Casio WS-B1000: For those who love the simplicity

How can one not think of Casio when talking about watches? Be it vintage analog, classic chronograph, smart digital, or an amalgamation of all these; Casio remains the best hitherto. But at least some of you, might be missing the less thronged dials with fewer details. If you are one, then Casio WS-B1000 is for you!

Casio WS-B1000: A close ‘watch’ on simplicity

Casio WS-B1000 is for people who want watches to be just watches. What we mean by that is a dial showing time. That sounds timeless and simple concomitantly. If you need a little more to get merged into the 2K world, Casio WS-B1000 has you covered. Guess what? It has a step tracker too.

The new watch is a masterpiece clearly defining the classic Casio design. It is priced at $55.95. The watch is slim and comes in three elegant colours: black, white and blue. The perforated urethane band delivers breathability and comfort and adds to the charm. It never overpowers your wrist. You can rely on Casio WS-B1000’s water resistance (of up to 100 metres) in case of unannounced rain.

The watch weighs only 36 grams. It runs on a CR2016 coin cell battery which would last approximately two years. The power-saving feature helps you push the usage further. The newbie also boasts a 1/100-second stopwatch with a 200-lap memory. This compact digital watch can be paired with your Bluetooth. The pairing auto-corrects the time, configures the alarm, moves reminders and connects you with other functions on the app.

Mind your step with Casio WS-B1000

The step tracker is a bonus to make your time worth every step you take. It helps you save time, and it helps you be healthy. The front button manages the data during activities. The accelerometer within the watch is capable of sensing body movements, thus counting the steps. The data is displayed on the LCD with a backlight button. It has an amber LED backlight to flex. The watch also shows a graph to help you analyze how well you are working towards your fitness goals. Not just that, the step counts, and stopwatch times shown on the watch can be easily transferred to the phone. You can go to the Casio app and view the log if you want to check your history.

What doesn’t it have?

Although it has an accurate step tracker, the Casio WS-B1000 lacks many features. It doesn’t have an optical heart rate monitor. It does not have an OLED display or fancy health sensors. You cannot do contactless payments and there is no LTE connectivity.

So, for those who are into heavily packed digital watches, the Casio WS-B1000 is not a great pick. You might get bored. But if you are someone who pays no attention to the prodigious features, you can purchase this timepiece. To get such a wonderful small clock for $56 is impossible these days. If you are a retro lover, hurry up and snap up the new Casio WS-B1000.