Fossil finally launches the Hybrid HR smartwatch in China for a starting price of 1890 Yuan ($266). This smartwatch with a fusion of classic design and smart features was first announced back in November of 2019.

The Fossil Hybrid HR is unlike other smartwatches in the market featuring a classic watch design complete with mechanical arms. But as a smart wearable, it also comes with a display – an e-ink one rather than an OLED panel. Further, it also has an accelerometer, optical heart rate sensor, water-resistance up to 3ATM.

The e-ink display on the Hybrid HR measures only 1.06-inch and is enclosed in a stainless steel casing with no support for touch input. And thus, the smartwatch has to be controlled using three push buttons on the right side, out of which the middle one resembles a crown but unfortunately it is not one.

The smart features of the watch include app notifications, call, and message alerts, music controls,  weather, multiple time zones, stopwatch, timer, fitness tracking, and sleep tracking. The watch comes with Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with smartphones running iOS 10 / Android 5.0 and above.

Fossil Hybrid HR Smartwatch

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Also, like any other watch, the Fossil Hybrid HR smartwatch comes in a number of finishes with a wide range of straps to choose from.

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American fashion goliath Fossil has just introduced the Hybrid HR smartwatch in India. Details regarding its specifications, pricing, availability, and variants were just made official during launch. The company calls it a hybrid smartwatch, further adding that it has made every necessary optimization to improve user experience.

The Fossil Hybrid HR sports the right balance between form, functionality, and technology and is priced right below the Rs. 15,000 (~$210) mark. Some of its key features include an always-on display, a second-time zone, heart-rate monitor, notifications preview, and sleep and activity tracking.

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Fossil Hybrid HR Smartwatch Features, Specifications and Price

The Fossil Hybrid HR sports mechanical clock hands despite featuring advanced technology to give it the classic look. The device has a 27mm round dial with a small display highlighting the ‘smart features’ of the device. The device highlights notifications like call and missed call alert, unread messages, upcoming alarm and alerts, and more. Some of its other major features include work out details and live weather forecast.

Fossil claims the battery on the Hybrid HR lasts for up to two weeks on a single charge. The device sports rapid charging, which boosts battery power from 0 to 100% within 50 minutes. The smartwatch is water-resistant up to 3 ATM, gets Bluetooth connectivity, accelerometer, front light, timer, and stopwatch. The device can control music when paired with the smartphone and keeps track of the wearer’s daily activity.

The Fossil Hybrid HR is compatible with devices running Android 5.0 or higher, and iOS 10 or higher. The device needs to be paired with the Fossil Smartwatches application to customize the dial and view in-depth data. The Fossil Hybrid HR is available at Rs. 14,995 (~$210) on Amazon India with no-cost EMI and a host of bank offers.

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