Casio G-SHOCK GSW-H1000 with Wear OS // Rugged Build, Big Price! Is It Worth It for Runners?

[@superfast30]

Garmin fenix is the gold standard in the multisport activity tracking field!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It's a good one!

[@samadsaif1325]

Thanks very much for your in depth description of the GSW H1000. You did a great job. I would like to buy it because I am looking for a watch that can read heart rate and I’m a regular mountain biker. I did use a normal heart rate monitor watch and after a couple of fall, the watch broke. This is something I’m looking for and I’m a fan of GS watch.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I can't imagine this thing breaking so I think it might be a good fit for you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@riekertvanlith6394]

Enjoyed the review, interesting watch, but have gone from smart watches to "sport" watches 4 years ago (now on a fenix 6x pro). I'm super happy with the fenix and smart watches in general will never be an option for me due to the battery life.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@photography555]

Can you please answer any of these questions? Can you use the touch screen under water? Can it have a battery replacement in years to come? How accurate is the altimeter vs none gps g shocks? Do you know if the gps is always on like a phone but not tracking your distance? Does the map display footpath? Can you buy a new charger if it breaks? mud proof? Can you use the gps without having a phone with you?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Can you use the touch screen under water? No Can it have a battery replacement in years to come? Maybe? But probably unlikely. You'd need to contact G-SHOCK. How accurate is the altimeter vs none gps g shocks? Very similar Do you know if the gps is always on like a phone but not tracking your distance? GPS is turned off when not in use. Wear OS has an indicator on the watchface that tells you when it's in use. Does the map display footpath? It does if you're in the process of recording a GPS activity or have chosen a destination to navigate to. Can you buy a new charger if it breaks? I can't seem to find them on Amazon but I'm sure G-SHOCK would sell you one. mud proof? Yes Can you use the gps without having a phone with you? Yes

[@AnthonyWicking]

Great video as always. I've been waiting for this review, I've always loved my G-Shock watches. Hopefully the next iteration nails the fitness brief a bit better.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rado78231]

Great video as usual, Dave! For the sleep on WearOS, I highly recommend the Sleep as Android. It has everything that you can possibly want with smart alarms and all other bells and whistles. However when compared with to a non-WearOS watch that 1 day battery life is abysmal. My Fenix 6x makes 8 days with more than an hour of GPS + 1h of workout a day and 24h HR. And when compared with my Solar powered Mudmaster G-shock, that 1 day is unacceptable... And especially now with the Samsung-picking-up-the-WearOS scenario developing in the background, this watch will be definitely a collectors-only piece. Which is a real shame though, as I truly like the aesthetics.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for sharing! Yeah the battery life is a bit of a bummer but it's kind of expected with the addition of Wear OS. For instance the Suunto 7 is a VERY similar watch (albeit way cheaper) and offers the same day-ish of battery life. Thanks for watching!

[@alexeyzilbar5630]

Sleep will degrade battery life and you will need to charge it mid day next day.

[@rado78231]

@@alexeyzilbar5630 it does affect the battery life, that's true. But with the past few updates it shouldnt eat more that a couple of percents.

[@generationofbmx]

What happens to this watch once the new OS 3.0 comes out? Will this watch still run for many years without OS 3.0?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm honestly not sure. Hopefully they update it with the new OS!

[@generationofbmx]

@@ChaseTheSummit would you have the option of running the update through your watch like you do your phone whenever there is an update?

[@Ordinary-Hendrik]

Thanks Dave! Dave, for the future could you do a suunto 9 peak review please? Thanks !

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It’s in the works!

[@Ordinary-Hendrik]

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks! I got a gift card🤣 so, was thinking to get the suunto 9 peak if it is good. My sunnto 9 is a disaster in hr tracking!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

@@Ordinary-Hendrik I'm hoping the S9 Peak is a bit better considering it's much, much smaller! Less movement on the wrist = better accuracy. But time will tell!

[@Ordinary-Hendrik]

@@ChaseTheSummit Agree! I am sure many of us are Waiting for your review🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shatteringairfist191]

I heard it loses signal sometimes. The other review guy said he couldnt pick up signal at some location so he went to an opened area to do the gps review.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I haven't seen that happen but it can take a while to get a good GPS lock.

[@zyzzyvacation]

For a watch of this caliber and price, no "Solar" means no sale for me. I've had a solar-powered Casio ProTrek for seven years and have, as yet, never needed to change the CTL1616 battery. Why Casio would omit this solar feature in this flagship model is hard to understand . . .

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'd guess they didn't include solar because this watch is so power hungry with Wear OS that it wouldn't be able to put a dent in the power consumption. It would also add to the already high price... But that's just me speculating!

[@KC-UT4rmAZ]

I would 100% go for that Gshock even at that price point IF, it had a better battery. I like the look, durability, build, functions and G shock branding of the watch.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The battery is certainly holding it back.

[@ademgunduz9581]

Thank you for the presentation. I was thinking of buying a Germani Instinct solar tactical watch, I'm a casio g shock user too, but the battery life is awful

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yep, cool watch... bummer battery life.

