The new GWF-1000 Frogmans have a retail price of about 2.5K. After discounts should be around 1.8k. G-shocks have a huge collectors fan base especially in US/Europe so obviously Casio is kaching! kaching! The first GWF was launched in limited numbers and was sold out within the month.
Another new series from G-shock that is on every collectors wishlist (including mine) is the GW3000 Pilot series.
Still looking for a decently priced one.