Despite having launched its new Q lineup of connected wearable devices this past fall, Fossil is out with a new smartwatch today, the Q54 Pilot is more like a traditional analog watch as opposed to a modern smartwatch. It hides the Intel-powered smarts, which offer basic features like activity tracking and smartphone notifications, behind its analog facade. The Q54 Pilot isn’t that different from the Fossil Q Grant though this one has a slightly different design about it.
The new smartwatch has been designed using Fossil’s original Pilot 54 case, it’s inspired by vintage aviation, and doesn’t feature a display. Instead it provides filtered LED color-coded or vibration notifications for apps, contacts and keywords while also tracking metrics like steps and calories.
Fossil Q54 Pilot is compatible with both iOS and Android, it’s engineered with Intel Innovation, but it’s not as capable as a Pebble or Gear S2 is. It can’t be used to make calls, send messages, control connected objects, use apps and do everything that you can on a smartwatch that actually has a display.
The company is hoping to attract though who would rather sport a conventional analog watch on their wrist but still have some smart features, activity tracking is always a welcome addition even if you’re not too keen on wearing smartwatches.
Fossil Q54 Pilot is being showcased at CES 2016 will be available in early spring this year retailing for $175-$215.
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