# No-Frills Analogue Smartwatches The Samsung Gear S3 Watch Includes Tech and Traditional Features By M | Published 2016-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-smartwatch References: [techradar](http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/samsung-gear-s3-smartwatch-reveal-all-but-confirmed-for-ifa-2016-1326626) & [samsung](http://www.samsung.com) [Samsung's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch) Gear S3 smartwatch is a revert back to [more traditional analogue styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a) by incorporating tech innovations to provide efficiency and seamless connectively, while incorporating the more classic aesthetic of mechanical timepieces. This is in the revival of the watch hands and ticking features, that are often an aesthetic feature left out of modern smartwatches. The Gear S3 still allows for all the perks of a [digital smartwatch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch) in terms of notification updates, syncing to wireless devices, powerful camera capabilities and a long lasting battery. However, the watch incorporates some of the more classic features of an analogue watch in the aesthetic and theme of the piece. This includes digital hand displays and a circular face as oppose to a square. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Analog Smartwatches:** The trend of analog smartwatches combines traditional watch styles with technological innovations, providing an opportunity for companies to create seamless and efficient timepieces. - **Revival of Mechanical Timepieces:** The revival of mechanical timepieces in smartwatches offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to combine classic aesthetics with digital functionalities. - **Seamless Connectivity:** The trend of incorporating seamless connectivity in analog smartwatches opens up opportunities for businesses to create innovative timepieces that effortlessly sync with wireless devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartwatch Industry:** The smartwatch industry can embrace the trend of analog smartwatches by creating products that balance traditional watchmaking with advanced technological features. - **Luxury Watch Industry:** The luxury watch industry can explore the trend of reviving mechanical timepieces in smartwatches to appeal to customers seeking a blend of classic elegance and modern functionality. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of seamless connectivity in analog smartwatches by developing cutting-edge devices that seamlessly integrate with other wireless devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Descriptive Wearable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-time-2.md) - [Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-eclipse-hybrid-watch.md) - [Astrolabe-Inspired Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-astro-edition.md) - [Durable Low-Cost Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch-fe.md) - [Accessible LTE-Enabled Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch-fe-lte.md)