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I'm asking myself how Casio compete with Garmin. Currently I'm using a Garmin Instict Tactical and I'm very happy with it. Looking at Casio website I found Casi

by fbn79 4y ago

I'm asking myself how Casio compete with Garmin. Currently I'm using a Garmin Instict Tactical and I'm very happy with it. Looking at Casio website I found Casio GBD-H1000-1 that's looks similar in features. But checking the Phone App G-SHOCK MOVE on Play Store it has 2.8 stars. So the App looks like very bad

derbOac 4y ago
So, not really trying to take sides on this as I have both GPS smartwatches and G-shock watches, and think they both have their pros and cons. However, in looking at reviews and discussions in various types of forums, it always seems like Garmin longevity is discussed in terms of years, and G-shock can be decades -- sometimes without ever charging them or replacing the battery. I think the essence of a watch is still timekeeping, as most of the other functions can be provided by other things (online mapping, paper maps, dedicated GPS, etc.). So if you just want a timekeeping device and want it to be really indestructible, G-shock has that appeal. It's like the omega dive watches but digital and more practical financially speaking (a bit of 80s tech nostalgia doesn't hurt). I admit Garmin Instinct is where they start to compete with G-shock, and on a feature-by-feature basis, the Instinct should come ahead. I don't really understand sometimes why Casio isn't trying to introduce slimmer GPS watches, as that should be their niche. At the same time, the Garmin Instinct just hasn't had as much time as the G-shock watches to establish a reputation. So even if 30 years from now people are talking about how their Garmin Instinct 2s are still ticking, and they acquire the same reputation as a G-shock, that's still 30 years from now. Casio also seems to really favor - or at least appeal to someone looking for - rock-solid implementation of established features in firmware/hardware. The app issue you're mentioning is telling, in that my guess is Casio's core customer base really doesn't care about a phone app. They don't want their watch to sync with their phone.

by fbn79 4y ago

derbOac 4y ago

So, not really trying to take sides on this as I have both GPS smartwatches and G-shock watches, and think they both have their pros and cons. However, in looking at reviews and discussions in various types of forums, it always seems like Garmin longevity is discussed in terms of years, and G-shock can be decades -- sometimes without ever charging them or replacing the battery. I think the essence of a watch is still timekeeping, as most of the other functions can be provided by other things (online mapping, paper maps, dedicated GPS, etc.). So if you just want a timekeeping device and want it to be really indestructible, G-shock has that appeal. It's like the omega dive watches but digital and more practical financially speaking (a bit of 80s tech nostalgia doesn't hurt). I admit Garmin Instinct is where they start to compete with G-shock, and on a feature-by-feature basis, the Instinct should come ahead. I don't really understand sometimes why Casio isn't trying to introduce slimmer GPS watches, as that should be their niche. At the same time, the Garmin Instinct just hasn't had as much time as the G-shock watches to establish a reputation. So even if 30 years from now people are talking about how their Garmin Instinct 2s are still ticking, and they acquire the same reputation as a G-shock, that's still 30 years from now. Casio also seems to really favor - or at least appeal to someone looking for - rock-solid implementation of established features in firmware/hardware. The app issue you're mentioning is telling, in that my guess is Casio's core customer base really doesn't care about a phone app. They don't want their watch to sync with their phone.