Smartwatches and fitness bands are becoming more popular every year.
And with the Apple Watch Ultra, we’re finally seeing a mainstream smartwatch model reach flagship smartphone prices.
But do the capabilities of these devices justify their prices?
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Why Do You Need a Smartwatch?
A smartwatch doesn’t just tell the time.
Instead, it has many other features that make it “smart.”
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For example, most smartwatches sync with your smartphone to send you notifications.
It also usually has several features like health tracking, navigation, and activity-specific features.
While these things are nice to have,most people probably do not need a smartwatch.
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A smartwatch becomes crucial only if you’re into specific activities or need it to track your physical performance.
It’s also defined as an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease.
Given that, you could argue that smartwatches themselves are luxuries.
But after you grab a smartwatch with features beyond your need, it becomes a luxury.
For example, the Apple Watch Series 7 was available with a titanium casing.
You could also say the same for the Apple Watch Ultra.
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Some brands even feature precious stones like diamonds in their design.
But there’s more to luxury watches than that.
Luxury watches, especially those with intricate mechanical movements, are works of art.
Because of that, watches can become heirloomspassed down from one generation to the next.
These are some of the reasons why luxury smartwatches aren’t worth buying.
However, companies rarely support their devices for life.
That means it only had a useful lifespan of three years.
In fact,OIdestlists some of the oldest watches in the world, with the oldest dating to 1505.
This is unlike smartwatches which are generally mass-produced in factories.
However, a luxury mechanical watch could potentially increase in value over time, especially if it’s well-maintained.
Should You Buy a Luxury Smartwatch?
But don’t expect it to last as long as other luxury mechanical watches.
