Billed as the world’s first mechanical-smartwatch hybrid, the Kairos is unlike anything we’ve ever seen in wearables. Featuring true, self-winding watch movements and a transparent OLED display, the watch blends both tech and fashion…
In terms of functionality, the Kairos
is capable of most everything you’d want a smartwatch to do. It can
show notifications for everything from incoming calls to Facebook
messages, and can act as a fitness tracker, remote control and more.
The company is touting battery life of
between 5-7 days and mechanical movement life of 42 hours. It doesn’t
specifically say what devices it will support, but one could assume it
will work with both Android and [iOS 7+] iOS smartphones.
It’s also worth noting that Kairos says the
above images are for ‘visualization purposes only,’ meaning the final
product could look way different. And you get a sense that delivering a working version of this watch will be easier said than done.
Should it make it into production, though,
retail prices for the Kairos will range between $1,200 and $2,200,
depending on the model. Folks who pre-order within the next month will get a big discount, taking the entry-level model down to $500.
Of course, that’s a tough decision
considering that the watch won’t begin shipping until December. A lot
can happen between now and then, especially with Apple expected to
introduce its long-rumored ‘iWatch‘ smartwatch sometime this fall.
So, what are your first thoughts on the Kairos?
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