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As a wearer of a 1950s Bulova selfwinder, rather than the face, I'd like to see smatwatch vendors focus on the band. In other words, a third-party creates a 16
by kingmanaz 10y ago
As a wearer of a 1950s Bulova selfwinder, rather than the face, I'd like to see smatwatch vendors focus on the band. In other words, a third-party creates a 16mm or 18mm Nato style strap which embeds the battery, heartrate sensors, motion sensors, etc. and communicates to a smartphone or PC via bluetooth for data collection. The same 1950s Bulova (or whatever) face is attached to the band.
- steaminghacker 10y agoi agree. Stuffing everything into one tin makes it too big with too short battery life. The problem with putting sensors & power in the strap is that it's not longer a watch insofar as you can change straps. personally, i think the "band" format is superior, mainly for these reasons.