


And swiping down lets you check messages and notifications. Swiping left deals handles the “My Travel” functions like flight info and city guides. Swiping right on the screen lets you manage the “My Day” function, which handles the personal basics like calendar, appointments, weather, and the health tracker. “Submarine” is basically a “do not disturb” mode that silences notifications, and finally, “Saver” mode turns off most functions to extend battery life. “Explorer” mode is meant for the typical day where you just want the connected features without the pomp, the weekday to Blossom mode’s weekend. “Blossom” is the most fun, with just about every engagement with the watch kicking off that stunning light display. Fortunately, it’s very simple to switch among four different modes either from the app or by swiping up on the watch. Of course, there are times when you don’t want a fireworks display on the wrist, as well as times when you want to extend battery life. Seriously, I couldn’t stop tapping the screen to activate the vivid theatrical display that is wonderfully punctuated by the curved edges of the sapphire crystal. Rather than trying to impress with specs, it dazzles with spectacle. The Tambour Horizon Light Up lets you know what it’s all about from the name alone, which underscores how vital the “always-on” screen is.
