The modern smartwatch may have only truly come to the fore around 10 years ago, but in that time we’ve seen transformative leaps and bounds in both technology and design, with watches that are both sleeker and more powerful than ever before.
In a fast-evolving and ever-growing market, it can be difficult for the untrained eye to choose the best option. It’s vital that a smartwatch marries functionality with style – something Huawei manages with aplomb in its new Watch GT 5 Series.
Worth its weight in gold
While many smartwatches can appear clunky and burdensome, the Watch GT 5 and Watch GT 5 Pro are inspired by the world of horology, and made using premium materials. The GT 5 Pro specifically contains ceramic and titanium elements, including titanium alloy-based gold accents.
These are watches which look and feel delicate on the wrist, with a slim profile and delicate geometric bezel. There’s also a broad choice of watch straps which you can swap between to suit your sartorial choices – the gold-leaf Milanese strap, in particular, will make for a stylish addition to most wardrobes. So that you can customise your look even further, the Watch GT 5 comes with 11 watch face designs, a number which rises to 13 for the GT 5 Pro.
Huawei Watch GT 5 41mm Gold
Huawei Watch GT 5 41mm White
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42mm Ceramic White
Huwaei Watch GT 5 Pro 42mm White
The choice of materials allows the watches to be ultra-lightweight, a feat considering their impressive seven-day battery. But don’t let such impressions imply fragility. These are robust timepieces which will hold up to the rigours of an active lifestyle, with Huawei applying an ultra-hard coating and a nano-film waterproof finish to each device, giving them double the scratch-resistance of the Watch GT 4 Series.
Watch your wellness
Of course, it’s not a case of all style, no substance. All models come complete with the Huawei TruSense System, which allows for health and fitness data to be monitored more accurately and at a far quicker rate than on previous watches. The Watch GT 5 Series’ heart rate accuracy is now within five beats per minute, even when the wearer is taking part in challenging or more complex exercise scenarios such as HIIT or outdoor interval running.
Analysis of vital stats such as these live in the Huawei Health app, available for Android and iOS. As well as workout data, it offers a broad look at your sleep cycle and other health trends. The watch also features wide-ranging menstrual cycle management and symptom recording, including the option to record information such as flow intensity and menstrual pain. This data is synced to the Health app, to enable users to tailor their workouts accordingly.
Functional fitness
No matter your exercise routine, the Watch GT 5 Series is capable of tracking and coaching you through it. It features a vast array of sports modes, including a new running form analysis feature which provides advanced support to runners of all levels, and works perfectly with Huawei’s new Sunflower GPS, which uses an adaptive algorithm to improve accuracy.
Other sports supported include free diving up to 40m. The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro also includes a unique golf course mode, allowing users to download more than 15,000 golf course maps from all around the world (including 3,000 in the UK). These 3D maps enable players to easily grasp the full length of the course, with layouts of tees, fairways, trees, bunkers, water and greens.
It’s innovations like this that make the Watch GT 5 Series so compelling. Its a perfect combination of truly impressive health and fitness technology and luxe aesthetics, allowing you to make the most of an active lifestyle without sacrificing on style.
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Series is available at the Huawei Store, as well as Amazon, Argos, Currys and other retailers. Buy direct from Huawei and receive a free set of Huawei FreeBuds 5i. Offer valid until 22/10.
