Watch as Key Fob?

rzm3 · 11-03-2007, 09:39 PM

UPDATE:

ok.. since people don't seem to like watches... how about this, a thin sticker/patch (IN ADDITION TO YOUR ORIGINAL KEY FOBS) that you can attach to your cell phone, watch, etc that has the RFID chip required to unlock your car using CA? Better?

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It would be great if BMW could come up with a watch that works as your key fob (as an OPTION in addition to your original key fobs). Of course you will need to have CA.

Basically the chip will be planted inside your watch. There will be three buttons: LOCK, UNLOCK, and TRUNK. Since the watch comes with CA, you don't need to insert anything to start the car.

I think a mechanical key is probably not so important anymore, since BMW assist can unlock your car anywhere in the US if your watch malfunctions.

They should partner with some higher-end watch company, and it would boost the sales of that brand of watch too.

Lexus already has a 2-credit-card-thick key that you can keep in your wallet. And in HK they sell watches and cell phone faceplates/covers that work as your touchless public transportation card.

What do you guys think? Point is, why carry so many things if you can combine them into one?

update: bmw assist cannot start your car

HyperM3 · 11-03-2007, 09:43 PM

Im sorry, but Im not going to rock some swatch looking watch just to get into my car. Plus are they going to make both a mens and womens version for every VIN?

Good thinking, hope you dont work in marketing.

asdflkijd · 11-03-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

It would be great if BMW could come up with a watch that works as your key fob. Of course you will need to have CA.

Basically the chip will be planted inside your watch. There will be three buttons: LOCK, UNLOCK, and TRUNK. Since the watch comes with CA, you don't need to insert anything to start the car.

I think a mechanical key is probably not so important anymore, since BMW assist can unlock and start your car anywhere in the US if your watch malfunctions.

They should partner with some Swiss watch company, and it would boost the sales of that brand of watch too. And this would definitely be featured in the next 007 movie.

What do you guys think?

The Astin Martin DBS has this option... its 30k

it would be cool but not something I would spend 30k on..

btw I from what I know, BMW assist can start your car..

Remember these are entry level luxuries... not $150,000+ cars... if BMW did this, it would fall into the list of the most retarded inventions right next to stupid cup holders..

rzm3 · 11-03-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

The Astin Martin DBS has this option... its 30k

it would be cool but not something I would spend 30k on..

btw I from what I know, BMW assist can start your car..

Remember these are entry level luxuries... not $150,000+ cars... if BMW did this, it would fall into the list of the most retarded inventions right next to stupid cup holders..

well it costs 30k because it is probably a freaking Rolex or something. Technically it's not that hard. The watch can be affordable. They can totally sell it w/ CA for $1000-$2000 (CA alone costs $1000 on some BMW models).

E92_335 · 11-03-2007, 10:00 PM

bmw assist can start your car? no they can't... that was a movie bro haha

asdflkijd · 11-03-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

well it costs 30k because it is probably a freaking Rolex or something. Technically it's not that hard. The watch can be affordable. They can totally sell it for $1000-$2000 (along with CA, CA alone costs $1000 on some BMW models) and lots of people would buy it.

haha, no its made out of sapphire or something

along with the whole center console.... the money people have to spend... AMAZING

ChaneRZ · 11-03-2007, 10:22 PM

bmw assist can't start your car. even if they did, how would they start your car if it is manual and the gear is get to 1st. bmw assist can unlock your car.

rzm3 · 11-03-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

bmw assist can't start your car. even if they did, how would they start your car if it is manual and the gear is get to 1st. bmw assist can unlock your car.

yup they can't. just checked

liquid · 11-03-2007, 11:01 PM

that would be cool if the watch looked good. i wonder if i could get a retro fit for my omega lol. i would prefer my cellphone with added safety features.

jetblk328i · 11-03-2007, 11:08 PM

hmm that would be cool but just a little odd...itd be like james bond, however i like the credit card by lexus and itd be cool if it could be used on my cell phone.....

flicks28 · 11-03-2007, 11:21 PM

Do people even wear watches anymore? Its my understanding the watch industry is struggling due to time devices being on mobile phones, etc. I know I havent worn a watch in probably 7-8 yrs.

ejazbmw · 11-03-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by flicks28

Do people even wear watches anymore? Its my understanding the watch industry is struggling due to time devices being on mobile phones, etc. I know I havent worn a watch in probably 7-8 yrs.

I know a lot of people who wear watches there still popular just the expensive ones though

raleedy · 11-03-2007, 11:38 PM

Who wears a watch? Better they should put a clock display on the fob.

FirstClass · 11-04-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

I know a lot of people who wear watches there still popular just the expensive ones though

Exactly. They are pure fashion now and not worn for function.

toofasttooslow · 11-04-2007, 12:24 AM

I think an embedded chip design affords more flexibility in this case - specifically embedded into your phone of choice. Who wouldn't want to use their phone to also unlock their car? And rfid in most phones would be trivial to implement.

335iheLLraiseR · 11-04-2007, 12:30 AM

it would be good if they got BReitling involved in this idea, given their and BMWs association with aviation.

Herknav · 11-04-2007, 12:39 AM

Hmm, so you would have to carry your watch around everywhere you went i order to drive your car. That works fine if you only go to work or go out with it, but what if you are just heading into the gym and the grocery store for some milk?

n5160u · 11-04-2007, 12:46 AM

The metal key is there just in case your car battery dies.
BTW:
In case you never realized it, CA also goes dead if the battery in the fob dies, but the metal key will still open the locked door and if you push the fob into the socket, the immobilizer will still see the RFID chip in the fob and allow you to start the car.

asdflkijd · 11-04-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by n5160u

The metal key is there just in case your car battery dies.
BTW:
In case you never realized it, CA also goes dead if the battery in the fob dies, but the metal key will still open the locked door and if you push the fob into the socket, the immobilizer will still see the RFID chip in the fob and allow you to start the car.

I never knew that, I was worried that I would have to change my battery often to prevent me being stranded inside my car, but now I dont have to worry thanks!

AcmeExplosives · 11-04-2007, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

It would be great if BMW could come up with a watch that works as your key fob. Of course you will need to have CA.

Basically the chip will be planted inside your watch. There will be three buttons: LOCK, UNLOCK, and TRUNK. Since the watch comes with CA, you don't need to insert anything to start the car.

I think a mechanical key is probably not so important anymore, since BMW assist can unlock your car anywhere in the US if your watch malfunctions.

They should partner with some Swiss watch company, and it would boost the sales of that brand of watch too. And this would definitely be featured in the next 007 movie.

Lexus already has a 2-credit-card-thick key that you can keep in your wallet. And in HK they sell watches that work as your public transportation card.

What do you guys think? Point is, why carry so many things if you can combine them into one?

update: bmw assist cannot start your car

Shaken…not stirred, right?

I'm just not sure if I want to expose my shit to that much remote access. Being the guy who pays for it...I'd prefer control. I mean, let's face it...that's why manual tranny is the only way to go. : P

CA in the 3 series is just fine for now. Let's see where it goes heading into 2012.

my two cents...

SoYank · 11-04-2007, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

well it costs 30k because it is probably a freaking Rolex or something. Technically it's not that hard. The watch can be affordable. They can totally sell it for $1000-$2000 (along with CA, CA alone costs $1000 on some BMW models) and lots of people would buy it.

Totally sell it? Wow, would it even be possible to only part way sell it? I think that's called rent.

AcmeExplosives · 11-04-2007, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Totally sell it? Wow, would it even be possible to only part way sell it? I think that's called rent.

black leather...........nuff said

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