Fossil realizes that a full - blown smartwatch with a display on front isn't for everyone, and is helping bridge the gap between
traditional mechanical watches and new smartwatches with new non-display models, the Q Grant and Q54 Pilot.
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.
These days, there's little middle ground between
traditional mechanical watches, and the modern features offered by smartwatches.
At first glance you could easily mistake the Fossil Q Explorist for
a traditional mechanical watch.
This watch looks like
a traditional mechanical watch, but it has a lot of the same high tech features as touchscreen smart watches.
That's a huge chunk of change for an Android Wear device that's functionally no different than models costing a fourth of that price although if it's any consolation, the company will allow buyers to trade in their device towards the purchase of
a traditional mechanical watch after two years of ownership.
Not exact matches
That's the beauty of hybrid smartwatches — they're easily disguised as
traditional,
mechanical watches, but they have Bluetooth connectivity that enables a variety of other functions.
We can say that MyKronoz ZeTime is a pleasing design for individuals with extreme addiction with the
traditional look and principles of
mechanical watches.
Don't be: at the end of the
watch's two year warranty period, Tag Heuer will let you trade in your
watch for a more
traditional,
mechanical watch.
«It is literally how Swiss
mechanical watches are built and it is very different than
traditional consumer electronics,» he added.
The
watch aims to combine a
traditional mechanical automatic movement
watch with a custom smartwatch overlay that's compatible with Android and iOS.