After launching Gen5, Fossil expands its smartwatch lineup with a launch of Hybrid HR in India. One of the key highlights of Hybrid HR is Display. It combines mechanical hands with a power-efficient, full round read-out display to view incoming text messages and app alerts as well as contextual information such as weather updates, second time zone etc. It also allows you to preview texts or emails, answer calls and even program the three push buttons to your own choice of shortcuts.
Fossil Hybrid HR Features
- Traditional look with new gen. features
- Front light for low light visibility
- Heart rate monitoring
- Workout tracking – Steps, Calories, Active minutes
- Sleep tracking and Analysis
- Real-time weather with multiple time zones
- Two weeks of battery life on a single charge
- Dedicated App to Control the watch – View in-depth activity, Change watch face
- Interchangeable straps – Leather, Silicone, Stainless steel
- Music control, Notifications and app alerts
- Alarm, Timer, Stopwatch, Find my phone
The Hybrid HR comes in multiple variants – Charter HR with 18mm Strap and Collider HR with 22mm Strap. Price starts at ₹14,995. It will be available to purchase via Amazon.in, Fossil Outlets, and Select retail stores across India starting 30th Jan 2020.
Fossil Hybrid HR Tech Specs
- Active Display Area – 27 mm
- Compatibility – iOS 10 or later, Android 5.0 or later
- Water Resistant – 3ATM
- Storage – 16MB
- Rapid charging – 0 to 100% in 50 minutes
- Bluetooth 5.0 LE
- Case Size: 42 mm
- Case Material – Stainless steel
- Thickness – 11 mm
- In the Box – Watch, Strap, Magnetic Charger with Pin, Manuals
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Heart Rate
Commenting on the launch Steve Evans, EVP Fossil said, “We know our customers desire both form and function. They have loved how our hybrid smartwatches look like a watch, but act like a smartwatch, but have requested additional ways to stay connected. We are so excited to bring to market this version of hybrid that adds features like heart rate tracking and an always-on read-out display to make notifications easier to see—two big unlocks for our customers”