Sorry Garmin forget the Fenix 9, this Casio G-Shock pro surfer collab is the only new adventure watch I want this year

Date:
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Description:
Casios surf-themed smartwatch has gone on sale right before the Garmin Fenix
9 makes its debut.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Casios GBX-H5600KI-5 Kanoa Igarashi watch has gone on sale Its 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 its
fair to say theres plenty of hype surrounding the upcoming model. Yet Casio has just arrived to steal Garmins thunder with a new wearable that could take the air out of the Fenix 9s sails particularly when you consider who the devices are apparently aimed at.

Casios device is the wordily named GBX-H5600KI-5 Kanoa Igarashi . Its just gone on sale in the US for $370, which translates to roughly 270 GBP / $515 AUD way cheaper than the majority of Garmins range, and the Ultra-branded rugged adventure smartwatches from the likes of Apple and Samsung . It makes up for its lack of a snappy moniker with a feature list that includes a tide graph function, plus moon, sunrise, and sunset info for optimal surf timing. It also boasts blood-oxygen sensors, a heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, training load powered by Polar , and more. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

On the design front, it comes in a dark brown case with lavender highlights. Because of the molding process, each watch has a slightly different look. Theres a MIP display that sports the signature of Japanese-American surfer Kanoa Igarashi, for whom the device is named. Youll also find the number 50
on the wrist strap, which is a reference to Igarashis World Surf League bib code. Designed for surfers (Image credit: Casio) Its that surfing connection that might rain on Garmins parade. Garmins Play Harder event where the Fenix 9 is widely expected to be revealed features a surfer as its livestream
cover image , perhaps giving a hint as to what the Fenix 9 could be oriented towards. You may like Why wait for the Garmin Fenix 9? Here are 10 top-tier adventure watches you can buy right now Casio's latest retro smartwatch is
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But with Casios surfer-themed watch going on sale right before the Fenix 9 makes an appearance, picking a smartwatch for your surfing sessions just got
a little more complicated. And then theres the price: the Garmin Fenix 8 starts at $849.99 /749.99 GBP / $1,499 AUD, a cool $480 / 480 GBP / $984 AUD more than Casios latest effort. The Fenix 9 is likely to be priced around $1,000 / 1,000 GBP / $1,399 AUD if it is, the difference compared to Casios device will be stark.

Of course, you get a lot more from Garmin in terms of features, including a larger AMOLED screen and many more tools and metrics. But if all you want is
a simple smartwatch to take out on your morning surf, Casio believes it has the answer presumably much to the chagrin of Garmin. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Todays best Garmin Fenix 8 deals Garmin Fenix 8 789 View See all prices Garmin Fenix 8 Solar 666 View See all prices Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED 899.99 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every
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