Since its emergence in the mid-nineteenth century, watches have evolved and are adopting current technological changes. The classic clock measures time travel can now measure from the heartbeat to the right location with GPS.
The need to use wristwatches that are tailored to the wrist starts with aeroplane pilots because they need a practical, easy-to-carry watch and additional to the little instrumentation available on the board.
Until a few years ago watches only marked time and although some included basic location tools such as altimeters or compasses, others focused on including digital functions such as calculators or stopwatches.
Who doesn’t remember the famous Casio watch with a calculator, stopwatch, alarm, and water resistance? Or Rolex Submariner with powerful dive features? Maybe they’re the most sophisticated and fashionable ones for years, like Nokia in the cellphone industry.
But technology has made a big leap in many aspects including watches. In fact, to distinguish them from simple accessories that show time, they call them wearable or body devices, a further extension of the body with the functions of multitasking and sophisticated technology. And although in this category there are also smart bracelets that measure heart rate, calories burned and distance travelled, it is the most attractive watch for technology enthusiasts.
In 2002, the Eurotech company began producing and selling ZYPAD, which can be charged with a touch screen, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and its own application. Although very revolutionary and innovative at the time, it did not have the expected acceptance. Criticism showered him because of its excessive size which made it uncomfortable to wear. At the same time, MIT developed a device that can be used to measure body temperature and many years later it will become the basis for today’s devices such as fitness bracelets.
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No wonder that many people are now investing not only on luxury watches but also on smartwatches. If you are planning to plunge into this type of investment you should check out the beginners guide to collecting watches.
Here are some excellent smartwatch offers on the market offering many possibilities to get a powerful device that meets all your needs.
1. Samsung Gear S3
Wearable Korean products carry a style that combines elegance and function into a practical and innovative watch, available in two versions: Frontier (sport) and Classic (executive). The S3 Gear combines Premium design with the latest cellular technology. It is water resistant, because it has IP68 certification, is compatible with Apple devices, has powerful speakers and integrated GPS, ideal for users who want to monitor their physical condition by monitoring the distance and route travelled, running speed, calories burned and heart rate.
2. Apple Watch Series 2
In the latest version, Apple watches include integrated GPS, heart rate sensors, integrated applications, notifications, water resistance (up to 50 meters even at sea), motivational guidance, among other functions. But the most preferred iWatch is its design: a box, straps and cover that can be modified with a sporty, casual and elegant design.
3. Asus ZenWatch 3
Among its features are the screen layer with Gorilla Glass, fast charging (60% in 15 minutes), measurement of physical activity, microphone, water resistance and compatibility with Android and iOS devices.
There are still many other interesting offers. Advances in technology make watches go beyond their original roles as markers of time. They have transformed into our personal assistants.
