Timex Metropolitan+ Hands On Review [With Video]

Timex has launched its first analog activity tracked in the Indian market, dubbed the Timex Metropolitan+. Priced at Rs. 9,995, it is available to buy exclusively from online retailer Amazon India.

With numerous activity trackers flooding the Indian market, what different does the Metropolitan+ bring with it to entice the buyers? Read on to find out Timex Metropolitan+ Hands On Review [With Video] entailing details on price, specifications and features.

Timex Metropolitan+ Hands On Review [With Video]

What’s Inside The Box?

The box of the wearable looks conventional and simple, but it comes with an impressive denim style print over it. First thing in the box, is the Timex Metropolitan watch itself. We have the Black  variant (black case with a black dial) of the watch with us. There is also a user manual along with an interchangeable orange colored strap.

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About The Timex Metropolitan+ Analog Activity Tracker

The Metropolitan+ comes with a large, round analog dial with standard needles. On the top left quadrant, there is a dial with four options- Bluetooth, Off (Bluetooth and tracking off), D (Distance) and S (Steps).

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On the bottom right quadrant, there is again a dial which shows percentage of distance and steps in terms of goals set by the user. It has conventional crown on the middle and an additional crown on 2’o clock position. While the middle crown is for adjusting time, the additional crown controls all smart functionalities.

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Pairing of the wearable is very is simple. Users just need to download the Timex app on their smartphones and long press the 2’o clock crown to put it in the Bluetooth mode. Next step is to search the watch on the smartphone app to pair it. What’s next? You’re good to go.

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Besides showing time, this watch tracks your daily activities such as steps taken, distance traveled and calories burnt. It also allows users to watch the percentage of goal they have accomplished.

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Another interesting feature is the battery life of this wearable. The battery of this watch is said to be good enough to last for up to 1.5 years or 18 months (without charging). It also comes with Timex’s Indiglo feature which makes it easier to use the watch in dark environments by illuminating the watch dial.

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Key Features Of Timex Metropolitan+ Analog Activity Tracker

  • Tracks daily activities- steps, distance and calories
  • Shows percentage of goals accomplished
  • Compatible with iOS and Android
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Battery life: 1.5 years
  • Water resistant up to 50 meters
  • Indiglo night light feature

Price & Availability

The Timex Metropolitan+ is priced at Rs. 9,995 and can be grabbed from online retailer Amazon India. You can buy it from here:

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Verdict

The Timex Metropolitan+ watch is an amalgamation of design of a traditional watch and functionalities of a fitness tracker. It looks very subtle, yet classy on the wrist and offers you all the functions of a fitness tracker besides showing time.

Also Read: Timex Ironman Move x20 & Ironman Run x20 GPS Activity Trackers Launched in India

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