Opinion Swiss Made Watch

After several weeks with the Huawei Watch Ultimate on my wrist, I better understand why it attracts so much attention.

The first thing that struck me was its build quality. We are far from certain connected watches which look like simple electronic accessories. Here, the case inspires confidence, the materials exude high-end and the screen is simply superb.

On a daily basis, what I appreciated the most remains the autonomy. Not having to search for the charger every night really changes the experience. At home, it easily lasted more than a week with health monitoring activated, notifications and a few sports sessions. It’s a comfort that we often forget until we experience it.

I also liked the wealth of sports and health data. Heart rate, sleep, GPS, outdoor activities... there is plenty to monitor your performance without feeling limited. For someone who enjoys hiking or outdoor activities, this is clearly an asset.

On the other hand, everything was not perfect. The Huawei ecosystem remains a little closed. Some apps I used on other watches just aren't available here. I would also have liked more freedom in terms of contactless payments and third-party applications. Damage.

In short, the Huawei Watch Ultimate gave me the impression of being more of a luxury connected watch than a classic smartwatch. If you're primarily looking for a nice, sturdy watch with excellent battery life and solid sports features, this is clearly worth your attention.