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SAMSUN

Gear 53 classic

The smartwatch we've all been waiting for

Samsung launched two variants of the Gear 53 this year - the Gear 53 classic and Gear 53 frontier - as successors
to last year's Gear 52 classic and Gear 52. However, instead of releasing slightly updated models, the firm took what we
knew and completely revamped it, adding a flurry of new features and bolstering the build quality
The result is truly something spectacular - a Swiss-esque smartwatch with integrated GPS, a Full Color Always On
Display, a beefier battery and enough power to sink a ship. But the question still remains: how do they compare to last
year's model? l've spent the past two weeks with the traditional-looking Gear 53 classic to find out.

Design most of their day dashing from meeting the Gear 53 classic - and even the
To achieve the Swiss appearance to meeting in an expensive suit, while frontier - on a woman's wrist.
that people look for in a premium the Gear 53 frontier is geared toward
timepiece, Samsung enlisted the help the rugged outdoorsman who prefers Display
to leave their phone at home when The 1.3-inch circular SuPer
of watch designer Yvan Arpa. The aim
was to craft two devices that look like they're exploring. AMOLED display on the Gear 53 classic
analogue watches, but maintain the Both models are slightly bigger similar to the one found on board the
than the Gear 52. They're also thicker Gear 52. lt uses the same Gorilla Glass
digital functionality of the Tizen OS -
and I like to think the firm succeeded. and pack rotating bezels with an index, protection and 360 x 360 resolution.
instead of a plain, uninscribed piece However, seeing as the surface area
The Gear 53 classic is marketed
towards the businessman who spends of metal. lt's believed that Samsung of the latest device is larger, you're
opted for a larger 46mm diameter to actually seeing fewer pixels per inch.
fend off the futuristic perception that Fortunately, the reduction in pixel
was attached to last year's unit. l'm placement isn't visible to the naked
glad they did. The Gear 53 classic's eye - so you'll still be able to see the
weighty, thicker body makes it feel bright, vibrant colours as Samsung
a lot more like a high-end timepiece intended. The AMOLED technologY
as opposed to a childish smartwatch also does a fantastic job at optimizing
that sticks out like a sore thumb. lt brightness when you walk outside
looks like the majority of customers, to prevent glare, leaving text easy to
however, are unhappy with the read in sunlight.
company's decision to increase the My favourite display feature
size of the watches. is definitely the always-on mode,
Although it may more attractive, it's which dims the screen to conserve
not as comfortable as its predecessor. power when your wrist is in a resting
I have relatively small wrists and l've position, but still shows a brief outline
found it to be a little too cumbersome of your watch face so that passersby
and tight at times, especially when think you're wearing a regular watch
wearing a jumper and shirt. For this as opposed to a smartwatch. lt works
reason, I have a hard time picturing flawlessly.

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