When talking about the ultimate all-digital G-Shock watch, the Frogman is always part of the conversation. It lost some ground recently to the feature-rich and value-minded Rangeman and is now more of a prestige watch than a practical choice, but to many fans it will always be Casio’s flagship G-Shock. The made-in-Japan Frogman has a reputation as one of the best built G-Shock watches and its limited edition models tend to have the most value as collectibles. The Frogman line has a rich history that goes back to the early 1990s. It was always known for being the lone ISO-compliant diving watch in the G-Shock lineup, having a screw-lock case back, and an extra-large, asymmetrical design. Those qualities live on in the GWF-1000 and GF-8250 models with stainless steel replacing the titanium cases of the previous generation, and they also have Tough Solar power, a tide graph, and moon age data. The GWF-1000 adds Multi-Band 6 radio wave timekeeping for the first time and has a DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating on the case back for rust and corrosion resistance. The size of the GWF-1000 is 58.3 x 52.8 x 18.0mm and the GF-8250 is 52.0 x 50.3 x 18.0mm. The list price of the GWF-1000 is $700 and the latest GF-8250 model was $530.
With the GF-8250 series, Casio seems to be continuing the limited-edition Frogman tradition of the GW-200 series, though on a less frequent basis. While the standard GWF-1000 Frogman looks like it was inspired by 1995’s second-generation DW-8200 Frogman (but goes a lot bigger with the outer resin case), the GF-8250 is more of a direct revival of that model. Like the GWF-1000 it adds size and heft but remains very similar to the DW-8200 with the engraved G-Shock logo on the exposed stainless steel bezel and similar shapes and angles on the resin case.
Update: In 2016 Casio released the GWF-D1000 Frogman, which retained a similar design as the GWF-1000 and added a water depth meter, compass, and thermometer. Billed as a Triple Sensor watch, the GWF-D1000 does not have an altimeter/barometer pressure sensor like other Triple Sensor G-Shock and Pro Trek watches. The GWF-D1000 is the largest Frogman yet and measures 59.2 × 53.3 × 18 mm. Casio America released the GWFD1000B-1 with a list price of $1,050. While the GWF-1000 appears to still be in production, it looks like the GF-8250 has been retired.
Here are all the GWF-1000, GF-8250, and GWF-D1000 Frogman models ever released starting with the most recent. Japanese model numbers are used for consistency though many of the models were released internationally. This page will be updated as more models are released. Ebay links are included for convenience, but the older limited edition models are most likely unavailable.
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| Image | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|
 | GWF-D1000ARR-1 Antarctic Research ROV - October 2019. Black case with red band and orange and blue accents. | Amazon eBay |
 | GF-8251K-7 Love The Sea And The Earth 2019 I.C.E.R.C. 25th Anniversary - June 2019. Special edition for the 25th Anniversary of the first I.C.E.R.C. x G-Shock collaboration. Clear jelly case and band with a unique surface texture, whale and dolphin motif printed on the band, and inner stainless steel case with a blue IP. | eBay |
 | GWF-1035F-1 Magma Ocean Frogman - November 2018. Part of the 35th Anniversary Magma Ocean Collection. Black case, rose gold buttons and front screws, red accents. This model also commemorates the 25th anniversary of the G-Shock Frogman with Frogman graphics placed throughout the watch such as on the front screws, band, strap keeper, and LCD subdial. | eBay |
 | GWF-D1000B-1LTD - October 2018. A special 35th Anniversary collector's set including a rugged carrying case, GWF-D1000B-1, and diving knife. Limited to 350 pieces. The watch is a GWF-D1000B-1 with a blue G-Shock 35th Anniversary logo on the lower band and a 35th Anniversary metal strap keeper with the production number. | eBay |
 | GWF-D1000JCG-9JR Japan Coast Guard Frogman - July 2018. Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Japan Coast Guard. Black case, yellow lettering, yellow dual-layer band with black inner band. | Amazon eBay |
 | GF-8235D-1B Origin Gold Frogman - April 2018. Part of the 35th Anniversary Origin Gold Collection. Black case, black IP bezel, gold accents including gold band keeper and 35th Anniversary case back. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-D1035B-1 Gold Tornado Frogman - November 2017. Part of the 35th Anniversary Gold Tornado Collection. Gold bezel lettering and gold accents. Dual-layer band with black outer layer and red inner layer. 35th Anniversary gold IP band keeper and case back. | Amazon eBay |
 | Mastermind World x G-Shock Frogman GWF-1000 - Model: 7W-SP-MMJ. October 2017 release in Tokyo Japan, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Stealth bezel with silver accents. Mastermind World logos on face, bands, band keeper, and case back. Skull and crossbones graphic on EL backlight. | eBay |
