Weekend Edition: Dismiss Them If You Must, But Smartwatches Are Here To Stay

Connected watches have evolved from something out of a sci-fi movie into a must-have accessory for modern life. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ["There's no question that smartwatches have had a major impact on the world of horology, and on the very idea of what a watch can be. Even though they're often dismissed by mechanical-watch purists, their functionality (and the depth and range of functions available) improves with every passing year – to the point where they're no longer a novelty but, for many people, a necessity.]( [Weekend Edition: Smartwatches]( Just last week, Logan reported on [Apple's latest Series 8 models]( and their new temperature-sensing capabilities, ECG app, and car crash detection monitor. (In case you missed it, he also went [Hands-On with the Series 8]( yesterday.) The same day as the Apple announcement, James weighed in on the new [TAG Heuer Connected x Porsche Edition]( featuring a laundry list of functions, including a heart rate monitor, a compass, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, microphone, ambient light sensor. On top of that, owners of the all-electric Porsche Taycan, which the watch was designed to resemble, can also use it to control the temperature inside the car, and monitor battery and gas levels." [Read more in this]( Edition.]( CATCH UP ON COVERAGE OF WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY [Weekend Edition: Smartwatches]( In this [Weekend Edition]( discover [A Concise History Of The Smartwatch]( find out [What's The Best Watch For Runners?]( get acquainted with TAG Heuer's [Most Wearable Smartwatch Yet]( learn [How Keanu Reeves Taught Me To Loosen Up About Smartwatches]( and experience a week on the wrist with [The Apple Watch Series 5 Edition In Titanium](. TECHNOLOGICAL CONVENIENCES RIGHT ON YOUR WRIST [Image of Garmin MARQ Adventurer]( [Garmin MARQ Adventurer]( [Image of G-SHOCK MRGB2000D-1A]( [G-SHOCK MRGB2000D-1A]( [Image of Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular 40mm]( [Apple Watch Series 5 GPS + Cellular 40mm]( [Image of Casio OCEANUS MANTA OCWS6000-1A]( [Casio OCEANUS MANTA OCWS6000-1A]( [Image of Garmin MARQ Captain 46mm]( [Garmin MARQ Captain 46mm]( [Image of Apple Watch Series 6 GPS + Cellular]( [Apple Watch Series 6 GPS + Cellular]( [Explore the complete Smartwatch Collection in the HODINKEE Shop.]( ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR RETURN TO THE OFFICE [Back To Work Collection]( [ Assouline Provocations Notebook]( [Assouline Provocations Notebook]( [Assouline A Bookstand In Solid Yellow]( [Assouline A Bookstand In Solid Yellow]( [Pendulum Pen Limited Edition In Red]( [Pendulum Pen Limited Edition In Red]( [Discover incredible content, shop new, vintage and pre-owned watches, and engage with an entire community by downloading the HODINKEE app.]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Email](mailto:shopnews@hodinkee.com) Disclaimer: All items are subject to availability. Prices subject to change without notification. Applicable sales tax and shipping costs not included. Products and offers may be withdrawn at any time. In the event of errors, typos, or omissions, this offer is void. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update your subscription preferences]( | [Unsubscribe from HODINKEE emails]( | [View in browser]( HODINKEE · P.O. Box 1129 New York, NY 10013 Copyright © 2022 HODINKEE, All rights reserved. ‌