[@dvirgeller8151]

Hi Dave can you please make a compare video between the GARMIN FORERUNNER 245 MUSIC and the POLAR VANTAGE M2?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It's on my list! Stay tuned.

[@danieltsuedo334]

great thorough review.. I will pass, I think I am still leaning coros apex for my next gps watch.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Good choice!

[@flosmi]

No youtube reviewer talks about the future updates and how long it will get updates.... please ask casio this question!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The good news is that the backbone Wear OS side of things is updated by Google… not Casio. However it’s TBD whether or not the GSWH1000 will work with the next interaction of Wear OS. I’ll certainly ask!

[@alexeyzilbar5630]

WearOS 3 is premiering on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 on August 11. None of current WearOS devices (apart from Snapdragon 4100 based one Tickwatch Pro3) getting it.

[@patrickmalenfant5596]

I was looking for a watch like this since a couple of months. I need a sturdy watch that won't break during construction (vibrations, bumps, etc.). I wonder which one between this one or Suunto 7 titanium I should choose. Note: Battery drain is not an issue for me, I'll charge it at night with my phone. Thanks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

This might suit your needs. I'd also check out the Garmin Instinct as it's also quite rugged.

[@Animesoul-jn5xs]

Will this watch, say I hit some woodlands I've never been too before, could it start tracking me, an get me in an out of the unfamiliar woodlands I've entered?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

If you download the map for the area yes.

[@Animesoul-jn5xs]

@@ChaseTheSummit God bless! Will the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar Titanium get me in an out of wooded areas without any maps being downloaded? I literally am looking for a GPS that'll work with or without a downloaded map.

[@robertm3951]

I already have a Garmin Fenix and a TicWatch Pro. I would love to have both features in one watch. the Suunto 7 and this one do not quite do everything but this one comes the closest. We are so frustratingly close.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

So close! I'm sure innovation will continue though.

[@alexeyzilbar5630]

@@ChaseTheSummit Wear OS 3 is just around corner (August 11) and it will come with a lot of improvements in fitness tracking and hugely improved battery life. Current bunch of WearOS devices including this Casio and Suunto 7 won't get it though.

[@grllaspeak]

Casio should have stuck with the Ware OS system and optimize the hell out of it to fit the Casio needs. If you can do everything in the negative display without turning on the whereOS options man that would've been gold

[@sakthivelmuthusamy8814]

Does G-Shock GSW H1000 has sleep monitoring application?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

There's no sleep tracking built in natively but you could download an app from the Google Play store to get sleep tracking.

[@TheTDTDT]

Excavator good one lol. What's the best rugged watch with HR and music? I just need something to beep at me when i get out of zone but rugged and dont want to spend $600.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'd probably say the "Best" is the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro/Sapphire but it's more than $600.

[@TheTDTDT]

@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you David. I will start with the Instinct for $400 and get some cheap mp3 earbuds. I am pushing my price point even there but it's now or never for me to get in shape. I'm 51 and overweight and doctor said I need to get in 150 min a week of aerobic exercise in zone 2-3. I always loved running. Ran 100 and 200m in college and played running back just let myself go to hell.

[@solera2008]

Are you sure they are not floating devices? WOW! 😁 Good video as always.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I should test that 🤔

[@leighton147ify]

Great review thanks Quick question, can a heart rate chest strap be added?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yes but not when using the native GSHOCK move app. I use a third party app from Google Play that’s called “SportyGo” it allows external HR sensors and even power sensors. Also upload to Strava and can export fit files. Hope that helps!

[@zfjames]

Good video with interesting analysis. I'm very curious about where that VO2 Max value came from if the HR data on the watch is good. Maybe poor RHR values?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I suspect it has something to do with the activity profiles. I had a few trail run/hike activities wearing the watch and I wonder if it registers all activities as "runs" regardless of the profile used which could skew the data.

[@zfjames]

@@ChaseTheSummit That makes complete sense actually. That would really skew the data.

[@richt3993]

Been waiting for this one......!

[@richt3993]

Having watched your review I really don't know who G Shock are marketing this to? If its die hard G Shock fans, they are a dying breed. Fitness? Nope thats Garmin et al Smart watch? Nope. Apple or cheap Android watch.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

They've positioned this one in an interesting niche. From my perspective it's for die hard G-Shock users that don't want to buy an apple watch. But I wonder how big that market really is?

[@richardmaximo2260]

Hello really nice work you doing here, congrats. I have a question, I’ve been trying to find an alternative to the very expensive garmin descent mk2 for free diving (spearfishing) and running, surfing, weight training and sleeping tracker with some occurrence and I can’t really find some an alternative with all the package, I’m also a kind of a farmer I want my watch to be rugged. Since your are a specialist and there is a vast option of choice, my starting value at 300 usd and max 700 usd could you please be so kind to put me some light in this so I could choose?. Thanks in advance cheers.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks! Have you checked out the Garmin Instinct?

[@SCORPIO2011]

Looking at these ,because my apple watch lost its screen,so need a new “smartphone “ to connect to my apple phone and it needs to be able to sustain some rough days because of my work .Plus the ability to convert to android phones and not lose my watch abilities like the Apple Watch/phone ecosystem

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Might be a good option!

