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- GWF-A1000 Model Range *in different colors and bands
- Japanese approaches to Tough and Functional Watches in GWF-A1000! *the most distinctive features in details
- General information about the watch *year of first release, model range etc.
- Official GWF-A1000 Video *only from Casio Company
- G-Shock GWF-A1000 Display Guide *for key functions only
- G-Shock GWF-A1000 on the wrist! *only images and only on the wrist
- GWF-A1000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
- Feedback from Users and Experts *anonymous from different sources
- GWF-A1000 Limited Editions *unique style, materials, and price
- The most distinctive specs *from our Editorial point of view
- Other G-Shock GWF Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
- Official GWF-A1000 Specs *all details and for base version GWF-A1000-1A
- GWF-A1000 Comparison Table *with similar G-Shock Watches
- Full Photo Gallery *various images
- Recent News about GWF-A1000 *the latest breaking news and videos
About the Watch in short. Introducing the first analog models for the FROGMAN Series of MASTER OF G ISO 200 m diver-level water resistant watches.
Maintaining the asymmetrical face design that has been the iconic look of this series since its start in 1993, these new models show Home Time, Dual Time, tide information, and dive time measurement in analog format. Large, luminescent hour and minute hands improve readability, and the face is designed to provide intuitive indication of measurement information.
G-SHOCK FROGMAN Evolution Timeline
October, 2022
GW-8200
700$ on Amazon →
★★★★
This watch revives the design of the ever-popular second-generation FROGMAN to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the FROGMAN. The features including Tough Solar charging and a high-brightness full-auto LED backlight, and employing biomass plastics for the main resin material.
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June, 2020
GWF-A1000
600$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
The First Analog FROGMAN with Bluetooth.
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June, 2016
GWF-D1000
800$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
First FROGMAN watch with Sapphire Crystal and Triple Sensor including Digital compass, Depth Meter and Thermometer.
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Enjoy Japanese Unique Features in GWF-A1000!
Analog Watch Display. A first for the FROGMAN: an analog display. The over-sized dimensional index and hour and minute hands offer improved readability. Three dual-coil motors enable the hour, minute and world time hands to move rapidly so the wearer can switch modes with no delay.
ISO 200-Meter Diving Water Resistance. The monocoque case integrates the case with its back cover. Carbon fiber reinforced resin is used for the case material, offering high strength and low absorbency.
Frog icon (case back).
Fluoroelastomer Band. The fluoroelastomer material provides an excellent fit on the wrist with its soft feel, not to mention exceptional resistance to staining and hydrolysis.
Diving Mode. 1. The hour and minute hands can be brought together as one at the start of a dive to indicate the diving time.
2. After resurfacing will display the surface interval using both hands. The second hand moves forward or in reverse to indicate the status of dive time and surface interval measurements.
Tide Mode. The inset dial at the 3 o’clock position displays tide data for a specified location and date. The inset dial at the 8 o’clock position shows the current local time. The app comes pre-set with some of the world’s major dive spots. Tide points can be set with ease.
Sapphire Crystal with Non-Reflective Coating + Super Illuminator
(High-Brightness LED Light) Sapphire crystal with a non-reflective coating offers high visibility and scratch-resistance. The Super Illuminator function lights up the watch face with high-intensity light, to ensure readability in the dark.
Bluetooth® + Radio-controlled, solar-powered timekeeping. Time correction is conducted by either Bluetooth® communications or standard time radio wave (Multi Band 6), depending on the circumstances. Reception of the most recent time zone and Daylight Saving Time information assures that the correct time is displayed at all times.
Sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating. To ensure high readability, non-reflective coating is applied on the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
G-SHOCK Connected FREE Smartphone App. – Diving log
Timeline display of time, date and number of dives along with smartphone-logged dive location and smartphone-shot photos.
– Tide point setting
Some of the world’s major dive spots come pre-set and can be selected from a map or list.
– Automatic time adjustment*
– World time for over 300 cities*
– Phone Finder
General Information
| Price | $800 *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases |
| Year of first Release | 2020 |
| Module Number | 5623 / Manual |
| Model Range | PROFESSIONAL (G-Shock Professional Line includes watches that can really help you survive under hard, tough conditions. They are well equipped and have the best tough specs.) |
| Battery Type | Solar (G-Shock Batteries) Buy Battery on Amazon → |
| Other Divisions the GWF-A1000 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the link | G-Shock Analog G-Shock Carbon Monocoque G-Shock Diving G-Shock Bluetooth G-Shock Tide Graph G-Shock Solar |
Official GWF-A1000 Video
G-Shock GWF-A1000 Display Guide *for key functions only. For you to know how it works))
Calendar Mode
The main hour, minute, and second hands indicate the current time.
The small hour and minute hands show another time (Dual Time).
Dive Mode
In this mode, the hour, minute, second and 24-hour hands indicate the elapsed dive time and surface interval time.
Tide Graph Mode
The small hour and minute hands indicate the current time in the port you have specified.
– The main hour, minute, and second hands indicate the current time.
Stopwatch Mode
The second hand, and the small hour and minute hands indicate the elapsed stopwatch time.
– The main hour and minute hands indicate the current time.
G-Shock GWF-A1000 on the wrist!
GWF-A1000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
Feedback from Users *accumulated information from our own comments and emails, forum threads, socials, reviews, etc.
PROs
+ the resin keeper is a nice touch
+ modern-looking dial
+ large legible hands
+ more comfortable on the wrist than the previous two generations of Frogs
+ carbon Monocoque case sits smooth and flat on the wrist
+ the glass is sapphire
+ the Dive Mode on the GWF-1000 is the best timer
+ looks amazing and its quality is palpable, more so than any other G-shock
+ the saphire glass on it looks amazing
+ it looks expensive, it feels like quality. The lume is great!
