| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★★ |
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Quick Content Guide
- GBD-H1000 Model Range *in different colors and bands
- Japanese Unique Features in GBD-H1000 *the most distinctive features in details
- General information about the watch *year of first release, model range etc.
- Official GBD-H1000 Video *only from Casio Company
- G-Shock GBD-H1000 Display Guide *for key functions only
- G-Shock GBD-H1000 on the wrist! *only images and only on the wrist
- GBD-H1000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
- GBD-H1000 Limited Editions *unique style, materials, and price
- The most distinctive specs *from our Editorial point of view
- Other G-Shock GBD Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
- Official GBD-H1000 Specs *all details and for base version GBD-H1000-1A7
- G-Shock GBD-H1000 PROs & CONs *by experts with 10 years experience
- Famous people wearing G-Shock GBD-H1000! *updates
- GBD-H1000 Comparison Table *with similar G-Shock Watches
- Full Photo Gallery *various images
- Recent News about GBD-H1000 *the latest breaking news and videos
About the Watch in short. The flagship GBD-H1000 series is interesting for a whole range of sports opportunities, among which there is also an optical heart rate sensor, which opens up new possibilities for a productive workout. It’s impossible to overestimate the technical potential of the series – Bluetooth synchronization [with a separate application specifically for GBD-H1000], a full GPS module, solar power, a separate device for recharging from the network, notifying the smartphone on the watch’s display, analysis of specific training parameters [speed, distance, pace, oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic training effects]. Everything is created for sports activities, where the watch acts as your compact coach.
G-SHOCK G-SQUAD Evolution Timeline
March, 2023
GBD-H2000
400$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
Incorporating an updated design and technology, the GBD-H2000 is now equipped with GPS functionality and six sensors that each track different elements,
to support the user across a wide range of activities from running to biking to swimming.
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May, 2021
GSW-H1000
220$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
First G-SHOCK smartwatch to run on Wear OS by Google. As the flagship product of the sports-focused G-SHOCK Move line, the GSWH1000 is great for use in a wide range of athletic settings—from activities like running, indoor workouts, road biking, and swimming, to more extreme pursuits like surfing and snowboarding.
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May, 2020
GBD-H1000
500$ on Amazon →
★★★★★
First G-SQUAD watch with shock-resistant structure, Heart Rate Monitor and GPS Function for Route Displaying
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Enjoy Japanese Unique Features in GBD-H1000!
Shock Resistant. Shock-resistant structure protects module. Complex rugged shape prevents direct shock to glass and buttons.
20-bar Water Resistance. Uses a waterproof charging terminal and delivers 20-bar water resistance even with a built-in optical sensor that measures heart rate at the wrist.
Bezel Design. Resin parts cover metal bezel for easy button pushing.
Button Design. The design combines resin and metal with enlarged measurement buttons. The other buttons are dual-colored with non-slip design for easy operation.
Case back cover and band piece. The fine resin back cover with a curved surface and the urethane band piece ensure a smooth fit with the back of the hand.
Soft Urethane Band. Uses soft, easy-fitting materials, provides improved ventilation with plenty of band holes, and allows fine length adjustments.
Optical Sensor (Heart Rate Monitor). Optical sensors on case back of watch LED light, detect the blood flow under the skin, and measure heart rate.
Accelerometer. 3-axis accelerometer detects body movements and measures step count and distance travelled. Also interpolates distance measurements in environments where GPS measurement is unavailable.
Magnetic Sensor, Pressure Sensor and Thermo Sensor. Built-in miniature sensor takes measurements of compass bearing, altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature. Compass bearing and altitude information improve the accuracy of GPS distance measurements.
GPS Functionality. Acquires data of current location from GPS satellite, measures distance travelled, speed, pace, and other data. In addition to GPS, the watch acquires data from GLONASS and Michibiki (QZSS) satellite systems.
Display of Route Travelled. Link to a smartphone for map display of movement track on an app.
Automatic Time Adjustment. Can receive GPS signals to adjust watch time, date, and time zone.
* When automatically adjusting time while paired with a smartphone, GPS auto-signal reception is off.
MIP LCD (Memory in pixel LCD). Displays various detailed measurement data in high contrast for easy viewing. Items displayed when training can be customized for ease of use.
Super Illuminator. Equipped with a high-brightness LED that automatically lights up in the dark when the wearer’s arm is tilted.
