Thanks for this first look Des!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Looking forward to your in depth review. Might be getting this depending on the outcome of your final review.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

I’m also curious to see how this thing will do long-term. 👍

Your presentation is awesome. Easy to listen to. All the best.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Looking forward to the in-depth review. Thanks for sharing.

It's interesting seeing G-Shock get into the smartwatch market. It's about time. I still think they have a long way to go. I would like to see a solar version to back up the monochrome display. For example, have a monochrome only mode with no heart rate sensor using the solar charging like an old school G-Shock. Also the price is a real killer. $699 is a bit too steep compared to what's offered on the market. My Garmin Instinct Tactical Solar was about $450 and it pretty much does everything this watch does minus the color screen. To be honest, I don't need a full color screen on a watch. I made the mistake of buying the GBDH-1000 last year and my Garmin runs circles around it. Hopefully Casio expands on these consumer prototypes and makes them a little better and cheaper.

Love the video! l'm a G-shock fan and my workouts are usually HIIT, so if this watch can be accurate with HIIT data, this would be a must buy for me!

Just got mine today, looking forward to the review. Great vid!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Wrapping up soon!

Great video. Looking forward to the full review. Really interesting watch from G-Shock; I like what they’ve done with it. Looking forward to seeing how this one gets on, as well as what they have in-store for the future.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great first impression! Love your videos!!! 👏🏽

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm really loving Casio's designs for their watches of late. Thanks for sharing!

Please more from this awesome Watch! I bought it a few days ago and I am interessted in your experiences after a few weeks.

Thanks for providing great content for us G-Shock fanatics!

@stormrider1119

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I'm also a massive G-Shock fan and Des always covers them :)

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing Boris and Stormrider! Thanks!

@ernestomarquez4972

3 жыл бұрын

@@stormrider1119 me too

@photography555

3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Can you show more of the map in a videos please?

@danny7128

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit can you get sms notifications

Wow finally a review of gswh1000🔥🔥🔥

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@AmitKumar-ne8eg

3 жыл бұрын

M lol

Hi Des. Thanks for your first impression video. I’m really looking forward to your upcoming in-depth review so as to know whether it has the downfalls of the previous G-Squad running watch. Thanks heaps again, Alex.

Very comprehensive first look/review. Enjoyed it.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very cool to finally see a proper G-Shock smartwatch

Full in depth review please Des!!

I love these reviews. The battery for this watch is a no-go for me though.

Just showed up in my feed, watched it and loved your review 🥰 you got a subscriber...

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great first impressions fellow Coloradan 👍🏻… That said, the price of admission is a G-Shock indeed !

Great video! You are the first! I've been waiting on a real look at this watch and now I have one coming in the mail. I have a lot of Garmins (the other G), Marq (by Garmin), and a Tag Heuer connected..... So lots of ecosystems. I'm not super crazy about Wear OS, but if G-Shock and Tag Heuer put it on their watches I think I can put up with it.

Had to subscribe since you review all the g shocks I’m interested in. Nothing else lasts like them.

@zfjames

3 жыл бұрын

Except a Fenix. If you're comparing to non-smart G-Shocks, it's not a fair comparison. Smartwatches are like phones in their replacement timeframe usually.

@stormrider1119

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed sir. My channel is pretty much dedicated to G-Shocks and their amazing resilience properties. Cheers!

@zfjames

3 жыл бұрын

@@channul4887 Uuuh, ok? They're not for everyone.

Went from the g shock to the iwatch now I’m going back thanks for great vid .

Nice video, thank you! Can't wait gws h1000 release on our local market :)

Great review as always. Cheers from Mexico 🇲🇽

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan!

Very well explained Des! Cheers 👍

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and cheers!

definitely on my G-SHOCK collection list soon.

Stil excited for new forerunner lineup with this constant new devices launched

I love this watch. It takes my abuse. Even scuba diving. I've taken the GSW-H1000 down to 130 feet. No problems. I have too many other dive watches fail miserably.

Was eagerly waiting for this watch review on this channel Des ! Great in-depth details and review..

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow this watch looks really cool! I bought my G Shock DW-9052 about a month ago. Costing me £42, purchased primarily for workout reasons - speed walking on the beach and for swimming in a swimming pool. Only feature I use on it is the stop watch and im happy with it

Been waiting for this review!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Full review should be up in a couple weeks!

