Nixon

Mission Watch

Putting flimsy smartwatches to shame with its 316L stainless steel bezel and Gorilla Glass touchscreen, the Nixon Mission Watch is purposely built for surfers, snowboarders, and skiers subjecting their smartwatch to the rigors of overhead swells, waist-deep powder, and nasty spills. Not only is the Mission extremely rugged with its shock-resistant case, but more importantly for surfers and snowboarders/skiers, 10-ATM water-resistance ensures protection for duck-diving under waves and falling into snow drifts. The innovative Mic-Lock gives you the ability to pop open the microphone for voice-activated commands, then lock out it out for an impenetrable seal from ocean water, driving rain, and heavy snow.

Keeping you in the know when your local break's firing or favorite mountain is getting buried with feet of powder, the Mission Watch pairs with Nixon's Mission app for real-time notifications of surf breaks and mountain resorts (app only for Android devices). It runs off Google's Android Wear 1.5, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chip providing the most advanced smartwatch performance to date. Enhancing functionality for daily use, it's compatible with popular Google apps, such as Google Fit, Google Play Music, and Google Maps. Other cool features include the ability to use it as a remote shutter for your phone, check weather conditions, and receive flight notifications.

One of the watch's biggest selling points are swappable bezels and watch bands. These add-ons are available separately through Nixon, creating a truly customizable piece to your stylistic tastes and daily wardrobe. As for the watch's overall aesthetic, it's fairly aggressive with a 48-millimeter case that's super tough, yet surprisingly lightweight for its size. Other notable features include the ability to swap out digital watch faces with traditional Nixon favorites, ranging from the upscale Player Watch to the high-tech Unit face. Included with the Mission is a magnetic charging dock with USB cable, as well as a protective storage case for travel.