Sorry Garmin — forget the Fenix 9, this Casio G-Shock pro surfer collab is the only new adventure watch I want…
- Casio’s GBX-H5600KI-5 Kanoa Igarashi watch has gone on sale
- It’s aimed at surfers, with a range of features for the sport
- It could rival the Garmin Fenix 9, which is due to be announced soon
Garmin is just about to launch the Fenix 9 watch, and it’s fair to say there’s plenty of hype surrounding the upcoming model. Yet Casio has just arrived to steal Garmin’s thunder with a new wearable that could take the air out of the Fenix 9’s sails — particularly when you consider who the devices are apparently aimed at.
Casio’s device is the wordily named GBX-H5600KI-5 Kanoa Igarashi. It’s just gone on sale in the US for $370, which translates to roughly £270 GBP / $515 AUD — way cheaper than the majority of Garmin’s range, and the Ultra-branded rugged adventure smartwatches from the likes of Apple and Samsung.
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