I went from moto 360 to a mechanical seiko. That was fast.

Why would you have to set aside the Pebble? They still work great.

I have my pebble time, and I love it. The frequency of the notifications depends upon you, I just have whatsapp and email notification on and that's works fine. The best feature is the vibration alarm and weather update as I live in Dublin. I don't use fitness tracking feature but I like the timeline from pebble. Pebble was the best

I flashed Android Wear 2 on my G Watch and I am loving it. I love the idea of not having to check my phone for messages and calls, especially with my Nexus 5X which has awful battery life on its own. Sure, you have to charge it but for me I always (when I'm not wearing it) have it set down on a dock.

I'm not a smartwatch guy, I prefer my automatic as I don't get flooded with notifications on my wrist, and I find most of the apps are something it wouldn't be inconvenient to take my phone out to use anyway. That said, this is an interesting and clever take on what a smartwatch means, that dial shift is a pretty elegant method and although it's not perfect, I admire the concept they put out. Well done Skagen.

I think they still matter. Sometimes at work I'm not able to constantly pull out my phone and look at notifications etc. The smart watch to me is like a high functioning stylish pager and I'm fine with that. I use my smart watch to change channels on my smart tv and change songs on my Bluetooth speakers. It's a nice little gadget to have for me.

@zehph

6 жыл бұрын

Universal Remote... It works with some internet connected devices and you can control netflix or other stuff. People that say the apps are useless and you can't do anything with it just plain trash talk for jealousy or didn't search enough to find tasker or Universal Remote

Honestly, I'm glad I have a Smart Watch, it is very helpful to get messages or calls when working if you can't pick up your phone.

JV, I miss my pebble too. As much as I wanted it to be fancier to wear I've tried the Gear S3, Gear S2, looked at others but the size and serious lack of functional battery life,l water resistance, and app environments makes me pine for my pebble. I even tried restarting and reconnecting my pebble time steel to my phone running the Android O beta and found that no apps will load back on to my steel. All I want is an app with multi timers and a reasonable way to dismiss notifications or use a quick reply message. Love the feel and look of the Withings/Nokia Steel HR but there's no actual functions besides the fitness tracking for a workout timer for example or a quick auto reply. :(

Is there a way to disconnect the watch from my phone without removing entirely? I switch between gear, android wear, pebble before adding this watch to the collection. I'm able to disconnect any of the gears, pebbles and android wear watches but haven't found a way to do that with this watch. Any ideas?

Hi, I quickly heard you mention about the alarm functionality. Is there no function to set an alarm at all on this device? Thanks

I have a Pebble 2 and dont have it connected to my phone because I hate looking at it every minute. I like it this way because now I have a watch that can tell me my heart rate and steps when i want it to.

I think this could be ideal with some improvements, such as IFTTT support. This would allow better customization and really expand it's usage. You could use the sleep tracking to un-mute your phone when you wake up, you could program the buttons to turn your lights on an off many more possibilities. I do think they need a better way to handle notifications, I like the non intrusive nature that the dials provide but it's a little too vague. A small back-lit display that could shine through like a one mirror would be ideal, that way it could display a few words pertaining to the type of notification and at the same time keep the classic watch look. I've wanted to get a smart watch but none so far have been quite what I'm looking for, but I think this is a step in the right direction. I think some improvements that make it a little more smart would be nice, but I think this is a great direction for smart watches to go.

@BrendonOHalloran

6 жыл бұрын

Bryan Rachmilowitz I agree. I wish the functions for ifft/ tasked/ HomeKit were built-in. That's mainly why I got smarted in the beginning - that and tell time First, GWR then S2 then pebble time steel then S3 frontier lte and now an Apple Watch series 2.

@ihfazhassan1548

5 жыл бұрын

Martian notifier

I need a hybrid smartWatch with a built-in video camera that isn't noticeable. any ideas?

Still rocking the Moto 360 2nd Gen, love the watch! :)

not really.. its better when they make it more simpler like this watch.. previous smart watches is just an additional distraction and not a real necessity..

Bin eher etwas dünner aber überlege mir auch eine zu holen. Ist die dann zu klobig? Also ist die sehr groß bzw. dick?

I'm thinking of buying the women's version of this watch, but I am a nurse and I need to be able to see the seconds to count an heart beat. In the video, at 2:03, we see the needle going at seconds speed, is this an option we can program on the third button? Thank you for your answer!

What's the name of the watch at 1:42? I can not tell what the watch is just by looking at it...

