New Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition celebrates the region’s pioneering timekeeping, astronomy legacy
MENA’s first-ever limited-edition Galaxy Watch dedicated to the region’s significant influence on sciences and innovation.
UAE, August 31 2023: Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the launch of the Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition, the first-ever limited-edition Galaxy Watch dedicated to the Middle East region.
This tribute symbolises the region’s legacy of scientific and innovative contributions, particularly in time, astronomy, and mathematics. The Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition, which will also be the first from several other limited-edition collections of watches, aims to bridge the past with the future, honouring the groundwork laid by historical pioneers while inspiring today’s innovators.
Inspired by the region’s explorers and astronomers, the watch is a tribute to those committed to the sciences and crafted for those who dare to explore. Its timeless design features a rotating Black Astro bezel in 47mm and will be available across the GCC.
The contemporary Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition embodies the astrolabe’s central spirit in its design and exclusive software features, with a compass complication on the dial serving as a nod to this ancient device. In addition, the watch boasts lunar and solar phases allowing users to track the movements of the sun and moon right from their wrist. The inclusion of a solar tracker complication pays tribute to the sun’s central role in the astrolabe’s astronomical observations, mirroring the sun’s daily journey from sunrise to sunset.
Fadi Abu Shamat, Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, said: “Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition is a worthy tribute to Middle East’s innovators and their historical prominence in mathematics, science, and innovation, while simultaneously setting the stage for the region’s contemporary pioneers. Samsung strongly believes in the region’s potential and leading status as a global hub for innovation. This exciting unveiling marks another milestone in our continued technological advancement and underscores our anticipation of the diverse ways the region will continue to shape the future of technology.”
Reflecting the astrolabe’s abilities to show time, direction, and sun and moon phases, the watch face design blends historical accuracy with modern aesthetics. The limited-edition astro-inspired bezel’s design and its integration of advanced technology further amplify the watch’s inspiration from the historical astrolabes.
Availability
The Galaxy Watch6 Classic Astro Edition is now available with an exclusive launch offer comes with complimentary Galaxy Buds2, an additional fabric strap, and a 1-year Samsung Care+. Customers can also trade in their old smartwatches for a value up to 1100AED
