I love watches, and I cannot stop myself from talking about how Casio G-Shock is the watch to go for if you are looking for something rugged and something that can stand the test of time. Of course, I have been called the ‘Swiss-snob’ more times than I can remember, but that does not mean that I admire Casio for the value they present, especially their G-Shock lineup, which is built to last.
This Casio G-Shock Could be the Most Rugged Smartwatch You Can Buy
However, the one thing that I never imagined was a Casio running Wear OS, but apparently, it has happened. Casio has announced the GSW-H1000-1ER or the “G Squad Pro,” a smartwatch that runs Google’s Wear OS under the hood, packs one of the thickest cases I have seen and a touch screen display.
The display is also a dual-monochrome option, which means that the watch can switch off the power-hungry main display and save a chunk of battery life. You are also getting an optical heart rate sensor, a compass, altitude and air pressure sensor, gyrometer, GPS, accelerometer, and more.
This is what Casio has to say about their latest release.
This G-Shock is fully capable of working with Google Fit, and in addition to that, can also be used with Casio’s “G-Shock Move” app if you are looking for more workout and tracking options.
If you are looking to invest in the G-Shock, this will go on sale sometime in May across the U.S. and the UK and will cost you a hefty $700 in the states and £600 in the UK.
This is not the first time a renowned watchmaker has announced a smartwatch; Tag Heuer has done it in the past and many other companies, and while I do not see myself ever jumping the smartwatch bandwagon, I am sure this would look like gold to a lot of people.