+ the bluetooth on it is way more useful to the every day person than a depth meter
CONs
– remains a very large watch
– scratch-magnet steel keepers
– loss of the depth meter
GWF-A1000 Limited Editions *unique style, materials, and price
The Listing of All G-Shock GWF-A1000 Limited Watches → *with detailed description about the style
What we like in GWF-A1000 *comments by experts with 10 years experience in writing about Casio watches
— ISO 200 meters Water Resistance (good for swimming and professional diving)
— Analog Watch Display (The over-sized dimensional index and hour and minute hands offer improved readability. Three dual-coil motors enable the hour, minute and world time hands to move rapidly so the wearer can switch modes with no delay)
— Carbon Monocoque Case (single carbon Monocoque unit that protects the module from external shock and makes it possible to eliminate carbon guard parts from the buttons on the sides of the case)
— Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
— Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6 (additional way for time sync. This watch receives time calibration radio signals that keep the displayed time accurate)
— Fluoroelastomer Band (The fluoroelastomer material provides an excellent fit on the wrist with its soft feel, not to mention exceptional resistance to staining and hydrolysis)
— Diving Mode (The hour and minute hands can be brought together as one at the start of a dive to indicate the diving time)
— G-SHOCK Connected App (you may manage all watch settings through your phone)
— Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth(R)) (for time sync with your phone data)
— Tide graph (tide level for specific date and time)
— Tide point setting (Some of the world’s major dive spots come pre-set and can be selected from a map or list)
— Diving log (Timeline display of time, date and number of dives along with smartphone-logged dive location and smartphone-shot photos)
Other G-Shock GWF Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
Official Casio Description. In addition to great designs, these new models also incorporate advances in material, structure, and function. The monocoque structure of this model incorporates the case and back cover into a single unit. The carbon fiber-reinforced resin has a low water absorption coefficient and resists hydrolysis, which results in a higher level of water resistance and greater strength. This, along with the monocoque case, enables ISO 200 m diver-level water resistance.
The external structure that capitalizes on the high strength and lightweight characteristics of the material improves toughness and reduces weight by 22 grams compared with previous GWF-D1000 Series models.
Official GWF-A1000 Specs / Features *for base version GWF-A1000-1A
- Case / bezel material: Carbon / Stainless steel
- Resin Band
- Neobrite
- Spherical Glass
- Screw Lock Crown
- Carbon Core Guard structure
- Magnetic Resistant
- Shock Resistant
- Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating
- Black ion plated case
- ISO 200 meters Water Resistance
- LED light (Super illuminator)
Afterglow - Tough Solar (Solar powered)
- Time calibration signal reception
Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful)
*5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal
Manual receive
The latest signal reception results - Time Calibration Signals
Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany)
Frequency: 77.5 kHz
Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England)
Frequency: 60.0 kHz
Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States)
Frequency: 60.0 kHz
Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan)
Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga)
Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China)
Frequency: 68.5 kHz - Diving mode
Dive time: 1 second increments, up to 1:59’59
Surface time measurement: up to 24 hours
Log data: up to 30 records - Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®)
- The auto hand home position correction
- Dual time
27 time zones, Home time swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching - 1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 23:59’59 - Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-second increments) - Daily alarm
- Power Saving (hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
- Hand shift feature (Hands move out of the way to provide an unobstructed view of indial)
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
- Date display
- Day indicator
- Regular timekeeping
Analog: 3 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 5 seconds), second), 3 dials (dual time hour and minute, dual time 24 hour, day)
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function) - Approx. battery operating time:
5 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) - Size of case : 56.7×53.3×19.7mm
- Total weight : 119g
GWF-A1000 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches
GWF-A1000 | |||
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2018 | 2016 | |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app), Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals) | Bluetooth (via phone app) | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals) |
SmartWatch Features | G-SHOCK Connected App | G-SHOCK Connected App | No |
GPS (for distance and speed monitor) | No | Yes | No |
USB Charging | No | Yes | No |
Light | LED light (Super illuminator) | LED backlight (Super illuminator) | Super-Full-Auto LED light |
Alarm | Daily alarm | 4 daily alarms | 5 daily alarms |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second | 1/1 min. – 24 hours |
Stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch | 1/100 sec. – 100 hours |
Hourly Time Signal | No | No | No |
World Time | 27 time zones, Home time swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching | 39 time zones* (39 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching | Yes |
Auto-Back Light | No | Yes | Yes |
Altimeter | No | Yes | No |
Barometer | No | Yes | No |
Compass | No | Yes | Yes |
Multi Timer | No | No | No |
Thermometer | No | Yes | Yes |
Vibration | No | No | No |
Mud Resistance | No | Yes | No |
Magnetic Resistance | Yes | No | Yes |
Tough MVT | Yes | No | No |
Tide graph | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dive Timer | Yes | No | Yes |
Moon Graph | No | Yes | Yes |
Case / bezel material | Carbon / Stainless steel | Resin / Stainless steel | Resin / Stainless steel |
Glass | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating |
Battery | Solar powered | Solar powered | Solar powered |
Size (mm) *we consider 48.9×42.8×13.4 to be a traditional watch size (as in DW-5600). So you are to compare how far or close the watch is to this size | 56.7×53.3×19.7 | 60.3×57.7×20.2 | 59,2x53,3x18,0 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
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You ask, we answer…
CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power.
It’s a single carbon Monocoque unit that protects the module from external shock and makes it possible to eliminate carbon guard parts from the buttons on the sides of the case).
The fluoroelastomer material provides an excellent fit on the wrist with its soft feel, not to mention exceptional resistance to staining and hydrolysis.
The hour and minute hands can be brought together as one at the start of a dive to indicate the diving time.
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