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Title: Hybrid mechanical smartwatch - KAIROS
Post by: ikesoj on August 28, 2014, 10:03:52 PM

This company claims to have a mechanical-digital watch. I am wondering if anyone has actually seen one in person, current info is kind of vague/suspicious, no real demo to be found.. But I am keen to hear more.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDAQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DK9rgK4p3D7w&ei=QFL_U-yzFYHnaOSsgdgC&usg=AFQjCNFxxYYHYmCqnX4I3vg9HYexCgElNQ&bvm=bv.74035653,d.d2s (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDAQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DK9rgK4p3D7w&ei=QFL_U-yzFYHnaOSsgdgC&usg=AFQjCNFxxYYHYmCqnX4I3vg9HYexCgElNQ&bvm=bv.74035653,d.d2s)

Title: Re: Hybrid mechanical smartwatch - KAIROS
Post by: FongV on August 28, 2014, 11:50:56 PM

The concept is not new. I am one of the early backers of the Hyetis Crossbow. One year delay from the promised delivery date and still nothing to show for it. Now I no longer even want the watch, because technology moves on.

There lies the ultimate dilemma of a hybrid. How do you reconcile a technology that can become obsolete with the timeless nature of a mechanical watch?

My piece of advice? Buy a smartwatch because its nice, works with your phone etc.. and keep mechanical watches separate.

Regards,
Fong