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The advent of wearable electronics on the gadget market has made smart watches affordable for consumers. But the demand for specialized smart devices for physical activity turned out to be even higher. Many people prefer to recognize the time by classic wrist watches, presented in a wide variety of form factors on the "Attribute Time" website: https://attributetime.ua/ru/160-khronografy-i-klassika. All other tasks are solved with the help of a smartphone and a fitness bracelet.
The wearable electronics market has already overtaken smartphones in terms of dynamics and is growing by a third per hour. According to various agencies, the global sales volume of all kinds of trackers has reached 125-157 million devices. However, according to Counterpoint Technology Market Research, sales of smart watches grew by only 1,5%. They occupy about a third of the wearable electronics market. However, smart watches have found themselves in the same niche as cheaper fitness bracelets and are still noticeably inferior to them in terms of sales, although last year there were interruptions in the supply of components for fitness devices.
In the segment of sports gadgets, the consumer has an alternative in the form of durable and compact bracelets with all the necessary functionality for tracking running and other types of physical activity. And special applications for monitoring the sleep phase and optimal awakening are also available in the smartphone.
Features of smart watches
Thanks to the Bluetooth module connection, the wrist device becomes a small window to the Internet. Information about calls and other messages from the smartphone are displayed on the screen. The gadget can be equipped with a built-in speaker and a microphone for answering incoming calls.
With the inevitable decline of the wow effect, novelty smart watches on the wrist, with the exception of premium brands, have lost their aura of status. On the other hand, prices for some models have become quite affordable. Wrist gadgets in the price categories of 100-200 and 400-500 dollars are in the greatest demand. They account for more than 20% of all sales.
The choice between "smart" and ordinary
Smart watches are multifunctional. This is their big plus and many small minuses.
The standard phone functionality of smart watches allows you to answer calls and messages, as well as make contactless payments. But the device does not replace a smartphone. It is still necessary, except that in some cases it will not be necessary to get it.
A significant part of the functionality of the smart phone is intended for sports. But the fitness bracelet does an excellent job of counting calories, walking and running mileage, heart rate, determining sleep phases and other parameters. At the same time, the gadget is significantly cheaper than a smart watch, it works for a long time without recharging and does not interfere with wearing a classic mechanical or quartz watch in parallel.
A smartphone, which almost everyone has, plus an inexpensive fitness bracelet completely and completely cover the most useful functionality of a smart watch. A classic quartz or mechanical self-winding watch is the most reliable autonomous source of time information and a stylish accessory.
If you want to get everything in one, then smart watches are the best choice. Apple products are the most sought-after among consumers. The company sells 40% of all similar devices in the world. About 10% of the market belongs to Samsung and about 8% to Huawei.
When considering a smart watch or a classic in "Attribute Time", choose the appropriate model both in terms of size and operating conditions. Measure the circumference of the wrist with a centimeter tape:
- less than 17 cm - watches with a diameter of 38-42 mm;
- more than 17 cm - dial diameter 44-50 mm.
Ordinary devices with a plastic case are suitable for purely urban conditions. For those engaged in sports, it is worth paying attention to models made of stainless steel or aluminum. The case must have a pronounced protective buffer in the form of a protruding polyurethane bezel, equipped with mineral or sapphire glass.
You can try on and buy your favorite mechanical or quartz watch in Kyiv at the Attribute Time store. You can order delivery from any town in the country.
