Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: Chronos
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/chronos
Updated at: 2026-06-04T05:02:00Z

Tagline: Transform any watch into a smartwatch
Elevator pitch: Chronos turns any watch - Timex or Rolex - into a smartwatch. No need to buy a fitness tracker or oversized Apple Watch, just attach the quarter-size Chronos to the back of the watch you already love. Track steps and activity, receive personalized filtered notifications, and control your phone and music all from your favorite timepiece.

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 166622 | citation: https://wefunder.com/chronos#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 33 | citation: https://wefunder.com/chronos#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 166622 | observed_at: 2026-06-04T05:02:00Z | expires_at: 2026-06-05T05:02:00Z
- Total investors: 33 | observed_at: 2026-06-04T05:02:00Z | expires_at: 2026-06-05T05:02:00Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 166622
- total_investors: 33
- team_size: 2
- featured_investor_count: 0
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- $100,000 revenue in first week: 1,000+ units sold. | citation: https://wefunder.com/chronos#claim-fact-1
- ~65% expected retail margins. $129 MSRP. | citation: https://wefunder.com/chronos#claim-fact-2
- 3mm thin; world's small wearable. | citation: https://wefunder.com/chronos#claim-fact-3
- Select investors include: PCH International, CrunchFund, Highway 1. | citation: https://wefunder.com/chronos#claim-fact-4

FAQ:
- Q: What's your production timeline? Do you already have manufacturers in place?
  A: Hi Dylan - great question - we've partnered with PCH (they're also and investor) as our contract manufacturer. We'll be going to manufacturing early next year and delivering product by the spring.
- Q: Kudos on a novel way to tackle the smart wearables market. Are you concerned that the iwatch version 2.0, in conjunction with their ever increasing apps, may disrupt chronos' current advantage as a smartwatch device for every watch? What will be your competitive advantage when...
  A: Hi Dilraj, This is a great question and glad to see you are thinking about this space with such detail and knowledge. In attempt to keep this as brief as possible please responses below to your questions: Are you concerned that the iwatch version 2.0, in conjunction with their ever increasing apps, may disrupt chronos' current advantage as a smartwatch device for every watch? Chronos: No, The apple watch is a platform that has two main disadvantages we solve for: 1. You have to buy into Apple...
- Q: I understand it's early days, but what has the early feedback from users been? Would be very interested in hearing direct feedback that you have accumulated.
  A: Thanks for the question Andrew. The feedback's been great so far. We knew people would love the discreetness of our device by letting them keep their watch and track their fitness, but what people are really enjoying are the filtered notifications. Unique, personalized notifications for just the things your care about is what really resonates with our users. For a good first person review, check out the Hodinkee article above as well.
- Q: Who are your main competitors. And if most people are carrying smart phones nowadays with all options why would one feel the need for this or a smart watch
  A: Thanks Harish - check some other responses for your competition question. Regarding your second questions, we believe Chronos will be enormously successful for a host of reasons. Chronos lets you track your steps and activity throughout the day even if you're not carrying your phone with you. Chronos also lets you stay more engaged with your day to day activities - by filtering your notifications from you phone down to just the things you care about with unique vibrations and optional light p...
- Q: In which markets you are selling presently and what are your plans for overseas markets?
  A: Harish - thanks for the question. We are currently selling our product internationally. 60% of our sales are domestic (USA) and the rest are overseas. We're particularly excited about where we are doing well internationally: UK and Europe, Japan and Hong Kong. We will be in retail in the US in the late spring next year, followed by retail locations internationally thereafter.