Theres the same ridiculously bulky plastic case with its menacing curves and rugged angles.
Despite its old school appearance, the GSW-H1000 boasts the latest version of Googles Wear OS for smartwatches.
Tough Enough?
Casio
Casio claims that the GSW-H1000 will be as tough as it looks.
The watch supposedly has a shock-resistant structure and 20-bar water resistance.
Design touches throughout the watch pump its macho image.
Casio
Honeycomb patterning is also applied to the case and band for a vaguelyTerminator-style look.
Despite its old-school appearance, the GSW-H1000 boasts the latest version ofGoogles Wear OSfor smartwatches.
Of course, you get the usual notifications for email, calls, social media, and more.
Theres also the ability to download apps from Google Play.
Casio touts these features as being particularly useful for athletes.
TheGarmin Fenix 6 Pro, for example, retails for a hefty $849.99.
Garmin justifies the 6 Pro smartwatch price with claims of longer battery life and a rugged design.
Id wear the Garmin anyway, though.
The Traverse Alpha includes a barometer, which Suunto claims can help you catch more fish.
Casio also makes a less-expensive, rugged smartwatch with Googles Wear OS baked in.
TheCasio WSD-F30has a more sporty look, compared to the aggressive G-Shock line.
Apple fansmay not have to choose for much longerbetween rugged or iOS.
Apple reportedly is considering building a version of its smartwatch with a tough casing.
The Apple Watch Explorer Edition could be released sometime this year.
But Im dying to get my hands on the new G-Shock.
You cant beat the old-school look paired with smartwatch capabilities.