 | GWF-D1000MB-3 Master In Marine Blue Frogman - April 2017. Emerald green/blue bezel and band with white lettering. Dual-layer band with white/gray inner layer. Part of the Master In Marine Blue Series. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-D1000NV-2 Master In Navy Blue Frogman - November 2016. Part of the Master In Navy Blue Collection. Blue bezel and band, gold screws, dual-layer band with yellow inner layer. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-D1000K-7JR Love The Sea And The Earth 2016 I.C.E.R.C. 25th Anniversary Frogman - July 2016 limited edition of 1,500 units. White bezel, black screws, blue bands, custom engraved case back. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-D1000B-1 Frogman - June 2016. Blue screws, sensor, and accents. Released in U.S. as GWFD1000B-1. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-D1000-1 Frogman - June 2016. First G-Shock with water depth meter. First Frogman with compass and thermometer. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-1000SR-4JF Men In Sunrise Purple Frogman - October 2015 limited edition Master of G series. Purple bezel with black buttons, screws, buckle, and keeper. Black case back with DLC coating. | Amazon eBay |
 | GF-8250CM-2JR Men In Camouflage Frogman - March 2015. Blue bezel with blue lettering. Dark blue IP for stainless steel bezel. Ocean blue camouflage pattern on straps. | Amazon eBay |
 | GF-8250K-4JR Love The Sea And The Earth 2014 Frogman - June 2014. ICERC collaboration. Pink bezel with black lettering. Dolphin-whale model. Custom Love The Sea And The Earth 2015 engraving on back case and custom whale logo EL backlight. Metal strap keeper with engraved whale logo. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-1000NV-2JF Men In Navy Frogman - March 2014. Blue with white and red lettering. Black trim. | Amazon eBay |
 | GF-8230E-9JR 30th Anniversary Lightning Yellow Frogman - November 2013. Yellow bezel with black lettering. Black IP for front screws, buttons, buckle, and stainless steel bezel. 30th Anniversary engraving by Eric Haze on case back. Gold metal strap keeper with "Since 1983" engraving. | Amazon eBay |
 | GF-8250BS-1JR BAPE x Stussy Frogman - 2013. Black bezel with stealth lettering. Stussy logo and "SEAAIRLAND" on face. Black IP bezel. Custom engraved case back and EL backlight. Triple collaboration with G-Shock, Bathing Ape and Stussy. | eBay |
 | GWF-T1030E-9JR 30th Anniversary Lightning Yellow Titanium Frogman 2013. Yellow bezel with black lettering. Rust Resist Titanium Case. Custom engraved 30th anniversary case back and metal keeper. Limited production of 333. | eBay |
 | GF-8230A-4JR 30th Anniversary Rising Red Frogman - September 2012. Red bezel with gold lettering. Gold IP front screws and buckle. Black IP stainless steel bezel. 30th Anniversary engraving on case back by Eric Haze. | eBay |
 | GF-8250ER-2JF Men In Military Colors Frogman - April 2012. Gray bezel with blue band. Black IP front screws, buttons, and stainless steel bezel. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-T1030A-1JR 30th Anniversary Rising Red Titanium Frogman - 2012. Black bezel with red lettering and red straps. Rust Resist Titanium Case. Custom engraved 30th anniversary case back with carbon fiber strap keeper. Limited production of 300. | eBay |
 | GWF-1000BS-1JF Black Stealth Frogman - June 2011. Black bezel with stealth and dark red lettering. Dark red trim. There was also the GWF-1000TBS version with a titanium case. | eBay |
 | GF-1000-1 Frogman - April 2011. A standard black model which is a more affordable version of the GWF-1000 without Multi-Band 6. It is an international release that has become somewhat irrelevant because of heavily discounted GWF-1000 prices. Was not released in the U.S. but made a U.S. appearance as the limited GF1000NV-2 Men In Navy. | eBay |
 | GWF-1000BP-1JF Men In Dark Purple Frogman - March 2011. Black with gray and purple lettering. Purple LCD display. | eBay |
 | GWF-1000RD-4JF Men In Burning Red Frogman - November 2010. Red bezel with black lettering. Black screws, buttons, and trim. | eBay |
 | GF-8250-9JF Yellow Frogman - October 2010. Yellow bezel with black lettering. First GF-8250 model. | Amazon eBay |
 | GWF-1000G-1JR Black And Yellow Gold Frogman - March 2010. Black bezel with stealth and gold lettering. Gold accents and gold IP treated front screws, buttons, and buckle. | eBay |
 | GWF-1000MM-1JR Mastermind Frogman - 2010. Black with stealth lettering. Dual skull logo on EL backlight. Mastermind logo on strap and custom engraved caseback. Originally limited to 200 watches. Retail price was $1,200. This model was re-released in 2013 for the 30th Anniversary. | eBay |
 | GWF-1000TM-4JR Takashi Murakami 40th Anniversary Frogman - 2010. Translucent red "jelly" bezel with white lettering. Custom engraved case back. Limited to 300 watches. Retail price was $3,700. | eBay |
 | GWF-1000B-1JR Black And Rose Gold Frogman - October 2009. Black bezel with stealth lettering and rose gold accents and front screws. | eBay |
 | GWF-1000-1 Frogman - September 2009 - Standard black model with gray lettering. Successor to the GW-200 series Frogman. | eBay |
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Nice lineup. You left out the limited edition titanium models though. One was the GWF-T1030A-1, but there were others…
Thanks, added them.
This should be the last one, GWF-D1000JCG
Yes, thank you, and the GWF-1035F-1. :)
Nice list,
But what about the frogman gw 200 triple crown
GW-200 models would need another list.