Most stylish smart watches have a clock face display, are made of premium materials, and the wristband is made of noble metal or leather. A stylish smart watch can serve as a perfect fashion accessory and you can wear it everyday to work, meetings, fancy dinners, and to social events in general. Thanks to smart functions, you can keep track of everything important without having to constantly check your phone.
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What can a stylish smart watch do?
Basic functions
- Basic activity tracking (pedometer, sleep, calories burned).
- Displaying notifications for messages, calls, calendar events from other apps.
- Taking and rejecting calls.
- Music control.
Advanced features
- Altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer.
- Heart rate monitoring.
- Wi-Fi support for updates and sync.
- IP Code certification, ensuring increased resistance against water, dust or mechanical damage.
- NFC and Samsung Pay contactless payment support.
How do I choose a stylish smart watch?
I want a stylish and versatile watch
If you care mainly about the style and don’t need extensive sports-related features that cost a hefty extra sum, pay attention to the following criteria.
- Platform - - smart watches are compatible either with OS Android, iOS or Windows Phone. Some models are designed to be compatible with multiple platforms.
- Price - after choosing a platform, consider the maximum amount you're willing to invest. You may want to pay extra for a premium model with a reinforced display, resistant against scratches and mechanical damage. These are commonly marked as Gorilla Glass or Sapphire Glass.
- Appearance - purely subjective. Just choose a watch that looks good to you. After all, you are buying a device that serves largely as a fashion accessory.
- Features and functions - everybody’s needs are different; please see the list above for some examples of common smart watch features.
- Battery life - some people need a battery life of up to 30 days and are okay with having only basic smart functions and a monochrome display, others require all the features you can imagine, even if it means worse battery life. Most smart watches last about two days on average, assuming they are used in a regular fashion.
I want a sports-oriented stylish smart watch
If you are very active, athletic, and want a smart watch that wouldn’t look out of place at a formal dinner, we recommend choosing a Garmin or Pebble smart watch.
They mainly manufacture full-fledged fitness trackers that look like a stylish smart watch on the outside. This means you get GPS/GLONASS, a gyroscope, heart rate sensor, and plenty of other advanced features.