CASIO G-SHOCK GBD-200SM-1A6DR G-SQUAD VITAL BRIGHT DIGITAL PURPLE BLACK WATCH

Does it have GPS?

No. Distance, speed and pace are calculated from an accelerometer — the watch reads your arm motion and works the figures out from that, rather than tracking your position by satellite. In practice it is well suited to running, treadmill work and circuits, where a consistent stride gives consistent numbers. It will not map your route, and distance on a bicycle or in traffic with frequent stops is less reliable than on a steady run.

What does the Bluetooth connection actually do?

It pairs with the free CASIO WATCHES app and connects automatically. The app sets the time for you, so there is no manual adjustment, and it opens up around 300 world time cities against the 38 time zones held on the watch itself. It is also where your training and step data is easier to read back than on the watch display.

What training functions does it have?

Lap times, taken automatically or by pressing a button, and Auto Pause, which stops the measurement when you stop moving and restarts when you do — useful if your route has road crossings. The interval timer holds up to five separate time settings, so a circuit of work and rest periods runs through on its own. Outside training, a life log keeps your daily step count.

Can I swim with it, or wear it in the rain?

Yes to both. 200-metre (20 BAR) water resistance covers swimming, snorkelling and surface water sports, and sweat and rain are no concern at all. It is not a scuba diving watch — the rating is a laboratory pressure measurement rather than a depth you should descend to — and you should not press the buttons while the watch is submerged.

Will it fit my wrist?

Casio does not publish a compatible band size for this model, so we cannot quote a wrist range. It is a full-size sports case at 49.4 × 45.9mm and 15mm thick, but light at 58 grams, which is what matters most when you are running in it. The resin band fastens through holes with no in-store sizing step, so it is worth trying one on if you are unsure about the size.

Does it charge from light, and how long does the battery last?

There is no solar charging on this reference. It runs on a CR2032 battery for approximately two years, holding ±15 seconds per month on its own — and if you keep the mobile link active, the app corrects the time for you anyway. When the battery runs down, bring the watch to any City Chain outlet; having it changed by a service centre keeps the case seal correctly reseated, which protects the 200-metre rating.

What warranty does this watch come with?

The GBD-200SM-1A6DR comes with Casio's official 1-year warranty when purchased from City Chain Singapore, an authorised Casio retailer.