The Classic errs more towards classic timepiece styling, with its traditional-style crowns and leather strap.īoth Gear S3 variants are compatible with standard 22mm watch bands, however, so you’re free to customise as you see fit.

The Frontier is targeted towards those with more active lifestyles and comes with a more weather-resistant silicone band. The Gear S3 is actually available in two models – the Gear S3 Classic and the Gear S3 Frontier – although there’s no difference in the smart functionality of the two models. It’s not going to suit every wrist.Įven with that said, it’s a seriously classy timepiece, but unfortunately still hindered by the Tizen operating system’s lack of must-have wrist-based apps. Due to packing in the likes of GPS, a barometer, an altimeter and a bigger battery, the Samsung Gear S3 is a seriously chunky smartwatch. The “bigger” part shouldn’t be understated, though. This year’s Gear S3 takes some of the familiar principles – the round display and Tizen operating system – and augments them with a raft of new sensors and a bigger, bolder design that more closely resembles a classic analogue timepiece. The Samsung Gear S2 certainly veered the closest to “hit” rather than “miss” compared to previous efforts. Samsung’s had a fair few cracks at smartwatches now, with some faring considerably better than others.

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