World-renowned Swiss wristwatch manufacturing company, Swatch has got a couple of smartwatches to its name but they were not as successful as the company would have hoped. However, the brand has launched another offensive in the smartwatch market with the launch of the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar. 
As the name implies, the smartwatch is a hybrid watch which utilises solar power in addition to having a battery. The solar energy gives the device an extended battery life said to last up to six months.
Just like most smartwatches, the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar can be paired with a smartphone. It equally has tracking functions such as fitness tracking, notifications and the traditional watch function – time check. Further, the smartwatch is said to run on Swatch’s propriety Swiss Autonomous Low Power System (SwALPS) operating system. The company also promised GPS Navigation on the watch.
The smartwatch features a 47mm circular body which looks big and may not be suitable for anyone who doesn’t like a big watch. The body is made from either titanium or ceramic. The watch also comes with compatibility with iOS and Android as well as Huawei Harmony OS. The inclusion of HarmonyOS support will definitely aid adoption in China. Other details are scanty but we expect the presence of a heart rate sensor among others.
Swatch recently saw its revenue drop and the Apple Watch strong market dominance was fingered among reasons for such. The new smartwatch may be the company’s effort to mount some pressure in that segment so as to grab a slice of the pie. 
As for the price, the Swatch Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar hybrid comes in at 1,000CHF (about $1,000). This is pretty expensive when compared to other competitors like Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei. The product is expected to launch in June or July.
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