At Rs 39,995, the Casio G-Shock GBD-H1000 brings the modern-day
features in a conventional G-Shock form factor. Business Standard took the
smartwatch out for a spin to test its worth. Read the review
Casio’s G-Shock
has maintained its niche fan base of people that prefer rugged look and study
design. So far, the G-Shock
line-up has been restricted to non-smart watches despite the growing clutter of
smartwatches but 2020 seems to be the year of the unusual. Known for making
watches for adventurers, Casio in August launched the G-Shock GBD-H1000. This
smartwatch is one-of-its-kind as it carries forward Casio’s legacy of making
rugged watches but with smart features this time. It has built-in GPS for
location services, multiple sensors, and solar charging on top of regular USB
charging. Besides, it features an optical heart rate sensor. Being a G-Shock,
it goes without saying that the watch is both shock and water resistance.
Priced at Rs
39,995, the Casio
G-Shock GBD-H1000 brings the modern-day features in a conventional G-Shock
form factor. Business Standard took the smartwatch out for a spin to test its
worth. Here is the review:
Build and design
The G-shock
GBD-H1000 has a thick strap, pop colours, large display bezel, and a familiar
display. The dial has a thick case made of resin and stainless steel. It is
sturdy and can withstand abuses in harsh outdoor conditions. The protruding
plastic and the screws holding it adds to its tough aesthetic. It is a familiar
digital screen with mineral glass protection. Important to note, it is not a
touchscreen. The black and white LCD display with a one-side LED backlighting
looks a bit old school, and it may pinch to some spending, especially when even
the cheapest smartwatches now boast a coloured display.
The display bezel
has markings, depicting functions of side buttons. This makes it easy to
memorise the function of each button. The buttons are large and textured, which
makes them easy to use. The strap is flexible and strong. The navigation is
done through the watch’s five physical buttons available on the circumference
of the screen. Among them is a dedicated circular button to start recording
running metrics
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