Casio Men Digital Quartz Watch with Plastic Strap GBD-200-2ER

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After adjustments are made, the watch can measure running distance more accurately, even without connecting to a smartphone. Instead, the GBD-200 remembers it’s a G-Shock watch, so it’s very tough and has a long-lasting battery, and sensibly avoids the size-related drawbacks of its other recent hybrid models, plus it doesn’t try to do too much on the tech side. Casio has adopted a new asymmetric design for its Gravitymaster range of high-performance watches, taking one of the most popular design styles from the Frogman line of dive watches and applying it to the aviation-focused models.

The watch can connect to a smartphone wirelessly via Bluetooth®, enabling access to a wide range of useful functions. The G Shock GBD 200 tracks your steps, measures your running distance, and calculates the calories that you burn. It’s 58 grams and 15mm thick, and for comparison, the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 is 36 grams without a strap and 10. The watch doesn’t have a lot of internal sensors (aside from a step-counter accelerometer which is still on the newer side for G-Shock), but it does pair with your smartphone and makes use of things such as GPS, which your phone can use. If only for the fact that the square-G will survive anything, and its solar powered battery will give you years of ‘80s style and peace of mind.

It’s enough for anyone who isn’t an athlete or hardcore fitness fan and doesn’t want a touchscreen watch to charge each day.

Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital (UK) PLC Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. After adjustments are made, the watch can measure runningdistance more accurately, even without connecting to a smartphone. This allows the user to manually set a repeating series of specific countdown times that are a key part of many types of modern workouts ranging from Crossfit to boxing. This new version of the GM-5600-series is yet another sign that G-Shock gets the minimalist trend of this summer.With extra adjustment holes in the soft urethane band for a quality, precision fit, you’re set to enjoy full-on function and complete comfort. Step count can be seen on the watch face or in the app, where you also get a breakdown of your workout with calorie burn and distance. The vibration alarm discreetly reminds you of important appointments, without emitting a loud signal. The unusual twist lies in the textile-patterned resin strap playing a sartorial game together with the brushed green dial.

If you’re used to an Apple Watch-esque pebble sitting on your wrist, a G-Shock will feel big, but deceptively light. It is important you read the certificate as this details the terms, conditions and any restrictions in cover. Side slits in the bezel allow the color of the inner case to peek through, highlighting just how slim this watch is. A profusion of features, absolute daily reliability and a little bit of attitude all make for an enticing watch. Next is the hybrid G-Shock GBD-H1000 (aBlogtoWatch review here) which uses a high-contrast, low-energy-use MiP (memory in pixel) screen, and also includes a heart-rate monitor in addition to Bluetooth connectivity.

You may cancel the certificate within 14 days of purchase for a full refund provided no claims have been made.