![]() ![]() The thin bezels make the screen appear bigger, all the more impressive. STURDY TICKER A little dusty, but the smartwatch still looks new despite a month of heavy useĪt 48.5 grams, the watch is light enough that it does not hinder the arms from any physical activities, while also being sufficiently hefty, showing how well-built it is.Īnother element of the Watch S1 Pro worth noting is its large 1.47-inch Amoled always-on display with sapphire crystal glass that boasts of ultra-narrow bezels. ![]() Below this is a button that activates the 100 workout modes. Pressing the crown down leads to an application drawer that contains everything you could do with the watch. When turned, the studded knob triggers haptic vibrations, a nuance that adds to the premium feel of the watch. On the upper right side is a single rotatable crown used for volume adjustments and for exploring the menu. The bands are easily interchangeable, and both are equally dapper.Īs for the make, the 46 mm body is made of stainless steel. The Watch S1 Pro comes in two colorways, namely a silver steel case with a brown handpolished leather strap, and a black-on-black steel case and fluoro rubber. With a simple and elegant look, the watch could easily be worn on any occasion and with whatever outfit, from dungarees to tuxedos. Judging from the Watch S1 Pro’s appearance alone, one could surmise that this is an exceptional timepiece. At a glance, the classic, circular silhouette calls attention. Inside the box are a multi-language user manual, a magnetic USB charging dock, and the unit. I recently got my hands on a model to see if it lived up to all the clamor. One of Xiaomi’s best smartwatches to date, the Watch S1 Pro had been turning a lot of heads with its sleek design, functionality, and practicality. And for good reasons, first and most recent of which is the release of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro.Ī PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE On the right side of the smartwatch are the crown, workout button, and speakers Chinese electronic giant Xiaomi is currently among the leading contenders in the market for smartwatches in Asia. Because the digital timepiece is in vogue, there are so many brands and models to choose from today. With several uses and features, the smartwatch is just as good an investment as any luxury mechanical watch out there. Seeing as a smartwatch is essentially a fitness tracker as well, its value increased due to the pandemic since people were forced to be more health conscious. The whirlwind of developments boosted the demand and utilization of technology, turning smartwatches from a want to a need. Considered the “father of wearable computing,” Steve’s creation ushered in a new age for timepieces, which now serve as mini-computers, health accessories, and extensions to our phones. MODEST AND REFINED The author's favorite watch face 'Twinkle' displayed on the Xiaomi Watch S1 Proįast forward to 1998, Steve Mann pioneered the first Linux wristwatch, the first-ever smartwatch in other words. The 1800s was the period wristwatches were treated as jewelry. The Guinness World Records, however, credits Patek Philippe as the progenitor of the wristwatch in 1868 for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. It has been 300 years since the first wristwatch was invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet, who designed a “repeater watch for bracelet” for the Queen of Naples in 1810. Clocks later became mobile with the first pocket watch invented by Peter Henlein in 1510 in Nuremberg, Germany. People have had a long history with the tracking of time, from sundials to water clocks, to the first mechanical movement introduced in the 1200s. The simplest of things too, such as timekeeping, has evolved over the centuries. Even the cells in our body are replenished daily. Whether it’s our thoughts, emotions, or relationships, nothing is exempt from change. In technology there is what we call “Accelerating Change,” a phenomenon where innovations propel the next, creating a snowball of progress. Part of the price of admission to life is constant change. You could also directly stream videos and browse the internet with a smart TV. A smart television, for instance, can automatically connect to your sound bar, gaming console, or whatever other smart gadgets you have at home. The latter, for the uninitiated, are machines capable of multiple functions and could link with one another through a wireless network (Wi-Fi). We live in a world highly driven by the internet, artificial intelligence, and smart devices. Tesla, SpaceX, Meta, and Kendrick Lamar-these are words synonymous with the future. GIVE ME A SOIGNÉ A close look at the back and face of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, a gentleman's smartwatch
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