The Timex Metropolitan+ is an activity tracker watch made from brass with either a polished black finish or matte black finish. It’s bigger than most watches out there but is still comfortable on the wrist. The watch features interchangeable straps via a quick release mechanism. You can change its strap made from silicone, leather or nylon anytime you want. The only drawback of the watch’s design is that you can hear it ticking which could be a bit distracting for some people.
The Metropolitan+ is basic and straightforward. It doesn’t try to become anything that it doesn’t. It can tell you time, the steps you’ve taken, the distance you’ve walked, and how close you are to your daily fitness goals. Although it doesn’t have advanced fitness tracking features like GPS and a heart rate sensor, Timex made sure that Metropolitan+’s step and distance tracking is very accurate. The battery found inside the watch is very excellent. It’s powered by a coin cell battery which Timex says should last for at least a year.
The Metropolitan+ sports a design that is somehow reminiscent with that of the Withings’ Activité Pop. It’s sleek and simple. The watch also incorporate an intuitive way of viewing your activities. It’s so easy to use and you don’t need to figure anything out just to make us of its full functionalities.
Product Features:
- Fitness Tracking
- Water Resistant
- Bluetooth Snycing
- 1 Year Battery Life
Pros:
- Classic, timeless design.
- Feels comfortable on the wrist.
- Battery life is superb.
Cons:
- You can hear it ticking.
- You have to manually sync your watch’s recorded fitness data to the app every time.
Conclusion:
It’s easy to like the Timex Metropolitan+ for its simplicity and straightforward approach. If you want is a watch with solid fitness tracking features, the Metropolitan+ is not a bad choice. In fact, it would appeal to most people because of its reasonable price. You can also customize it anytime you want by simply swapping its strap with another to match your look. The aesthetics of the watch is hard to beat at this price range. And there’s no person that wouldn’t like to have a classic timepiece on their wrist. Well, choosing a smartwatch is really of personal opinion and what you need. There maybe better watches out there than the Metropolitan+ but for the Timex fans out there, they will surely appreciate what this watch is offering.
A solid fitness tracking device housed inside a classic watch, that is how you would describe the Timex Metropolitan+.