Speaking of smart watches recently, I believe that everyone immediately thinks of the Apple Watch launched by Apple, but there are actually some friends around me who want the watch to have smart functions, but also imagine that it has physical pointers like traditional watches in the past, at least you can see the time anytime, anywhere . Withings recently launched a new smartwatch ScanWatch Horizon in Hong Kong, which combines the traditional watch design and most of the functions of a smartwatch. Now I will share with you how it feels following using it for a while.
Elegant and beautiful design of traditional men’s watch
The ScanWatch Horizon launched by Withings this time belongs to the ScanWatch series as the name suggests, and the smart watches of this series have always used traditional watches with solid hands, as well as 316L stainless steel body and flat sapphire glass to protect the surface, so in design and use, The feel and use experience are the same as those of ordinary traditional men’s watches. They are very elegant and beautiful. With the metal strap, although the watch body is a bit heavy, it is quite heavy to wear on the hand and feels very good.
▲ The ScanWatch Horizon interface has two options, the blue one shown above, and the green one. The design has traditional physical hands, which are almost the same as traditional watches, and users can see the time at any time.
▲The surface is protected from scratches by sapphire glass, and the bezel is also of the same color as the surface, which is very elegant and noble.
▲It has a small circular black and white PMOLED screen with a diameter of 1.7 inches, which can display necessary information; and the circular interface, which is also displayed by a physical pointer below, shows the percentage completion of the number of walking steps today. The control is entirely on the right turntable.
▲The bezel showing the time stamp can be rotated, but it is not very useful.
▲The body of the watch is made of hard 316L stainless steel, which is very hard and clean, and the bottom of the watch is equipped with a number of sensors including a heartbeat detector.
▲The default strap is also made of stainless steel.
▲ Press these two buttons to release the strap.
Contains most of the functions of the smart watch
Although it looks like the ScanWatch Horizon is no different from the general traditional watch, it actually has a small circular window on the surface, and the bottom of the watch is equipped with sensors including heartbeat detection. Under normal circumstances, this small window can browse all real-time Push messages, including: the latest messages of WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and other communication software, program push messages, etc. When receiving messages, the watch will vibrate to let users know; it also supports measuring heartbeat, ECG, blood oxygen, etc., as well as calculating The daily walking steps, walking distance, walking layers, and even sleep records and other health indicators can also activate the workout function to record physical conditions during different sports such as running, swimming, cycling, etc., so the function is actually very comprehensive. In addition, it also supports 10 ATM waterproof function, supports diving to a depth of 100 meters, and users who like to play diving can also use it when falling into the water. It also has a built-in GPS chip, in other words, it can record the path at the same time while exercising, and then check the record through the official APP of Withings.
▲Since it is a smart watch, of course, it has the message push notification function that ordinary smart watches have, and in the software, users can choose the program messages that can be seen on the watch according to their personal needs, so as to avoid being madly “bombed” by push messages.
▲ When a message is received, the watch will vibrate to remind the user, and then through the 1.7-inch circular screen, you can browse the message content in the form of a marquee.
▲As for body monitoring, ScanWatch Horizon also supports measuring heartbeat, blood oxygen, and recent high-end smart watches have built-in ECG electrocardiogram measurement functions.
▲ With a measurable electrocardiogram, you can find potential atrial fibrillation, which is the problem of abnormal heart rhythm, so that users can seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
▲To measure the ECG electrocardiogram, you only need to enter the ECG function on the watch, then put your palm on the surface on the side of the crown, then breathe normally and do nothing, wait for 30 seconds, the watch will be used for the user. Measure the ECG and record it in Withings’ own app.
▲After completion, you can see whether there is any abnormal heart rhythm in the APP.
▲In terms of exercise monitoring, ScanWatch Horizon also supports recording the number of steps, walking distance, and layers of the user’s daily walking, so that the user can know whether the daily exercise is sufficient.
▲It also has monitoring functions for different sports, including running, swimming, cycling, etc., which is convenient for users to monitor their physical conditions while exercising. In addition, because it has a built-in GPS chip, it will also record the user’s whereregardings when exercising, and then you can view the relevant data in the APP.
▲In general daily functions, it also supports setting an alarm clock.
Long enough to use for a month
Smart watches, many users are most concerned regarding the use of time. As we all know, the most power-hungry smartwatch has always been the screen. The screen of the Withings ScanWatch Horizon is very thin, and it uses a black and white display mode, in other words, it is very power-saving. The official said that the use time can be as long as 30 days, which is a month. The author has tried it for a full week following it is fully charged, and the power is still 83%. It is estimated that it is indeed possible to use the battery for a full month. It has all the functions but does not need to be charged every one or two days. It is indeed more convenient for users.
▲ The ScanWatch Horizon has enough power. I used it for a week, and the power consumption was only regarding 17%. It should be no big problem to use it for a month.
▲When you need to charge, you only need to connect the special magnetic charging cable and connect the bottom of the watch to charge.
Complete and considerate design with watch tools
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the tools included with the Withings ScanWatch Horizon are also very complete. It not only has a metal strap for daily use, but also a sports strap made of FKM material for everyone to wear more comfortably when exercising. In addition, it also comes with a tool that allows users to adjust the length of the metal strap, so that everyone can adjust it according to the thickness of the arm, which is really considerate.
▲ The tools included with the ScanWatch Horizon can be said to be the most complete style of smart watches.
▲In addition to the preset stainless steel straps for daily use, there are also straps made of FKM materials for users to use when exercising.
▲In addition, the stainless steel strap comes with 3 more straps for users to adjust the appropriate length.
▲The included tools for users to adjust the length of the strap are also very complete, which are exactly the same as those used by the shops on the street that help people change the strap.
Summary: Beautifully Designed Traditional Watch Owners Favorite
All in all, the ScanWatch Horizon launched by Withings this time, although the screen is smaller and can display less content, it uses traditional watch physical hands to display the time, has complete body monitoring functions and supports diving functions. It is very attractive, especially the super long battery can be used for a full month, which is a very attractive selling point. In addition, the design of the watch body is solid, and the control is like a traditional watch. For users who have never used a smart watch before, it can basically achieve a painless transition. Moreover, the watch body is made of 316L stainless steel, and the blue or green surface makes the watch body design elegant and noble. Therefore, if you are looking for a smart watch that is not rude to wear on any occasion, the Withings ScanWatch Horizon is definitely a good choice; but if you are looking for a pure motion detection smart watch, it may not be your favorite. In addition, the only pity is that its design is masculine and it is more suitable for men to wear. Women can only start with the Withings ScanWatch with relatively basic functions.