Vibration Notification Function. Vibrates simple alerts for time elapsed during training and heart rate zone, as well as smartphone email receipt and other notifications.
Notification Mode. Displays Bluetooth®-connected smartphone call, email, and SNS message receipt notifications for ease of checking even while exercising.
* Not displayed in training mode.
Solar-assisted Charging. Chooses between two charging methods: USB charging for GPS, heart rate monitor and other training functions and solar charging for daily watch use.
Solar Charging. Time mode (includes step count measurement and notification functions) can be powered with solar charging alone*.
* When charged about eight hours every day under indoor fluorescent lighting (500 lux), and charged at window side on a sunny day for two hours in a week (10,000 lux).
USB Charging. Charges even more quickly. After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours.
Heart Rate Monitor / Heart Rate Zone Display. Displays the current heart rate, as well as a heart rate zone that shows exercise intensity at five stages, and is useful for pace management during activities and endurance training.
VO2max Measurement. Uses heart rate and running speed to calculate the maximum consumable oxygen uptake per kilogram of bodyweight in one minute (ml/kg/min). This can be used as a benchmark for cardiorespiratory ability when the user is trying to build endurance for running or other sports.
Smartphone Link. App can create training logs and plans.
G-SHOCK MOVE FREE Smartphone App. An easy-to-use app allows you to manage everything about
your training, from creating a training plan to checking your records and results.
– Training analysis data
– Training history
– Training plan
G-SHOCK MOVE for WEB. View your tracked measurements in a browser. Sync your data to show in apps from other companies.
General Information
| Price | $400 *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases |
| Year of first Release | 2020 |
| Suitable for Wrist Size | 170 – 230 mm |
| Module Number | 3475 / Manual |
| Model Range | G-SQUAD (A new sports line that supports your active life by managing your daily exercise using your watch and smartphone. All watches are equipped with health and fitness support functions, include a 3-axis accelerometer that keeps track of step count, a Multi-Timer that lets you create up to 20 timer combinations of five timers each, memory for up to 200 lap records, and with the help of the phone app, a calorie-use counter. Ideal for interval training for running, gym activities and other sports.) |
| Battery Type | Solar (G-Shock Batteries) |
| Other Divisions the GBD-H1000 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the link | G-Shock Digital G-Shock Heart Rate Monitor G-Shock StepCount G-Shock Bluetooth G-Shock Compass G-Shock Barometer and Altimeter G-Shock GPS G-Shock Solar |
Official GBD-H1000 Video
G-Shock GBD-H1000 Display Guide *for key functions only. For you to know how it works))
General Display
- Optical sensor (heart rate detection)
Detects your pulse for heart rate measurement. - Charging terminal
Plug in the charger cable here to connect to a device with a USB terminal for charging.
Training Mode
Use this mode to measure and record distance, elapsed time, pace, and other running data.
HR (Heart Rate) Mode
This mode shows your current heart rate.
Digital Compass Mode
Use this mode to find north, and to take direction and bearing angle readings.
Altimeter Mode
Use this mode to take an altitude reading for your current location.
G-Shock GBD-H1000 on the wrist!
GBD-H1000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
G-SHOCK GBD-H1000 PROs & CONs
*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!
– Optical Sensor (Heart Rate Monitor)
– Accelerometer (3-axis accelerometer detects body movements and measures step count and distance travelled)
– Magnetic Sensor, Pressure Sensor and Thermo Sensor
– Built-in GPS (you may use all GPS sport features without your phone)
– MIP Display (excellent image quality at ultra-low power consumption, more functions available)
– Solar-assisted charging
– Third-party apps data import (Strava)
– Vibration Notification Function
– Amazing design (Improved operability and fit during training)
– Oversized (54.6 × 55 × 20.4 mm while traditional watch size is 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm (DW-5600)
– Traditional material (no Biomass plastic)
– No navigation features
– No Gyroscope
– Dedicated for running mostly (not so that multi sport but one can adapt to it)
– Doesn’t support chest sensor
– No Hourly Time Signal
GBD-H1000 Limited Editions *unique style, materials, and price
The Listing of All G-Shock GBD-H1000 Limited Watches → *with detailed description about the style
What we like in GBD-H1000 *comments by experts with 10 years experience in writing about Casio watches
— 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— Heart rate monitor (Optical sensors on case back of watch LED light, detect the blood flow under the skin, and measure heart rate)
— Step Count (3-axis accelerometer detects body movements and measures step count and distance travelled. Also interpolates distance measurements in environments where GPS measurement is unavailable)
— G-SHOCK Move App (Increase motivation by managing measurement data and training history with the app, which automatically creates training plans tailored to set targets)
— Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth(R)) (for time sync with your phone data)
— Training Function (Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on accelerometer, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, target alert setting (time, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned))
— Digital compass (measures and displays direction as one of 16 points)
— Thermometer (can measure and display the outside temperature in a range from -10 C to 60 C)
— Barometer (measures the air pressures and displays tendencies in the weather)
— Altimeter (The electronic mechanism “estimates” the altitude based on the air pressure)
— GPS Functionality (Acquires data of current location from GPS satellite, measures distance travelled, speed, pace, and other data. In addition to GPS, the watch acquires data from GLONASS and Michibiki (QZSS) satellite systems)
— Display of Route Travelled (Link to a smartphone for map display of movement track on an app)
— Notification Mode (Displays Bluetooth®-connected smartphone call, email, and SNS message receipt notifications for ease of checking even while exercising)
— Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
— USB Charging (After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours)
Other G-Shock GBD Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
Official Casio Description. These are the latest additions to the G-SQUAD lineup of sports watches from G-SHOCK, which are equipped with heart rate monitor and GPS.
