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In addition to the size, there are some other features that the company says make Lily a “feminine” device, like T-lug bars. There is also a “lens with a subtle pattern” that is just below the watch face to add some texture. This design differs depending on the Lily model you choose, and there are six different styles available in two categories: Classic or Sport. The unit I received had a wavy design, while our commercial editor Valentina Palladino got a version with a kind of checkered pattern. Since Lily’s touchscreen is not always on and goes into standby mode when inactive, you are left with the lens pattern to watch.
The markings are subtle enough not to disturb the words and graphics on Lily’s monochrome LCD screen. By the way, in addition to tapping and sliding the display, you can also use the capacitive key at the bottom of the display to operate the watch. There are no physical buttons here.
Functionally, Lily offers a mix of features found in other Garmin watches, such as the Venu Sq and the Vivomove Style. These two have color screens (and Vivomove uses an AMOLED), but, on the other hand, they offer the same 5 ATM water resistance rating and heart rate, stress, hydration, respiratory rate and blood oxygen monitoring. Of course, as your screens are different, the battery life also varies. Garmin says that Lily will last 14 days of activity monitoring (7 timed sessions), which is the same as the Vivomove style, while Venu Sq only lasts up to 200 hours of activity monitoring.