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> last up to a week of battery life, do basic things like allow you to get and read notifications, and be a watch. Actually there is something that does that,

> last up to a week of battery life, do basic things like allow you to get and read notifications, and be a watch. Actually there is something that does that, my favorite watch: https://www.withings.com/us/en/steel-hr https://www.withings.com/us/en/steel-hr The battery lasts a month. The only thing which would improve it would be NFC payments, but one can't have it all. Also looks good IMO.

rospaya 4y ago
I lost mine unfortunately and got a "normal" smartwatch with a touchscreen and all. I don't use 90% of the features and it doesn't look nearly as class as the Steel one.
masklinn 4y ago
Dang that is an attractive watch, how open is the communication protocol and how much does it report to home? I'm not a watch-wearer but it could make for a nice gift, especially with such a reasonable price.
- mateuszf 4y ago
  I don't think it's open. Looking on the web page it reports all fitness data, but not notifications, but one can't be sure without checking the actual communication.
ilamont 4y ago
Citizen developed a fantastic-looking, bluetooth-connected mechanical watch called the Proximity using its Eco-drive solar tech: https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1005-51E.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1005-51E.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1000-54E.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1000-54E.html In theory, its capabilities included phone search/filter and visual/vibration alerts. Not quite a smartwatch, but at least some connection to the digital ecosystem. I was excited when I heard about this, particularly the Eco-drive, as it meant no charging would ever be necessary. I have one non-Bluetooth Eco-drive which has been running continuously for 12 years without changing the battery. In practice, the Proximity was a disaster. Owners reported dropped connections, late notifications, and a terrible iOS and Android app. The first two problems, from what I read, related to insufficient power. It wasn't enough to maintain a Bluetooth connection. The third issue is common to many companies that do not have mobile app engineering in their wheelhouse. Citizen discontinued the models. They have a real smartwatch now (https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/MX0008-56X.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/MX0008-56X.html) but it is not Eco-drive.
BossingAround 4y ago
Well, that made me want one! These look pretty impressive.

rospaya 4y ago

I lost mine unfortunately and got a "normal" smartwatch with a touchscreen and all. I don't use 90% of the features and it doesn't look nearly as class as the Steel one.

masklinn 4y ago

Dang that is an attractive watch, how open is the communication protocol and how much does it report to home? I'm not a watch-wearer but it could make for a nice gift, especially with such a reasonable price.

mateuszf 4y ago
I don't think it's open. Looking on the web page it reports all fitness data, but not notifications, but one can't be sure without checking the actual communication.

ilamont 4y ago

Citizen developed a fantastic-looking, bluetooth-connected mechanical watch called the Proximity using its Eco-drive solar tech: https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1005-51E.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1005-51E.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1000-54E.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BZ1000-54E.html In theory, its capabilities included phone search/filter and visual/vibration alerts. Not quite a smartwatch, but at least some connection to the digital ecosystem. I was excited when I heard about this, particularly the Eco-drive, as it meant no charging would ever be necessary. I have one non-Bluetooth Eco-drive which has been running continuously for 12 years without changing the battery. In practice, the Proximity was a disaster. Owners reported dropped connections, late notifications, and a terrible iOS and Android app. The first two problems, from what I read, related to insufficient power. It wasn't enough to maintain a Bluetooth connection. The third issue is common to many companies that do not have mobile app engineering in their wheelhouse. Citizen discontinued the models. They have a real smartwatch now (https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/MX0008-56X.html https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/MX0008-56X.html) but it is not Eco-drive.

BossingAround 4y ago

Well, that made me want one! These look pretty impressive.