Huawei’s first jeweled smartwatch, created with luxury designer Francesca Amfitheatrof, is now on sale across Europe, pairing 99-diamond straps and titanium casing with standard health and connectivity features found in far cheaper wearables.
Huawei has expanded European availability of the Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition, a luxury smartwatch developed in collaboration with jewelry designer Francesca Amfitheatrof. The device is now on sale via the Huawei online store for £3,499.99 in the UK and €3,799.00 across mainland Europe, making it one of the most expensive mass-market smartwatches available in the region.
The Spring Edition is Huawei’s first jeweled smartwatch, with 99 individual diamonds set in a vine pattern across the silver-tone metal strap.
The front casing uses grade 5 titanium, a material common in high-end adventure watches for its high strength and low weight, while the 1.38-inch AMOLED display is covered with diamond-cut sapphire crystal, a step up from the hardened glass or ceramic coatings found on most consumer smartwatches. These material choices push the device into luxury goods territory rather than standard consumer electronics, with the strap and casing accounting for the vast majority of the device’s cost.
Under the jewelry-focused exterior, the Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition shares core hardware with the standard Huawei Watch Ultimate. The X-TAP sensor array supports monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory health metrics, including blood oxygen saturation, heart rate variability, and ECG readings, though Huawei has not specified whether these features have received regulatory clearance for medical use in European markets. Workout tracking includes access to over 100 exercise modes, covering standard activities like running and swimming to niche options like trail running and indoor rowing. The device also includes an eSIM module for standalone cellular calls without a paired smartphone, plus an Emergency SOS feature that shares the wearer’s location with emergency contacts when triggered.
Huawei rates the battery life at up to three days with typical use, which includes regular health monitoring, notification syncing, and 30 minutes of daily workout tracking. Enabling battery saver mode extends that to five days, disabling always-on display and limiting background sensor activity. This falls short of the 7-day battery life offered by the standard Huawei Watch Ultimate, likely due to the higher power draw of the AMOLED display and additional sensor calibration required for the luxury model’s health tracking suite. Huawei has not disclosed the total weight of the Spring Edition, but the standard Watch Ultimate with titanium strap weighs 63 grams, so the added diamond and silver-tone metal strap will likely push that figure higher, making it heavier than the 61-gram Apple Watch Ultra 2.
When compared to its predecessor, the standard Huawei Watch Ultimate, the Spring Edition offers no internal upgrades. The standard model launched in 2024 at a retail price of €749, meaning the Spring Edition carries a €3,050 premium for cosmetic and designer branding alone. Competitively, the Spring Edition sits above even other luxury smartwatches. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 retails for €999 in Europe, while Tag Heuer’s Connected Calibre E4 ranges from €1,800 to €2,500 depending on strap and casing materials. The Huawei model is the first mass-market smartwatch to cross the €3,500 threshold, positioning it as a hybrid between consumer electronics and fine jewelry rather than a performance-focused wearable.
Huawei also launched a special edition version of the Watch GT Runner 2 alongside the Spring Edition, though the company has not yet shared full specs or pricing for this model in European markets. The GT Runner 2 is Huawei’s dedicated running smartwatch, with lighter weight and more granular running form metrics than the Watch Ultimate line, so the special edition will likely feature similar cosmetic upgrades to the Spring Edition, with designer branding and premium strap materials.
This device is not aimed at buyers looking for the best smartwatch value or performance. The health and fitness features match those of the €749 standard Watch Ultimate, and battery life is worse than the non-luxury model. Instead, the Spring Edition targets two narrow buyer groups: collectors of limited-edition luxury goods who want a recognizable designer collaboration, and buyers who prioritize jewelry aesthetics over technical specs. For most smartwatch users, the standard Huawei Watch Ultimate, or competing models from Apple, Samsung, or Garmin, offer better value for money with identical or better performance at a fraction of the cost. We would not recommend the Spring Edition to any buyer who prioritizes smartwatch functionality over luxury branding, as the €3,000-plus premium does not translate to any tangible performance or feature improvements.
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