Frederique Constant smartwatch review: Good looks but no brains

November 29, 2016

I have a ridiculous problem: I love the classic look of a luxury watch, but I want the high-tech features of an activity tracker. (Hey, I never said it was a major problem). Unfortunately, most fitness bands are hideous. So when watch-maker Frederique Constant released a brand new line of gorgeous Swiss timepieces that promise to accurately track your sleep and steps, with notifications to boot, I had to have one. The company sent me a stainless steel and rose gold-plated review unit from its new women’s collection. At $1,095, it’s definitely pricier than any smartwatch, activity tracker, or combination thereof. Frederique Constant makes slightly less expensive smartwatches—their newest women’s collection ranges from $750 to $1,295, and the men’s options are similarly priced—but they’re all significantly more than your average fitness tracker. But the model I used for two weeks looks and feels as luxurious as its price tag would suggest. Where the watch falls short is the smart part.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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