
The perforated rubber strap with Tag Heuer’s fantastic folding clasp is very comfortable, more so than the full rubber version that was fitted to the 42mm Connected Calibre E4 that I previously wore. However, unlike the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (which is also too big and heavy to wear overnight), Tag Heuer doesn’t really push sleep tracking as a key feature. It’s 115 grams, so more than twice that of an Apple Watch Series 7 with a Braided Solo Loop strap, and that makes it uncomfortable to wear overnight. It’s actually the weight that’s more noticeable. Is it too big? It’s on my 6.5-inch wrist in the photos, and I don’t think it looks ridiculous, but there’s no doubt it’s a big smartwatch. The polished bezel glints in the sun, and the screen is set right up against the sapphire crystal for a very watch-like look.

The finish on the stainless steel puts the very ordinary-looking titanium on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro to shame, as it combines both a sand-blasted-like texture with highly polished sections for real visual appeal. It looks and feels like a luxury product should.

The 45mm case of the Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 is made from stainless steel, and so is the folding buckle, while the bezel is ceramic. It turns out that thinking only about size is the wrong way to approach these two smartwatches, and will not help you make a decision about which one to buy.

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