Very grateful to the Nothing team for giving me the opportunity to be an Insider and to be able to try CMF Watch Pro 2 a few months before its presentation. I am passionate about technology and Nothing has caught my attention since its very presentation, even before its first product, so this opportunity that has been given to me has been almost like a dream!

Our mission was to find errors and communicate them directly to the team for fixing, as well as the possibility of giving suggestions and transmitting feelings using the device’s functions, a user-company process that makes you feel heard and that they really care about the user experience. Let’s start:

To begin with, the watch design.

As soon as it arrived, I couldn’t do anything but stare at it dumbfounded. A clean, minimalist design that we would later find out that the aesthetics of our watch were NOT the only ones there were. The strap is extremely comfortable and, despite not being a particularly small device, I have not had any discomfort wearing it all day or even while sleeping. It’s been stuck to my wrist since it arrived and I’m delighted with its comfort!

Secondly, I will talk about its software.

I think there is something where we can all agree, it is that both Nothing and its brand, CMF by Nothing shine in both design and software, and this watch is no exception. The interface is extremely fluid, the rotating crown that its predecessor did not include along with the haptic feedback makes moving through the different menus pleasant and comfortable. The automatic brightness works like a charm. You won’t have any problems where you need more brightness nor will it blind you when you use it in a dark place. All this together with a spectacular battery life, capable of lasting more than a week and a half without any problem, and even remaining more than worthy with AOD on. Its differential point, the customizable widgets, make your watch truly yours, and you can put any widget the way you want depending on your use, your customs, your identity, making it original, personal and facilitating its use.

Finally the surprise.

A solid watch, both in design and software, reliable in terms of the parameters it displays either at bedtime (it surprised me with the accuracy it marked the hours of rest), or at the time of recording an exercise. A fluidity that makes every interaction you have to make with the watch enjoyable and you value the team’s work on the system. After all this, the first teaser is published where the watch appears, and we see that… You can rotate It?

The group begins to comment until we are invited to “give It a twist” Indeed, this is when we realize that the bezels separates from its body, and it opens the way to our imagination as to what this could be due to. It is later when it is announced: Customizable bezels! If the software was not enough to make this watch unique and personal, now another world opens up in which each person can choose which style to use.

It has been a great experience and I am very grateful that you counted on me to be able to test this CMF Watch Pro 2. It has been a real pleasure to have it as my main device and to have been able to contribute to making its user experience as great as it is. I would be happy to collaborate with Nothing again in the future!

So let me get this right…. My Cmf watch Mark I is being replaced?

How disgusting is that?

Think about what you’re doing?

Putting a newer watch on the market without any regards to your customers of the 1st watch which, let’s face it, wasn’t really fit for purpose and had/has all sorts of issues outstanding!!!

I am disgusted and my Mrk I watch … what’s happening to that?

Supported?

Just left as is?

Goodness me, you should all be ashamed of yourselves… initial customers giving you the cash up front to invest in a Mrk II watch which will be out soon.

Question for the testers: have any of you tried enabling RCS in Google Messages on the phone you paired your WP2 to? If so, were you getting notifications when you received RCS messages? I had a Watch Pro 1 and the devs never fixed this bug, if this has been fixed I’m very interested in this. If not? Not so much. TIA

    megatomic haven’t looked into it on that level, I would just get notifications at the same time my phone 2 would

    @DeaBrunner I’d like to know whether or not this has been considered by the team - having a comprehensive steps history within the CMF Watch App itself, since that’s pretty much the only statistic that only tracks the daily usage, while most of not all of the other stats have a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly round up.

    That was a strange omission the first time around and I’d hope that it’s been fixed for the Watch Pro 2.

    Also, are any of the software improvements coming to the Watch Pro 1 as well? At least the Google Health Connect integration would be a welcome addition, and so will the connection fixes as well.

      @tomkarbowski I had my WP1 paired with my NP2 and then also the CMF Phone 1. Both phones would notify me immediately of receiving an RCS message but my WP1 never, ever would. I reported the bug but the devs never fixed it.

      I’ve had the privilege of testing the CMF Watch Pro 2 over the past several months, alongside a dedicated group of users and the development team. This experience has been enlightening and enjoyable, giving me insight into the meticulous process behind product development and the opportunity to contribute valuable feedback.

      Design

      The CMF Watch Pro 2 sports a sleek, circular design, a departure from the square form of its predecessor. The aluminum body feels premium, and the option to change bezels is a fantastic addition, allowing users to easily customize their watch’s appearance. The watch is lightweight and comfortable to wear daily and even overnight. The silicone strap is comfortable, but for those who prefer different materials, the leather strap is easy to swap to.

      Display

      The screen on the CMF Watch Pro 2 is bright and sharp, making it easy to see even in direct sunlight. There are plenty of watch faces to choose from, which adds a fun, personal touch. The adaptive brightness feature worked great in my experience, adjusting the screen’s brightness based on the surrounding light, so you never have to fiddle with it manually. Everything looks crisp and clear, making it a joy to use every day.

      User Interface and Navigation

      The rotating crown is a standout feature, making navigation intuitive and precise. It’s particularly useful for scrolling through long menus without obstructing the screen. The user interface is fluid and responsive, thanks to continuous software updates that addressed initial bugs and improvements.

      Health and Fitness Tracking

      The Watch Pro 2 excels in health and fitness tracking. I found the heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and exercise tracking functions to be accurate and reliable. The ability to sync health data with third-party apps like Google Health is also a welcome addition.

      Battery Life

      One of the most remarkable aspects of the Watch Pro 2 is its battery life. Even with all sensors active and the display set to medium brightness, the watch easily lasts over a week on a single charge. This performance is exceptional, especially compared to other smartwatches in the market above this price point.

      Conclusion

      I think the CMF Watch Pro 2 is a fantastic smartwatch. It combines style, functionality, and affordability in a really impressive way. I love the customizable design and the fact that it’s so reliable and has such a long battery life. It’s clear that the development team listened to our feedback and made continuous improvements, which shows in the final product.

      Whether you’re a casual user or a tech enthusiast, the CMF Watch Pro 2 has a lot to offer. It’s a great value for the price, and I think fans and new users alike will appreciate its thoughtful design and comprehensive features. I’m excited to see how people respond to it once it’s out in the world!

      so where are the hard review facts please that people want to know.

      1. RCS support is it fixed now and works?
      2. Same app as watch 1 or a new and improved experience?
      3. Google fit or connect support? Says on site so does it work as it should? Any issues?
      4. GPS does it keep syncing data like watch 1 or is that improved?
      5. App signing in issues fixed? Connection issues? Fixed?
      6. OS? not wear os so rtos or something else?

        I’d really like to know what wrist size the strap fits please

        Anonymous142

        1. RCS appears to be working
        2. Same app as Watch Pro
        3. As mentioned in my review, on android you can sync with health connect (so any third party apps that support that will be able to share your data) and there is also an option for Strava
        4. GPS does seem improved, no more widly incorrect location data during my testing
        5. Not had a problem with signing into the beta app versions that we were using
        6. I believe it is RTOS, same platform as Watch Pro so whatever the base software is for that

          Is the App going to get any significant update? Because it’s really bad right now, I’ll think about buying the Watch once they fix app experience.