The Casio G-Shock GBD-200 - A Perfect (Not Too) Smart Watch

[@xst-k6]

👍nice review... yeah Casio did good with the "MIP" display, only drawback is the missing milliseconds from stopwatch as MIP displays cant update quickly

[@MikeyTown13]

Agreed… I think it’s worth the trade off. This is one of the most legible watches I own.

[@xst-k6]

@@MikeyTown13 agreed, hardest decision to make is the color to get 😂

[@Pratt2323]

I have a Gbd-200 and a Gbx-100. Both great watches and the display is absolutely amazing. Basic interface for any user, the only thing missing is an audible alarm at all hours. 😊

[@MikeyTown13]

That little “beep-beep” on the hour is charming.

[@wj6782]

The app/blue tooth allows you to get time sync(Atomic Clock), and can set the watch a little easier. You can turn off the alerts etc.

[@MikeyTown13]

Maybe I’ll give it a shot since you can turn off the alerts.

[@GottaGeek]

The refresh rate on MIP displays is limited to 1hz. So it can't display anything under a second cuz the MIP can't keep up

[@MikeyTown13]

That would explain it… thanks for the clarity!

[@hedgehog702]

Not sure if i can consider buying it as it’s not tough solar

[@nycbike73]

I agree, solar is a must for me

[@MikeyTown13]

To each their own. I’ve been enjoying this watch even more than I thought I would. Solar would be convenient, but taking the 5 mins to change a battery every 3-5 years is well worth it for me.

[@ebenezergeezer]

How long does the battery last when it's connected to your phone and recieving notifications? ​@@MikeyTown13

[@georgegalea1937]

Agree. I’m getting one if it ever goes solar for sure. Love watches that have batteries that can hang in there for 10 years.

[@animeshraut]

I own this. I turned on airplane. No notifications. Not connects to smartphone. Just enjoying the display

[@boraMaestro]

This is a beautiful watch

[@antevrankovic4539]

I was wondering about the color, thx a lot!!

[@pyl213]

I have the black one and love it!

[@MikeyTown13]

This has quickly become my favorite g-shock!

[@khurramrs]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever

[@ikral11]

I just got myself GBD-200UU version (black and green combo) for 122€ and it's great in some ways and not too great in others, but I'm generally satisfied. Good watch and my 1st G-Shock, i had Samsung Gear S3 Frontier for 6 years.

[@MikeyTown13]

Glad you’re satisfied with yours! I think I like it so much because it’s way more G-Shock than smart watch. I don’t want or need notifications on my wrist. The step counter is nice, though… better than relying on the phone in my pocket.

[@yashtag8279]

would you recommend it as a daily use? is the resin strap really comfortable on the wrist? well some of the reviews says there something in the strap that makes uncomfortable. Thanks in advance 🙂

[@MikeyTown13]

Yes and yes! I’ve found it very comfortable. I know that wrists come in all shapes and sizes, though, so I can only speak for myself.

[@Smartzenegger]

I noticed that the color isn't as bright as it shows on video, good thing you spoke about this. But you say it's available in tons of colors??? is 3 colors tons of colors to you??? You might want to explain that one...

[@MikeyTown13]

I see 7 colors, not including this one, on the gshock website.

[@Smartzenegger]

@@MikeyTown13 They're pretty hard to find them all, I can only find 6 at the moment.

[@MikeyTown13]

I also see 8 colors, including this one, readily available on Amazon for various prices. Not sure where you’re located, but this isn’t a tough to find watch.

[@Smartzenegger]

@@MikeyTown13 It's quite messy on the Casio official website here in the Netherlands I guess.

[@MikeyTown13]

That may be the case. I’ve never actually ordered direct from the Casio website.

[@ErikWidlund]

I'm curious if it got alot of wrist time =) ?

[@MikeyTown13]

It did… and still does! It’s my preferred watch for when I’m doing anything active, and it happens to look great with jeans, so I wear it quite a bit!

[@turangga3179]

Ulasan yang bagus 👍 Bang Mikey, saya juga memiliki jam yang Abang uLas

[@lostson1st]

13:52 just connect watch to phone by Bluetooth. Time will synchronize then. Btwni have 2noh them: black standart and black stealth with some green add-ons :)

[@MikeyTown13]

Are you able to connect it for time sync only, or will it also get notifications? Either way, this has become one of my most worn watches. Just so good!

[@nycbike73]

Do they make a solar powered model with the MIP screen

[@MikeyTown13]

They do. It’s the DWH5600. That one also has the heart rate/fitness sensor in it and it’s double the price of this one.

[@akashpratapsinghrathore2716]

What about its battery life in practical?

[@MikeyTown13]

Only time will tell, but since I don’t have this connected to Bluetooth, I’d expect it to last 3-5 years.

[@akashpratapsinghrathore2716]

@@MikeyTown13 nice videos though

[@naiyang888]

These really should be sub $100 watches.

[@MikeyTown13]

I’d never turn down a 33% price cut!

[@naiyang888]

@@MikeyTown13 from msrp?

[@MikeyTown13]

That’s what would make it $100.

[@naiyang888]

@@MikeyTown13 Casio is behind on technology. The GBD 200, even at that price point, is a good example. No solar.

[@MikeyTown13]

I get where you’re coming from, but it’s all subjective. Solar is nice, but having to change a cheap battery every 3-5 years on a sub-$200 watch is never going to be a deal breaker for me.