Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch

| 6 months Battery Life | Pedometer | 3ATM Waterproof |

⌚ Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch, a classic watch with smart functions.

As the name suggests, the Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch is a quartz mechanical watch but beneath the apparent fully-mechanical looks, this Xiaomi watch includes some features from smartwatches.

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch is also named Xiaomi SYB01 and 米家石英表

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Advanced Features

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch features include advanced functions such as:

Built-in motion sensor for pedometer functions
3ATM waterproof rating
Bluetooth v4.0 BLE
Vibrating alerts
-10 ° C to 50 ° C operating temperature
OTA firmware updates

If you are looking for a smartwatch that is also a fully functional smartphone we recommend to take a look at the KOSPET Hope or FINOW X7.

Weight

Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch weight in Ounces and Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch weight in grams.

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Accessories & Packaging

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch unboxing results in the user manual. Everything is nicely presented inside a long rectangular packaging that securely protects the unit.

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Design

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch has a classic design and looks of a stylish mechanical watch.

The watch has a 40 mm dial with a double dial design and a height of 11.9mm (3.2mm at the thinnest edge) – the full length of the unit is 240 mm.

The straps are made of Italian leather which adds up to the premium feel and looks. The wrist strap can be adjusted in 10 length positions and can be easily replaced thanks to the quick release system.

^5_/5

Operation & Control

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch has 1 dedicated buttons on the side but this is only used to set the watch in pairing mode.

To set it to pairing mode you need to press and hold the button for aprox. 5 seconds, the watch will vibrate and the hands will rotate.

Any other operation and even the time setting is done through out the Xiaomi Mi Home App.

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Battery Life

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch holds inside a 270 mAh CR2439 battery that grants 6 months of battery life.

This kind of battery is usually called a “button battery” and is not rechargeable.

Battery replacement: Once the battery runs out of juice you simply need to replace it – the CR2439 battery is a very affordable battery. This is a very simple process that can be done by any user with DIY skills or can be sent to any local watch shop to do it by a technician.

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Construction & Build

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch uses high-quality materials that include 316L steel for the main unit and Italian leather for the straps – this results in a durable construction feel.

Moreover, the front of the watch has a tempered coated glass to add resistance and ruggedness to it.

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch has a 3 ATM waterproof rating to withstand any daily sweat and water encounters.

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Functions

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch advanced features are accessible and controlled when used with a smartphone and the Xiaomi Mi Home app.

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch functions include:

VIP call reminder. Vibration alerts on incoming call of up to 10 contacts (compatible with MIUI 9 and iOS 9 and above devices)
Interval reminder with vibration (button to stop vibration)
Alarms reminder (vibration) up to 10 alarms
Step counting / pedometer (Built-in motion sensor to track step count)
Hands adjustment
Auto-calibration of time zone – it synchronizes with the smartphone time when connected to it.

Vibration strength of the Xiaomi Mijia Quartz watch is moderate, sort of similar to the DT NO1 F13 smartwatch and weaker than the Xiaomi Mi Band 3.

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Screen

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch does not have an electronic screen like the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, instead it offers a fully mechanical watch face with 2 dials.

The main dial indicates the time and the smaller dial on the bottom half shows the step counts calculated by the built-in pedometer motion-sensor.

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Comfort

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch has a wonderful selection of quality materials that translate in a highly comfortable fit.

Moreover, the light 42 grams of the overall unit, the thin profile, steel materials and 3ATM waterproof rating gives a pleasant and worry-free experience.

^5_/5

App

To use the advanced function of the Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch you need to use Xiaomi’s dedicated app.

The Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch is compatible with the Mi Home app instead of Mi Fit App of the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, Xiaomi Amazfit Bip, Xiaomi Amazfit Stratos, Xiaomi Amazfit Pace, Xiaomi Amazfit Stratos+.

When using the Mi Home App you will be asked the region that you want to choose. To use the Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch you need to choose “China Mainland Server” or you will be unable to pair it to the App. Once paired, you will be able to set the correct time of your time zone and have access to their extra features.

The Xiaomi Mi Home app also tells you the approximate battery charge and the recorded step count stats.

Xiaomi Mi Home app screens

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Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch Scores

Accessories - 6/10
6/10
Design - 10/10
10/10
Operation & Control - 8/10
8/10
Battery Life - 10/10
10/10
Construction & Build - 10/10
10/10
Functions - 6/10
6/10
Screen - 8/10
8/10
Comfort - 10/10
10/10
Value for Money - 8/10
8/10

Summary

Pros

✅ Elegant and classy design

✅ 3ATM waterproof

✅ Stainless steel construction

✅ Bluetooth connection and smart alerts

✅ Pedometer

✅ Italian leather straps

✅ Vibration alerts

✅ Very comfortable

✅ Replaceable wristbands

✅ OTA firmware updates

✅ Auto-calibration of time zone

Cons

❌ No additional accessories included

Conclusion

Because of this, the Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch / Xiaomi SYB01 can be recommended to people looking for a classic mechanical watch with solid construction, elegant aesthetics and some advanced smartwatch features.

8.4/10

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Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch Technical Specifications

product name
米家石英表

Product number
SYB01

diameter
40 mm

The internet
Bluetooth 4.0 BLE

thickness
11.9 mm

Strap
Leather strap

weight
42g

type of battery
CR2430

Case
316L steel

battery capacity
270 mAh

Spectroscope
Tempered coated glass

Operating temperature
-10°C ~ 50°C

Style
Black / white / gray

waterproof
3ATM

full length
240 mm

Equipment requirements
Devices running Android 4.4 or iOS 7.0 and above;
VIP call reminders only support MIUI 9 and iOS 9 and above.

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8.4

SCORE

8.4/10

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