Watch maker Titan Co and global information technology major HP have joined hands to offer a range of smart watches to be launched soon. The new relationship between HP Inc. and Titan combine innovative materials, design and custom technology to deliver products that are responsive. Titan Co CEO (Watches and Accessories Division) S Ravi Kant said the two companies would create a unique lifestyle offering for people not only in India, but across the world. This category of smart watches is going to change the way people view the art of timekeeping and beyond.

HP Inc General Manager, Wearables and Smart Platforms Sridhar Solur said said although personal style is the ultimate self-expression, some smart accessories on the market force consumers to sacrifice form for function. Titan, a JV between Tata Group and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has presence in watches, jewellery and eyewear. It closed 2014-15 with an income of Rs 11,791 crore, a growth of 9 per cent over the previous year.

Did You Know???

• The earliest known example of humans telling time can be found in ancient Egypt. Sundials are a surprisingly accurate method of telling time.
• The wristwatch was first invented by a man named Patek Phillipe, back in 1868.
• One of the most coveted brands of watches, the Rolex is renowned for being able to cope with even the most extreme of conditions.
• One of the most expensive watches ever sold was, again, designed by Patrek Phillipe and reached a staggering $5.7 million at auction in 2010.
• The first wristwatch with an alarm function was produced by luxury Swiss watchmaker Eterna in 1908, but it did not enter into production until 1914.