TL;DR
A new accessory from Smartlet is designed to let users wear a mechanical wristwatch and an Apple Watch on the same wrist at once. The band supports all Apple Watch models and traditional metal watches with 20mm or 22mm lug widths, according to the maker and reporting from 9to5Mac and CNET.
What happened
Smartlet has introduced a dual watch band that holds both an Apple Watch and a conventional metal wristwatch simultaneously on a single wrist. The design positions one timepiece above the other so wearers can choose which face sits on top at any moment. The company says the band works with all Apple Watch models and with traditional metal watches that use 20mm or 22mm lug widths, calling out compatibility with brands such as Rolex, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Omega and Zenith. 9to5Mac highlighted the product and cited CNET coverage, where a reviewer noted the accessory looks less extreme in person than photographs suggest. The piece’s author also referenced a personal shift back to mechanical watches in 2024, and how he retained health tracking with a smart ring after leaving the Apple Watch.
Why it matters
- Offers a way for owners of both smartwatches and mechanical watches to wear and access both devices without switching bands.
- Expands accessory options for those who value traditional watch craftsmanship while wanting smartwatch features.
- Compatibility with common lug widths and major brand watches could make it relevant to many luxury-watch owners.
- Raises practical questions about comfort, clothing fit and whether health sensors remain effective when the Apple Watch is not directly against skin.
Key facts
- Product: a dual watch band marketed by Smartlet that holds two watches on a single wrist.
- Function: lets users wear an Apple Watch and a conventional metal watch simultaneously, with either device able to sit on top.
- Apple Watch compatibility: claimed to work with all Apple Watch models (per the company).
- Conventional-watch compatibility: supports metal watches with 20mm or 22mm lug widths; maker lists Rolex, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Omega and Zenith as examples.
- Coverage: reported by 9to5Mac, which cited CNET’s hands-on impressions.
- Reviewer note: CNET observed the band appears less outlandish in person than photos might imply.
- Author context: 9to5Mac’s writer described having returned to mechanical watches in 2024 and using an Oura smart ring for health tracking afterward.
- Image credit in the report: 9to5Mac/Smartlet.
What to watch next
- Whether wearing an Apple Watch with another watch on the same wrist affects heart-rate and other sensor readings — not confirmed in the source.
- Pricing, launch date and retail availability for the Smartlet band — not confirmed in the source.
- How the dual-stack arrangement fits under shirt cuffs and with different sleeve styles — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Apple Watch: A line of smartwatches from Apple that offers fitness tracking, notifications, apps and health sensors.
- Lug width: The distance between the two points where a watch's strap or bracelet attaches to the case, typically measured in millimeters.
- Mechanical watch: A wristwatch powered by a wound spring and a system of gears and escapement, rather than by electronic components.
- Smart ring: A compact wearable device worn on a finger that can provide activity and health tracking or other smart features.
Reader FAQ
Which watches does the Smartlet band support?
The company says it fits all Apple Watch models and metal watches with 20mm or 22mm lug widths, including several luxury brands.
Can you choose which watch sits on top?
Yes — the design allows either the conventional watch or the Apple Watch to be positioned on top of the wrist.
Will the Apple Watch sensors still work when stacked with another watch?
not confirmed in the source
How much does the Smartlet band cost and where can I buy it?
not confirmed in the source
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