When you think of smartwatch companies, who comes to mind: Apple? Samsung? Lenovo? Fitbit? There is a competitor that will keep the smartwatch race interesting. That company is Timex.
The classic watchmaker is coming out with the Timex Metropolitan. On the surface, it looks like an old school, stylish Timex watch. It has the hour, minute, and second hand. Then there is the red hand and the 0-100 compartment between the 3 and 6 hours. That is what measures the number of steps taken or distance walked. You decide which one it says with the press of the top button. But you will need the Timex Metropolitan app on your smartphone or device. Put the watch into sync mode by holding the watch’s upper button until the arrow points to Bluetooth symbol. Tap the sync button on the app. Then tap the sync watch button. The app monitors your steps, burned calories and miles traveled by foot. Instead of setting it up through a phone, you set this smartwatch up through a knob on the watch.? It has an 18 month batter life, glows in the dark, and waterproof, assuming you don’t swim deeper than 100 feet. The Timex Metropolitan will cost you around $130, plus shipping.
Okay, so this isn’t Fitbit. But Timex isn’t trying to be. Some may complain it doesn’t have all the cool features smartwatches are known for, like sleep monitoring. But I think Timex Metropolitan is a good buy. Not a great buy because the price could be a little lower. But this is a genius combination of old-school style and 2010s smart technology. Not everybody is hip to the Lenovo’s and iWatch’s. Not everyone runs to the latest and greatest big tech thing. Just ask Google Glass. Some people like the classic look and the simple way of doing things. Timex Metropolitan combines the two.? Would you buy a Timex Metropolitan?