6 fitness trackers that do something different including the viral retro Casio with hidden depths, and a tracker with a 400-day battery

Date:
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
Smartwatches are getting a bit samey... but these weird and wonderful
trackers all break the mold.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Today's best smartwatches are ultra-capable, feature-packed powerhouses. But is it just me, or are they all starting to feel kinda samey? Casio recently made headlines with its delightfully retro F-B100W , which takes your classic, rubbery, blocky Casio watch and adds in step-counting features. That sent me off on a hunt for
other smartwatches and fitness trackers that do something a bit different,
and I was not disappointed with the results. I've rounded up my favorites below.

There's the new-out Huawei Watch D3 , which looks like your standard, modern smartwatch, but has a secret, in-built blood pressure cuff. For those who prefer a traditional watch aesthetic, there are the Garmin Instinct Crossover and Withings Scanwatch 2 , both of which have smartwatch features but also mechanical hands. Neither is especially new, but both have maintained popularity by their seamless blending of digital and analog. Finally, a
couple of especially intriguing options from outside the big watch brands.
The Jaye band is an ultra-minimalist smartwatch that displays only the most important notifications on its tiny screen to minimize distractions. And then there's the LightInk , which can run for an absurd 400 days on a single charge. Such a lengthy runtime is achieved by adding solar charging, swapping your average vibrant AMOLED display for a low-energy, monochrome e-ink one, and stripping the smart features right, right back. It's open source, so with the aid of a 3D printer and a few basic components, anyone could own one.

Scroll down for a closer look at these weird and wonderful smart trackers
hit the View details button to learn more about each one. Weird watches Casio
F-B100W casio.com 55 Shop Now View Details Huawei Watch D3 Huawei UK 399.99 Shop Now View Details Garmin Instinct Crossover Amazon 441.40 Shop Now View Details Withings ScanWatch 2 Amazon 305.55 Shop Now View Details Jaye Band [pre-sale] thejayeband.com $249 Shop Now View Details LightInk Watch [open source project] github.com $1 Shop Now View Details Follow TechRadar on
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