Great Video, Tones of info, and details, I cant wait for the full review. People are forgetting that this is an almost indestructible tank watch made for any rough situation, unlike other fragile watches like an apple watch which is more suitable to people who do some jogging and light weight lifting. In fact, I think this watch built quality is so tough that I think it will be the Nokia of Watches in the future.

@williamnunn8847

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so. I waited for g shock to make serious data, smart watch. I dont like any of the other brand models.

@gustavtarankov3899

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamnunn8847 I agree with you! it was about time, they already have some BT watches that even count your steps. this dedicated sports watch was needed in their collection. No more worrying about accidentally bumping your fragile watch into a fitness machine or even the door frame and scratching the bezel or breaking the glass. This is the watch to get especially if you are into outdoor sports.

This is the Hummer of smart watches 😂🚙 interesting device. Love to see innovation in the display tech!

@zfjames

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, good to see you here Chase! I was about to disagree, then rethought - the Hummer comparison is very apt.

@hassanger8128

3 жыл бұрын

Hummer is a failure after all.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

🛻 Incoming!

First time i see your videos, you are great at this!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The design of this watch is beautiful !

Thanks for the detailed review! Being a G-shock fan, I am glad Casio brought GBD and this GSW to the heart rate monitor market. but on the other hand, the Garmin Instinct Solar also show good result along with some "toughness" built in. DesFit, in your opinion which current models have the most accurate and reliable wrist-mounted heart rate sensor?

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

The Apple Watch Series 6/5/4 have great HR sensors and the latest 4th gen Elevate HR sensors from Garmin on the 945LTE and Venu 2 are a close second. Thanks!

@jr7569

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit apple battery sucks thou.

Great review as always. The watch looks super cool with plenty of functionality but $600+ and a couple of days battery life are strong negative points.

@grandadmiralthrawn8116

2 жыл бұрын

I mean a day and a half is basically the standard for smart watches. Though the fact that this watch somehow uses an actual charging port rather than wireless charging may be a bit inconvenient

@tidaltidaltidal

2 жыл бұрын

Casio are known for its everlasting battery life. Kinda baffled to see a casio that only last a couple of days. That price also, though

Thanks for the review, looks like a really nice ⌚. I like the serious brands like sunnto and Casio adopt wear os

Just bought mine in red. Very excited about getting this watch.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks dude. Much appreciated.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. 👍

I love G shocks, but that price tag makes me want to get a Garmin Fenix 6 instead.

@t-dot-win1943

3 жыл бұрын

Same... Was actually thinking of the Tactix Delta solar

@richt3993

3 жыл бұрын

100%! If this was in the 200-300 range it would be a completely different conversation. It will be interesting to see how the market reacts. I love the G Shock look and I know that there are a ton of hardcore fans out there. BUT a lot of them like the classic style and function (DW 6900 etc). So not sure how a really expensive model like this will go down. For sports this is too big for many plus Garmin is a leader in metrics, especially since its acquisition of First Beat, so the Casio cant compete on that basis.

@richt3993

3 жыл бұрын

Will be interesting to see how long it lasts with GPS and also whether you can download GPX files

@mareknowakowski1692

3 жыл бұрын

Price tag is not a problem, but 1 day battery for that price is a joke.

@daverobertson623

3 жыл бұрын

@@richt3993 how the hell would they be able to make that for 2-300?? If it was that price you literally wouldn't be able to recommend any other watch

Thank you very much for that first impression video. I am a big G-Shock Fan and i hope there will come a lot more videos about that first G-Shock-Smartwatch. Thanks also for the comparison with all the other smartwatches. I wear the G-Shock GBD-H1000 since it was released and it‘s an absolutely nice watch, but the Move-App by Casio makes that watch not so smart as it probably could be. I hope that new GSW-H1000 with googles Wear OS will be a lot smarter. The look of the watch in my opinion is very nice and the first impressions does impress me very much. Only the price is a little bit too high i think and the battery life could be a little longer. Absolutely no comparison to the GBD-H1000. Like you said, i can‘t remember when i was loading that watch for the last time. Trank you for that great video. Have a nice day.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas and appreciate you sharing your experience!

I subscribed just for your NON-boring explanation - Keep going Cheers!!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

My last G-shock was $35. I'm having difficulty wrapping my head around $699. :-)

@aikonoklas

3 жыл бұрын

i love g-shocks and i was pretty excited for this but the price is really a dealbreaker especially when there are many equally good, cheaper alternatives out there.

