Name: VECTIX Sentinel — Rugged Smartwatch
Brand: VECTIX
SKU: VCTX-SW-BLK
Price: 2499.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

VECTIX Sentinel — Rugged Smartwatch

5.0 · 18 reviews

R 2,499.00 R 3,399.00

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Color Black Green Camouflage Black Camouflage Black Steel Silver Steel Gray

A full-size rugged smartwatch that takes calls, finds its way, lights the dark and runs on a 1,100 mAh battery. R2,499, delivered free.

Calls on your wrist — built-in speaker and mic
Big 1,100 mAh battery — charge it far less often
Torch + red SOS light — hold the button and it's on
GPS, compass, altimeter, barometer
IPX8 waterproof — rain, sweat and the pool are fine
Syncs workouts to Strava via the companion app
Works with iPhone and Android

Free tracked delivery anywhere in SA · 7 days from delivery to return it

Heads-up: it's a big watch. 53 mm across, 16 mm thick, 82 g. That size is what makes room for the big battery and the 1.7" screen. It looks right on wrists of 17 cm and up, and bold on smaller ones. Full measurements are below.

Take calls without reaching for your phone

Calls come through over Bluetooth to the speaker and mic in the case. Recent calls and contacts sync across, and WhatsApp, SMS and app alerts show on the dial with a vibration.

A torch and an SOS beacon, built in

White light for the keyhole, the fuse box or the path in the dark. Red flash so traffic sees you on an early run or ride. No app, no phone needed.

Know where you are and what's coming

Live compass bearing, altitude in metres, and a pressure trend that warns you when weather is turning. Positioning uses GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo together for a faster, steadier lock.

Big battery, fewer charges

1,100 mAh in the case. The manufacturer rates it at up to 30 days of typical use and up to 100 days on standby at default settings. Heavy calling, GPS tracking and a bright screen will use it faster.

A screen you can actually read

1.7" round HD display at 360 × 360. Steps, heart rate, distance, battery and weather at a glance.

Rated IPX8 waterproof

Sealed against immersion in fresh water. Rain, sweat, washing hands and swimming in the pool are fine. It is not a diving watch, so keep it away from hot showers, steam and high-pressure jets.

100+ sport modes

Running, cycling, walking, hiking, gym and more, with continuous heart rate during a session and sleep tracking at night.

Your training carries over to Strava

Record a run, ride or hike on the watch and it syncs to Strava through the companion app. Link your account once and it keeps syncing. Tested on our own watch.

A Strava account is required. VECTIX is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Strava.

Size & fit

Measured off the watch with a ruler: 53 mm across the bezel, 60 mm lug to lug, 16 mm thick, 24 mm strap, 82 g in total. It's built big on purpose, because a slim case can't hold this battery or this screen.

The lugs curve down, so it sits closer to the wrist than the numbers suggest. The strap adjusts from very small up to a 268 mm wrist, so it will fit. The only question is how big you like your watch to look.

Quick check: lay a ruler across the top of your wrist. If 60 mm looks good to you, so will this.

Specifications

Model: VECTIX Sentinel
Display: 1.7" round HD, 360 × 360
Case: 53 mm bezel, 60 mm lug to lug, 16 mm thick
Weight: 82 g including strap
Battery: 1,100 mAh (manufacturer estimate: up to 30 days typical use, 100 days standby)
Charging: Magnetic cable, about 3 hours to full
Water: IPX8 (not rated for diving)
Calling: Bluetooth, built-in speaker and microphone
Light: White torch and red SOS flash
Positioning: GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo
Sensors: Heart rate, compass, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer
Sport modes: 100+, plus steps, distance, calories and sleep
Strava: Syncs through the companion app (Strava account required)
Strap: 24 mm quick-release, silicone or steel depending on colourway
Fits wrists: up to 268 mm
Compatibility: iPhone and Android
In the box: Watch, strap, magnetic charging cable, user guide

Questions people ask

Does it work with my phone?
Yes, iPhone and Android.

