"Master of G" is a special series
of G-Shock models for special extreme uses.
The
Frogman
is specially designed for Divers. The first model was released in 1993. We
are now in the Fourth generation of the Frogman model. There are still
Frogman models produced. Probably the Frogman is, with the DW-5600, the
longest model produced by G-Shock. In Japan the Frogman is one of the most
loved G-Shock types amongst collectors.
The
Mudman,
Gaussman
and the
Raysman
are extreme mud and dirt resist. The knobs are covered by a seal of rubber.
The Gaussman is also antimagnetic and the Raysman was the first Tough Solar
G-Shock. The
Mudman
got in 2006 a nice facelift.
The
Riseman
has a thermometer- and a barometer sensor. Therefore it's capable to measure
temperature, air pressure and altitude. It has also a recorder, so you can
measure up to 50 different altitude and temperature data in it's memory. In
2008 the
Riseman
got a facelift.
The
Wademan
has a digital compass and also a thermometer sensor. The
Lungman
has an infra red sensor that measures the heart rate when you put a finger
on it. It also has a 30 Lap Memory in addition to the normal Stopwatch
function.
The
Codename
is a kind of Spy Gadget. The first version (DW-8500) has all kinds of
register functions, like blood type and Passport numbers. It had also a
Mudresist casing. The later version, Codename Cipher also has a Morse
Code Generator.
The
DW-8600 Fisherman
has a Tidegraphs and a Thermometer.
The Gulfman
is a Tough Solar version of the Fisherman, but this one has info about famous surf
sites. I've got a special edition, made to support the Hawaiian division of
the I.C.E.R.C., a Dolphin and Whale Eco-Research Network. In stead of surf
sites, this one has famous Dolphins and Whales spotting sites. A whale
appears when you use the backlight. In 2007 the
Gulfman
got a nice facelift.
The
Antman is only released in
Japan on October 28th, 2000. It was the first watch receiving an Atomic
Clock signal. It picks up the 50kW signal of the Japan Fukishima transmitter
(JJY, 40kHz) or the 50kW signal of the Fukyoka/Saga Transmitter (JJY,
60kHz). Three models were produced, a
"silver" version 40Khz,
a
"gold" version 40kHz
and a "silver Version 60Khz.. The color of the version refers to the
display, not to the case. Both models are black. There was never made an US
or an European version.
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