@joshuameade2448

3 жыл бұрын

Same here I love g shocks, I got my last one for about 70 bucks, I rather get a Garmin fenix at that price point.

@daverobertson623

3 жыл бұрын

@@aikonoklas I can't believe people are shocked by the price. There have been premium g shocks for around 800 dollars for years, some above 1000. I have the g shock fitness watch which costs 400. Yes, you can't get tons of fitness watches for far less, but I have had it a year, haven't had to charge it once, and the thing is indestructible.

@starwind473

3 жыл бұрын

Seeing how I paid 1300 for my last g shock, this price isn't that bad to me lol

@user-n0tf0und.

3 жыл бұрын

@@starwind473 it’s not really a gshock though. It’s more a smart watch. Typical gshock will be good to go in 15 years time. For the price they are in Garmin Fenix territory and no way I would get this gshock over my Garmin. I mean name another gshock which has a day and a half battery? Sure they will sell a few to gshock fans but as a business move? Hmmm.

the price is the only thing that throws me back.

@barringtonmorris90

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I’ll have to wait for it to lower or a deal. Seems $300 too much.

@TheSlayerXnight

3 жыл бұрын

Same here and the battery life

@pablorages1241

3 жыл бұрын

yea... that price

@Adam-oo5jh

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, this thing is a solid $300 too much.

@heartofthunder1440

3 жыл бұрын

@@barringtonmorris90 garmins are about the same, I paid 200. For a instinct. But then again you do have the gshock though, it’s virtually indestructible.

Des thanks so much for the review. I am trying to workout the advantages of this over the GBD-H1000 and this helps a lot. Superb information. I'm a G-Shock fanatic so love such content. Thank you good Sir!

@mareknowakowski1692

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have GBDH 1000?

@stormrider1119

3 жыл бұрын

@@mareknowakowski1692 no not yet, I still haven't found one in a shop. I prefer to try on the wrist and buy in a physical store than buy online if at all possible...

@mareknowakowski1692

3 жыл бұрын

@@stormrider1119 I got white/neon yellow, but still thinking about returning it an take the original white/black version

@stormrider1119

3 жыл бұрын

@@mareknowakowski1692 the one you got is the one I want, or the lime green one :)

@mareknowakowski1692

3 жыл бұрын

@@stormrider1119 yeah, the transparent lime green is the one I have,

Sehr interessanter Vergleich, Danke dafür! Mein Favorit ist das, auch von mir benutzte Modell, GBD-H1000. Grüße aus Deutschland

As always, another great detailed review, (and this isn't even the full review!). Watch looks interesting, but I can't decide what is more overcomplicated and confusing; their watch models or their watch faces ! Maybe I'm just and old guy, simpleton, but the model names as well as the watches themselves seem unnecessarily overconvoluted, and in need of simplification. Then again, I know that's life in general in 2021. Also, I know Casio is a Japanese brand. Anybody ever try and shop for a Casio watch on their website ? Wow, I needed an Advil, a Swedish massage, and a fruit smoothie just to recover !

Great review! 👍😃

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josie!

Thanks Des for this informative video, looking forward for your detailed video as I’m interested to know about battery life for one charge

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

It's about a day at most on a charge.

Was really looking forward to see this video. Apart of the price... looks amazing

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Hope the information helped! Thanks.

@petyobenov

3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit waiting for the review soon! Was to request it, but it came naturally! You do great reviews of new devices.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words!

I feel like I'm watching something about the Samsung Frontier S3. Interface is very close to being identical!

It really looks stunning but something at the back of my head keep telling me its not worth $700+, for a start its mainly resin rather than metal + the fact that there are no precision parts unlike an analogue G-Shock. I ended up with a MTG. But no denying i would love to add this to my collection

Literally the only review of this I can find. Iv watched it like 5 times already need to be more videos of this watch. I also want to know what the what 3 words app looks like on this and how it works.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Lots more details about it in the final review which should be out in a week or so. Thanks.

@jeremiahdudek3196

3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Can you run Aida64 and just confirm the processor and ram it runs on? I know you are going to do a full review but that would be important information now considering preorders are now taking place.