Useful workout functions include an optical sensor for heart rate measurement, along with bearing, altitude/barometric pressure, and temperature sensors, and an accelerometer for step counting.
These five sensors help to keep you in close touch of your current activity in real time. The ability to receive GPS signals lets you access location information when you need it. This, when used in combination with the stopwatch, makes it possible for you to keep track of running information like distance, speed, pace, and more. Your heart rate and speed is used to calculate a VO2 max value, which is an indicator of your cardio-pulmonary capacity.
Official GBD-H1000 Specs / Features *for base version GBD-H1000-1A7
- Case / bezel material: Resin / Stainless steel
- Resin Band
- Shock Resistant
- Mineral Glass
- 200-meter water resistance
- LED backlight (Super illuminator)
Full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow - Solar powered
- Power Source
Solar powered system (solar-charging system), charging system compatible with dedicated cable (requires device with Type-A USB terminal) - GPS signal reception: Auto receive (with no mobile link function, time information, once/day); Manual receive (position information, time information)
- Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®)
- Training Function
Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on GPS or accelerometer data, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, Auto Run Timing Start, target alert setting (time, altitude, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned, heart rate, average heart rate, road grade, elevation, cumulative ascent, cumulative descent, ascent pace, descent pace) - Wrist heart rate measurement (maximum measurement value: 220 bpm)
Heart rate, target heart rate setting, heart rate zone graphic indication, heart rate graph, maximum heart rate, minimum heart rate - Training Analysis
Training status, fitness level trend, training load trend, VO2MAX, recovery time - Training Data (Up to 100 runs, up to 140 lap times per run)
Elapsed time, distance, pace, calories burned, heart rate, maximum heart rate, aerobic training effect, anaerobic training effect - Life Log Data
Daily data display (step count), Monthly data display (running distance) - User profile creation
- Digital compass
Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points
Measuring range: 0 to 359°
Measuring unit: 1°
60 seconds continuous measurement
Bidirectional calibration and magnetic declination correction
Graphical display of north
Auto horizontal compensation - Altimeter
Measuring range: –700 to 10,000 m (–2,300 to 32,800 ft.)
Measuring unit: 1 m (5 ft.)
*Changeover between meters (m) and feet (ft) - Barometer
Display range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg)
Display unit: 1 hPa (0.05 inHg)
Atmospheric pressure tendency graph
Barometric pressure tendency information alarm (beep and arrow indicates significant changes in pressure)
*Changeover between hPa and inHg - Thermometer
Display range: –10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Display unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
*Changeover between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) - Flight mode
- World time
38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching
*May be updated when connected to a smartphone. - 1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 99:59’59”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time - Countdown timer
Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings)
Measuring unit: 1 second
Input range: 00’00” to 60’00” (1-second increments)
Others: Auto-repeat (number of repeats settable from 1 to 20) - Vibrator
- 4 daily alarms with snooze
- Battery level indicator
- Power Saving (Display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark.)
