# Discreet Analog Smartwatches The 'Kindred vip' Line Just Debuted at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindred-vip References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/martian-watches-debuts-new-collection-of-womens-discreet-notification-smartwatches-and-smart-jewelry-300199984.html) & [ces.vporoom](http://ces.vporoom.com/MartianWatches/index.php?s=34860&item=122799) The analog smartwatch manufacturer 'Martian Watches' just debuted a line of connected accessories for women called '[Kindred](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itv-kerching) vip' at CES 2016. While smartwatches are ideal for staying connected at all times, they do not always make for the most stylish accessory. These fashion forward watches provide women with a simple way to stay connected without sacrificing their personal style. The Kindred vip line consists of a number of hybrid smartwatches that are equipped with Martian's mVip smart notification technology. The watch itself has no visible technology on its face and instead boasts a stylish analog design. The smart features are accessible via a discreet LED light that is located at the side of the watch. This light will indicate different alerts that correspond to seven color-assigned notifications. Additional smart features include a built-in accelerometer and a fitness-tracker that is compatible with systems such as [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-band) [Fit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon). The hybrid smartwatches ultimately provide a discreet, yet stylish way for women to stay connected when they are away from their digital devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Analog Smartwatches for Women:** Discreet analog smartwatches are disrupting the industry by providing women with a stylish way to stay connected without sacrificing their personal style. - **Hybrid Smartwatches with Mvip Technology:** The integration of Martian's mVip smart notification technology in analog smartwatches is creating disruptive innovation opportunities for discreet connectivity. - **Fashion-forward Smart Accessory:** The Kindred vip line of hybrid smartwatches offers a fashion-forward and discreet option for women to stay connected on the go. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartwatch Manufacturing:** The discreet analog smartwatches trend presents an exciting opportunity for smartwatch manufacturers to tap into the market of women looking for stylish, connected accessories. - **Fashion and Accessories:** This trend creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion and accessories industry as they can partner with smartwatch manufacturers to create stylish hybrid smartwatches for women. - **Wearable Technology and Fitness Tracking:** Hybrid smartwatches with built-in accelerometer and fitness tracking capabilities are disrupting the wearable technology and fitness tracking industry by offering women discreet and stylish options for connectivity and fitness monitoring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-3.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md) - [Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one.md) - [Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-eclipse-hybrid-watch.md) - [Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-smartwatch-bands.md) - [Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-scanwatch-light.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md)