Sequent is a Swiss smartwatch brand on a mission. What?s that mission" Well, simply put, it?s to make a smartwatch that watch fans will actually like. No, it doesn?t say that on their website, but after spending some time with two of their models, the Supercharger and the Elektron, that?s the conclusion I?ve come to. You see, these aren?t your typical digital smartwatches, which, let’s face it, unless they come from one of a couple of brands, no one is wearing. Rather, these are analog smartwatches that pair with an app to add some, but not too many, smart features to an otherwise fairly traditional design. To make things even better, they?re automatic, in a manner of speaking.

$750

[VIDEO] Hands-On: the Sequent Supercharger and Elektron Smartwatches

Case
Steel or Titanium

Movement Self-Winding Electronic

Dial
Solid of Transparent

Lume
Yes

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Various

Water Resistance
50m

Dimensions
42 x 46.6mm

Thickness
14.2mm

Lug Width
22mm

Crown
Buttons Only

Warranty
Yes

Price
$750

The two watches I tried both feature Sequent?s ?in-house? movement, which charges via motion. Through the case back, you?ll clearly see a rotor, which happens to be made of tungsten, spinning around. However, that?s where the similarities to a typical mechanical movement stop. The rotor spins, but it doesn?t wind anything, rather it generates electricity via magnetic fields and science. This energy is stored and powers the...