Like it or not, smartwatches represent today the most popular watches in the world, at least in sales volumes. Ever since they hit the market, producers of smartphones and wearable tech have also introduced their products. Traditional Swiss Made watch brands like TAGHeuer joined the party, for example, TAG Heuer launched a smartwatch named Connected Watch, and soon followed brands from the "total look" industry like Louis Vuitton and Montblanc. Apple is topping the list, yet brands like Casio came with their collection, which draws inspiration from groundbreaking products like ProTrek and G-Shock. Casio keeps powering its smartwatch with new features and connectivity options. In this column, you won't find any smartwatch; we're reviewing a selection of those consistent with our editorial style. Therefore, you won't find low-price smartwatches, for example, our goal is to bring you the best products' hands-on reviews featuring the same style and approach we're using when reviewing mechanical watches.
The first big difference between every smartwatch and a Casio is in the “Pro-Trek” acronym. Casio timepieces have been designed for an intense use, which becomes very intense in the case of the manufacturer’s largest patent; the G-Shock. The new Casio Pro Trek WSD-F20S combines Casio's ability to deliver the ...
Smartwatches set off on the back foot, and in many cases the big luxury brands initially snubbed and underestimated this phenomenon altogether. The major leading groups in the world of digital consumer products (like Samsung, Apple and Google), thanks to their digital technology skills and their exceptional investment capability, were ...