Casio introduces a new G-SQUAD series under the G-SHOCK brand, which feature stylish looks to match casual wear, and equipped with a 3-axis acceleration sensor, and can pair with a smartphone app to support daily fitness. The first watch to be released in the G-SQUAD series is the GBA-800, which will be available in six models.

The new GBA-800 uses its built-in accelerometer to measure daily steps taken and walking/running pace, displaying the steps taken on the watch. Using Bluetooth®, the watch pairs with a smartphone and sends data to the G-SHOCK Connected app, allowing users to track and view the daily steps they take and the calories they burn.

GBA-800-9A_JF_DR_NThe number of steps measured by the watch is displayed by the G-SHOCK Connected app in a graph that breaks down the steps taken in each of five metabolic equivalent (MET) levels, based on the step count and walking/running pace data and using the new algorithm which Casio developed. When the user brings along a smartphone while engaging in an activity, the G-SHOCK Connected app graphically displays the steps taken and calories burned on a map, so the user can track the steps taken and the location, time of day, and MET level. The user can also create timed workouts for interval training, providing a whole new way for men to use G-SHOCK for health tracking and fitness.

The GBA-800 watches come in monotone color palettes and offer analog hands for a true timepiece look. In addition to their styling, the watches have customized modules that allow for the compact size while still fitting in the Bluetooth® system and acceleration sensor. The watchbands feature plenty of holes to ensure a perfect fit on the wearer’s wrist. The GBA-800 keeps accurate time by connecting four times per day to a time server through a paired smartphone, delivering performance and practicality as a wristwatch.

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