Timex Introduces Phone-Free Smartwatch

Iconic watch brand Timex introduced a phone-free smartwatch Wednesday. Dubbed as the Ironman One GPS+, the 3G-connected device has the ability to connect to apps on its own, rather than syncing with a smartphone.

The company is targeting users who use smartwatches for fitness-tracking, but don’t carry a phone and a watch at the same time.

The smartwatch comes with 4GB of memory, MP3 and email-based messaging capabilities. It also supports all fitness-tracking apps and is water resistant.

As the name itself, the watch is equipped with GPS to allow the user to track his/her location and make whereabouts visible to others.

There’s a “Find Me Mode” feature that lets users send a customizable alert messages with exact location in case of an emergency.

Ironman One GPS+ is available for pre-order on Timex’s website for $399. A fancier model with a built-in heart rate monitor goes for $449.

Source: mashable.com