No GPS. The watch needs tp be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth. https://www.withings.com/ch/en/steel-hr-sport

Yes, it is necessary that the watch is close to the phone. I would like to point out that I had some problems with the counting of steps and the distance travelled. the watch was changed by the Withings sales department (very nice and efficient)

I wear mine for swimming. So far I haven't had any problems with the watch (it's supposed to be waterproof up to 50m). But I would only go in the water with the silicone strap, not with the leather straps.

Hello I don't think any customer can answer that. Recommendation: Contact Withings (F) directly and ask the manufacturer your question. If this is possible, which I don't think it is, they will have the right tips ready. Best regards Tom

Yes, you can return an item, just check the return policy. They will only take back opened items at a discount.

Unfortunately, we currently have no information that we could offer them. However, if something should change, we will certainly include them in our range. However, according to our product manager, it is often difficult for us to get hold of special editions, as they are often distributed exclusively by the manufacturer and individual specialist retailers.

Yes, you can sync Google Fit with the Health Mate app from Withings. But you have to set this up yourself in your respective profile. But this works more badly than right after each Google Fit update. However, the following apps should also work: Samsung Health, RunKeeper, MyFitnessPal, but unfortunately the Garmin App "Connect" does not work with the Google Fit.

The calendar and notifications only work with a Bluetooth connection. As soon as the phone receives a message, the watch will also display it. You can add and display various types of notifications from the different apps. A short text is displayed on the watch (e.g. Whatsapp messages). It's very practical because you don't always have to take the phone out of your pocket to see what has been received. Without Bluetooth, only the alarm function works.

Yes, just like the old model with the universal strap that can be easily detached with the fingernail.

Since a defective glass is usually the fault of the customer, the guarantee does not apply. Whether the watch can be repaired in such a case and how much this would cost would only be determined at the service centre and unfortunately cannot be answered in a general way :(