Timex IQ+ Move: Smartwatch or fitness tracker? A bit of both

Fitness trackers have become a fad of late, with young and middle aged Indians sporting these devices at the park, in the gym and on the streets. Sensing the momentum, Timex has launched IQ+ Move, a regular looking wristwatch with capabilities of a full-fledged fitness tracker.

Priced at Rs 9,995, Timex has tried to lure customers who refrain from wearing digital fitness trackers. Although there are multiple variants available in the market, we tested the one that had a silicon strap.

The watch is light and wraps around well on the wrist. While the dial is elegant, the green colour that peeps from the strap holes gives a sporty look. The most irritating thing while wearing a watch in summers is rashes caused by the strap.

Thanks to a well-built, grainy strap, the watch never bothers you with any such problem. There are two things noticeable on the dial. One is the "Activity sub-dial" and the other is the "Perfect Date". The features can only be accessed through the multi-function crown, including pairing with an app, checking the date and turning on the backlight.

To set up the watch, you need to download the Timex Connected app. IQ+ Move tracks the users' sleep, distance, steps and calories burned. The accuracy of the watch tested with Xiaomi's Mi Band 2 activity tracker.

The data displayed by both the devices were almost similar. IQ+ Move, however, had an upper hand in registering sleep patterns accurately. Timex IQ+ Move is claimed to be water-resistant up to 50 meters.

The elegant IQ+ Move is comfortable to wear, easy to handle and a smart watch-cum-fitness tracker that targets people who needed a device that not only goes with their style but also tracks their fitness goals.