Baselworld 2017: Highlights from the world’s largest watch and jewellery trade show

Though the show continues to go on for a few more days, there’s plenty that’s already been announced and showcased. Here’s a breakdown on some of the most exciting smartwatches revealed, so far.

The Connect is a sleek looking Android Wear 2.0 watch, with an edge-to-edge display.

Movado Connect 

Luxury smartwatch houses are getting on the smartwatch bandwagon, and Movado is no different. The Connect is a sleek looking Android Wear 2.0 watch, with an edge-to-edge display. Movado is yet to share many details about the watch, but it says the company will offer 5 different Men’s styles of the watch that include both strap and bracelet options. The watch will launch this fall starting at $495 (or approx Rs. 32,632).

These concept watches and the devices are based on Samsung Gear S3.

Samsung Gear G3 concept watches

At Baselworld 2017, Samsung has shown off some concept watches and the devices are based on the Gear S3, The three concept watches were designed by well-known watch designer Yvan Arpa. The three concepts include a watch which may look like the Gear S3 at first glance, but is a traditional watch with Swiss-made movement; there’s an updated version of the Gear S3 with premium finishes, and last but not the least,  a hybrid pocket watch concept. The latter concept blends the modern with the traditional.

Misfit Vapor is a fitness-centric smartwatch and is running Android Wear 2.0.

Misfit Vapor

Misfit Vapor features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, a touch-enabled bezel and a 44mm satin-finished stainless steel casing, and comes with a built-in GPS. This is essentially a fitness-focused smartwatch, having an optical heart rate scanner and water resistance up to 50 meters. It’s worth noting that there isn’t NFC on board, which means you won’t be able to use Android Pay. The Vapor will be available in late summer in Jet Black and Rose Gold for $199 (or approx Rs. 13,010).

Both Fossil Q Venture and Explorist promises to be better than the company’s previous Q models. (Image credit: Wearable.com)

Fossil Q Venture/Explorist

Both Fossil Q Venture and Explorist promises to be better than the company’s previous Q models. And, they are described as ” the brand’s slimmest, most feature-packed touchscreen smartwatches to date”. Both smartwatches are running Android Wear 2.0, pack bright AMOLED displays, and feature a digital crown for easier navigation and. The watches will go on sale in Fall.

Introducing the new @HUGOBOSS Touch, powered by #AndroidWear. #Baselworld2017 pic.twitter.com/o6EsGKyYr0

— Android Wear (@AndroidWear) March 24, 2017

Hugo Boss Touch

Hugo Boss Touch is a connected smartwatch, running Android Wear 2.0. According to Wearable, the watch appears to be constructed of carbon black IP stainless steel and there will be a range of interchangeable straps. The Touch will offer NFC but no heart rate sensor. The smartwatch will go on sale in August for $395 (or approx Rs. 25,824).