Choosing The Right Watch With a Heart Rate Monitor
Gone are the days when you had to choose between wearing your activity tracking device or your watch. Fossil's modern smartwatch is a wearable that tracks your movements without sacrificing the look and feel of a watch that can be worn to suit any occasion.
What Functions Should I Look for in a Smartwatch?
The smartwatches offer a variety of features across their range. A smart accessory by definition offers seamless interaction between the user and their other devices, making life simpler and more accessible. In this context, some of the features to consider are:
- Operating system compatibility - compatible with smartphones using both the Apple and Android operating systems, using Wi-Fi to link to smart phones and other electronic devices.
- Fitness tracker - can track heart rate and activity using a built-in fitness tracking app like Google Fit.
- Touchscreen - allows call, email, or text notifications. If paired with an Android phone, calls can be made and received on those watches fitted with microphones and speakers.
- Favorite apps - access favorite apps using the touchscreen on your wrist, such as maps or music.
- Time zone changes - view a different time zone on your screen and your watch automatically adjusts when you arrive in a new time zone.
- Case size range - there is a range of case diameters available to suit slim and broad wrists from 42 mm to 46 mm wide.
- Personalize the look of your watch to suit your style and mood by:
- swapping the watch face to your favorite social media pictures, such as Instagram or Facebook
- customizing the strap with band colors including black, brown, pink, silver, and white and different band materials such as aluminum, leather, rose gold, rubber, and stainless steel.
What are Some Different Traditional Models?
People are increasingly aware of fitting exercise in throughout their busy day, and Fossil offers some sophisticated options. The slimmer and sleeker built Gen 3 Smartwatch range allows for a professional and polished look. These include:
- the Q Commuter - has a traditional clock face with buttons to control functions. It also has a tapering case that doesn't protrude as obviously as traditional smartwatches.
- the Q Venture - a feminine range with bling options, and is slimmer and lighter with smaller cases and straps.
What About Sporty Models?
Some slim yet rugged and functional watches are:
- the Q Control - a sportier model with a classic look. It also has a heart monitor and GPS that connects to your smartphone. It has rugged two-tone and silicone strap options.
- the Q Explorist - masculine with its larger size and muted colors.
Please refer to the manufacturer's site for size details.
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