Outdoor enthusiasts trying out the Suunto Vertical watches during the launch in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star
OUTDOOR buffs looking for a durable smartwatch with outstanding battery life will be happy to know that the Suunto Vertical collection will soon hit the market.
The latest range by watchmaker Suunto offers military-grade strength with multiple built-in software to ensure convenience.
These watches come in two variants – Stainless Steel and Titanium Solar. Each is available in four colours – all black, black sand, black ruby, and black lime.
Their key features include outdoor maps that can be accessed offline, equipped with information such as heat maps and types of road surfaces.
These features are meant to help its wearer navigate in challenging terrains and during bad weather.
Suunto product head Petri Lehtovirta, in a media statement, says the new smartwatches were meant for those who enjoy outdoor activities.
“Its size, robustness and free maps available wherever you are in the world, tell you everything you need when on your outdoor adventure,” he says.
The watches can track the wearers’ heart rates during physical activities such as running, cycling and swimming.
They are equipped with a 1.4inch screen. The Titanium edition is a tad lighter at 76g while the Stainless Steel one weighs 86g.
A Vertical watch with a powder pink strap.
Suunto Vertical watches also come with various customisation options and tools.
These tools allow the wearers to track their training progress, physical recovery and sleep analysis.
According to Lehtovirta, the Titanium and Stainless Steel watches have 85 and 60 hours of battery life respectively when fully charged.
“Even when the tracking feature and notification are turned on, the batteries can last up to 30 days with the help of solar charging.
“This is important when running in the mountains, valleys or in between buildings in a city,” he adds.
Guests checking out the latest line of smartwatches by Suunto during the launch at The Sphere, Kuala Lumpur.
The Malaysian launch for the Finnish brand’s new series was held in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. Guests mostly comprised outdoor enthusiasts.
The watches are water-resistant up to 100m. They are priced RM2,799 (Stainless Steel) and RM3,799 (Titanium).
They are available for purchase at authorised Suunto retailers in Malaysia.
Outdoor enthusiasts trying out the Suunto Vertical watches during the launch in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star
Suunto's latest collection Verrtical Line smartwatches will be available for purchase from June 9 onwards. - RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star.
A Vertical watch with a powder pink strap.
Guests checking out the latest line of smartwatches by Suunto during the launch at The Sphere, Kuala Lumpur.
Members of public checking out the latest line of smartwatches by Suunto called Vertical line during their launch at The Sphere in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. - RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star.
