Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 - Hands On at IFA 2018

**Exploring the Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 Smartwatch: A Review**

In an era where technology and fashion converge, the Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 Smartwatch emerges as a bold statement of style and functionality. This review delves into every aspect of this impressive device, highlighting its design, features, and performance.

**A Bold Statement in Design**

The Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 is more than just an upgrade; it's a leap forward in design philosophy. Named after its 2.5-inch screen, this watch captures the essence of Diesel's signature boldness. The moniker "2.5" isn't merely about size—it signifies the watch's exceptional qualities. For enthusiasts of large, bold timepieces, this is the epitome of what a Diesel watch should be.

Despite its substantial 46mm case, the watch manages to strike a balance between grandeur and elegance. It's sizable yet not overwhelming, making it suitable for wrists of varying sizes. Diesel's design ethos emphasizes that bigger is better, and while this watch certainly fits that criterion, it does so with grace and sophistication.

**Elevated Features and Functionality**

Under the hood, the On Full Guard 2.5 packs a Snapdragon Wear 2100 chip, which, despite initial reservations, performs commendably with the new Wear OS update. The watch's interface feels smooth and responsive, enhancing user experience significantly.

One of the standout features is the crown's enhanced functionality. Now fully integrated with notifications and controls, users can navigate through lists and interact seamlessly without relying on touch inputs—a feature that sets this watch apart from others in its category.

The updated Wear OS brings a host of improvements, including a new dropdown quick access menu and dedicated screens for Google Assistant alerts. These enhancements make the user experience more intuitive and efficient.

**A Feast for the Eyes**

Design enthusiasts will appreciate the On Full Guard 2.5's meticulous attention to detail. The watch features a textured bezel, machined buttons with eye-catching red accents, and a sleek case that complements various strap options. Whether you opt for the sporty silicon strap, the comfortable black leather version, or the sophisticated gunmetal metal link strap, each option maintains the watch's aesthetic integrity while offering different vibes.

The red-and-black variant is particularly captivating, blending boldness with sophistication. While some might find it over-the-top, it undeniably makes a statement, embodying the essence of Diesel's design philosophy.

**Performance and Wearability**

Despite its robust build, the On Full Guard 2.5 remains lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear. The heart rate sensor on the rear adds practicality to this stylish device, making it more than just a fashion accessory.

The watch's screen, with a resolution of 454x454 pixels, offers crisp visuals, ensuring that every notification and app interaction is clear and responsive. This attention to detail enhances usability without compromising on style.

**Conclusion: A Smart Choice for Style Seekers**

In conclusion, the Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 Smartwatch represents a significant leap in both design and functionality. It caters to those who appreciate bold aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, offering a wearable that's as stylish as it is functional. The red-and-black version, in particular, stands out as a must-have for enthusiasts seeking the perfect blend of luxury and practicality.

