{"product_id":"vectix-rugged-smartwatch","title":"VECTIX Sentinel — Rugged Smartwatch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalls on your wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e — built-in speaker and mic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig 1,100 mAh battery\u003c\/strong\u003e — charge it far less often\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorch + red SOS light\u003c\/strong\u003e — hold the button and it's on\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS, compass, altimeter, barometer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPX8 waterproof\u003c\/strong\u003e — rain, sweat and the pool are fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSyncs workouts to Strava\u003c\/strong\u003e via the companion app\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with iPhone and Android\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree tracked delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e anywhere in SA · \u003cstrong\u003e7 days from delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e to return it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeads-up: it's a big watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTake calls without reaching for your phone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalls 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA torch and an SOS beacon, built in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow where you are and what's coming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBig battery, fewer charges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,100 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA screen you can actually read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.7\" round HD display at 360 × 360. Steps, heart rate, distance, battery and weather at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRated IPX8 waterproof\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed against immersion in fresh water. Rain, sweat, washing hands and swimming in the pool are fine. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a diving watch, so keep it away from hot showers, steam and high-pressure jets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100+ sport modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning, cycling, walking, hiking, gym and more, with continuous heart rate during a session and sleep tracking at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour training carries over to Strava\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Strava account is required. VECTIX is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Strava.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick check:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay a ruler across the top of your wrist. If 60 mm looks good to you, so will this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VECTIX Sentinel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7\" round HD, 360 × 360\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53 mm bezel, 60 mm lug to lug, 16 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82 g including strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,100 mAh (manufacturer estimate: up to 30 days typical use, 100 days standby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetic cable, about 3 hours to full\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPX8 (not rated for diving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth, built-in speaker and microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e White torch and red SOS flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart rate, compass, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSport modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+, plus steps, distance, calories and sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrava:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syncs through the companion app (Strava account required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 mm quick-release, silicone or steel depending on colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits wrists:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 268 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e iPhone and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch, strap, magnetic charging cable, user guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with my phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, iPhone and Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8–11 business days by Aramex, free anywhere in South Africa, with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it's too big for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have 7 days from delivery to send it back. Return postage on a change-of-mind return is paid by you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I swim with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePool and fresh water, yes. Diving, hot showers and steam, no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho you're buying from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVECTIX is a South African brand based in Gauteng. 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