Take something people already wear on their wrists - in this case, the Guess Rigor, and make it smart in a helpful but inoffensive way. You can set up your iPhone in a tripod or just prop it up somewhere and then activate the shutter with the top button on the watch. Established in the early '80s in up-market Beverly Hills, the Guess brand very quickly took off, with the company becoming famous for its iconic black and white advertisements launched in 1985. For features, this is probably the strongest semi-smartwatch we’ve seen: activity tracking is the only significant chink in its armour.

We dropped our Bluetooth connection a couple of times and also had some trouble dismissing WhatsApp messages.The watch uses Bluetooth Low Energy for most of its communications but switches to standard Bluetooth for voice control.

There are hints here of the 1980s diving-watch school of design, and whether you prefer this, or a lower-key alternative like the Fossil Q Grant, is a matter of personal taste. The watch is also iOS and Android compatible and can be used with Siri or Google Now through the watch. The good news is, thanks to the micro USB port on its side, the Guess Connect is easy to charge — you won't have to hunt for a proprietary cable or bulky charger. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The collection also gives you variety - leather to silicone straps, crystal decorated bezels and different colours.Ryan must then simply press the command button and say "Reply" his watch will then prompt him to speak, and he'll say "Yeah okay, no worries. Following the pairing process one last time, this time waved through with no delay, seemed to allay the app’s worries.