The metaphorical bar can withstand 10 ATM and is made out of liquid metal for the ultimate adventurers out there
Another premium wearable has joined the competition, and judging by the name, it’s clear who the Huawei Watch Ultimate is aimed at. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The Huawei Watch Ultimate comes with a slew of design innovations and features, some of which are industry firsts.
Luxury watch fans may already be familiar with this alloy, but Huawei says this is the first time it has been used in a smartwatch. Liquidmetal is actually the commercial name for a series of alloys, developed by Caltech, and these usually include zirconium, nickel, copper, titanium, and aluminum.
What this all means in practice is that the case of the Huawei Watch Ultimate is 4.5 times stronger and 2.5 times harder than stainless steel, while also being lighter and comparable to titanium weight-wise. Another strong positive of zirconium-based alloys is that they’re very corrosion-resistant. Which leads us to the next crucial feature of this watch.
The Huawei Watch Ultimate comes with a 10 ATM water resistance rating, and it’s ISO 22810 (water resistance) and EN13319 (diving equipment) certified. These standards ensure that the watch is suitable for diving endeavors, and according to Huawei, it has been tested at 110-meter depth for 24 hours.
What’s even more interesting is that the Huawei Watch Ultimate comes with audio capabilities, even though it’s rated at 10 ATM. That’s been achieved with 16 water-resistant structures, and the zirconium-based alloy, mentioned above, can withstand salt water to make the Watch Ultimate a real diver’s watch.