[@PericoTan]

Hi, if there is no GPS signal will it record distance and speeds? I usually train inwalls

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For running yes, it has an indoor run profile that uses the sensors of the watch but the accuracy isn't perfect.

[@manuelalves7596]

Comes with NFC?

[@ryukiT3]

hmm, doesn't have a name? In japan its called the G squad pro. you can look that up.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yeah over here it’s called the GSW-H1000 for whatever reason lol.

[@jessebrannon7868]

just got this watch and i can't figure out how to switch the weather unit from Celsius to farenheight.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think you change that within the Google Wear app on your phone.

[@godwingibbsongodwin1173]

You can happy they given charger

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Why? are they usually missing?

[@christianmalone1857]

Thank you

[@marcinmarcin5527]

Does the watch support the Polish menu ?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I believe it does. Language can be selected in the settings.

[@ahmedelmahdy646]

I’m facing connectivity issues with the watch , every time I have to open wear os and n order to reconnect the phone with watch Also WiFi is disconnecting and I have to reconnect it again

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Bummer. Are you on android or iPhone?

[@ahmedelmahdy646]

@@ChaseTheSummit iPhone 12 Pro Max

[@mattd3487]

Awesome video

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alperb.k1908]

great review. Thanks

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chuanyong5442]

A solar charger would solve the battery issue i reckon.

[@martingk2523]

how you see vs apple watch 6 or 7 , in accuracy , app , menu etc. thank you or your job :)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

In most cases I'd say the Apple watch is superior in terms of accuracy and the app experience. However the G-Shock does have superior battery life but not by much.

[@martingk2523]

@@ChaseTheSummit I think like you regarding the experience, it feels more fluid and friendly in the Apple watch, about the precision I did not know, but I suspected that Apple was better. Thank you very much for your videos, they are practical and understood very well 😀👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 greetings.

[@madbarke9501]

How much does it coast?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I cover that near the end of the video. It's $699 USD. Thanks for watching!

[@adrianf-g7j]

this watch is good but BATTERY ...really bad...1 1/2 batter ys is down yes its SOLAR POWERED but most of the functions will not work.

[@MrKg1235]

Can you text or call on this watch?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

You can text if you have an android device paired to it. You cannot take calls directly on the watch though.

[@MrKg1235]

Can you receive texts through watch? I have an iPhone. And can you upload pictures to watch for a background display?

[@BJSteigner]

It would be a better if had a "dual charge" just the same as GBD-H1000

[@ChaseTheSummit]

That would be neat

[@BJSteigner]

@@ChaseTheSummit It would be a stellar seller

[@richt3993]

15:10 Dont be embarrassed by your falling VO2. Age gets to us all eventually....

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm degrading faster than I thought! Funny thing is when I run with the G-SHOCK GBD-H1000 my VO2 Max went through the roof (60+). But when I run with the GSW-H1000 it plummets like a rock. I'm thinking it's something to do with the activity profiles.

[@normandconte4022]

Shocker. :)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

😬

[@Brucci0]

G-shock fanboy, here. it pains me to say that when i VERY recently decided to buy a smartwatch with fitness tracking for training...i got myself a Fenix 6 Pro. sorry, but the software support, environment, battery life and other characteristics are simply not on par with the market has been developing in the past 6 or 7 years.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for sharing! I think it's on par with the Wear OS market but it's definitely not a competitor to something like a Fenix in terms of sport watch functions. It's certainly a unique option!

[@throughthestorm3852]

I just hope they’ll someday add more alarms. 😠

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Bummer!

[@godwingibbsongodwin1173]

❤ from india

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching!

[@bubapsp]

Hahaha do speak in next movies :))) hahaha

[@gshockbabe6144]

Umm,the case back is actually titanium.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for sharing, it didn't have that stamped anywhere.

[@scottk.9835]

This battery life is a huge disappointment. Save your money!!!!!! Invest in a Fenix 6X Pro.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Unfortunately it comes with the Wear OS territory. Thanks for watching.

[@steve9348]

Is the fenix 6x pro worth it if your a apple user ? And how. Is it now that you’ve had it for a long time ?

[@RhodySeth]

That thing is hideous. Looks like the watch equivalent of the Hummer H2. I like the idea of calling it the Excavator though.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

[@qujo777]

The back is titanium

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for the correction

[@blakelandry]

I’ll save everyone 21:46 of your life, and say no.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I hope at least 5 minutes of it was entertaining though 😬

[@MrCarpen7er]

Too expensive.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

It aint cheap!

[@deshkanagrikhoon]

Very costly for the features it gives, offcourse just my opinion.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Certainly not Cheap!

[@juanignaciocelisturriaf9933]

Casio must be drunk giving it that price.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I think for the suuuuper niche crowd this is designed for it might be worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@matosbruno6522]

Everyday charging? No thank's!!!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

That's WearOS life unfortunately.

[@MannyScoot]

$700.00 Junk ......

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Depends on who you are and what you need.