@N4THANF0ST3R

3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit ah brill. If you are able to check the what 3 word app and possibly put it in the next video that would be amazing. I know allot of my colleagues in the emergency services including myself that use it everyday. We’re looking for a watch that works with the what 3 word app along with toughness. This watch might be that

This is a nice little intro, can't wait to see the full review down the line. I don't have a problem with the $699 price point if it's clear this watch is better than the gbd h1000.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a much different watch but I'll try to make as many comparisons as I can in the in-depth review.

Thanks for the great review. Can you add an external heart rate strap?

wondering how the touch screen sensitivity will be when you are sweating badly.

An impressive video and comparison. Thank-you.

@DesFit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great review, only issue for me is the price. It has almost the same features as my gbdh-1000 but that watch cost me half the price of this model. Was really considering it until the price because the touch screen would be so much better than just using the buttons on the gbdh.

Quality review

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Actually got the instinct solar for under 300. Lovin it

@88Kelevra88

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same garmin. I am very happy of is functionality. But I love Gshock line also. Do you think our garmin it's better than this GWS? 53g vs 104g. Maybe a better tough solar and better battery life.

@Soundsaboutright42

3 жыл бұрын

@@88Kelevra88 I'm not sure. I do enjoy G-Shock watches, and for the price I could get the solar for... definitely works in my favor. If I was going to spend 700 on a watch, it's another ballgame.

Wow.. that's why I love G-shock watches... Thanks for the review...😊

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing

I have been using the WSD 20 predecessor to this model. I have no love for Wear OS, it's bloated compared to traditional Pro Treks. But I really like the GPS mapping. Helps me find my way around intersecting trails when hiking. (the phone can do that too, but this is conveniently on your wrist and is far more rugged than a phone) One hint: while it can grab map info from the phone on the fly, if you download the map area into the watch ahead of time, accuracy is improved, pretty much dead on.

You would think casio would maybe try and work with wahoo natively to compete directly with Garmin. Now that would be interesting which ecosystem to choose.

600 or 700 and no solar. Good old days when Casio G-Shocks where low cost and offered a lot.

@pizza.doctor

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately those measly solar panels would provide way too little power to make a real difference. On classic simple g shocks sure but this is a mini computer. I think this product is on the right track to something, but at this point I can't say what exactly. That being said I don't use smartwatches and find them useless

@onlyoneofhiskind

2 жыл бұрын

To big energy consumption. Could be possible with new,more efficient panels or multiple panels incorporated into the strap.

@nikoszaras2352

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you are right .very expensive and no solar

@randomnpc4915

2 жыл бұрын

@@nikoszaras2352 I'm sorry but you're stupid of you think a small solar cell can do anything to power even 20% of the battery. Not to mention Casio still manufactures great budget G-Shock watches.

@MrCarpen7er

2 жыл бұрын

@@randomnpc4915 Do you know about the GPR B1000 and the GBDH1000? Shut up, you don't know what you're talking about.

Amazing review!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Out of league in all dimensions 😌🔥🔥

The G-SHOCK I want rn.

for that price I would want a speaker and a mic so I can answer phone calls

Beautifully explained ✌️

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great channel, great video, great watch.

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Made in Japan. If G-Shock can do it for 699 dollars, why can't Tag Heuer for their Connected 2020, made in China, 1800+ dollars. Good job G-Shock. Same software, btw!

@KansaSCaymanS

3 жыл бұрын

Tag Heuer is a luxury/prestige brand - you’re paying for the name, not the hardware.

@speedzero7478

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexeyzilbar5630 Made in China. Made in China. Made in China. BTW, I own the Tag Heuer Connected. Imagine my surprise when I paid 1800 for it and it says Made in China on the back. Lame.

That's cool. I have a lot of gshocks but they really should have put the "smarts" inside of a better gshock casing

thank you saitama for the video ✌️

Waiting for your complete full review with fitness numbers, graphs, etc and if you recommend it.

G shocks are addictive

G-Shock Needs to address the Price tag because its the elephant in the room!

@omerkhan4475

3 жыл бұрын

It's made in Japan. Not China or Thailand. The price is justified.

@NON2ON

3 жыл бұрын

@@omerkhan4475 Made in China or Thailand doesn't make a difference other than disappoint your vanity

@omerkhan4475

3 жыл бұрын

@@NON2ON It also affects quality.