Diesel continues to innovate by bringing traditional watch design elements into the smartwatch realm, resulting in a device that respects its heritage while embracing modern technology. For those who value both form and function, the On Full Guard 2.5 is an excellent choice, promising to turn heads wherever you go.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI fallen in love and it's with this it's the diesel on the full garb 2.5 it's the second diesel where RS SmartWatch and the 2.5 comes not because diesel has gone mad and fitted a 2.5 inch screen to its watch the 2.5 is reference to how awesome these are considers the new on floor guard SmartWatch in other words it's way beyond just version 2.0 2.0 we're going for 2.5 with this justified yes basically yes the reason the design is just glorious if you're a diesel watch fan in other words you like big bold ostentatious watches this is exactly what IDs or watch should be although the case is quite slim certainly slimmer than the first on full guard and many other wear RF smartwatches at the moment the body is large it is 40 some 46 millimeters so it is quite big and when you put it on your wrist unless your wrists are tiny it still looks fairly sensible diesel have actually told us that particularly in some regions around the world regardless of your wrist size the bigger the watch the better and although this is sizable it's not ridiculous and particularly not ridiculous by diesel standards it actually looks quite sensible there and that's because it is particularly because it's slim and it's light the version we've got here is running an early version of the new where is updates and we've got some fantastic news the crown now works with all of your notifications all of the interactions you move it up and down and you scroll through the list no more of that only using your finger nonsense you use the crown this is a huge benefit we can't overstate just how much that difference that makes to using where OS on a daily basis a really big benefit you're gonna see that on a lot of different new smartwatches from the fossil brand you've got another two buttons either side one for google fit and the other one for your music player where OS as an update has a new drop-down quick access menu and you scroll up for all of your notifications and you pull in from the side to get a new screen that shows you all your google assistant alerts and information it's considerably better than it was before so back to the diesel watch is a 1.3 9 inch screen on the front with a four five four by four five four pixel resolution inside it's a Snapdragon wear 2100 which is a bit of a shame but it actually feels fairly sprightly on here particularly with this new version of where OS but what we really love is is the design you've got this textured edge around the bezel here you've got wonderfully machined buttons in this eye-catching red and the same around the but the case itself here this is a silicon strap new for the brand you've got a heart rate sensor on the rear and again this lovely red accent if you don't like the silicon strap which incidentally is very comfortable you can choose different versions we've got a version here with the gunmetal case and a black leather strap very comfortable again the design of the watches is identical but the colors of course different so you've got black matched with the with the stainless steel case and then finally we've got this version this has got the metal link strapped in a very muted gunmetal here it looks fantastic but incredibly masculine even if you're tempted by the red version then this is probably way over the top but we absolutely love it it's made fantastic looking SmartWatch it's going back to the version which we probably think is one we'll recommend you buy it's this red and black version this is going to come out in the next few months and we're loathe to take it off our wrists we love it so much these all knows what it's doing with watches and we're so pleased to see that it's doing the same things with its smartwatches people who like these or like this design I like the design a great deal I like the watches too and it's fantastic to see those wonderful design elements from the traditional watches filter through to the Android wear smartwatches so this is the diesel on full guard 2.5 2.5 because it's awesome and we fully agreeI fallen in love and it's with this it's the diesel on the full garb 2.5 it's the second diesel where RS SmartWatch and the 2.5 comes not because diesel has gone mad and fitted a 2.5 inch screen to its watch the 2.5 is reference to how awesome these are considers the new on floor guard SmartWatch in other words it's way beyond just version 2.0 2.0 we're going for 2.5 with this justified yes basically yes the reason the design is just glorious if you're a diesel watch fan in other words you like big bold ostentatious watches this is exactly what IDs or watch should be although the case is quite slim certainly slimmer than the first on full guard and many other wear RF smartwatches at the moment the body is large it is 40 some 46 millimeters so it is quite big and when you put it on your wrist unless your wrists are tiny it still looks fairly sensible diesel have actually told us that particularly in some regions around the world regardless of your wrist size the bigger the watch the better and although this is sizable it's not ridiculous and particularly not ridiculous by diesel standards it actually looks quite sensible there and that's because it is particularly because it's slim and it's light the version we've got here is running an early version of the new where is updates and we've got some fantastic news the crown now works with all of your notifications all of the interactions you move it up and down and you scroll through the list no more of that only using your finger nonsense you use the crown this is a huge benefit we can't overstate just how much that difference that makes to using where OS on a daily basis a really big benefit you're gonna see that on a lot of different new smartwatches from the fossil brand you've got another two buttons either side one for google fit and the other one for your music player where OS as an update has a new drop-down quick access menu and you scroll up for all of your notifications and you pull in from the side to get a new screen that shows you all your google assistant alerts and information it's considerably better than it was before so back to the diesel watch is a 1.3 9 inch screen on the front with a four five four by four five four pixel resolution inside it's a Snapdragon wear 2100 which is a bit of a shame but it actually feels fairly sprightly on here particularly with this new version of where OS but what we really love is is the design you've got this textured edge around the bezel here you've got wonderfully machined buttons in this eye-catching red and the same around the but the case itself here this is a silicon strap new for the brand you've got a heart rate sensor on the rear and again this lovely red accent if you don't like the silicon strap which incidentally is very comfortable you can choose different versions we've got a version here with the gunmetal case and a black leather strap very comfortable again the design of the watches is identical but the colors of course different so you've got black matched with the with the stainless steel case and then finally we've got this version this has got the metal link strapped in a very muted gunmetal here it looks fantastic but incredibly masculine even if you're tempted by the red version then this is probably way over the top but we absolutely love it it's made fantastic looking SmartWatch it's going back to the version which we probably think is one we'll recommend you buy it's this red and black version this is going to come out in the next few months and we're loathe to take it off our wrists we love it so much these all knows what it's doing with watches and we're so pleased to see that it's doing the same things with its smartwatches people who like these or like this design I like the design a great deal I like the watches too and it's fantastic to see those wonderful design elements from the traditional watches filter through to the Android wear smartwatches so this is the diesel on full guard 2.5 2.5 because it's awesome and we fully agree\n"