Japanese electronics giant Casio has expanded its G-Shock range of smartwatches with a sports watch that brings workout logs and a more comfortable fit.

The GBD-300 is an addition to the sports-driven G-Squad line in the G-Shock family of shock-resistant watches. These watches feature a slim, compact profile that offers a more comfortable fit, as well as handy functions for tracking running and other training regimens.

The G-Shock first came out in 1983, delivering on a passion to create a tough watch that would not break even if dropped. Ever since, Casio (world.casio.com) has continued to introduce functional, structural and design advancements to the brand’s shock resistance. Stacked with data-tracking functions, the G-Squad line has proven popular.

The GBD-300 features a simple octagonal form in a slim, compact design that offers a better fit on the wrist. This shock-resistant watch comes with handy sports-oriented functions that track distance, step count and more.

The slim profile is achieved with a shock-resistant structure that places the centre case between two separate bezels. The back bumper bezel, with its bowl-shaped curvature wrapping around the case, not only boosts shock resistance, but also helps reduce contact with the back of the hand. The flexible covering placed on the underside where the soft urethane band meets the bezel follows the movement of the wrist when worn to deliver a more comfortable fit.

Parts of the band that come into contact with the skin have a dotted texture. This prevents the band from slipping, as well as from sticking to the skin due to perspiration, to provide better comfort.

The GBD-300 (www.casio.com/intl/watches/gshock/product.GBD-300-1) offers accurate distance measurement using the number of steps counted with an accelerometer and a proprietary algorithm. The dedicated G-Shock Move app offers support for daily workouts, allowing users to check life logs with data on step counts and calories burned, as well as activity logs.