Choosing between a conventional watch and an Apple Watch can be tricky, especially if you love mechanical watches but still want the features of its high-tech offspring. But the creators of what may be the most ridiculous Apple Watch accessory yet think you shouldn’t have to choose …
I wore a series of Apple Watches over a nine-year period before switching to conventional watches back in 2024 for reasons I explained at the time. The one thing I didn’t want to sacrifice was the health and activity features, but I was able to retain those by switching to an Oura Smart Ring.
That decision worked out very well for me, but if you really can’t choose between an Apple Watch and a conventional one, CNET spotted a band that allows you to wear both.
Smartwatches may have made strides in the looks department, but let’s face it: They still don’t have anywhere near the timeless craftsmanship of a traditional luxury analog watch. And if you own both, you’re stuck playing favorites for the day, choosing between brains and beauty. The new Smartlet watch band claims to offer the best of both worlds by letting you wear the two on the same wrist, simultaneously, with one on top of the other.
Depending on your needs at the time, you can wear it with either the conventional or Apple Watch on top of your wrist and the other one underneath.
The company says it’s compatible with all Apple Watches, alongside any traditional metal watch with either 20mm or 22mm lug width. This includes Rolex, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Omega, and Zenith.
CNET’s Vanessa Hand Orellana claims that it seems less out-there than you might expect when seen in person, but I would love to see how this looks with shirt cuffs …
The Apple Watch Ridiculous Accessory Championship is pretty competitive, but I still reckon the Smartlet is a shoe-in for the win.
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