I fell in love with the Scandinavian design multifunctional smartwatch [Gadget Review]

　"Falster Gen 6" is now on sale from Skagen, known for its watch makers.

　This is the top model of Skagen equipped with the snapdragon wear 4100+ platform. The 42mm case made of stainless steel and nylon is packed with functions that are essential for modern life.

This time, let's try this smartwatch that looks luxurious.

Refined housing

　The smartwatch is also "pinky". There are high-end models that are solidly made, and low-end models with cheap plastic bodies.

　There are also a wide variety of designs. Some are designed for sports scenes, while others are designed for formal occasions. The term “smartwatch” is no longer the same.

Then, what about "Falster Gen 6"? The moment I took this out of the box, I exclaimed, "Wow!" at its elegant form. The housing, which has an impression reminiscent of smart casual, is made of stainless steel instead of plastic.

　The display size is 1.28 inches. However, if you don't mind, it's much more spacious than the numbers. There are no sharp elements due to the simple design that draws a perfect circle. This also means that it can be worn in a variety of situations.

Equipped with various sensors

The price of this "Falster Gen 6" is 38,500 yen. I think it's still in the middle range as a smartwatch, but the main feature is that various sensors are built into the housing.

Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, altimeter, PPG heart rate, SpO2, off-body IR, ambient light. Products with this many sensors should have been high-end models without exception until just a few years ago. Since I am a poor public servant, a smartwatch that costs more than 50,000 yen is a dream.

　However, smart watches are definitely getting cheaper. If it's in the 30,000 yen range and has all these functions, you may end up buying it even if you have to push yourself a little. I really want it!

Take full advantage of Wear OS by Google!

``Falster Gen 6'' is a product that works with the smartphone app ``Wear OS by Google''.

　Change the dial design, notification settings, calendar synchronization, etc. are set in "Wear OS by Google". And what I learned when linking "Falster Gen 6" and "Wear OS by Google" is the existence of a function called "hand washing timer". After a period of time, Wear OS by Google will remind the wearer via Falster Gen 6 to wash their hands.

　I see, is this kind of function indispensable in this day and age!? I myself traveled to various countries before the pandemic and was surprised by the difference in hygiene concepts between Japan and the locals, but I was especially surprised and amazed at "countries where hand washing is not customary". . Some restaurants have finger bowls but no wet towels.

　It can be said that it is the role of Google and smart watch manufacturers to educate "people who do not have a habit of washing their hands" to wash their hands. Of course, this function should be useful for Japanese people as well. If you want to wash your hands frequently between work, let's use the function of "Wear OS by Google".

Up to 80% charge in 30 minutes

　The battery life of "Falster Gen 6" is "more than 24 hours".

To be honest, I feel like this is a bit short. These days, it's not uncommon to find products that last for days. However, to make up for that, it has the feature of being able to quickly charge up to 80% in 30 minutes. In fact, when I charged the Falster Gen 6, it accumulated a few percent of power every few minutes. This feels great!

Also available on Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba

``Falster Gen 6'' is currently being sold on Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba, PayPay Mall, etc. in addition to the official Skagen website.

I mentioned above that the price of "Falster Gen 6" is 38,500 yen, but this is just a reference price. Depending on the mail order site, it seems that it is sold at a discounted price than that.