How long does delivery take?
8–11 business days by Aramex, free anywhere in South Africa, with tracking.

What if it's too big for me?
You have 7 days from delivery to send it back. Return postage on a change-of-mind return is paid by you.

Can I swim with it?
Pool and fresh water, yes. Diving, hot showers and steam, no.

Who you're buying from

VECTIX is a South African brand based in Gauteng. Pay securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Yoco.

Calling

Answer without
digging for your phone.

A speaker and mic sit in the case, so calls come straight to your wrist over Bluetooth. Works with iPhone and Android alike.

Dial from the watch

Recent calls and saved contacts sync across, so you can start a call without touching your phone at all.

Messages on the wrist

WhatsApp, SMS and app alerts mirror to the dial, with a vibration you’ll feel through a jacket.

100+ sport modes

Running, cycling, hiking, gym. The dial rearranges around the numbers that matter, with continuous heart rate through the session.

Onboard light

A torch and an SOS beacon,
strapped to your wrist.

Two light sources built into the case. White for finding the keyhole or the trip switch; red for being seen on the road at night.

White torch

Enough to light a path, a fuse box or a dark passage during load-shedding.

Red flash

A pulsing red beacon that makes you visible to traffic on an early run or ride.

Always on you

No app, no phone, no battery hunt. Hold the button and it’s on.

Outdoor instruments

The dials you actually use outside

Four sensors that turn the watch into a field instrument rather than a step counter.

Compass

Bearing

A calibrated digital compass with a live heading in degrees.

Altimeter

Altitude

Elevation in metres, plotted over the course of a climb.

Barometer

Pressure

Barometric trend — a falling line means weather is coming.

GNSS

Positioning

GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo for a faster, steadier lock.

Rated, and built to last

IPX8 and 1,100 mAh

Sealed against immersion in fresh water. The battery is roughly four times what most smartwatches this size carry, which is where the long gaps between charges come from.

30 daysTypical use

100 daysStandby

3 hrsFull charge

IPX8Waterproof

Battery figures are manufacturer estimates at default settings; heavy calling, GPS and a brighter screen shorten them. Not a diving watch — avoid hot water, steam and high-pressure jets.

Size & fit

Straight up: this is a big watch

A slim case cannot hold a 1,100 mAh battery and a 1.7″ screen. This one is G-Shock territory, and it is meant to be. The numbers below were measured off the watch with a ruler, not copied from a supplier sheet.

53 mmBezel, edge to edge

60 mmLug to lug

16 mmCase thickness

82 gWith strap on

The lugs curve down sharply, so it sits closer to the wrist than 60 mm sounds. On a wrist of 17 cm around or more it looks exactly right. Below that it reads as deliberately oversized — which is what a lot of people are after, but you should know it going in.

The 24 mm strap adjusts from very small up to a 268 mm wrist, so fit itself is never the problem. What you are choosing is proportion.

Technical

Full specification

Display: 1.7″ HD round display, 360 × 360 resolution
Case: 53 mm bezel diameter, 60 mm lug-to-lug, 16 mm thick
Weight: 82 g including strap
Battery: 1,100 mAh — up to 30 days typical use, up to 100 days standby
Charging: Magnetic charging cable, approx. 3 hours to full
Water: IPX8 — sealed against immersion. Not rated for diving or hot water
Calling: Bluetooth calling with built-in speaker and microphone
Light: Dual-colour LED — white torch and red SOS flash
Positioning: GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo
Sensors: Heart rate, compass, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer
Sport modes: 100+, with steps, distance, calories and sleep tracking
Strap: 24 mm quick-release silicone or steel bracelet, depending on colourway
Fits wrists: Up to 268 mm circumference, and adjusts well below average
Compatibility: iPhone and Android
In the box: Watch, strap, magnetic charging cable, user guide
Delivery: Free nationwide by Aramex, 8–11 business days, tracked
Warranty: 6 months from delivery

Before you order

Questions we get

How big is it, really?

