{"id":8293,"date":"2026-09-11T08:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T06:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scs.ch\/uncategorized-en-us\/embedded-electronics-and-app-for-watches\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T07:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T05:38:55","slug":"embedded-electronics-and-app-for-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scs.ch\/en\/case-studies\/embedded-electronics-and-app-for-watches\/","title":{"rendered":"Embedded Electronics and App for Watches"},"content":{"rendered":"

Initial Situation<\/h2><\/div>

Aramedes aimed to combine traditional watchmaking with functions that cannot be achieved purely mechanically. This required integrating additional electronics into the watch within a very confined space. The electronics had to be small, lightweight, and particularly energy-efficient, interact closely with the mechanical components, and simultaneously connect to a smartphone. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Project Overview<\/h3><\/div>

Client<\/strong>
Aramedes<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Area<\/strong>
Data & High Performance (Embedded Systems)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Solution<\/strong>
Complete watch electronics, firmware, and app for a startup.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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System Environment<\/strong>
ARM Cortex-M4, Bluetooth (BLE 4.0), rigid-flex PCB, mechanical movement with electronic hands<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Design<\/strong>
mechanical-electronic co-design, low-power design<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Market Launch<\/strong>
Dubai Watch Week 2021<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

SCS’s Contribution<\/h2><\/div>

SCS was responsible for the hardware, firmware, and smartphone app, and additionally supported Aramedes with the overall mechanical-electronic design of the watch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mechanics and Electronics Developed Together<\/h4><\/div>
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SCS collaborated on the mechanical-electronic co-design of the watch. A rigid-flex PCB allowed for a low profile and light weight despite the extremely limited installation space. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Years of Battery Life<\/h4><\/div>
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A consistent low-power design enables a battery life of several years with a single coin cell.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Embedded Software on Cortex-M4<\/h4><\/div>
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The embedded software on the ARM Cortex-M4 controls the electronic hands and handles signal processing for compass calibration and compensation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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App and Watch Directly Connected<\/h4><\/div>
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The smartphone app developed by SCS connects to the watch via Bluetooth and transmits information such as location and time. At the same time, it allows for configuring the watch’s functions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Result<\/h2><\/div>

The collaboration resulted in a fully integrated system comprising mechanics, electronics, firmware, and a smartphone app. Despite the severely limited installation space, the electronics achieve a battery life of several years and enable functions that could not be realized with a purely mechanical movement. Depending on the model, the Mecca Collection offers up to three additional electronic functions for daily religious life: auxiliary dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock show the direction to Mecca, daily prayer times, and sunrise and sunset during the fasting month of Ramadan. In 2021, Aramedes launched the brand and products at Dubai Watch Week, presenting them to an international audience. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

up to 3 additional functions<\/h3><\/div>

Mecca direction, prayer times, and sunrise and sunset.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

several years<\/h3><\/div>

battery life with a single coin cell.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021<\/h3><\/div>

Market launch at Dubai Watch Week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Services Used<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Electronic Hardware<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Embedded Systems<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

App Development<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Data & High Performance<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Your Contact Person<\/h2><\/div>
David Gschwend<\/div><\/div>

High Performance Systems
+41 43 456 16 00<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Speak with the responsible specialist<\/span>Speak with the responsible specialist<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>

For questions regarding embedded electronics, low-power design, and connecting devices to apps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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