The functionality of the modern-day smartwatch is pretty impressive considering what was available just a few years ago, and there's a decent range of them that don't look like watches at all. Welcome to the world of the hybrid smartwatch.
When one of the first cross-platform smartwatches, Pebble, started shipping to its Kickstarter backers in 2013, the tech world was in awe of not only what it was capable of, but what it could mean for the future.
Fast forward to today and features such as Pebble’s text-syncing ability is probably one of the least impressive things you'll find on a smartwatch.
Still, most techy timepieces these days don’t really look like actual watches, and there’s still a huge market for the orthodox design. The distinct change in aesthetics and lack of style of the average smartwatch can be off-putting for the undecided.
However, there are now plenty of watches that are both traditional-looking and smart, meaning you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Hurrah! Here are ten of the best hybrid smartwatches you’d only know were smart upon closer inspection.
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Best hybrid smartwatches
