all the way!🔥🔥🔥
When u try spray repellent on urself make sure ur watch isn't on ur wrist.
The mosquito repellent has Deet in it and it micro-melts the rubber on the watch.
😬
Yup. You got it. Attacks and melts/dissolves the resin. You should see what it does to auto vinyls, plastics, paint finishes, etc. It's very, very ugly.
dude, my G-Shock has the same discoloration from bug spray. Before you even said what it was I knew.
The repellent looks like it melted it. I had the same thing happen too. The SA80 rifle plastic parts supposedly could melt when repellant got on it too.
Hi, Rob! Why didn’t you get the latest version Frogman? Was that solely due to the price or was there a different reason? I had a look at the D1000 in the store the other day, off my wrist it looks cool, but when on it the watch looks humongous. So I think I’ll go for the one in your video. It seems a bit smaller, the strap is much shorter and the watch is sooo affordable now. Used Mint is available at around 300 USD, which is a bargain.
I use deep woods off to clean my headlights. Not getting that off. It burnt the material.
Fully import from JAPAN ..？
Armor All or Back to Black (car trim restorer) or any oil might fix bug spray stains
I've been patiently waiting all day for the watch sale, I have PayPal burning whole in my pocket.
Hmmmmm. Maybe not doing one?
The tide gauge would be very helpful here! Use an app on my phone for all the tidal station datums.
The deep woods will not come out. My wife sprayed her feet with sandals on and it literally dissolved the dye in her sandals
I wonder what it does to the skin
😂I also got those marks from deep wood spray, and it is impossible for me to get them off from my watch😢
Cant decide between the GWF-1000 or the GWF-D1000
I’m on the hunt for this one again. Had one 10 years ago!
They are selling this model on Amazon for $435 and casio just re-released this frogman on thier website and they are selling it for over $700.
Rob, try 303 Protectant for the Off staining.
I hope you read my comment but the tide function could be useful to you with the great lakes. Google your high tide chart and adjust your watch high tide to match the lakes tides so then you'll have that info. Maybe it isn't useful to you but since you have the feature might as well set it up. You probably have a North moon like I do. I live in Olympia, WA. Just a FYI.
Casio should make a smaller Frogman for a everyday use (like 40/41mm of diameter and 46/47mm of lug to lug). If I spend 1.000$ for a diver watch I want use it every day.
Been wanting to buy one but your link doesn’t work.
That protrek does have cool lume! I like the protrek but am currently of the mindset that my quartz watches should be digital and mechanical watches analog. I do like the Oceanus line from Casio though.
Hai Rob, can u show me how to setting tide graph for GWF-1000?
Rob, you should check out the triple sensor one! The construction is much higher than this..
Maybe one day. Not sure I will buy one.
I was going to get that one...then seen the price. LOL At the end of the day I got a Frogman and a Rangeman and spent less. Having the depth sensor would be nice but honestly I don't need that.
I accidentally sprayed Lysol on one of mine and it did the same thing. I could never get the spots off. It only happens on the matte finish straps. I ended up selling the watch cuz it annoyed me. Now I know better
Real nice g-shock
Dawn dish detergent and a toothbrush.
Won't work
Maybe use mr clean magic eraser pad.Test on underside to see if it effects the finish.
Those spots wont come off. It’s damage to the silicone strap. DEET eats up rubber/plastic including watch straps and gaskets. DEET is the worst thing you can spray on a watch.
I was aiming for my skin, watch got in the way. Deet is bad all around
Un buen aparato
perfect watch, more important than size is weight and at 140 grams it's the top end of what I would accept on wrist, you can wear this thing all day and night
I think you’re thinking of the Gwf D1000 as this watch is around 114g.
That deet not coming off bro. SMH. Messed my all black 5600 too.
Well you sure do deserve a break from Sunday Funday Watch-sales! No doubt. If you can’t take the bug spray off then put more bug spray on! Maybe it’ll look normal again if you totally cover it..🤔🤣
Good plan.
Did this stay in the collection?
When do these release again ?
I just got one for free from a friend. Brand new but battery is dead
Ah yes... the beautiful Aventurine bug spray strap.
Cheers from Ann Arbor; btw, Do you know how to turn off auto light mode?
Just hold down the light button for three seconds. That's how it turns the auto light off and on.
....And what the heck is desk diving!?
Joke. Most people buying dive watches sit at a desk all day.
Random Rob ah ok lol
No such plastic related problems with my Citizen Pro master Tough with titanium coating. It can also desk dive to 300 m at half the cost 😄.
Yeah but doesn't have the cool factor
Try 90% isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth or cotton swab
Reviews frogman, skips tide graph👏👏👏
a new replacement bezel and strap should only cost about $90.. you can beat the heck out of what you have right now.
What do you mean, you don’t want to cover it all? You didn’t cover squat. Why do you think most people check out these videos in the first place??? They just want to see how to set the time.
Hold adjust, cycle through modes, use buttons on right to adjust up and down. Crazy simple.
i had to put mine on a nato - can we see the MR - G next?
The deet melts the rubber
Frogman rules over all
Try mineral spirits that should work or goof off
I think Goo Gone will get that stuff off buddy!
I have some, will try it.
Try using Turpentine for the spots
we recently got and wearing the same watch....lol
I do believe the watch does have sapphire crystal my friend .
Unfortunately not with the entry model. The high price one that has the depth sensor does, but the budget one unfortunately doesn't.
Rubbish, it doesn't
i think i have seen colonel carrillio wear this watch in Narcos.
Better get a replacement band & bezel.
Adds character
Nice
Deet in bug spray will eat rubbers and plastics.