![]() It’s small compared to smartwatches, and there’s no brightness adjustment. The screen has a “negative” look meaning it has a black background and a grey color for the text and numbers. ![]() A long press of the Adjust button opens a varied settings menu, while a short press changes the main time display’s layout. The Mode button cycles through the menu, showing the interval workout screen, the stopwatch, activity data, and the notification window. Like most G-Shock watches it takes a little while to get used to operating the watch, as it doesn’t always feel natural, especially if you’re used to touchscreens or no watch at all. However, this means you won’t do so by accident. All are easy to locate but do require a little effort to press. There are five in all, with the ones on the side controlling the software, and the front button for activating the backlight. The GBD-200 does not have a touchscreen and you interact with it solely using the buttons on the case. The stealth black version seen here will be joined by a bright yellow model in the U.S., with a cool blue model available in some other regions. People with smaller wrists may not appreciate the chunky look of the black GBD-200, but if you’re used to large watches and can get past the design (alternative colors are available), then it’s by far the best option out of G-Shock’s current range of fitness watches, and the strap is highly adjustable. It’s not ungainly or comically large, and the square case means it should suit a lot more wrist sizes than the GBA-900 or H1000 watches. I have a 6.5-inch wrist and the GBD-200 sits perfectly on it, at least to my eyes. ![]() I washed it off under the tap, and now it looks as good as new The watch took some knocks and got pretty grubby when I did some garden work, so I washed it off under the tap, and now it looks as good as new. Naturally, it’s shockproof and has a 200-meter water resistance rating. The resin case has a central split running around the side to show off the inner resin section’s color, the Start button is identified by its red stripe, and the light button has a slight texture to it. Andy Boxall/Digital TrendsĬasio is well-known for its square watch models, but the GBD-200 has taken on a design all of its own. I’ve worn it every day for more than a week now, and not once felt the need to take it off because it was annoying or too hot. The combination of all these aspects makes the GBD-200 very wearable indeed. The square case is made from resin and attached to a very soft and flexible urethane strap, complete with wrist guards attached to the lugs to help keep the watch centered on your wrist. It’s not too sporty, and the different time screen options allow a degree of personalization. It’s modestly sized for a G-Shock, doesn’t get caught on your cuff, can be worn tightly without discomfort, and looks great in most situations. It’s 58 grams and 15mm thick, and for comparison, the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 is 36 grams without a strap and 10.7mm thick. The GBD-200 is really the first connected G-Shock you’ll be happy to wear all day, and regardless of your wrist size too. G-Shock makes a splash with new Royal Navy x Frogman special-edition dive watch Striking new Burning Red hybrid G-Shock fitness watches will make you stand out G-Shock’s first 40th anniversary watches glow in the dark
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