The G-SHOCK Rangeman GPR-H1000 timepiece is an upcoming model from the brand targeted towards hikers, trekkers and adventurers alike to choose as their next accessory. The watch will replace the Rangeman GPR-B1000 series, and boasts a tough, durable body that's incredibly resistant to shocks and rated to support 200-meters of water resistance. The watch is accents by metal side guards for additional protection from daily bumps and scrapes with Mud Resist Buttons to boot.
The G-SHOCK Rangeman GPR-H1000 timepiece will come in yellow and gray/black color options when it launches, and is packed with a range of advanced features. This includes GPS, a pressure sensor, thermo sensor, a heart rate monitor, gyroscope and an accelerometer to round the wearable out as a health and fitness tracking beast.
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What's Driving This Trend
- GPS Timepieces for Outdoor Enthusiasts
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating GPS timepieces specifically designed for hikers, trekkers, and adventurers.
- Durable and Shockproof Watch Designs
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing watches with tough, durable bodies that are resistant to shocks and daily wear.
- Advanced Health and Fitness Tracking Wearables
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining GPS timepieces with advanced health and fitness tracking features like heart rate monitoring and gyroscope sensors.
Who This Affects Most
- Outdoor Recreation Equipment
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor recreation equipment industry by creating GPS timepieces specifically designed for hikers, trekkers, and adventurers.
- Watch Manufacturing
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the watch manufacturing industry by developing watches with tough, durable bodies that are resistant to shocks and daily wear.
- Health and Fitness Technology
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the health and fitness technology industry by combining GPS timepieces with advanced health and fitness tracking features like heart rate monitoring and gyroscope sensors.
