The Garmin Instinct Crossover smartwatch is a hybrid timepiece built with function and durability in mind to support the needs of the modern consumer. The watch is built with the brand's new RevoDrive technology to deliver accurate timekeeping in harsh conditions and features an analog design to function as a conventional timepiece when desired. The smartwatch functionality, however, will reveal itself when desired to offer activity tracking, connectivity to the user's smartphone and more.
VP of Global Consumer Sales Dan Bartel spoke on the new Garmin Instinct Crossover smartwatch saying, "We created Instinct Crossover for active lifestyle individuals who prefer the look of a traditional watch but who are ready to tap into the functionality of a modern smartwatch."
Durably Designed Hybrid Smartwatches
The Garmin Instinct Crossover Has RevoDrive Technology
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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