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
- 12/24-hour format
- Button operation tone on/off
- Vibration on/off
- Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, am, pm, month, date, day
- Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no GPS signal reception and mobile link function)
- Approx. battery operating time on after full charge:
With training function (GPS, heart rate) use
LONG (Intermittent reception): Approx. 18 hours
NORMAL (Continuous reception): Approx. 14 hours
Without training function (GPS, heart rate) use
Approx. 12 months without the power-saving function*
Approx. 34 months with the power-saving function*
*Power-saving after a certain period in a dark location - Size of case : 63×55×20.4mm
- Total weight : 101g
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GBD-H1000 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches
GBD-H2000 | GBD-H1000 | |
Price (Amazon) | ||
Year of first Release | 2023 | 2021 |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app), GPS Signal Reception | Bluetooth (via phone app), GPS Signal Reception |
SmartWatch Features | CASIO WATCHES App | G-SHOCK MOVE App |
Optical sensor (for Heart Rate) | Wrist heart rate measurement (maximum measurement value: 220 bpm) | Wrist heart rate measurement (maximum measurement value: 220 bpm) |
Step Count | Yes | Yes |
GPS (for distance and speed monitoring) | GPS Functionality (Acquires data of current location from GPS satellite, measures distance travelled, speed, pace, and other data. In addition to GPS, the watch acquires data from GLONASS and Michibiki (QZSS) satellite systems) | GPS Functionality (Acquires data of current location from GPS satellite, measures distance travelled, speed, pace, and other data. In addition to GPS, the watch acquires data from GLONASS and Michibiki (QZSS) satellite systems) |
GPS antenna | Built-in (inside the module) | External (inside the bezel) |
USB Charging | Yes (After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours) | Yes (After about 2.5 hours of charging, training features can be used continuously for up to 14 hours) |
Activities | Multi-sport (running, walking, open water swimming, pool swimming, trail running, biking, gym workout, interval timer) | Running (but it has advanced timers to use for fitness) |
Gyroscope Sensor | Yes | No |
POLAR Data Analysis (for sport activities) | Yes | No |
Third-party apps (Strava) | No (at least so far) | Yes (via G-SHOCK MOVE app) |
Chest Sensor | No (doesn't support third-party solutions either) | No (doesn't support third-party solutions either) |
Cardio Load Status | Yes | No |
Blood Oxygen Level Measurement | Yes | No |
Breathing Exercise | Yes | No |
Smart Alarm Fuction | Yes | No |
Sleep Analysis | Yes (Sleep recovery level | No |
Moon data | Yes | No |
Sunrise, sunset time display | Yes | No |
Light | LED backlight (Super illuminator) | LED backlight (Super illuminator) |
LED Light Duration | 1.5 seconds or 5 seconds | 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds |
Alarm | 4 daily alarms with snooze | 4 daily alarms with snooze |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second Countdown range: 60 minutes Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 60 minutes (1-second increments) | Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings) |
Stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch Measuring capacity: 99:59'59'' Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time | 1-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | No | No |
World Time | World time 38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching *May be updated when connected to a smartphone. | 38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching |
Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes |
Compass | Yes | Yes |
Multi Timer | No | Yes |
Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
Vibration | Yes | Yes |
Case / bezel material | Bio-based resin (biomass plastics) | Resin / Stainless steel |
Glass | Mineral glass | Mineral glass |
Battery | Solar powered and Rechargeable | Solar powered and Rechargeable |
Size (mm) *we consider 48.9×42.8×13.4 to be a traditional watch size (as in DW-5600). So you are to compare how far or close the watch is to this size | 59.6 × 52.6 × 19.4 mm | 54.6 × 55 × 20.4 mm |
Weight | 63 g | 101 g |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
GBD-H1000 Replacement Band (Strap) *availability
We think it is very important (before buying a new watch) to know if there will be some choice as for replacement bands for GBD-H1000 (in future or even now). So we made a research and you shouldn’t worry about your future as the bands are available for buying.
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You ask, we answer…
Optical sensors on case back of watch LED light, detect the blood flow under the skin, and measure heart rate.
It is a 3-axis accelerometer that detects body movements and measures step count and distance travelled. Also interpolates distance measurements in environments where GPS measurement is unavailable)
You may manage all watch settings through your phone.
Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on accelerometer, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, target alert setting (time, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned).
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Where can I find a replacement band? Are there any other models on the market with a band that would be compatible with this watch?
Thanks for your reply. Basically the white resin band is like a colour pigment magnet. It discoloured after few days of usage and it is impossible to clean it off. I`d like to replace it to a black one.
Just bought one
How would i know if my watchs solar sensor is working right? There is no popup of now recieving when i am in the sun.