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Fossil smartwatches are basically now, well, fossils
For a long time, smartwatches from Fossil Group were the fashion-forward option for shoppers who wanted a classic aesthetic. In addition to Fossil smartwatches, the company touted connected devices from brands like Kate Spade, Skagen, and Michael Kors, and equipped design features ranging from sparkling pave stones to scalloped gold bezels and premium leather bands.
Fossil’s departure from the smartwatch landscape further limits the number of devices with traditional aesthetics.
Classy for a smartwatch is not the same as classy
I love my Apple Watch Series 9 as much as the next iOS cult member. With the right band and an elegant watch face, I think it’s fairly sharp for a device that can do everything from making phone calls to tracking my cold, cold heart. I also think the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is an attractive proposition, as is Mobvoi’s latest Wear OS device. I’m not personally a huge fan of the Pixel Watch line’s aesthetic, but I can appreciate its successful design cues in the same way I don’t wear stripes but can appreciate that tigers are pretty dope. In short, I absolutely feel smartwatch aesthetics have come a long way.
While many of today’s top smartwatches have come a long way, they’re still overtly sporty.
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Hope on the horizon
Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom. Hybrid smartwatches continue to improve, potentially paving the way for a future traditional-looking device with a full toolkit. I’m also hoping (though not holding my breath) for something eye-catching from Apple’s tenth-anniversary device. The heavily rumored Apple Watch X is poised to land this fall. Likewise, if Google introduces a secondary case size or other tweaks to the next Pixel Watch, that series also has potential. But I doubt that every lineup will see a glow-up this year. For the sake of brevity, I’ll bite my tongue regarding the unconventional design of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7.
What’s more, wrist-based wearables are no longer the only option for tracking stats. Smart rings have made a big impression these past few cycles, with Oura gaining staggering popularity. Though currently short in smart features, these tiny alternatives may be the perfect compromise once they’re beefed up. They already boast better battery life and subtlety than most AMOLED screen-touting smartwatches. They also leave a much more forgiving tan line on those of us who forget to SPF.
Until brands catch up in both style and substance, there may be an opening for smart rings to fill users’ needs.
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