Casio's Latest Smartwatch Looks Like It Could Survive The Apocalypse
Casio is getting back into the outdoor smartwatch game, announcing the typically bold and rugged G-Shock GPR-H1000 ahead of the main CES 2024 festivities.
Part of the Master of G Rangeman series, it's similar to the GPR-B1000 we saw at the Las Vegas Tech Show six years ago, as well as the G-Shock GBD-H2000 from last year.
Like the latest version, the watch offers hidden features (GPS, heart rate monitoring and training information) in a package designed for extreme conditions. It looks like it could handle a chainsaw and is a refreshing change from the typical profile of sports watches from Garmin and others.
Casio notes that the design uses buttons that don't get clogged by dirt and dust, as well as metal side guards to prevent stones and dirt from bouncing off the edges of the watch. It is also water resistant up to 200 meters.
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The urethane strap and resin case also ensure that the massive 60.6 x 53.2 x 20.3mm GPR-H1000 remains relatively lightweight (although it still weighs 92g).
What sets it apart from the bulky regular G-Shock is the smart tracking, now based on Polar algorithms, which we think significantly improves the accuracy of last year's watch.
Not only does it help you use G-Shock's basic training profiles for trekking, running, walking, cycling, open water swimming and more, but it also helps you understand your heart rate, training load, mileage and much more. You're doing it. What energy sources do you use? The exercises began.
Polar technology is available to measure sleep and nighttime recovery phases during the recovery phase, as well as a variety of breathing exercises.
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As expected, the GPR-H1000's battery is quite durable, especially with solar charging support.
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Casio doesn't provide actual data for typical use, but recommends leaving the heart rate monitor on for about two months when it's off and using GPS and heart rate monitoring continuously for about 14 to 19 months. look
The GPR-H1000 goes on sale on January 19 for £450. It will be available in the yellow/black or black/yellow colors shown above.
We hope to try it in the coming weeks. So stay tuned for our full verdict and hopefully the features and bugs that crippled the GBD-H2000 have been fixed.
Conor Ellison
Conor joined Wareable Media Group in 2017 and initially reported on the latest developments in smartwatches, fitness trackers and virtual reality. At the first meeting, he made a name for himself by testing headsets for interpreters, riding a bike with a portable airbag, and talking about the latest innovations in the industry.
After working as an opinion editor at Pocket-lint, Conor returned to Wareable Media Group as editor-in-chief in 2022. Conor has become a wearable expert, helping people get the most out of their wearable technology with comprehensive Wareable tutorials.
He has also written for British publications GQ, Wired, Metro, The Independent and The Mirror.
