{"id":6286,"date":"2017-08-14T14:26:14","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T13:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6286"},"modified":"2017-08-14T14:26:14","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T13:26:14","slug":"skagen-releasing-smartwatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/08\/skagen-releasing-smartwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Skagen releasing a smartwatch?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News has been travelling around watch forum websites such as watchuseek<\/a> and pistonheads\u00a0sub forum for watches regarding the Danish brand Skagen<\/a>. \u00a0The 30-year old watch brand has released new smartwatches Signatur Hybrid watches which will be on our site soon. If you would like to view the current range you can do so on the Skagen website here.<\/a><\/p>\n

These new wearable smartwatches have a host of features including activity and sleep tracking function for measuring your sleep patterns and gym workouts or steps, personalised notification alerts for event reminders or texts\/emails that you receive, and hands-free control options for keeping your concentration where it needs to be.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new Signatur Connected hybrid smartwatch replaces the need for multiple devices, featuring activity and sleep tracking, text and email notifications, smartphone control and more\u2014all in a thin, 10mm case. And both men\u2019s and women\u2019s watches bear straps in a range of seasonal colours and materials.\u201d – Skagen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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What is interesting about this smartwatch and sets it apart from others is that it uses a non-Charging, replaceable CR2430 Battery which of course means that there is no charging required however it does mean that the battery would need to be replaced are it is depleted. A lot of watches have activity tracking features now and if a smartwatch or hybrid watch wants to make it in the world of digital watches it needs some form of activity \/ sport tracking.<\/p>\n

Like most smartwatches<\/a> you need to be sure to check the compatibility with your phone before purchasing as the last thing you want is to receive one and not be able to use it. The system requirements for the model pictured above are Android Devices 4.4+, iOS 8.2+\/iPhone 5+ and the phone needs to have Bluetooth smart as it uses Bluetooth Smart Enabled \/ 4.1 Low Energy for its connectivity to your phone.<\/p>\n