It's one thing to have a smartwatch mimic
the design of traditional watches by the same company, but having the signature, customisable faces takes things to the next level.
It's a great choice for people looking for
the design of a traditional watch, but the features of a fitness -LSB-...]
Not exact matches
Each piece is an iconic fashion statement, thanks to the combination
of traditional watch design with contemporary trends.
When Volvo unveiled a prototype only to auto journalists a few years ago,
design chief Thomas Ingenlath described the Compact Modular Architecture (small) models, including the XC40, as aiming for a much younger — say, thirty - something — audience rather than
traditional customers
of the brand, who are old enough to have
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«Since Cooper Hewitt first acquired Joris's
design school thesis project, the Heat Wave Radiator, we have keenly
watched him build a body
of work that abolishes
traditional distinctions between the natural and machine - made, decorative and functional, and points toward an exciting new future for
design,» said Cooper Hewitt Director Caroline Baumann.
Broadly based upon the
design of the G
Watch R, the Urbane steps things up a notch with a polished metal chassis reminiscent
of a
traditional high - quality analog wearable — a step in the direction
of jewelry, as opposed to technology.
It lacks the elegance
of other smartwatches, like the fluid
design of the Apple
Watch, or the
traditional round faces
of Samsung
watches and Android Wear models.
Experience the marriage
of cutting - edge technology and
traditional watch - making,
designed to match different styles.
We can say that MyKronoz ZeTime is a pleasing
design for individuals with extreme addiction with the
traditional look and principles
of mechanical
watches.
Designed by a team
of traditional WATCH designers with a history in creating the most fashionable and timeless
watches, the attention - to - detail becomes apparent upon first glance as the body boasts exquisite craftsmanship featuring use
of sapphire crystal elements, and a metal body which features a 316 L corrosive - resistant, cold - forged stainless steel, commonly only seen in luxury
watches.
We think the
design is unique and refreshing — especially after testing several more
traditional timepieces from the likes
of Skagen, Fossil, Michele — but its thick case and large
watch face feels too bulky to wear on a daily basis.
Its small size and
traditional watch design conceal all the
watch's smarts, which is impressive because there are quite a number
of functions you can perform on the
watch.
The LG G
Watch R is quickly becoming popular, as it is a great smart watch choice for people who do not necessarily want to look like they are walking around with a computer strapped to their wrist; the design is more like that of a traditional w
Watch R is quickly becoming popular, as it is a great smart
watch choice for people who do not necessarily want to look like they are walking around with a computer strapped to their wrist; the design is more like that of a traditional w
watch choice for people who do not necessarily want to look like they are walking around with a computer strapped to their wrist; the
design is more like that
of a
traditional watchwatch.
The new Steel has been
designed to appeal to a more
traditional watch - wearing crowd; instead
of the original Pebble's brightly colored rubber and plastic, it features an attractive metal band in either stainless steel or a black matte finish.
All Casetify Apple
Watch bands fit all Apple
Watch models and are available in 38 and 42 mm size options.With the Saffiano Leather Band, priced at $ 52, you can choose from hundreds
of designs offered by Casetify in all kinds
of colors and patterns.The Steel Mesh Band, priced at $ 82, mimics Apple's own Milanese Loop and it comes in multiple colors, including gold, rose gold, space gray, and the
traditional silver.Casetify's Double Tour, priced at $ 90, is similar to some
of Apple's Hermès bands,
The variety
of available
designs lets users easily customize their
watch to fit any style, mood, or occasion, such as using a
traditional, elegant
watch face for work or a night out, or changing to a more playful
design for use during leisure time.
Product Lead Lior Ron speaks up on the
design of the Moto 360 — on how
traditional watches were the inspiration for their smartwatch.
The Huawei
Watch continues to be one of the best - looking smart watches around, using premium materials and a design that really does assimilate a traditional w
Watch continues to be one
of the best - looking smart
watches around, using premium materials and a
design that really does assimilate a
traditional watchwatch.
One
of my main gripes with current - gen favorites like the now - defunct Pebble and Apple
Watch was that they offered little choice when it came to the overall
design of the timepiece, as compared to the wide variety available in the world
of traditional watches.