I actually just upgraded from a Pebble Time to a Pebble 2 about two weeks ago. I still liked my Time, but it was getting a bit worn out. I did my research, and couldn't find anything out there in the sub-$100 price range that I liked and that was waterproof, so I went with the Pebble 2. I'm really hoping that it will continue to function, even if I lose everything but notifications and music control I'd be OK with it.

@rajivramchandani4210

5 жыл бұрын

check out rebble. It helps get back functionality for the pebble

I need to see what the notification is on my watch, so I can determine if it's important or not. And possibly also dismiss if needed. Which is why I still stuck to my Gear S2. When something comes out with a bit more classic look, longer battery life and "good enough" smart functions, I'll make the switch.

What is the function you're demonstrating at 02:00min? Stopwatch?

Which one is better to buy Huawei or Samsung Gear? I am planing to buy next month.

name smartwatch in minute 1 :40 ? the watch is asus zen watch 3?

Hey man, does it work on fitness tracking even though without the phone? Example doing excercise with the watch alone? Pls give me some idea

@bobnuss8873

6 жыл бұрын

of course it does!

I'm going to enjoy listening to your uncensored opinions of this on the podcast!

Once Pebble went away I came to the same realization, the notifications were making my life more complicated. I abandoned the idea and went to analog and im so much happier, and my life is a little less busy. Great video, I have never heard of a hybrid watch very cool, but im gonna keep my analog watch.

I'm still rocking the pebble because I love the design philosophy. first a very good watch, but with more. what do I use it for? changing music or using navigation while I'm on my motorcycle, seeing texts while I'm at work- as phones are forbidden, checking the weather at a glance, and don't even get me started on pebble tasker

I still think the Pebble watch is really awesome and still very usable

I have an LG Urbane but changed it out for a traditional analogue watch. Charging a smartwatch each night can be a pain and I don't miss the notifications on the watch. This Skagen seems like a great substitute option.

Great review, kudos on the audio

My Moto 360 is still seeing daily use. I work in the server field and it's incredibly useful for making sure I don't miss any notifications from clients or servers themselves regarding potential issues or emergencies; that, and enabling me to pick up a call if my phone is in the other room instead of missing the call completely.

I feel that although this watch is a very attractive timepiece, it's extremely limited functionality would put me off purchasing. I am a seasoned smart watch user and enjoy the numerous available features at my disposal.

idk I find them convenient for things like if I want to check if I got a quick message or getting a phone call when my phone is silent, or something simple like changing a song without having to reach in my pocket.

I am totally in love with my lg watch sport. I can't imagine having to grab my phone for every notification.

Analogue time pieces are an art. It's a bit hard to give up those of you are an admire of them.

Excellent review as usual. Thx Joshua!

I love beautiful crafted watches and I think this one will be a good addition to my collection! Thank you!

what's the name of the watch with the rotating face dial?

Patiently waiting for Moto 360 3rd gen.

@zehph

6 жыл бұрын

Well, the watch division has been shut down by moto... I doubt they would revisit the category anytime soon!

I've owned a pebble for a few years now, but a couple of months ago i reverted back to a simple casio. I didn't want to keep charging it. I'm very tempted to get a hybrid

Great thought. I'm sick of my vivoactive telling me to move etc, and I can't switch it of. I was looking at a Galaxy watch, but you are right. Do we need all that shit. But are there Hybrid watches with no activity measurements. I'm exercise intolerant. I wouldn't mind a small screen though or a second dial like the misfit command. Thanks. JD

I absolutely love my watch. So efficient when I'm at work, a walk, and driving. Hand never has to leave the steering wheel.

I recently got a Fossil Q Activist and love it. I tend to agree that I don’t need the features of a full smart watch on my wrist.

Still rocking my full android DM368 and loving every minute

Why can't I see any comment section in your website? It used to have them...

Think the Garmin vivomove hr and the new withings have the best balance, mixing both analog and smart watch features.

I love hybrids. Like one of my favorite things about a watch is the unique characters and typography of each watch and I miss that in a smartwatch. I think the hybrid tells me what I need to know but also doesn't give me overload.

I own garmin smart watch. But i still like analog watch. Hybrid smartwatch is really one of the product i looks for. Wondering how long the battery can goes for, i saw there is a statement for hybrid smartwatch says no charging needed.

