Casio has announced G-SQUAD PRO (GSW-H1000), the company’s first Wear OS smartwatch. It has a 1.2-inch dual layer display Color TFT LCD and monochrome LCD Color display with three-tier display layout that enables customization, with hundreds of different data display possibilities and the option of analog display as well. It has hock resistance and 200-meter water resistance.
The watch has an optical sensor to measure heart rate, as well as a compass, altitude/air pressure sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope and GPS. It also includes a microphone, and has a back case made of titanium that ensures excellent corrosion resistance and has a titanium carbide finish to provide enhanced abrasion resistance. It provides support for 15 activities and 24 indoor workout options. The company did not mention the processor and RAM details.
Casio G-SQUAD PRO (GSW-H1000) specifications
- 1.2-inch (360×360 pixels) dual layer display Color TFT LCD and monochrome display
- Wear OS by Google
- Bluetooth V4.2 (Low Energy), Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), GPS (including GLONASS and MICHIBIKI (QZSS))
- Sensors: Pressure (air pressure, altitude) sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass (magnetic) sensor, optical sensor (PPG Heart Rate)
- Water Resistance: 20-bar (200 meters)
- Dimensions: 65.6×56.3×19.5mm; Weight: 103g (including wristband)
- Up to 1.5 days battery life with normal use (color display), 1 month in Multi Timepiece Mode (timekeeping and sensors only)
The Casio G-SQUAD PRO (GSW-H1000) comes in Black, Black×Blue and Red colours, is priced at US$ 699 (Rs. 51,235 approx.) and is expected to roll out in mid-May.