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Amongst the functions featured on the watch are a countdown timer , alarms, LED backlight, a perpetual calendar. To make thewatch look even slimmer, the case, bezel and other parts are carefully designedto appear flat when viewed from the side.
Casio is well-known for its square watch models, but the GBD-200 has taken on a design all of its own. g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards.
Side slits in the bezel allow the color of the inner case to peek through, highlighting just how slim this watch is. Both the older GBD-100 and more recent GBD-H1000 G Shock watches include the functionality, but the design of both means they’re not ideally suited to all-day, everyday wear.
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. After adjustments are made, the watch can measure runningdistance more accurately, even without connecting to a smartphone. Put alongside a smartwatch or fitness band and the GBD-200’s fitness tracking is basic, and not very informative. The Mode button cycles through the menu, showing the interval workout screen, the stopwatch, activity data, and the notification window.The light button is positioned on the case front for handy access to ensure an easy read during night workouts. A new structural design allows protrusions in the case to interlock with slits in the bezel, achieving a more compact form than its predecessor GBD-100.