HP and Gilt Groupe Unveil Fashion-Focused Smartwatch

HP has finally unveiled its smartwatch, the MB Chronowing crafted by fashion designer Michael Bastian. The smartwatch looks exactly like a traditional watch but will deliver email, stock market updates, calendar information, sports updates and text notifications.

“As a men’s designer, I’m very interested in all of the recent developments in the ‘tech wearables’ category — particularly smartwatches,” said Bastian, in a statement on Gilt’s website. “With the early devices I’ve seen, the design and feel of the watch takes a backseat to the technology… I really felt there was a need for a device that looked and felt like a stylish watch first.”

The fashion-friendly device sports monochrome LCD display (no touchscreen), a battery life of up to seven days and is controlled via an app that is accessed through iOS or Android devices.

The water-resistant device is available with three interchangeable straps (leather, rubber and nylon).

Source: mashable.com

Image Credit: Gilt