Thomas Kaufmann

The workshop secret that made the legend of the Royal Oak Ask ten enthusiasts what fascinates them about the Royal Oak and you will hear about its octagon, its hypnotic tapestry, its Genta aura. Few, however, cite this detail, as discreet as it is decisive: the perfect alignment of the “screws” of the bezel. A

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What doesn’t change: the sports engine Full running profile (outdoor, treadmill, track via session), GPS/GLONASS/Galileo, pace/cardio alerts, estimated VO₂ max, basic recovery tracking, security with incident detection + Assistance (smartphone required), maps Garmin Coach. No baro altimeter, no on-board music, no “real” multisport. Identical, down to the smallest menu. On our test outings (5 weeks,

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Criteria Forerunner 55 Forerunner 165 Screen MIP 1.04″, 208×208 1.2″ AMOLED, ~390×390, touch Baro altimeter No Yes Wrist cardio Previous generation More stable recent generation GNSS Multi-GNSS (mono) Multi-GNSS (mono) Garmin Pay No Yes Music No “Music” version (internal memory) Autonomy (watch/GPS) ~14 days / ~20 hours ~11 days (≈4 days AOD) / ~7 p.m.

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In brief The Forerunner 55 is simple and reliable to get started (correct GPS, honest autonomy, guided sessions). The Forerunner 255 goes into serious runner mode: training load tracking, baro altimeter, HRV, triathlon, better GNSS chip. Brutal summary: 55 = serene initiation; 255 = structured progression. Context. I ran for two weeks with both models,

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Designed by a young Gérald Genta for Universal Genève, the Polerouter model has left its mark on the history of watchmaking. Long forgotten, it is reborn today in the hearts of enthusiasts, driven by the vintage wave and the search for authenticity. Here’s why this watch is becoming essential again. An icon born in the

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Terrain: autonomy, GPS, comfort (test bench) Grip & pace stability Departures measured: 7–12 s of typical GPS grip in open towns (55 and 245), 15–25 s sometimes with the old 45, then RAS. The instantaneous pace remains more stable at 55/245 for the first 500 meters. You can feel it in the tempo. No harmful

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Getting started iPhone/Android — 2 minutes Pairing in Garmin Connect Installed Garmin Connect on iPhone. Add the device, create/validate your profile (height, weight, wrist). Let the first synchronization take place (firmware, widgets). And that’s it. Health authorizations + priority of sources In Health > your profile > Apps, check Connect and the permitted data types.

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After presenting its Victorinox Swiss Army to us at the start of the year, the House known for its famous Swiss knives returns today to unveil a new collection of watches called Victorinox Air Pro ! Above all designed for aviators and travelers who like to venture into unknown lands, this new line of all-terrain

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What profile for each watch? Beginner who runs 2–3 times/week : Take 55, point. For what ? Autonomy which removes the mental load, suggestions of sessions, better security. The 45, only If found at very low reconditioned prices and you want the bare minimum. Runner 10 km / semi : The 55 keeps the look

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In the world of watchmaking, certain terms are often confused. This is the case of a chronometer watch, but also with a chronometer watch (without accent). These two spellings designate the same idea: a mechanical watch having passed precision tests and obtained an official certification. Swiss Made Watch magazine reveals what it is for, and

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Why Decathlon for a teenager? Because it holds up and the experience is square: withdrawal in 1 hour, extensive returns, accessible prices, and a clear offer dedicated to juniors – not need to search ten sites. Yes, concrete. Suddenly, to explore the global child universe before entering the hard, takes a look at this complete

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Key features: beyond the sun and the GPS Each beat counts. A solar garmin watch is not just a tech gadget for Outdoor geeks. He is a life assistant, A tool that transforms data into decisions. The Gen 4/5 sensors measure your heart rate in real time, which you run, nag or sleep. Frankly, who

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Differences that matter every day Screen and interface: AMOLED VS MIP The Forerunner 265 rocks on a tactile amoled: saturated colors, impeccable indoors, fluid entertainment. It’s pleasant. It’s clear. Suddenly, you consult your stats more often, you interact more. In full sun? Very correct, but the AOD (Always-on) nibbles the battery if you activate it.

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Comparison table – Key specifications Characteristic Forerunner 955 Fenix ​​7 (47 mm) Screen MIP 1.3 ″; 260 × 260 px; Tactile + pimples MIP 1.3 ″; 260 × 260 px; Tactile + pimples Glass Gorilla Glass DX (Power Glass in Solar) Gorilla Glass DX / Power Glass / Sapphire (depending on edition) Materials Box +

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Autonomy and uses: realistic gains, concrete limits Let’s talk about figures without fetishism. The 955 “classic” is already well in connected watch (notifications, 24/7 heart rate, sleep, HRV). The Solar adds, according to the exhibition, a mattress: a few more days in connected watch over a bright week, a few hours in GPS on long

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Generational improvements: from 945 to 965 From 945 to 955 Concrete gains: Touch + buttons, GNSS multi-bands, reading/HRV, Solar (optional), longer GPS autonomy, more recent optical cardio sensor, more fluid carto guidance. In training, it translates into less “bicycle pump” gaits under canopy, adjusted sessions when sleeping sleeps, and a reassuring energy margin in hike/long

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Autonomy and energy: the real impact of the amoled Classic fear: “amoled = battery that melts”. Not so fast. The 965 combines more efficient panel, more sober processor, software optimization. Result : AOD OFF And we gestures: very solid autonomy, often comparable to a 955 in mixed use (office + 5 to 7 sessions/SEM). AOD

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The 945 is not just an update. It is A revolution brought to the wrist. We compare the features that change the situation. The music on the wrist: Freedom found You can store up to 1000 songs on the 945. The 935 only controls music on the phone. With the 935, you control. With the

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Autonomy: Who holds the distance? 31 hours in GPS, it’s not flan. There Forerunner 965 crushes the 265 on this criterion. But should we really pay 150 € more for that? In connected watch mode: the 965 takes off 23 days against 13 days (15 for the 265S). Frankly, going from two weeks to three

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How a watch measures the spo₂ on the wrist A Health connected watch Do not aspire your blood (fortunately). It lights up the skin with LEDs (red ~ 660 Nm and infrared ~ 940 Nm, sometimes green in addition), then measures the light returned by the tissues. The PPG signal (photopleyysmography) captured by photododids varies

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