Casio joins the ranks of new Android Wear smartwatches

Casio, the longtime watchmaker, has FINALLY, made its way to the Android Wear market. When Android Wear was announced, there were rumblings about when Casio was going to join in on the fun. The wait is now over.

Casio has already released a few smartwatches, but none that run a custom interface, let alone Android Wear. The Smart Outdoor Watch changes that in a big way.

If you’re familiar with Casio’s G-Shock collection, you’ll already have a little taste of what you’ll be getting with the Smart Outdoor Watch. Meaning that this Android Wear device is for the outdoors-men and women.

With the Military standard MIL-STD-810G rating, being water resistant up to 50-meters, and a “Dual-layer display structure, the Smart Outdoor Watch is built to withstand the elements and then some. This smartwatch isn’t designed to turn heads while you’re dressed up in your nicest suit. Unless that suit is some of your best outdoors gear.

Main Specifications of the WSD-F10
Water Resistance	50 meters
Environmental Durability	MIL-STD-810 (United States military standard issued by the U.S. Department of Defense)
Display	1.32-inch dual layer display Color TFT LCD and monochrome LCD      Color: 320×300 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive touchscreen
Sensors	Pressure (air pressure, altitude) sensor, accelerometer, gyrometer, compass (magnetic) sensor
Microphone	–
Vibrator	–
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth® V4.1 (Low Energy) Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
Buttons	TOOL button, Power button, APP button
Battery	Lithium-ion battery
Charging Method	Magnetic charging terminal
Recharging Time	Approx. 2 hours at room temperature
Battery Life	In normal use: more than 1 day, roughly (varies according to use) Timepiece Mode (timekeeping only): more than 1 month, roughly (varies according to use)
Water Resistance	50 meters
Environmental Durability	MIL-STD-810 (United States military standard issued by the U.S. Department of Defense)
Size of Case	Approx. 61.7mm×56.4mm×15.7mm (H×W×D)
Weight	Approx. 93g (including watchband)
OS	Android Wear
Operating Environment	Use of the device requires a smartphone with the following specifications. Android      Smartphone with Android™ 4.3 or later. iOS One of the following models with iOS 8.2 or later: iPhone 5 or later

There are a few focuses that Casio has designed the Smart Outdoor Watch for, to make sure that you have everything you need to brave the elements. The three “Experiences” that Casio is outlining are; Trekking, Cycling, and Fishing. To get the best experience with the Smart Outdoor Watch, Casio has pre-packaged three applications to get you started; ViewRanger GPS, Runkeeper Fitness, and MyRadar Weather.

It will be interesting to see how the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch holds up against the competition, but one thing’s for sure, this bad boy will definitely hold up against the elements. Official pricing hasn’t been announced, but we are expecting to see the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch priced at about $500.

Drop us a line and let us know what you think about Casio’s first foray into the Android Wear world, and whether this made a splash onto your radar.

Source: Casio Smart Outdoor Watch