to solar or not to solar?

[iterum tenta]

@ElectronBadger I live in a very sunny area, and I can definitely notice the benefit of the solar model. It’s hard to quantify, but the watch drains much more slowly under optimal sunlight conditions. Of course, this will vary depending on where you live.

[larrybbaker]

I have the solar version - I can’t say I see an “increase” in battery charge but I can see on a sunny day when I am outside a lot I can end up with a zero loss for the day - even with an activity.

[Brad_Olwin]

@ElectronBadger I live in Colorado with abundant sunshine. A recent 45 min run had 0% battery usage!

[Tieutieu]

When I choose my SV I took the solar version. When sunny conditions for sure it saves batterie. Not a game changer for me, but I also much prefer the solar titanium look than non solar.

[runomatic]

@Brad_Olwin said in to solar or not to solar?:

@ElectronBadger I live in Colorado with abundant sunshine. A recent 45 min run had 0% battery usage!

I’m actually quite envious. Say hello to Courtney if you see her on the trails.

[gerasimos]

Here in Greece most sunny days and i notice solar its something like big “resistance” to battery draining…not charge.
Also the anthracite colour of titanium it’s way better (for my taste)

[Audaxjoe]

I have the non solar and love the watch. The battery just isn’t an issue. I get about two weeks between charging with 15 or so hours GPS. (No HR or sleep tracking but notification on)

But must admit I like the look of the Titanium!

I find GPS battery usage at best quality is around 2% an hour. I guess living in the UK there wouldn’t be much solar charging going on anyway‍️

Pays your money and takes your choice, I think you’d be happy with what ever version you choose. Personally I couldn’t justify the price difference.

[ElectronBadger]

Thank you all, black steel SV solar is on the way

[VoiGAS]

Anyone here using the Vertical Solar just for sports? In this case it could rest nearly the whole day at the window and maybe the battery would last forever then?
This would be my usecase as I love to wear mechanical watches

[wakarimasen]

@VoiGAS said in to solar or not to solar?:

In this case it could rest nearly the whole day at the window and maybe the battery would last forever then?
This would be my usecase as I love to wear mechanical watches

Same here!