Although more of a fitness tracker then a smart watch I'm currently using a Garmin VivoActive HR. And I got to say I love it in my day to day activitys, getting notifications at a glance. Controlling music on my wrist without having to get my phone out on a run, having all my workouts and heart rate viewable and transfer straight to the phone is great. Looking to upgrade to a Samsung Gear S3 in the coming months

I agree.. the smartwatch niche to me is still a toddler in the aspects of practicality.. kudos to you bruh.. well said and presented..

happy birthday josh..🍻

I gear a Fossil Q Grant and love it... it's awesome

I'm still using my Pebble Time. The battery life and E-Ink display keeps me from switching to anything else.

I have this watch & am about to get a Timex IQ. It is just smart enough for me while at the same time not drawing attention. I love it!

I have a Y1. That Skagen Jorn is a beautiful timepiece, and I would love to get one.

I like my Martian notifier hybrid watch. It has a one line oled screen for notifications, an actual analog watch, looks classy, and more. Been using it for a year and it's great!

Great review. Think you could check out the Kronaby watches as well??

I have the silver one with the black watchstrap, love it!

You've got a BlackBerry Keyone? That's so cool!

I have a Casio ecb 500. It's a hybrid watch that doesn't show any notifications but it doesn't need any battery/charging to work.

Love your reviews.

Amazing review! Thank you.

I really hate noise notifications, and I can often miss vibration alerts, so smart watches really help me out. I don't know what I'll do without my pebble, though. I'll probably try to hack into it if it shuts down after this year.

I am sporting a withings activite pop and it suits most needs as step tracker and alarm clock. Everything is done on the phone app where it belongs and the nearing 6 month battery life is pretty neat

so my notifications only goes to a number instead of the colored dots. anyone know how to change this?

@macigames

5 жыл бұрын

noticed too, I guess thats the new way of how notifications work. I preferred the dots tho :(

I love my huawei watch, to see sms and who is calling me when I on job and can't take my phone up of my pocket, when I'm in front customers

@suryah999

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Hjuler huawei watch is the best. Last for 2-3days. Nice!

@RudyToots

7 жыл бұрын

Me too. It's also great because it still looks classy and is completely usable for a more professional attire.

@benjmiester

7 жыл бұрын

You mean your Huawei Huatch? :P Total missed opportunity on Huawei's part right there.

@Adhithepro489

6 жыл бұрын

Which one is better to buy Huawei or Samsung Gear? I am planing to buy next month.

@Adhithepro489

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Any idea if there are any upcoming smartwatches from Huwai, Samsung or any other big names?

I'm moving away from the Fossil Q Marshall also because I don't need full unused features in exchange for a battery that might get me through the day. Instead of a hybrid, I'm moving to the Amazfit Pace - worth a look at for a previous Pebble guy.

Used to wear a Asus zenwatch 2 but have since moved to a proper automatic watch that I am loving

The Ticwatch 2 onix version, have it now for over a year and i absolutely love it. Because the software is made not to replace my phone but just to assist. And the design is very pretty.

I got the original Pebble 2 years ago. Then, last year I backed the Pebble Time 2 and the Core because I started to go running more often and I upgraded my phone to a bigger and heavier one. Since pebble messed up, I was checking for alternatives and I tried some different Fitbit models. I liked the functionality of the Fitbit Surge, but the design was really ugly. Now I have the Garmin Fenix 3 HR and I love it. It's less smart than a Tizen or Android Wear smartwatch, because you cannot reply to notifications, but it has a full-color always on display, it lasts for more than a week and it has GPS and HR, which are my main features of a watch for doing sports.

Absolutely agree. We need to be slightly disconnected. I'm also looking for something similar. Still using my Pebble Steel with my KeyOne. Good review.

I think you have a point, and find myself looking on Amazon at such watches

Loving the Keyone! And also a great review on the watch. I would totally go hybrid. Like you said...you already use your phone so much in a day...why not let a watch be a watch.

Totally agree with this video! I've had a Pebble steel, Charge HR, Apple Watch, Fitbit Alta, Fitbit Charge 2, and now the Fitbit Blaze. I found it frustrating having the Apple Watch because it would cause an extra step when I got a notification: check my watch and then pull out my phone. It would have been far easier to just pull out my phone in the first place. I now wear a Fitbit Blaze but I've disabled all notifications except phone calls. My life is much better lol. I'm thinking about getting the Steel HR now

Been using a Gear S3 and I love it. No need to take my phone out for a quick call or anything while im on a 2 wheeler. View notifications at work without going for the phone.

Still rocking my Pebble Time and loving it. I agree that touch screens make it so I have to change my focus which I don't like. I'll hold onto my Pebble until it dies or until something comes along that I like as much or more. Some features of the Versa make it look interesting.

