For watch people, the idea of a smart watch can be a tricky one. On one hand, smart watches are capable of much more than just telling time, yet you’re giving up on the joy of wearing a timepiece with heritage and style. Also, most smart watches will only last two or three years at most, with rapidly changing technology making these items quickly obsolete. Thankfully things are changing, with smart watches from high-end watch brands as well as smart watches that are indistinguishable from traditional timepieces, ready to claim real estate on your wrist. Alpina also makes a case for smart watches, with their updated Seastrong Horological Smartwatch.
With a solid foundation based on their heritage dating back to 1883, the Alpina Seastrong Horological Smartwatch combines the analogue goodness of a traditional wrist watch with the modern conveniences of a smartwatch. It retains the rugged good looks of the Seastrong Diver that it’s based on, but also lets you take calls and receive notifications, as well as track your activities and monitor your sleeping patterns. Like most activity trackers and smart watches, it also alerts you to move if you’ve been sitting at your desk for too long. The handsome 44mm fiberglass case is water resistant up to 100m, with four bezels colors to choose from — black, green, orange, and navy blue. It’s the perfect smartwatch made for divers and watch enthusiasts unwilling to compromise.