HP partners with Michael Bastian, Gilt for luxury smartwatch

Tech giant HP is teaming up with designer Michael Bastian and luxury retailer Gilt in an effort to create a luxury smartwatch. The luxury smartwatch will reportedly feature a round display, 44mm stainless steel case and three interchangeable watchbands of black rubber, brown leather and olive nylon. From the concept design, we can see three physical buttons on the side, indicating that they will be used to navigate software. HP has confirmed that it will be supplying the software and that the watch will be compatible with both Android and iOS, confirming that the watch will not run Android Wear.

The design of HP’s upcoming smartwatch takes cues from luxury automobiles. Influences can be seen in its heavy, masculine design that features dark, warm colors and exposed metal bolts. Specifics about availability and pricing haven’t been announced, but if you’re looking to purchase, you may want to start saving now. HP has also said that the watch will hopefully be ready by this fall, but that’s a pretty big timetable. In the meantime, you can find us drooling over its gorgeous design.

source: androidandme