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The watch is ok but very limited in what it can do
Samsung customer relations is a total disgrace. The chat line are unable to answer simple questions. On the phone you get through to the Philippines who are worse than useless. Do not buy via Samsung, If you have a problem their customer service is worse than useless.
The watch is very limited in what it can do, and the customer service outfit do not wish to help
Keep well away
Purchased in April 2021 for A$200.00.
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BenGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 13 reviews
- Gear S3 Classic
- Verified purchase
Good smartwatch if thats what you are after
No major issues with this smartwatch, battery life is solid, interface is convenient, a little bit thick on the wrist but is fairly stylish and have no issues with performance. Only real issue is with the functionality itself, don't tend to get much use out of this other than checking notifications and even then, is much easier to get my phone out and reply.
Purchased in March 2021 at eBay for A$200.00.
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OZe CrazePerth, WA
- 10 reviews
Almost perfect!!
After owning a couple smartwatches, including Sony Smartwatch 3 which is a great watch, S3 Frontier is even a greater watch. The Sony was lacking the heartbeat and has a small square face but has reflective LCD which is amazing.
I doubted if I will like Tizen OS, worried about the watch faces and battery life of S3 but all of that can be proven unnecessary. So here the plus:
- Bright LCD even under the sun
- Great battery life in general BUT very inconsistent
- Great free watchfaces
- Sports function are great
The low side:
- Battery can sometime chewed up from 100% to 10% within 4 hours. I concluded this was when WiFi is on and not connected to any AP despite it's in Auto mode. I believe the watch was scanning all the time.
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JohnGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
best smartwatch i've had
I've used quite a number of smart watches and by far the gear s3 tops them all. it was a gift from my wife last December and I've been wearing it everyday. i have an older garmin fenix 2 which i use for working around the house, the beach, etc. but for the office, the gear s3 is definitely on my wrist. it connects to my phone flawlessly. it exchanges information pretty fast though i tend not to connect it all the time. love how the bezel turns and you can go through the menu. I've purchased only 2 watch faces on top of the those already in the s3. simply put, awesome watch which will stay with me for quite some time.
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LilianGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 7 reviews
Great product!
Got this as a gift for Christmas. Didn't think I would use it much but have definitely enjoyed the fitness features and being able to see calls and messages. I'm usually really bad at answering calls on my mobile but this has helped. I also check my phone less overall. I like appearance of it, although it's pretty chunky on my arm. Overall, good product.
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Seeking a fair go.South East Queensland, QLD
- 23 reviews
- 20 likes
Great smart watch.
The watch is very easy to setup and use. It links first time every time with the phone app and shares information back and forward flawlessly. There are some very good apps available and even some open source variants for those wanting to do a little coding for themselves. I've not had any issues with any of the built in functions in the four weeks I've had the watch - phones calls, text messages, emails, voice to text - all work straight out of the box.
The watch is large, a little heavy, and can get warm but the screen size and battery lif...Read more
e make up for that. I get two full days and it takes less than two hours to fully charge with the contact charger. I've not had an Apple watch so have nothing to compare the Gear S3 to, but based on experience to date, I have no reason to consider any other watch. Well worth the money.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ahmed
- 3 reviews
- Gear S3 Frontier
- Verified purchase
Clanky but clever
Bought this on special offer but was initially dissuaded due to its bulky appearance. However it didn't look too bad on my wrist. Features are a plenty and if you're into gadgets then this is the watch for you. I hit the gym fairly regularly and find that it is a real aid. Multitude of watch faces is uselfull. Eftpos payment a breeze. Making calls from your wrist jaunts you to the 22nd century. Highly recommended.
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Lorraine PDarling Downs, QLD
- 8 reviews
- Gear S3 Frontier
- Verified purchase
SM-R760 Pleased overall.
This was purchased second hand from an online retailer to track fitness and sleep assessment. It works quite well in both those regards, although the settings needed to be adjusted to improve the battery life. It would be better if the battery lasted longer in normal mode instead of requiring power save mode which cuts out colour and limits functionality. One of its best features is that it vibrates when my linked phone receives a message or call, so I no longer miss these!
Overall pleased with this product.
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Anonymous
- 6 reviews
- 11 likes
Best smart watch
Wanted to buy this watch for a while now and finally decided to get one on sale.
