The G-Shock Gulfmaster: GWN1000B
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- The Gulfmaster GWN1000B is an ocean concept model inspired by the image of a strong man against rough seas.
The new G-Shock boasts features useful for ocean activities - an atmospheric pressure sensor that can help predict changes in the weather, compass bearing to check the direction to a destination, and a tide graph that indicates the tide level.
Along with digital display of current atmospheric pressure values, second hand also indicates the change in pressure compared to the previously measured value. The hand points to a number engraved on the bezel, while the angle of the hand indicates the magnitude of the pressure change. A sudden spike or drop in pressure is indicated with an arrow in the inset dial, accompanied by an alarm signal. As a result, the wearer can get an accurate indication of atmospheric pressure change numerically, along with a more visual impression from the angle of the hand. This allows the wearer to take action when the weather is about to change.
The watch also indicates compass direction with the second hand pointing north, and the angle shown on the LCD. The wearer can use these functions to decide the direction to a destination across the open sea. In addition, the watch comes with a tide graph for pre-set locations so that the wearer can anticipate sea surface conditions at the destination for anchorage, etc. The watch boasts other multiple features useful for ocean activities such as water resistance to 200 meters and two separate LED lights for illuminating the dial and LCD.
The new GWN1000B is also very easy to use. It is equipped with Smart Access, which enables its advanced functions to be operated intuitively. By pulling, turning, and pressing the crown, the world time and all the sensor functions can be accessed with ease. A single button calls up the sensor measurements, and different sounds indicate which sensor mode is in use. The watch also features a new band that is integrated into the case. Made from flexible soft urethane, the band also offers improved comfort.
While providing outstanding functions for ocean activities, the GWN1000B is still eminently easy to use. It is a watch worthy of an ocean concept G-Shock. Going forward, Casio will aggressively promote G-Shock Gulfmaster series of G-Shock watches, named to capture the image of men tough enough to master the wild sea. - Навчання та стиль
The Gulfmaster GWN1000 is one of the best Casio G-Shock watches so far. But, there hasn't been any improvement in the altimeter for years! It still takes measurements only once every 2 minutes. In that time, one can ski, bicycle, or run down one hill and get up another hill (either on one's own power or using a ski lift), and the vertical covered in between would not be recorded at all. The altimeter should take measurements at least once every 15 - 30 seconds. But a 2 minute interval is standard on ALL Casio watches. Will Casio ever make a watch suitable for fast sports?
Just asking, but what "fast sport" requires an altimeter reading every 15 - 30 seconds?
Ross Allchorn Ross, "fast sports" are all those where you can cover a lot of vertical (both up and down) in 2 minutes, as I already explained in my post. Skiing, snowboarding, bicycling, running, hang-gliding, and more. If I can dip down into a valley in one minute, and then get out of that valley in the next minute, then the 2 minute interval on the Casio watch would completely miss my accumulated vertical during those 2 minutes. Casio watches are suitable mainly for relatively slow hiking up a mountain. If you are running up and down hills, or bicycling, or skiing, Casio watches are too slow.
Emilio Trampuz I understand, but still don't get why you'd need to check your altitude with such urgency while skiing, snowboarding, bicycling or running. I'll give you hang-gliding, sure. I'm just not sure how important it is and in turn trying to figure out the rationale behind this feature being like it is. Example: if less than 1% of customers need the feature to be changed/improved, perhaps the R&D is not justified?
You mention "recorded", so forgive my lack of knowledge of these watches, but do they keep a log of your change of altitude. Just asking because I don't know.
Ross Allchorn Yes, most Casio watches in recent years have the ability to record the total accumulated vertical ascent or descent. For skiers, this is the most important number. A skier at a ski resort doesn't care much about the fact that at 10:15 am he was at an altitude of 7,000 feet, since he will probably hit that same altitude multiple times during the day. What matters is the grand total at the end of the day. How much vertical did I ski in return for the price of my my lift ticket? Did I manage to break my own personal record in the amount of vertical skied in a day? How do I stack up against my friends who skied on that same day? If part of that vertical doesn't get recorded because of the slow measurement interval, then the daily total won't be correct. It won't be reliable. So far, Casio has been ignoring all the millions of skiers in the world, as well as snowboarders, cyclists, etc. There are many other watches (from Suunto, HighGear, and other manufacturers) that provide these skier-specific measurements (accumulated vertical, number of runs, etc.). The problem is that most of those other watches don't have good water resistance, and they eat a lot of batteries, since they are not solar powered. Casio could produce the perfect skiers' watch if they wanted to. No new R&D is required. They just need to increase the frequency of taking altitude measurements. It's really very simple. All that's required is Casio's willingness to do this.
Emilio Trampuz Fair enough. Thanks for the elaboration. Learn something new every day.
Who is the band playing the music during the video?
That music though... come on.