When it comes to smartwatches, features like military-grade durability, GPS, and offline maps usually mean a pretty substantial investment. But this is Rollme we’re talking about. They are like Amazfit before Amazfit got famous and started charging premium prices for some of its high-end smartwatches. And no, 200 bucks for a smartwatch is not budget.
I cannot attest to the capability or the claimed “military-grade” nature of the new Rollme G6. I am just letting you know that there is an option if you want a rugged GPS smartwatch with full offline map support that absolutely will not break the bank.
Designed with the outdoors in mind, the G6 brings advanced dual-band, six-satellite positioning and full offline map support, ensuring precise navigation even without cell service. It connects to major Global Navigation Satellite Systems, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, and NAVIC, to provide reliable location tracking in mountainous regions, forests, and even in dense urban settings.
Another highlight of this smart timepiece is its rugged build. I know—it does not look rugged—but it is. Rollme said the watch met no fewer than 15 MIL-STD-810H tests prescribed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It is worth noting that no official “certification” body awards consumer products with MIL-STD compliance. Any claims would have been tested by the manufacturer—either in-house (as explained by Carl Pei regarding IP ratings when he was still Director of OnePlus Global) or through independent labs. So now you know.
The watch has been tested for operation in extreme temperatures, low pressure, rain, and more. It has also gone through impact, drop, salt spray, and vibration tests. It survived all those—thanks to its robust metal construction paired with Panda tempered glass.
Under the hood, it runs on an Actions ATS3085S chip with 4 GB of memory. It has a 1.43-inch AMOLED HD touchscreen with a 466 × 466 pixel resolution. It is powered by a 550 mAh battery, good for up to 20 days of normal use, and recharges via magnetic charging with pogo pins. Do note that in continuous GPS mode, battery life drops drastically to around 15–20 hours. I suspect the battery life may also take a hit if you go fancy with downloadable watch faces. I could be wrong.
Anyway, it has downloadable maps for quick positioning, supports Trackback navigation, and is loaded with sensors including altitude, barometer, compass, pedometer, heart-rate sensor, blood-oxygen sensor, and yes, a digital compass. It has Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and supports over 100 sports modes with smart recognition. Like all good smartwatches, it lets you make Bluetooth calls and pushes real-time notifications from your phone.
About the physical size, the G6 is a fairly large watch with a 49.8 mm case diameter, measures a chunky 14.8 mm thick, and weighs 50g (1.8 oz). It is paired with a 22 mm silicone watch band.
The new Rollme G6 Military-Grade GPS Smartwatch is available now in Carbon Black or Blaze Orange for US$79.99 plus tax.
Images: Rollme.