Very easy to set up/use, can personalize it and add aps etc. great notifications linked from phone. Can message and phone people without touching my phone. Pretty impressive technology and lightweight. Nice design and looks of the watch
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Hi there, thank you for your awesome review. Being able to text and answer calls is one of my favourite features too! Hope you have a Happy New Year.
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SeanBlacktown
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
I never knew I needed a smart watch
Having owned just a Casio Gshock, I thought I need a classier watch that I can use for a more formal setting. Luckily, my wife got me the Gear S3 for my birthday. The watch is really amazing. It displays a lot of health information that I like. It also helps me navigate around town using maps without the need to take out my phone. The build quality is amazing. I can not mention how many times I've banged it up against walls and doors but not a scratch on it. Really happy with my watch.
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Hi Sean, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, it really means a lot to us. Hope you have a Happy New Year
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RajCaboolture
Only three weeks old and the battery doesn't even last 5 hours
I am a huge fan of Samsung products. I have used gear s2 before. 3 weeks ago bought a gear s3 frontier from Harvey Norman morayfield and was very excited. Much to my disappointment the watch started giving me trouble. Battery don't even last 5 or 6 hrs even in power saving mode. Also trird to reset the watch no use. Very disappointed
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We're sorry to hear this Raj, can you advise if you have been into your nearest service centre and had one of our techs look into this for you?
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https://www.samsung.com/au/samsungstore/bookings/ Don't have time to visit or can't get to one of our Service Locations? You also have the option to drop it off at your local Australia Post office: http://samsungcare2.samsungcsportal.com:81/samsungcare/au/index_m Jazz Samsung AustraliaI have returned it to Harvey norman, morayfield.
They told me it will take two weeks for them to process it.
No watch till they replace it. Not fair
PhilSamsung
Loan devices are subject to availability and not always available. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused but are happy to hear this will be resolved for you.
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iCuMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 6 reviews
- Gear S3 Frontier
- Verified purchase
Gr8 Watch
Wanted to get it for a while now and it's been great. Didn't want to get a square watch. This is big and battery last for 3 days at least. Easy to use with lots of watch face. Would like it even more if Samsung could integrate Google Assistant. Then it would be perfect!
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Hi there, thank you for sharing your review with us. It's great hearing your ideas, we'll keep this in mind for future launches.
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Not Thankful!
I purchased a Samsung Gear s3 Frontier about 7 months ago and since then I have had to have it replaced (with a used refurbished) watch because the original stopped connecting to the Bluetooth. Now two months after the original watch crapped out, the replacement watch also quit working properly. The watch will not connect to the network and I get not phone calls or notifications of missed calls. They intend to send me another refurbished watch in hopes that that watch will function properly but if it was already send back for rework, how con...Read more
fident should I be that I'm getting a quality watch? Not very. Samsung Support sucks! Chatting with a human isn't even an option and if you don't need help with what they think you do, they just keep circling back around and around. I am so dissatisfied with the Samsung Gear s3 frontier that I would recommend that no one ever buy one. It is expensive and obviously unreliable. Who knows, maybe when you send your Gear s3 in for a "Replacement", you will get mine and I'll get yours. DO NOT BUY a Samsung Gear s3 Frontier smart watch, Buy a sundial and strap it to your wrist if you want consistent reliability. I'd give them a Zero rating if that were an option1 comment
PhilSamsung
We're sorry you feel that way Dean, the Gear S3 is one of our popular watches. We're glad that you were still able to get replacements, and our service centres will continue to assist you with any iss... Read more
ues you may be having with your watch. You can also reach out to our social channels like Facebook or Twitter and we'll respond to you right away during business hours for any technical questions. If you are still experiencing issue with your device, please visit a service centre, and our technicians will assist.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LeeAdelaide
- 2 reviews
I love my watch
I love my watch couldn't live without it. Would be great if i could add stava app and fb app to my device as i find the apple watch can do a few more things than my Samsung Frontier. I've almost bought an apple watch to replace. But i prefer my android products
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superalex999meblourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
best smart watch ever
received this watch as my birthday gift. i love the operation system developed by samsung.
what i really that this watch as compares with apple watch, it allows me to choice so many different watch face and it looks so real as an expensive watch. I wear it everyday, battery can last 3 days, as I don't use the app in the watch, to me it is pretty much useless.
