By Eleanor Fleming
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Tech enthusiasts have a new contender for their wrists, as a smartwatch designed to look like a traditional timepiece is being praised by experts. Combining classic watch aesthetics with new features, it offers a sleek alternative for those who want smartwatch functions without the digital look. Now, the HUAWEI Watch Ultimate 2 Beyond Adventure is available on its website and it comes in both blue and black. The watch is a next-generation smartwatch that is said to combine durable materials, advanced technology and features for both everyday use and extreme environments. It’s built with a zirconium-based liquid metal case, a dual-colour nanocrystal ceramic bezel and sapphire glass. The HUAWEI Watch Ultimate 2 Beyond Adventure is water resistant up to 150 metres making it also suitable for deep sea diving and other water-based activities. One of the standout features is its underwater sonar-based communication. Divers can send pre-set messages and emoticons to other watches within 30 minutes, while an underwater SOS function covers up to 60 metres, adding an extra layer of safety. The HUAWEI Watch Ultimate 2 Beyond Adventure also supports music playback and calls while submerged. On land, the gap antenna system and Sunflower Positioning System ensure fast and stable connectivity, with dual band five system positioning providing accurate navigation even in challenging outdoor conditions. An eSIM allows the HUAWEI Watch Ultimate 2 Beyond Adventure to make calls independently, and AI-powered noise cancellation keeps conversations clear. The Watch also includes advanced health monitoring through the TruSense system, which tracks up to 11 health metrics including heart rate, sleep patterns and fingertip Sp02. Battery saver mode offers up to 11 days of use, while standard mode last 4.5 days. Additional safety features such as fall detection, emergency SOS, and high altitude monitoring are included for adventurous users. For an alternative, shoppers could instead try the Google Pixel Watch 4 41mm Smart Watch for £349 from Argos. This watch comes with 32GB memory , Bluetooth 6 connection and is touchscreen while offering health and fitness features to track exercise, steps and sleep. There is also the APPLE Watch Series 11 for £369 from Currys. Available in colours black, gold, grey and silver, this watch has a battery life up to 24 hours, is water-resistant and swim proof and can track sports, steps, distance, calories and sleep. Tech fanatics and YouTubers are reviewing the HUAWEI Watch Ultimate 2 Beyond Adventure as expert TechMagnet said : “Really premium, great materials with this smart watch. This is what really attracts me to it as I love classic mechanical watches and this resembles it. “It is not cheap but when comparing with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and how much that costs and factor in the build quality, I think still this watch is an extremely great deal. I cycle a lot, I like mechanical watches, I don’t want to charge my watch everyday and this smart watch is just the perfect choice.” Meanwhile, another reviewer WhatGear added: “It tends to have phenomenal battery life. It can last up to 11 days on a single charge.” On YouTube one person questioned: “Cool design and smartwatch…But a lot of money for a Huawei watch.” Another person however responded saying: “The material used and the technology inside, I think it’s justified.” The HUAWEI Watch Ultimate 2 Beyond Adventure is available from HUAWEI website.