The pair announced they would work together on hybrid smartwatch technology some time ago, but based on the presence of Fossil’s Wellness app and the pre-installation of Spotify here, it certainly appears this is a product of that partnership too. Andy Boxall/Digital TrendsĬitizen likely leaned into its partnership with Fossil to produce the CZ Smart. Despite being close in style to the Fossil Garrett HR, it looks far more mature, and feels better built as well. It has a plastic case back though, which is a little unfortunate. The 22m blue silicone strap is very comfortable and should be really hard-wearing too. The bezel is thin, the blue color gives it some character, the 46mm case is made from stainless steel and feels very high quality, and there’s Gorilla Glass over the screen for protection. It’s unfortunate the CZ Smart isn’t more Citizen-like, as the watch looks good on the wrist.
There’s really no reason why Citizen couldn’t have done the same. Why isn’t there a take on the eye-catching Skyhawk, or the unusual Satellite Wave? Tag Heuer gets this aspect exactly right, and offers a wide range of dial designs that fit in with the brand, or are part of its ambassador-designed collections. Citizen hasn’t exploited its range of incredibly recognizable dial designs for different watch faces either, providing just a handful of rather ordinary faces to choose from. I like the style of the CZ Smart a lot, but it’s just not “Citizen” enough, and it’s an issue that continues in the software. Tag Heuer reimagines its beautiful, $1,800 WearOS smartwatch for 2020
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The best Android smartwatches for 2022: Which should you buy? Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip might actually save Android smartwatches However, to most casual observers, it looks like any other smartwatch, and may even be mistaken for the Fossil Garrett HR. The bezel’s shape and design are reminiscent of the Promaster Diver range, as are the guards around the crown, for example. The only question that really needs answering here is, does the CZ Smart look and feel like a Citizen watch? Yes, it does, but not as much as some of the brand’s more famous models, and you probably have to be very familiar with Citizen’s range of dive watches to see the family connection. Does the Citizen CZ Smart join Tag Heuer’s Connected (2020), Montblanc’s Summit 2, and Alpina’s AlpinerX as another example of the traditional watch industry getting smartwatches right? The more watch brands embrace smartwatches, the better the designs, comfort, and technology will get, so it’s important for companies like Citizen to get involved.
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