I bought it and using it regularly for running, walking and mountain biking in the trail. It has everything I need to monitor my bpm and other information of activity. No issue with the battery and I can charge it while wearing it and working on my laptop. I like it.
Here's a hint for GPS accuracy (based on my experience with a WSD-F20): If you pre download the map into the watch (using phone) before your trek, the GPS accuracy is higher than if you just let the phone feed it maps as you go (you also get the security of having a fully independent GPS in case your phone has issues or poor cell service). It notices where I've stepped a few feet off the trail and back. (I mainly use it to avoid getting lost in unfamiliar territory. Since I'm mostly photographing wildlife, I am walking very quietly, certainly not pushing my limits to any degree so heart rate and similar functions are not really important to me.)
I feel casio missed a trick here. I have the gbdh1000 watch, more of a fitness watch with gps and bluetooth and notifications. I have had it over a year and haven't charged it once due to the solar tech. This watch needs a much better battery setup to justify buying it.
Nice review. This watch has a horrible battery life; My watch went from 100% to 96% in less than 10 minutes! Save your money!!!! I tried to love this watch and just can't!!!
First, is not a Fenix, so if you are serious about sports data, this is not the watch, but if you like G-Shocks this is fine. Battery life is 1 day, by that I mean day time, I have to charge it before going to sleep. If you are looking for this to be your only watch, don't. If you have several options, it is a nice complement, but you really have to like G-Shocks (like I do), to justify the price. It's a toy that in a year or two will be obsolete, as almost all "smart watches".
I bought this watch the other day and some features I can't detect or they are missing? does anyone know how to set the alarm to ring since it only works on vibration
The failure on all smart watches is the proprietary charger because all brands have a relatively short support period. In 3 years when the charger fails you may not be able to get another. No problem just buy a new smartwatch for now $799 and trash the old one into a dolphins blowhole. They like Casio's anyway.
I'm an owner. My review is it's a great watch. Good for training and pretty fun. Charging it up all the time is something I've never experienced with a watch and that's lame. Does look beautiful. Probably brought it because of that more than anything. Stupidly expensive for a watch. But love it regardless. Just one of them things. No regrets. Looks sick
