On February 28, Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release a new model, the GBD-H2000, from G-SQUAD, the sports line of G-SHOCK.
Based on the concept of “G-SHOCK supporting your workout to make you tougher,” G-Shock has made the watch smaller and lighter so that it does not interfere with the movement of your arm during sports. The GPS antenna, which is a key component of the watch, has been made thinner and incorporated into the watch, and the shape of the watch has been made to fit more comfortably on the wrist by reducing the size of the glass opening. By cutting as much as possible both internally and externally, the previous GBD-H1000 model weighed 101 g, while the GBD-H2000 weighs 63 g, a reduction of about 38 g. The GBD-H2000 is also lighter than its predecessor, the GBD-H1000, which weighed 101 g. The smaller size also reduces snagging on the cuff, allowing the user to concentrate more on exercise.
The back of the watch, which greatly affects the weight of the watch, is made of a newly developed carbon-reinforced resin back; it was technically difficult to combine the sensor with shock resistance while maintaining 20 bar pressure, and this was finally achieved through a process of trial and error. Since this model is designed for sports, it is important to have a heart rate monitor, but to measure the heart rate, it is necessary to press the sensor against the part of the skin that is in contact with the heart rate to obtain data. Therefore, he said, the wearability of the device due to tightness had become an issue. Because the system measures by watching the movement of hemoglobin in the skin, the development team repeatedly verified the balance between bringing the distance between the sensor and the skin closer and making it comfortable to wear as a sports model.
To improve wearability, the band is fixed at the base, which is usually the case with G-Shock watches, but this model is designed so that the base can be moved. This structure follows the thickness and conditions of the wearer’s arm, and is expected to improve wearability even more than before.
In terms of design, the bezel area and side buttons have parts that resemble a skeleton mounted on shoes or helmets, giving it a lightweight-looking and sporty appearance. In addition, the use of biomass materials for key parts such as the urethane parts on the top of the bezel and the band, etc., was seen as an environmentally friendly way to reduce CO2 emissions.
In addition, this model is the first time Polar has provided libraries to other companies. It is mainly needed for training and sleep analysis, which will analyze the data that the watch sucks up. In addition to its own apps, the company is also considering integrating with exercise apps provided by Google and Apple.
While most GPS-equipped models to date have been large, the GBD-H2000 can be worn naturally. The GBD-H2000 can be worn easily without the hassle of a wristwatch itself, and is recommended not only for those who have already taken up exercise in their daily lives, but also for those who want to enjoy sports in the future.
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