The mechanism keeps the S2's curvy lines looking good, but it's tougher to find cheap third-party straps as a result you'll need to turn to Samsung's own line of watchbands instead.

Total acclimation time: about three minutes. Swapping those bits is a bit trickier than I expected - most smartwatches I've used with swappable bands snap into the sides with fairly standard spring bars, but the bands for the Gear S2 slide and lock into grooves built into the watch's lugs. On the back you'll find a heart rate sensor and easy access to the two quick-release latches for the watchband. (Style mavens might prefer the $350 Gear S2 Classic, which is slightly smaller and comes with a leather band). The S2 has the muted charm of a Swatch, and its sleek lines and sturdy construction make it one of the nicer smartwatches I've fiddled with in a long while. There are Home and Back buttons (that occasionally do the same things) at 2 and 4 o'clock on the dial, along with a teensy microphone hole etched in between. It's a shockingly understated affair compared to Samsung's earlier work and indeed, a quick tour doesn't reveal a whole lot. Samsung has multiple S2 models in the offing, but I've been using the standard stainless steel version with a white elastomer band ($300).

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