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American fashion accessories maker Fossil on Monday launched the ‘ Solar Watch ’ at Rs 9,995 for the base model. Globally available as a limited edition in 1,754 pieces for each size – 36mm and 42mm, the Fossil Solar Watch comes encased in a partially bio-based plastic case made from environmentally-friendly castor oil. It will be available on Fossil online portal and at select Fossil retail stores. The Fossil Solar Watch’s outer ring acts as a solar panel, capturing light and converting it to energy using a solar cell beneath the dial. It then stores the energy in a rechargeable battery that powers the movement of the watch. Once fully charged, the Solar Watch is expected to run for around 4 months before you will need to charge it again. Read More

Casio’s G-shock series of watches, known for its toughness and ruggedness, caters to a niche audience, just like premium smartwatches. It's a classic military-type watch, and earlier I often wondered why someone would spend so much money on such bulky watches. A twist in the tale came about a year ago when a friend lent me his G-Shock Mudman for a few days. My view on these watches completely changed after that. When I recently used the G-shock GA2000 , the watch’s charm was reinforced. From splashing of water to withstanding shakes, bumps, and even fall, the watch easily handles any drill. Priced at Rs 8,995, this digital-analog watch has a mineral glass, magnetic and shock resistance. It is equipped with an LED light and auto light switch. Users can select the illumination duration, afterglow, as well as world time for 29 time zones, with city code display and swap to home city when needed. The timepiece has a battery life of three years. The Carbon Core Guard structu...