Any other good suggestion to buy G Shock online now ?
Saw that Lazada normal sellers for G Shocks are also slow in replenishing their stocks let alone new G Shock model.

If not mistaken there is already a short review for it in YouTube. But its not the full length usage review

It is not a smart watch if that's what you looking in G Shock. It is a watch not for the faint hearted .

THinks that you are describing more of an apple Watch . Can you abuse and be in outdoor with an apple watch without a Charger ? For at least 4 days straight without charging ? Or maybe a week ??

Now apple watch for office to home travel yeah maybe it can last but by far it not a survival watch .. no matter how many trillion of software that you have install .

The LED test / Back light test looks legit .
How bout all the buttons function is it working as it suppose to ?

2 most important to recognise fakes

1) LED Backlight test
2) All buttons functioning

The fakes ones won't be able to imitate or copy those to the letter. for example if the watch have Barometer Sensors when you press the watch button it won't bring up the Barometer ... its just do nothing .

Back light LED test will be poor quality and you can sense that its just a cheap light.

Correct the batch number will not be in all watches especially if the watches are not from Japan factory . So far Japan version mostly have complete batch numbers .

The ones from China or Thailand factory don' necessary have it in place.

A.I.O is reliable but you have to check pricing as well. I got the Gravity Master from them and its legit and the real thing 100% Original. Having said that if you troll their shop there are a few that does not quite jive with the market pricing point.
Always do a sanity check on the pricing though for example if you see a Frogman model that sells for 800 or below 300 RM you instantly know that those are fakes. Entry level of Frogman price are 3K and above.

Shoppee have a lot of them selling G Shock Frogman for RM350 normally they put up as sale or sale clearance. When people read the sale discounts they immediately believe that its original so the rest you can put two and two together right. If its too good to be through its a definite Fakes.

See th ghosting number on the digital display ...

I found that official store online does not carry the good models. They usually have a bunch of entry levels here and there but never the big boys .

Yep true enough but you will only know that when your orders already arrive. Buying it online is indeed risky and a gamble actually when one can only be guided by others users ratings.

If there are no ratings it is indeed a gamble by its own.

G Shock Gravity Master

Anyone heard about the new Frogman model 2020 ?
Its about time the changed the whole design.

Is it authentic ?

My thoughts exactly and I go ahead asking for which manual module this watch come from , details of what movement they are using. After a days the seller reply to me that this model have no stock how funny can that be right ?

But in the stocks number in the page it clearly shows they have stocks.

Here comes 2020 Version of Frogman


https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/n...422_gwf-a1000/

Tokyo, April 22, 2020 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today a new addition to the FROGMAN series of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches for divers. The GWF-A1000 is the first FROGMAN to feature an analog display.

With ISO 200-meter water resistance, FROGMAN shock-resistant diver’s watches employ an asymmetric design to ensure unrestricted wrist movement underwater. The new GWF-A1000 introduces a creative way for divers who prefer an analog face to check dive time at a glance. Packed with new watch module and construction advancements, the GWF-A1000 is the first FROGMAN with an analog display.

The case is made of carbon fiber reinforced resin, which provides both the lightweight properties of resin and a strength similar to metal. The monocoque design, with seamless integration of the case and case back, further enhances the robust, lightweight specifications. The fluoroelastomer band also resists staining and deterioration due to reaction with water, which means the watch can be used for many years without worry.

In diving mode, the user checks the dive time with this new analog model, the hour and minute hands overlap and move in unison to form a single hand, making the time spent underwater easy to see and intuitive. In order to quickly switch the hands from the current time to the elapsed dive time, Casio developed a new module with three dual coil motors. The Super Illuminator supports the user even in a dark spot. The watch can also automatically log diving spots and times. Once it is paired with a smartphone running a dedicated app, the user is able to review a record of their diving activities.

Both Mr G and Frogman are made of high quality material. Which is why the steep price. G Shock are technology ++ Quality and functionalit.

If you buy Rolex submariner for RM 120K its just the name and quality material but can it gauge the Depth of your diving ? Or Heck the record of your diving? the answe r is no. and NO.

But people won't question highpricess of Rolex because it is well accepted watch in the whole wide world. You can get rob just by wearing a ROLEX in your wrist but no their will ever rob a Frogman watch if you are wearing them.

Now do you understand?

For high ends G Shock it is strongly advisable that you buy direc from Japan as they will have limitless choice . Local distributor won't keep a numbe of high end G Shock for stock and most of the time they are only taking orders which will ship direct fro Japan.

Been with me since the early years that they launch it , to me this is G Shock Holy Grail and nahh its for keeps.

This is for Collectors hobby only and its relevant to have its own thread by its own ..