I made an informed decision to purchased this smart watch only after watching your review, thanks a lot.

I use an asus zenwatch 3, I use at work all the time. I often have my hands full or I'm driving I can see notifications at a glance and respond with voice without having to stop working and get my phone out.

The main function of a watch is still showing the time. Buying a quality watch starting at let´s say 80$ or a smartwach already starting at 140$, there is not much difference in the price. So what are people complaining about it?

I'm bought in, Josh. I'll get a hybrid smartwatch next. (The controllable clock arms are going to entertain me more than my phone lol)

I have a mechanical watch from my father it's a Atlantic from '73 and still works perfect, none of these watches will not last that much.

I use a xiaomi mi band 2 and its absolutely great. Extremely durable (I've accidentally ran it through my washing machine three times!), and simple. It counts steps and tracks fitness fine. And it can integrate with apps on my phone for added functionality. I have mine set up to track my sleep and vibrate as an alarm, and to display whatsapp and text messages from certain people only. And that's about it, that's all it can do, and it's better that way.

I am loving more and more Hybrid Smartwatches. Awesome video buddy

Reminds me of the Martian notifier. It's an analog with a small ticker screen that shows notifications.,reminders and what not.

What the other smart watches is he comparing it to???? Pleass

Have used the Samsung gear classic 2 for a year or so now and really like it - stops me needing to reach for the phone all the time. Bought the 3 and it is too big so sold it - I like the normal watch look with the smart functions.

Got the Garmin Vivoactice 3, keeps track of all my fitness activities, sleep and let's me easily reply to messages. Battery life is good. The watch is good looking and comfortable. And you can wear it in the shower or swimming. The GPS function is fantastic for tracking runs or bike rides. The Skagen is more watch than smart. Not tempted!! Good review 👍

whats the name of the phone at 2:36?

My 2nd gen Moto 360 matters to me personally. I enjoy it's style, ease of use to switch out bands, and the function of it in many different situations. I don't want to always pull out my phone while at work so having my watch let's me get notifications from my kids when I want. Plus it looks great to me.

I use my Fossil Q Explorist MOSTLY for a nice watch with hidden features and for things where getting my phone out of my pocket is annoying, such as on a crowded bus or in cold weather. In fact, especially with the analog face, I've had people tell me they just thought it was a regular watch until I did something with it. Of course, it IS nice to not have to take your phone out of your pocket just to see if a notification is actually urgent

I just bought a Mi Band 2. Good enough for me. Plus you can buy many different types of band replacements e.g. leather straps, Metal straps etc. I was even lucky as the retailer gave me a discount hence only spending USD 29 for the unit.

I really do use my moto 360 sport a lot everyday but if it was not for the fitness side of the watch I can see your point, its sometimes just as easy to grab your phone or tablet to look at emails etc

I want a watch like that with a heart rate monitor and full fitness tracking like a Fitbit has. I know that's a high mark to ask for, but I hope it'll be there one day.

I wasn't planning on getting a smart watch. I was always on the fence about the idea; mostly worried that it would be one more piece of tech I'd have to charge every day and replace every year or two. The advent of the hybrid changed my mind.

Agreed! Thought about this a long time ago after I got my Samsung fit 2

I use a MI band 2 and if feels really adequate.

@SOYBOYS

7 жыл бұрын

FLUFF Me too.. really adequate

@firionvin

7 жыл бұрын

FLUFF me too, long battery life, no need to worry about water, and still comfortable to wear even when sleeping, blown away my huawei watch.

@joshuasim8019

7 жыл бұрын

I'm using one too. I have the Xiaomi Smartband 2 and it seems that it's going to be irreplaceable for a long time. Mine has a 3-week battery life, waterproof, heart rate sensor and speedometer. And other than telling the date and time everything else is just a waste of battery

@ntelas46

7 жыл бұрын

I have it since the first version man, simply fall in love with it! Especially with the notification apps that are on play store! Waiting for miband 3 now

@ShashiKumar-cs3nk

7 жыл бұрын

bahubali

where can I get one?

started with the original pebble, loved it but was basic which is probably why it was so great. got the moto 360 and was unimpressed. went to gears s2 and now gear s3 frontier which is great. i recently bought a watch subscription thing and love the light feel of a traditional watch so i might stick with it and use the s3 for fitness and active stuff. options are always good.

Damn you Josh! You convinced me to get a smart watch and now my watch is on order you convince me to to get one.

what about Sequent?