Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD F10

While the surge of smartwatches has been quite the global tech sensation over the past couple of years, wearable technology or ‘Android Wear’ hasn’t really found firm footing yet. Undoubtedly, ‘wearables’ are a significant step towards the advancement of horology and technology akin, but insofar,features and functionalities have been mediocre or unimpressive, to say the least. The problem is, most of the smartwatches released from either tech brands or luxe watchmakers have lacked a specific purpose or a clear-cut USP –mostly all they do is link to your smartphone, alert you of notifications and perform a few other gimmicks.

But with Casio, the story is quite different. For what seems like time immemorial now, Casio watches had already been moving towards creating smartwatches, well before other players entered the scene. Many models in their collection already had digitally enhanced features when smartwatches were still unheard of. It’s no wonder that their G-Shock and Pro Trek range have been popular among geeks, watch-lovers and sportspersons alike. You can find the best specimens from the two ranges at Casio watches at Ethos Watch Boutiques, and other retailers of the brand.

Casio’s Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 comes as a redeeming glory to wearable technology –a welcome reality check on what a smartwatch should really entail, in terms of performance, functionality and features. Casio’s smartwatch challenges a market teeming with a slew of unexceptional wearables that carry only big brand names and heavy price tags.

Of course, the launch of this remarkable collection was inevitable when Casio, geek supreme in the world of watches and technology, decided to foray into the scene. But with the Casio WSD-F10, Casio takes Android Wear to a whole other level.

Casio Android Wear Watch WSD-F10

What the brand has done with its first smartwatch that really sets it so far ahead of the herd is that they gave it a purpose –the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 is, as the name suggests, a watch built specifically for the great outdoors. And boy, is it a happy camper!

The smartwatch puts a purposeful spin on Android Wear like none of its contemporaries have yet achieved. Considering Casio watches are known for their robust outdoorsy features and functionalities, it was only obvious that its first smartwatch would focus on outdoor adventures. The WSD-F10is specially built keeping trekking, cycling and fishing in mind. Imagine that –a smartwatch exclusively for fishing! Only the genius at Casio could have come up with such a diverse approach to mainstream smartwatches –and we just love it!

Are you ready to scale up your outdoor adventures? The Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 allows you to experience the great outdoors in a whole new way, and I’m about to tell you just how. Strap it on and strap up for the adventure of your lifetime!

#1. Design

The design values functionality and practical utility at its core, which is evident in its user-friendly design and functionalities. A variation of watch faces with digital and analogue dials display a number of tools, features and functionalities. And it comes in a bunch of exciting colours!

Casio WSD-F10

The interface is simple and responsive. Whatever be your mood, we’re sure it’s got a different dial display to suit your needs. An explosion of colours awaits to take you on a psychedelic trip. Want to update your display according to your day’s activities? Go ahead and modify the interface elements to weather the weather! And for those of you who’re always worried about battery life,it’s got a monochromelow-power state to keep you ticking longer.

But with a bulky frame, the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch isn’t meant for the feint-hearted. But it’s definitely not all bulk and no show; while other smartwatches are dainty and delicate little creatures, this one’s a real hardy beast that’s built to outlast the outdoors. So the bulk is just a result of the sturdy make, waterproofing, resistance and dust-protection. Yet, even on a woman’s wrist, the bulky ticker doesn’t really look all that imposing. All in all, I wouldn’t call it snug, but it’s definitely a surprisingly super comfortable fit despite its weight.

And oh, if you need any more convincing of its design, then I shall have you know that the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch boasts military grade dust and shock resistance!

#2. Features

Hitting the ‘TOOL’ button on the upper right side of the smartwatch unlocks a world of useful information whenever you need it. Get everything from direction measurement, altitude measurement, atmospheric pressure measurement, to tide graphs and activity graphs with the click of a button.

Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10

But the most striking feature that’s easily a personal favourite is so very simple, that it really makes you cherish the little things in life –a sunrise & sunset timer (in addition to a ‘moment setter’ to keep a tab on ideal times for activities). Not only is a great tool to determine when you’ve got to get back to base camp or when you can go out to fish, but it allows you to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature at its best hours.

Additionally, the smartwatch alerts you of real-time changes in conditions outside. You can also keep a historical tab on your activities and, and the data can come in really useful in planning future endeavours. Offering every benefit of Android Wear from smartphone notifications to mails, it also comes with pre-set apps like View Ranger, Run Keeper and My Radar to support your activities.

All in all, you can easily tell that the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch is conceived in the pursuit of adventure, packing everything you need to not only assist your expeditions, but add depth to your experience. And this is just the first model, I can’t wait to see what enhancements it holds for us in the times to come!