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Modular Strap Watches

The Pebble Time Watch's Straps Can Be Easily Swapped Out

— March 20, 2015 — Tech
The Pebble Time is a smartwatch that will come with a variety of add-ons, and will also include modular swappable smart straps. The bands can be swapped out in a matter of seconds and will offer different looks as well as tech specs.

While the array of features available with Pebble Time may seem to pale in comparison to the Apple Watch, Samsung Gear and Android Wear offerings, they could be of great use to Pebble owners looking for a more versatile and powerful experience than what they currently have.

Pebble Time has managed to raise a whopping $19 million on Kickstarter to fund the product, meaning it has gone over its original fundraising goal 38 times over. This in itself shows that watches with high-tech, modular straps are in demand and worth exploring.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Wearable Technology - The rise of the Pebble Time smartwatch's modular and swappable smart straps has potential to disrupt the wearables market by creating a new demand for customizable wearable technology.
2. Rapid Customization - The ability to easily swap out bands on a watch in a matter of seconds provides disruptive innovation opportunities by catering to consumers who value quick customization and personalization.
3. Crowdfunding for Innovative Watch Technology - The success of Pebble Time's Kickstarter campaign for their modular watch and bands highlights the potential for other companies to use crowdfunding to bring innovative wearable technology to market.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The modular strap technology utilized by Pebble Time presents an opportunity for companies in the wearable technology industry to create customizable and swappable components for their products.
2. Watchmaking - The ability for consumers to easily customize their watch bands with tech specs and different looks could create a new market for watchmaking companies that prioritize customization and personal style.
3. Crowdfunding - The success of Pebble Time's Kickstarter campaign for their modular watch and bands highlights the potential for companies in the crowdfunding industry to support innovative wearable technology and launch successful campaigns.
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