Big. The bezel is 53 mm edge to edge, 60 mm lug to lug, 16 mm thick, and it weighs 82 g with the strap on — G-Shock territory. The lugs curve down hard, so it wears closer than that sounds, and on a wrist of 17 cm or more it looks right at home. On a smaller wrist it will read as deliberately oversized. The strap adjusts well below average, so fit is never the issue — proportion is what you’re choosing.

Will it really last a month?

On light use — notifications, step tracking, a glance at the time — yes. If you take calls on it daily or run GPS often, plan on roughly a week to ten days. Still nothing like charging every night.

Can I swim with it?

Rain, sweat, hand-washing and a swim in a pool are fine at IPX8. Keep it out of hot showers and steam rooms, and don’t dive with it — heat and pressure are what break seals.

Does it work with my phone?

Yes, on both iPhone and Android. You pair it once through the companion app, and calls, messages and app alerts come through from there.

Silicone or steel?

Silicone for training, sweat and water. Steel for wearing it to the office. Both are 24 mm quick-release, so you can buy one watch and swap between them.

How long is delivery, and what does it cost?

Free anywhere in South Africa, delivered by Aramex within 8–11 business days. You get a tracking number by email as soon as the courier collects your parcel.

What if it isn’t for me?

Send it back within 7 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging, for a full refund. Faults within 6 months are covered by warranty, and we pay the return shipping on those.

Who am I buying from?

VECTIX is a South African brand, owned and run from Gauteng. The watches are manufactured abroad, as almost all consumer electronics are — the brand, the business and the person answering your email are local.

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I absolutely love this smartwatch! From the moment I started using it, I’ve been really impressed with the quality, design, and features. It looks great on the wrist, is easy to use, and has everything I need for keeping track of my day and staying active.

The battery life has also been great, and the watch feels much more premium than I expected for the price. It’s quickly become something I wear every day.

Really happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great smartwatch! 👌⌚️
Well worth the wait!

Very happy and surprised with the quality,, my seel band came with a tool to adjust it

Love this watch!

It's a great watch I love it works very well help alot with work good with outdoor and indoor with the torch working at night helps alot

The big screen is a must !

I thought that it would be too big however, wearing a smaller watch just feels a bit weird now. The larger display is definitely a bonus

Just love my new watch!!!

I bought the VECTIX Sentinel for my husband and he absolutely loves it! 😍

He wears it pretty much every day now. It looks really good on his wrist and feels strong and durable, which is exactly what I was looking for when I bought it for him.

He also uses it for his workouts and daily activities, and he’s been really happy with all the features. The battery life has been great too, so we’re not constantly having to charge it.

I’m honestly really happy with the purchase. It looks like a good quality watch without being ridiculously expensive. My husband is very happy with it, so I’d definitely recommend it!

I had a fantastic experience purchasing my watch. The service was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, and the watch itself is absolutely stunning. Everything was handled perfectly from start to finish. Highly recommended!

If you want the Features without the massive price tag, this is it. Does what it says on the box, has a great functionality and great battery life!

I was really surprised with the quality it definitely looks allot more expensive...

I got the steel stap and i was really impressed to find that it came with an adjusting tool

It has everything I need and môre , honestly i thought I was taking a gamble. This is a awesome watch

This watch is fantastic, worth the money. Has all the relevant gadgets. Would absolutely recommend this to everyone. Cool name too!!!!

Great communication and after sales service

Excellent watch, great price and definitely best priced.

A really impressive smartwatch! ⌚🔥 The VECTIX Sentinel has a rugged, premium design that looks great on the wrist, while still giving you that modern smartwatch feel. The bold display is easy to read, the build feels solid, and the sporty look makes it perfect for everyday wear, workouts, and outdoor adventures

Im really impressed for the price I paid I originally wanted a Garmin but can't get it past my heart to pay 21k

VECTIX Sentinel — Rugged Smartwatch