Casio G-Shock GBD-200-2ER Running Watch
Casio G-Shock GBD-200-2ER Running Watch
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Today we are going to talk about Casio sports watches for runners with reference GBD-200.
Recently I showed you the cult model Casio DW5600, left with the most pleasant impressions from it, and literally a few days later I saw the watch in the pictures, which I am reviewing today.
I liked it so much in the pictures that I already had it marked in my next list of watch desires. But when the watch fell into my hands, I immediately realized that I got very excited, since these watches in the pictures really look like the most classic five-thousanders, but in real life they turned out to be larger and with functionality that I personally absolutely do not need.
GBD200 Watch Variations
Therefore, let's understand and see who this model really suits.
To begin with, the model is available in 3 colors. Classic black, blue, and acid lime color, which will be most appropriate for the intended purpose for runners, since similar, bright colors can often be found in runner equipment.
Well, or you are just an extraordinary person and you like such shocking.
I have the most classic and strict color on the review.
Watch size features
The body of the model is really very similar to the classic DW5600 rectangle, but noticeably larger.
After I measured the watch on my hand, I no longer wanted to buy this watch for myself, since the DW5600 model sits noticeably better on my hand of 18 cm in girth.
Yes, and this watch fits well, but in my opinion it will look better on a larger wrist or when you use it for its intended purpose. That is for running. There the issue of size fades into the background. And in terms of fit and ergonomics, this is a very comfortable watch.
Case quality
The body is made of polymer. It goes without saying that it is shockproof and with the classic water resistance of 200 meters for the G-Shock collection. You can safely dive into the watch.
The watch glass is mineral, but it is seated below the level of the welt, so it is virtually impossible to hit it.
The buttons on the sides are made of plastic, very comfortable and easy to press. The running function is highlighted with a button with a red risk.
The back cover of the watch is made of stainless steel and is screwed into the case with four screws.
Strap quality
PU strap. Quite comfortable, elastic enough, with a movable lock for adjusting the length and with a plastic clasp.
Watch sizes
At the widest point - 45.8 mm, from ear to ear - 48.4 mm, thickness - 13.5 mm, weight - 58 grams. I shot all the dimensions personally, somewhere I could make a little mistake, but literally by millimeters.
Display
I want to note that the quality of the display is at a very high level. Even at a variety of viewing angles, readability is excellent.
There are several options for displaying the main display.
In the first option, we see a large time, day of the week, date.
In the next screen, we can see the bars for the days of the week. In the first option, this is a pedometer, which is filled daily with the number of steps taken.
In the second option - is the number of kilometers you have walked or run.
In the special G-Shock Move application, which can be downloaded for free on the App Store for iPhones and Google Play for Android, you can set the volume of those same columns in these menus.
That is, you set yourself a plan for Monday 1000 steps. Depending on the actual number of steps taken, the column will be filled, thereby showing your progress.
G-Shock Move app issues
The problem is that I never managed to do this in the application, which, by the way, did not seem very intuitive to me.
There is a button “Start creating a plan”, when I click on it, the application just hangs, and then it throws it out. I tormented and just spat.
I don't even know what to say to you. Write in the comments if you encountered a similar problem and how you solved it.
The last option of the main screen shows the main time and date and a second time zone that you can also set.
All these screens are switched by the upper left button.
Backlight
It is worth noting that the watch has an excellent LED backlight, which is manually started by the central button and there is an additional auto-backlight function that can be turned on or off.
Works as follows. When the function is enabled, when you turn your wrist towards you, the backlight turns on. The backlight duration can be set to 1.5 or 3 seconds.
Functional
The lower left button switches the functions according to the classics:
In the first we have the "workout" menu. This is an interval countdown timer.
Next, a stopwatch, a log of your activities and a menu with notifications.
The model partially has the functionality of a smart watch and can send notifications about incoming messages, calls, likes from social networks, etc. In short, all the informational noise that I personally do not like.
Moreover, it is very important that in this model you can configure the inclusion and deactivation of signals and vibration when those same notifications enter.
Well, or for an alarm clock, of which you can set as many as 4 pieces here, you can also turn the signal or vibration on and off. You can leave one of the two. In short, there is plenty to go around.
Settings menu
If you hold down the top left button, we will get into the settings menu.
Here we can see: time settings, world time, alarm clock, account, which is more convenient to work with through the G-Shock Move application, you can set the backlight, vibration, using the pairing button, connect the watch via bluetooth with your phone, then you can turn on the "airplane" mode ”, there is a function to search for a phone and reset all settings to zero.
Running mode
By pressing the top right button, we switch to running mode. In the main menu we have time, distance and pace. The top left button can switch between lap time format and speed and calories burned format.
To be honest, starting, stopping, saving data is quite slow.
I don’t have much to compare it to, but I think for a 2021 watch it’s a bit tight.
Results
As a result, the watch caused me very ambiguous impressions.
As a model for everyday wear, they failed for me, since there are DW5600, which are 2 times cheaper and sit better on my small hand.
As a model for running, it seems to me that this watch is not the most comfortable and not the fastest. Plus, maybe I'm wrong, but in a watch sharpened purely for running, it would be nice to place a heart rate monitor, as this is an important component of running.
The stupidity with the application and departure from it, if you want to create a training plan, also remained in question.
All in all, I highly doubt this watch is a must have for a runner. Rather, for a man who loves such a sporty style, has a massive wrist and will appreciate the design and quality of the watch.
And for today’s 8690 UAH, the watch looks great, has a cool, well-read display with excellent backlighting and all the G-Shock goodies in the form of shock resistance and good water protection.
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