The build quality and the design of the watch is just way beyond my expectation.
This is much much better looking than the apple watch. I wear this watch to a few meetings, and i can choose difference watch face to suit my clothing.
Just love it
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PatrickINDI
- 4 reviews
Works Great!
Works Great! The additional wrist strap does not work with this watch!I received all of the accessories it was to have with it also. It was new and in the sealed box and so far works as it was designed. A little bigger than expected but I am a large guys so that works or me.. The charge lasts a little over 2 days and is easy to recharge on wireless charger.
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DamianPerth, WA
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
awesome watch
The first smartwatch I have found that not only looks like a watch (ie round face), but also a decent size. I found previous samsung watches to be a little smaller and look small when worn, so when I found the frontier I was extremely happy to have a feature packed watch that looked great on.
the watch is great, battery lasts more than 2 days and having GPS, altimeter and heart rate monitor all built in means I can keep an eye on exercise and where I've been.
There are stacks of watch faces to select from, but I preferred an uncluttered face so have stuck with the stock frontier face.
Notifications on the watch are fas+t and the voice quality when using it for voice calls is great.
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Kelly NAU
- 5 reviews
- Gear S3 Frontier
- Verified purchase
Great and Practical Smartwatch
A great compact watch, easy to use and great build quality. Huge range of watch faces that are easily downloadable. The spinning bezel makes navigating the phone super easy!
Calls through the watch are very clear and easy to view notifications. Texting is difficult on the watch. Samsung pay is a great bonus with the watch!
When sweating (heavy exercise, hot day etc) the heart rate monitor struggles to get a reading.
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Leon68Perth, WA
- 10 reviews
Lacking and incomplete
This is a good watch to monitor exercise, activity and heart rate.
However, there is no built in help guide. The user will need to work out themselves how to use the watch. i.e It is is difficult (or impossible) to know how to turn off some features and switch to the next. The additional Apps that one can install
have not been quality checked by Samsung. Some do not work - such as GPS direction finders that often fail to boot up. The various watch faces that can be installed are a major feature of the watch and quite handy. Both from their ...Read more
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Hi Leon, thanks for taking the time to write your review. If you need assistance with in-built apps/troubleshooting, our team would be more than happy to help you! They can be reached on 1300 362 603 ... Read more
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Josh2002Melbourne
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
The only watch you need
The Samsung gear s3 has an amazing screen and a bezel that can be turned to scroll through pages. The watch has a great Bluetooth connection and has a large variety of watch face options. The watch is also great at providing you with all of your health information at a glance thus helping you to stay more healthy.
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Questions & Answers
Heather B.asked
can you make calls on this one
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Yes! Provided you are connected via bluetooth to a phone with a SIM card. You are able to make, answer and receive calls, as the watch is equipted with a microphone and speaker
James Tasked
Hi Folks,
Anyone considering buying this watch should not buy it. It is touted as a fitness watch for active people, yet it is super fragile. The back glass has cracked on mine and i dont even wear it outdoors. In less than a month after receiving it as a gift i felt a harsh scratching on my wrist and there i discovered its glass is smashed..... I never dropped it or mishandled it. it is super fragile. Buy a real outdoor watch perhaps an apple. Samsung wont fix and the youngster at JB HiFi was quick to accuse me of dropping it. Its cracks eminate from the two charging point on the rear, so check yours if you have one, other than that it looks great as a bedside table alarm clock.
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Hi James, we'd be more than happy to look into this for you. Would you be able to provide me with your contact details and any reference numbers to our Facebook via the link below?
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Sezasked
Hi, is the Samsung Gear S3 watch compatible with Oppo phones?
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Hi Sez,
I think as long as you download the Samsung watch app it should be OK. The watch is even compatible with IOS so it should be compatible with other Android devices.
PhilSamsung
Hi Sez, unfortunately Oppo is not a compatible device for the Gear S3 - Here is a link to the listed devices that are compatible https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/gear-s3-compatible-android-devices/
Philip
Samsung Australia
Before you buy, if you want to use it as an outdoor watch for activities, perhaps look elsewhere. The glass back is super fragile and subject to cracking and cutting you. Mine is less than a month old and it has cracked where the charging diodes are...... so consider other options or buy the real rugged one.
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