For anyone wary
of the
traditional smartwatch
design, the Huawei
Watch is a well - built and stylish competitor to the rest.
Also, the band on the Peak is now
designed like that
of a
traditional watch, which also makes it feel like less
of a sport - centric device, and one that's more at home in a variety
of situations.
The G
Watch R finally sees the fusion between the new wave
of smartwatches and the tried and tested
design of traditional wristwatches - but does the combination work?
I've not been the only person to bemoan the
design of smartwatches and the fact that they generally don't have the style
of a
traditional timepiece - so much so you'd question even slapping the Samsung Gear Live or LG G
Watch to your wrist.
If you happen to really like the look and
design of the Apple
Watch, but are also a tired - and - true fan
of traditional mechanical
watches, then here's a timepiece that's just for you.
Split into two different options, the Gear S3 has been
designed — with the help
of Swiss minds — to look and feel more like a
traditional watch, even more so than last year's Gear S2.
Huawei boasted that they employed a team
of traditional watch designers to assist during the creation of the Huawei Watch and it shows, but those looks appear to be backed up by a tough, solid de
watch designers to assist during the creation
of the Huawei
Watch and it shows, but those looks appear to be backed up by a tough, solid de
Watch and it shows, but those looks appear to be backed up by a tough, solid
design.
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Watch is designed by a team of traditional watch desig
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watch designers.
The Ticwatch Sport for example, is being aimed at those who want a
watch with more
of an active
design, while the Ticwatch Express will be the model that carries a more
traditional look for those that prefer a more standard
watch style.
Additionally, with a variety
of custom
watch bands to go along with Gear Sport's
traditional watch design, the smartwatch can be dressed up or down for any occasion.
Apple still sells millions
of Apple
Watches, but major players like Motorola have stopped making smartwatches indefinitely, while
traditional watchmakers like Tag Heuer and Frédérique Constant have released hybrid smartwatches —
traditional dials with hidden smarts — pushing the market back to a more familiar
design aesthetic.
The
watch, expected to run Android Wear just as is the case with the existing LG G Watch, is for the most party a mystery in terms of features, but does push LG's design language far further in the direction of more traditional timepi
watch, expected to run Android Wear just as is the case with the existing LG G
Watch, is for the most party a mystery in terms of features, but does push LG's design language far further in the direction of more traditional timepi
Watch, is for the most party a mystery in terms
of features, but does push LG's
design language far further in the direction
of more
traditional timepieces.
The unifying theme for all
of these
watches, aside from the fact that they all look more like
traditional watches than gadgets, is that none
of them are
designed to appeal to a gadget enthusiast.
Talking about the Huawei
Watch Norton says he «had this opportunity to start designing smartwatches, and had a vision shared by many of my colleagues to have a smartwatch that was very much like a traditional w
Watch Norton says he «had this opportunity to start
designing smartwatches, and had a vision shared by many
of my colleagues to have a smartwatch that was very much like a
traditional watchwatch.
It's bigger than the $ 99 Flex and the $ 129 Charge, but the width
of the band (1.34 inches, compared to the Charge's 0.84 inches), its material and its
design as a
traditional watch strap make it lightweight (2.7 ounces) and easy to secure on your wrist.
Not only that, it sports a digital display that, while not
of the greatest quality, offers a unique take on bringing a digital screen to a
traditional analog
watch design.
In terms
of the
design of the smartwatch, this is the a refreshed edition
of the
Watch Urbane and as such, again adopts a more traditional watch - like persona, although a number of the specs have seen a b
Watch Urbane and as such, again adopts a more
traditional watch - like persona, although a number of the specs have seen a b
watch - like persona, although a number
of the specs have seen a boost.
When it comes to the
design, Sony decided to go a slightly different route compared to other OEMs, opting for a square
watch face, and a general look and feel
of a fitness band, as opposed to a
traditional watch.
The Hugo Boss Touch smartwatch features a classic
design, which makes it reminiscent
of traditional watches from the company.
Starting at $ 350, Michael Kors» new
watches aren't exactly impulse buys, but they offer a reliable gadget experience with a variety
of traditional designs.
The overall
design of the Pro is extremely similar to the original Gear Fit 2, with the biggest visual change being a more
traditional watch clasp in favor
of the Fit 2's snap band.