Dappered | In Review: The Skagen Jorn Hybrid Smartwatch

[Dappered | In Review: The Skagen Jorn Hybrid Smartwatch]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [In Review: The Skagen Jorn Hybrid Smartwatch](r/Dappered/~3/Yq5g6v9BAzM/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 May 2017 02:00 PM PDT [Skagen Jorn Connected Leather Hybrid Smartwatch – $175]( Editors note: Thank you to Skagen for providing this Jorn Smartwatch for review. Since we at Dappere HQ never keep free samples (thus our propensity for giveaways), and this was a watch that’s meant to be worn while active (so, sweat and wear and tear), we had Dappered contributor Zach S. test-drive the watch for us. Figured you guys wouldn’t want a stunk up, used activity tracker. More on Zach at the end of the post. A few weeks back Dappered provided (through Skagen) the Jorn Hybrid Smartwatch to review. Since then, I’ve worn it regularly with the purview to provide information to the reader about what I like, what I don’t like, and who I think it’s for. [In Review: The Skagen Jorn Hybrid Smartwatch | Dappered.com]( The Watch The Skagen Jorn is a “Hybrid Smartwatch”, meaning it combines the functions of a smartwatch and a fitness tracker. Unlike most devices, the Jorn uses a standard watch battery and features the very simple, Scandinavian-inspired analog face that is the hallmark of Skagen watches. Diameter of the dial is 41mm, so wearable for most. Band width is 22mm. Water resistance is just 30m, so despite it being an activity tracker, this is absolutely NOT a watch you want to take into the pool with you. Delivery & Setup The watch arrived at my door well packaged. It was on a plush pad inside a very nice cloth-covered watch box. Also in the box was the startup guide. Setup was very simple. I was instructed to download the Skagen Connected app, and to hold down the center button of the watch, which activated the Bluetooth sensor and sync’d the watch to my phone. In addition, I was prompted to make a free Skagen account to allow the saving of my metrics. [In Review: The Skagen Jorn Hybrid Smartwatch | Dappered.com] Features This is likely the whole reason you’d be interested in this watch like this, and so I’m going to break down the features in two categories—fitness/health and general functionality. Fitness: The Jorn’s fitness functions are relatively limited, and focus more on passive things. There’s no heart rate monitor like on a Fitbit, but it can track your steps. This pedometer function, combined with the age/height/weight metrics you input into the app provide you with your current calories burned each day. In addition to this, it can also track your progress toward a goal you set (for example, 5000 steps each day). You can set the watch to display this progress to you at the push of any of the buttons. In addition to that, there’s also a sleep function that tracks your movement in sleep to gauge the quality and length of your rest. General Functionality: In addition to fitness, you can have the watch fulfill a variety of functions to assist you in your day to day life. I think that the watch is much better suited to these uses than to fitness. The most useful feature I found was the vibrating notifications. Through the app you can configure the watch to vibrate when you receive a text or email. The watch features a series of colored dots on the left side of the face that can be matched to a contact, so you know who’s texting. When you receive a message, both hands of the watch will swing and point to the dot of the person messaging you, before returning to the time. You can also control your music with the buttons on the side of the watch, as well as check the date and control your camera. The coolest and most unexpected feature of the watch is that you can set it so it makes your phone ring with the touch of a button. No longer will you have to talk to people you don’t want to! [In Review: The Skagen Jorn Hybrid Smartwatch | Dappered.com] Who this Watch Is (and Isn’t) For This watch is for the person who is generally interested in their health and some smart features, but who works in an environment where a digital watch may be frowned upon. It’s not for the person looking for heart rate info, or someone who values convenience over style. The watch performs all its functions well, but I dislike having to press a button to see the date, and the fact that it doesn’t light up. Conclusion Overall, the Jorn is a decent watch that does a lot for the asking price, all while looking pretty darn good. While I don’t think it’s as functional as it could be, it will be perfectly at home in the office or the boardroom. About the Author: Zach S. is an [expedition and product/lifestyle photographer]( from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and a graduate of The United States Military Academy Preparatory School. When he’s not doing photography, he’s writing and working towards his goal of becoming a Marine Aviator. ff/Dappered?a=Yq5g6v9BAzM:2RLcs3Zqb2w:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Yq5g6v9BAzM:2RLcs3Zqb2w:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Yq5g6v9BAzM:2RLcs3Zqb2w:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder 365 Pant](r/Dappered/~3/ZxNpGFWN-eY/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 23 May 2017 08:00 AM PDT [Huckberry Flint & Tinder 365 Pant – $98.00]( Let’s be honest. That’s a lot of cash for a pair of chinos, but these things will find a market. And that’s despite a few oddities that might cancel out a good chunk of the 5-pocket favoring fellas out there. [The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder 365 Pant]( Four colors to pick from, but only one inseam per waist size. Cut, sewn, and garment dyed in LA, these pants are Made in the USA through and through. And they’re not kidding about the fabric. The twill is made up of 97% cotton and 3% lycra, but it feels closer to a BR traveler jean in terms of ease of movement and overall stretch. The fabric really is something else. And to have four, earth-tone color options in a 5-pocket style (not the usual chino/khakis layout with welt & slash pockets) means if you’re usually in smart casual gear? These could become a real, very comfortable, contemporary anchor to your wardrobe. [In Review: The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder 365 Pant | Dappered.com]( Stretch? Why yes. They’ve got stretch. It’s just a matter of fitting into them. You better be long and lean. Otherwise, these might be trouble. These are a true slim fit. If you’ve got some mass on your lower half, upper legs, lower legs, badonkadonk, or all three combined… you might feel a bit squeezed. The in-person shots for this post show a size 34 waist on 5’10″/185 lbs. And thank goodness for the stretch. They’re pretty darn close to the skin (if you can see the outline of the pockets due to your thighs pushing them against the inner wall of the pant fabric, then they might be too tight). They’re slim enough that they seem to be causing wrinkling/bunching on my frame due to the fabric getting caught up on the contours of my legs. We also tried out a size 32 and those were laughably tight. For a fit perspective, the most comfortable pair of 5 pockets that I own are a pair of straight fit Bonobos jeans in a size 33×30. [In Review: The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder 365 Pant | Dappered.com]( A size 34 (only comes with a 33″ inseam, and thus, would need to be hemmed, badly) on5’10” / 185. Notice the pocket outlines on the upper thighs. These 365 pants only come in one inseam for each waist size, and 33″ is just too long for Mr. Average Joe (hi!) at 5’10”. So, while the fabric is terrific, and the made in the USA factor is awesome… it’s a $98 pant that might require extra tailoring/hemming depending on your body type. And with so many other, cheaper options on the market that offer multiple fits as well as different inseams for each waist size, that extra effort (and cost) might drive those of us with thicker frames in another direction. [In Review: The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder 365 Pant | Dappered.com]( The 33″ inseam on a size 34 waist. If you’re an athletic to average body type, prepare to cuff or hem. They’re a great pair of pants. Really impressive. No doubt. But the lack of inseam options and/or a more straight fit template is gonna exclude a lot of the population. Especially the rock hopping, mountain biking, powder carving dudes that Huckberry seems to target. Yet these pants in the “earth” shade shown in this post are all but sold out. So what do I know. Don’t answer that. [In Review: The Made in the USA Flint & Tinder 365 Pant | Dappered.com]( “Earth” shade looks more like a true khaki in bright sun, but is deeper and more saturated indoors/out of direct light. ff/Dappered?a=ZxNpGFWN-eY:onFNyIhLsvg:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=ZxNpGFWN-eY:onFNyIhLsvg:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=ZxNpGFWN-eY:onFNyIhLsvg:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States