World-renowned Swiss wristwatch
manufacturing company, Swatch has got a couple of smartwatches to its name but
they were not as successful as the company would have hoped. However, the brand
has launched another offensive in the smartwatch market with the launch of the
Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar.
As the name implies, the smartwatch is a
hybrid watch which utilises solar power in addition to having a battery. The
solar energy gives the device an extended battery life said to last up to six
months. Just like most smartwatches, the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar can be
paired with a smartphone. It equally has tracking functions such as fitness
tracking, notifications and the traditional watch function – time check.
Further, the smartwatch is said to run on Swatch’s propriety Swiss Autonomous
Low Power System (SwALPS) operating system. The company also promised GPS
Navigation on the watch.
The smartwatch features a 47mm circular
body which looks big and may not be suitable for anyone who doesn’t like a big
watch. The body is made from either titanium or ceramic. The watch also comes
with compatibility with iOS and Android as well as Huawei Harmony OS. The
inclusion of HarmonyOS support will definitely aid adoption in China. Other
details are scanty but we expect the presence of a heart rate sensor among
others.
Swatch recently saw its revenue drop and
the Apple Watch strong market dominance was fingered among reasons for such.
The new smartwatch may be the company’s effort to mount some pressure in that
segment so as to grab a slice of the pie. Swatch Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar
hybrid As for the price, the Swatch Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar hybrid comes
in at 1,000 CHF (US$ 1,000). This is pretty expensive when compared to other
competitors like Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei. The product is expected to launch
in June or July.
