True Self-Charging Watch Is Getting Huge Crowdfunding Hype

The idea that people never have to deal with charging gadgets ever again is an extremely tempting and appealing concept. It’s also one that numerous companies are trying to bring to life and one particular startup wants to apply it to a smartwatch. Promising true self-charging capabilities, the crowdfunding campaign launched to make the watch a reality is getting a lot of attention.

The watch in question is called SEQUENT and it makes use of kinetic energy to recharge its battery. It has its own Kickstarter page, where it has long since surpassed its goal of CHF 80,000. The page also describes the watch as the first in the world in terms of making full use of kinetic energy and being environmentally friendly.

“Based on a traditional Swiss automatic watch movement, we have developed and patented the world’s first kinetic self-charging battery system, transforming kinetic energy into electrical energy to power the Sequent smart watch,” the page description reads. “Therefore, the great news is that NO MORE ADDITIONAL CHARGING from socket-outlets or coin cell batteries is required.”

Intended to be compatible with both iOS and Android devices, the smartwatch comes with standard features such as a heart rate monitor and GPS tracking, Android Headlines reports. The watch also has a water resistance of up to 50 meters and is outfitted with Bluetooth 4.2.

As for the self-charging aspect of the watch itself, it would seem to depend on movement above all things. Basically, the more the wearer moves, the faster the device charges and the bigger its energy reserves will be.

This makes it perfect for those who wear watches every day or who like to have the bands strapped on when working out. For the most part, the watch appears quite stylish and comes in black or white. The variety of the styles and features are impressive as well, so choices shouldn’t be a problem.