Misfit

Misfit Command is a smarter hybrid watch

So-called hybrid watches are often just glorified fitness trackers. The Misfit Command may be the first to combine the classic looks of an analog watch with some more advanced functionality than buzzing when your phone is ringing.

The command can vibrate on call, of course, but the sub-dial at 6 o’clock offers more info. The hand will point at an appropriate icon when an event occurs – a call, text, notification and so on (it’s customizable).

When there’s nothing of note, the hand indicates your progress for the day. The watch can track steps taken, distance traveled and calories burned. It’s also waterproof up to 50m (it tracks swim distance and counts laps) and can monitor the duration and quality of your sleep.

You can pre-order the Command now at a starting price of $150, which is a solid price for a pseudo-analog smartwatch that hopes to rise above the rest through good looks. With that said, the Android Wear-packing Vapor smartwatch only costs $50 more. If you’re more interested in functionality than looking the part at a gala, it’s probably worth the premium.