The Gear S3 frontier was designed to appeal to the tech savvy gadget prone 20-30 somethings. Business, leisure, outdoor or even in a board room, we designed the Gear S3 frontier to perform in any setting or environment. With that, we designed a watch that looks and acts the way it should, as a workhorse that is equally elegant in a three piece as it is rugged in the great wilderness of nature.

The large bezel, hefty body and accentuated buttons convey an image of both refinement and sturdiness. We also took extra care in the actual experience of interacting with the device to ensure each function could be accessed and used with as little hassle as possible. Small elevations around the face as well as the slope and depression of the screen protects it from exterior shock, with specially designed bezel knurlings and buttons for easy use even with gloves on for say, the mountainside or snow slopes. Instead of markers for telling time the actual numbers were used for a more sporty quick-check appeal.

With outdoor activities come dust, mud and perspiration. To counter this, we chose silicon that is durable but also steadfast against humidity. In line with this the band was designed to be functional, with minute groove patterns on the inside of the band to repel moisture droplets as well as other foreign particles that may get in between your wrist and the Gear S3 frontier.

The Gear S3 classic is aimed for 20-30 somethings who value function and practicality with an inherent sense of style. A more hip, younger design with no frills was the approach for this version of the Gear S3. Added to that was the diverse range of wristbands for the trendsetters and younger generation of users to express themselves in their own unique way.

The Gear S3 classic really raises the bar in terms of detail and quality. The minute points of detail in the index and crown attest to this; laser marking techniques for the index, as well as many renditions and different shapes and sizes were considered to achieve that perfect balance found in a well crafted luxury watch.

The in-body band of the Gear S3 classic is minimal and simple in design. To convey a non specific gender appeal we chose a more natural color choice of olive green and navy blue. Also, the leather we chose was tempered to look sophisticated yet reliable, choosing a leather texture that wasn’t too prominent but just enough to know it’s there.

Recently, consumers are seeing smartwatches not as smart devices on your wrist but a multi-purpose timepiece. As such, refinement was the key concept for the design of the Gear S3. We undertook an exhaustive study of timepieces, surveyed a wide range of users and attempted to define the size and form factor of a watch that makes it just that, a watch.

Stainless steel 316L, the most commonly used material for watches, was selected for the Gear S3. Without any added temperament, the surface of this material is quite elegant and durable. Adding to this are simple modification molding as well as tempering finishes to create a device that is not only sophisticated but sturdy and reliable.

We learned from watch manufacturers from around the world, gathering insight into their skills and craft of assembling a delicate and highly complex machine. The Gear S3 is the perfect marriage of such traditional professionalism and digital innovation. The rounded sharp edges of the case, the sunray brush finish on the bezel (chosen from a variety of test run variations) all show the attention to detail and quality put into the form of the device. Above all, the emphasis was to design a smart device timepiece that actually looked like one. To do so, extra care was taken in designing the crown of the watch to realize the ideal of a watch.

The Gear S3 bezel interface, now the defining characteristic of the device was inspired by the outdoor rugged or deep diver nautical watches. A tactical experience to what is primarily a digital function, the bezel has 24 detent that cover the gamut of functions found in the Gear S3. To better accommodate the circular face the interface was redesigned specifically for the Gear S3.

The circular UX, first introduced in the Gear S2 was received as the ideal form factor for smartwatch devices and quickly established itself as the defining identity of the Gear series. The new Gear S3 builds upon this basis and introduces a new direction in wearable UX design with circular display and rotating bezel. The circular display is ideal for quick and easy user intereaction. Text and other information is centered for easy-to-read display. Lists when centered expand out and become larger for better legibility, taking full advantage of a circular shape display. In short, a UX design takes advantage of the circular screen for improved usability.

Like a master watchmaker carefully placing the hour and minute hands in place, the watch face of the Samsung Gear S3 has been carefully considered and set in place. The near microscopic details of a watch piece have been painstakingly recreated digitally in the Gear S3 with added function that can only be realized in a digital environment such as weather updates, schedule reminders, bpm rates, and pedometer. Coupled with that are the two style of Gear S3 to choose from with a variety of watch faces to appeal to even the most discerning of users. Add the realistic lighting effects, dimensional shading and texture emulated from an analogue timepiece and you have a smartwatch that no longer feels or looks like one.

The new Samsung Gear S3 is not just a new smart device but a wearable one that complements your way of life. A watch, of course tells time. However, it is also a statement of one’s lifestyle. That’s why the Always On Display has been improved upon. With a newly structured low energy setting the watch face can always be on, with more vibrant color and detail. A good example of this is the second hand movement, you’ll forget it’s pixels. With this newly added function, a vast array of Always On Displays have been designed to match your taste.

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The Gear S3 Health app has been improved to help you stay healthy and in shape. As the Gear S3 will be with you pretty much all day, it understands your lifestyle patterns and doesn’t miss those opportunities to motivate you on your feet. The auto detection function runs an algorithm that detects how long you’ve been sitting or lying down. Then, the Health Nudge function kicks in and suggests a workout, light stroll or stretches to loosen yourself up. The improved user-friendly 24-Hour Log monitors your 24 hours day and monitors your health without you even knowing.