Saturday, July 15, 2023

F**KING SUN Sea-salt white

From Sequent -

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I hear "connected watch" and I am at once intrigued, and dubious. The ultimate shit-show that was Kronaby 1.0 while several years in the rear-view mirror still stings fresh for many of us who write about these things. Although in fairness, I did get to see Malmo, Sweden so I guess it wasn't a total loss ; )

Clearly, connected watches are still (and apparently will continue to be) a popular item out there. And having tested a few in my time, I can say that I do see the value of them. While I swear by my Hermès Apple watch (thank you, Wendy!), I will say that there is something about the consistency of an analog face, a watch that actually looks like a watch, and not needing to charge my watch every day.

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The technology is sound, and sufficient. Rather than offer everything including the kitchen sink, this connected watch from Sequent gives you practical, useful items:

  • Activity Tracking
  • Sleep Tracking
  • Heart Rate
  • Sport Mode
And all at a fairly reasonable price of (US) $495

But for me the best part is the theme - F**KING SUN! The melting ice cream cone that acts as an indicator just over the 6 o'clock position. Again, if I am being completely honest I have not been a fan of every seconde/seconde collaboration. The less said about the "Vulcain Salute" the better...but boy was that ever a turd... 

But with that said, this one is fun and strikes the perfect balance of playfulness with the watch it is adapted to.

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And best of all? It's solar powered!

If like me, you are intrigued, here are the pertinents -

Features:

· SC 2.3 in-house movement
· Sapphire Solar technology
· Activity tracking (steps, distance, calories)
· Heart rate monitoring
· Sleep tracking
· Workout mode
· Maps with e-GPS (requires phone)
· Sequent Oxygo app
· Compatible iOS and Android

Specifications:

· #tide case
· Sapphire dial
· SuperLuminova® indexes
· Hands filled with SuperLuminova®
· Unique activity tracking indicator

Dimensions:

· Diameter : 40.90 mm
· Height : 12.90 mm
· Lug to lug : 47.50 mm
· Strap width : 22.00 mm
· Case weight : 30 gr
· Strap weight : 22 gr
· Water resistance : 50 meters

Power Reserve:

· Stand-by : up to 24 months / infinite with solar (1 hour/week of sunlight)

· Activity : up to 12 months / infinite with solar (1 hour/day of sunlight)

· Activity + Heart rate : up to 2 months / infinite with solar (5 hours/day of sunlight)

*sunlight at 20’000 lux

When the watch reaches 40%, we continue tracking your steps and stop Bluetooth® and below 10% the watch goes into time only mode.

Available in five refreshing flavors, and limited to 99 pieces of each version. 

https://sequentworld.com/en-us/collections/all-watches

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