4 reasons for a hybrid watch
1. You want a smart watch with a traditional design
Hybrid watches are designed for people who want to do more than just read the time, but who don't like wearing advanced technology around their wrist. These watches have the design of a classic watch since they don't have a digital display but an analogue dial. At fist glance, a hybrid watch looks like a normal watch, except it can do more than just tell the time. This way you get to benefit from the advantages of a smartwatch, while you feel like you're wearing a normal watch.
2. You never want to miss a message or phone call again
Are you at the gym, at work, or shopping for groceries? Chances are you miss a message because your smartphone is in your pocket or purse. A hybrid watch will make sure you'll never miss a notification again. You connect the watch to your smartphone via Bluetooth. If someone calls or sends you a message, the hands will move, you'll sense a light vibration, or colored lights will light up. This way, you'll be notified immediately so you can reach for your smartphone in time.
3. You want to know if you exercise enough
Hybrid watches often have a smaller, second watch face. This watch face shows how much you've moved during the day. You can set a step goal via the accompanying app on your smartphone. If you wear the watch, it automatically counts your steps. The second watch face shows exactly what percentage of your preset goal you've achieved. Not at 100% yet? Time to get some coffee for your colleagues or take the stairs.
4. You don't have to charge your watch
I think an advantage to a hybrid watch it its battery. Often a hybrid watch has a standard, non-rechargeable button cell battery. This battery generally lasts 6 months and you should replace it after that time. You can sometimes do this yourself or you can go to a jewelry shop. Because of the smart functions, the battery battery drains more quickly than the battery of a normal watch. As opposed to a smartwatch, you don't have to charge a hybrid watch.
Conclusion
Do you want a beautiful and smart watch around your wrist, but without complex technology? Do you want to be notified in case of a notification? And do you want to track your exercises? In this case, a hybrid watch is something for you. Do you want to have more smart functionalities on your watch? Read the article 5 reasons why you need a smartwatch.