@NON2ON

3 жыл бұрын

@@omerkhan4475 Aside from manufacturing the stuff you use daily, they also produce high quality products. There are alot of factories in both country, some are producing low quality product, some are producing high quality products. Every factory are following the standard set by the company to produce so it doesn't matter which country the watch is produce in, they all met the requirement of G-Shock.

Love it ! Nice Review. Its help me a lot !

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Very good and helpful video thanks 🙏✌🏻

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing

Whoa $699. Thats fenix money

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely in a higher bracket

@steffrouen

3 жыл бұрын

More expansive than the old Protrek wsd f30 for the same big default... the battery.

@thunderstroke9149

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr! Was kinda impressed while watching. I’m used to fenix battery life, but thought if it was a little cheaper there was a good chance I’d leave garmin and go back to Casio. Very cool watch, but nah. I might as well get a new fenix at that price point.

@M1GarandPing

Жыл бұрын

@@DesFit do u think since its a g shock it would have better durability that other smartwatches in the same price range?

Would love to see a video on overall best fitness watch around 500$

Superb review👍🏻👍🏻

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanx!! I love it already!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Casio in one of the favorite but making a smartwatch now it's too LATE. But I expect casio come up with the best battery and or 1st tough solar smartwatch.

@TheOKTerrificable

3 жыл бұрын

Garmin just came out with solar (assist you still gotta charge it after a couple of weeks) & from what I've seen the Google Wear OS sucks up battery life.

@jasongonzalez7409

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but at what price compared to this. $1200?????

When it comes to smartwatches, there are many great options like Fitbit, Samsung, Apple, Tic Watch, and Garmin... etc. Unfortunately, Casio couldn't compete with these extremely high prices they are asking for! G shock is successful with +10 years old school models, and they are still selling them very well. But, it is totally a different story with a Smartwatch.

Great review just subbed

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love gshocks but the battery life and price tag making me stick to my garmin

Price tag is too much though as much as i love the way it looks

I love G-Shocks hope the next generation is better. You have never said which is your current favorite smart watch you should make a video.

nice review. I just subscribed!

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Surely this should have been solar, 1 day battery life is just woeful, I get 5+ days from my Fenix 5x sapphire.

@johnnyc8065

3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely. I don't need to worry about charging my g shock rangeman

this is one of the gshock line up that gonna obselete 😂

Does, thanks for this review my man!! Looks like I got my next watch to replace my G Shock and Shit Brick!! Appreciate the knowledge 🤙🏽

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks!

Thanks For the review

@DesFit

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing

A g shock that needs charging regularly, is not a g shock.

haha battery life haha I'm garmin user :D

@bombastic81

3 жыл бұрын

Tue same..

@88Kelevra88

3 жыл бұрын

Hi @mehowkillyou, I have a garmin instinct solar. Do you think it's better than this GWS? 53g vs 104g. Maybe a better tough solar and better battery life.

@killyanick

3 жыл бұрын

@@88Kelevra88 yeah, I think Garmin is still better - battery life, pro App on smartphone and experience for those years on the market, Casio is fresh in this buisness

nice review as always, can you please compare the application and analytics side?

Awesome review. You do a very good watch review. I am a huge Casio fan and collector and the only thing keeping me from getting this watch is the updates. I also have a tech channel and most of my videos are Android related, and what I've found with Wear OS smart watches is updates. They will only be able to update the software for a couple years at best and for the price of this watch, it's just not worth it. Believe me, I would still love to have this watch but for $550.00 used to about $700.00 new, it's just not worth it. Keep up the awesome videos.

I had the GBD-H1000 and the dedicated app was unusable which made the whole watch unusable. Casio never updated it or supported it. I love G-Shocks but no way I'm getting burned again on one of these. Went with the Garmin Enduro.

@preparedlife3114

3 жыл бұрын

What about it was unusable?

@AnthonyDeLorenzo

3 жыл бұрын

@@preparedlife3114 You can see my review here that explains it all. The biggest takeaway is that Casio never updated or fixed a single thing in the six months I owned the watch. I wouldn't expect anything different with a new watch. www.reddit.com/r/gshock/comments/lvhaug/gbdh1000_long_term_review_bad_software_ruins_a/

@michalbak8540

3 жыл бұрын

Casio updated both the MOVE app like 6-7 times already to get rid of the initial bugs. They also updated watch’s firmware - currently on version 08 - so you are wrong! After the updates everything works like a dream now!