Apple Watch, Tag Heuer: 7 Most Expensive Smartwatches
As gadget geeks and fashion-focused buyers flock to the latest and greatest smartwatches, we bring you a look at seven of the most expensive options available.
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Recent headlines in the smartwatch space have involved cost-cutting -- be it the price of a watch or across an entire company that makes them. But multiple industry reports indicate these devices are here to stay.
And while some consumers are drawn to the technical capabilities of the devices, style plays a big part in the decision to purchase a smartwatch, according to a report earlier this month from IDC.
Specifically, 81% of those polled said they are conscious of how they present themselves, 77% said how they dress is important to them, 66% said their clothing is an expression of self, and 63% said the accessories they choose speak volumes.
That segment of the wearables market is currently being served by some high-end traditional watchmakers, including Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Frederique Constant, as well as traditional tech companies like Apple, whose Apple Watch Edition is currently the most expensive smartwatch on the market.
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In between the two groups are business partnerships like the one formed between consumer electronics giant Samsung and watchmaker de Grisogono.
The aptly named de Grisogono Gear S2 smartwatch is expected to become available this summer, but doesn't yet carry an official price tag. The device is sculpted in gold and precious jewels, and features Samsung's Gear S2 technology.
IDC predicts smartwatch shipments will reach record-high numbers over the next year, hitting 111 million units by the end of 2016 and doubling by the end of 2019.
While it may not be likely that blinged-out luxury timepieces from the likes of Breitling, Tag Heuer will dominate the market, it's always fun to have a look and see what's going on at the high-end of the market. Here are seven of the most expensive smartwatches out there. Would you buy any of these? Have you? Tell us about it in the comments section below.
Apple's smartwatch is available at various price points. The company recently dropped the price of its most basic model to $299, but its high-end Apple Watch Edition starts at a budget-busting $10,000, and hits $15,000 for the 42mm 18-Karat rose gold or yellow gold case.
Price: $10,000-$15,000
The Connected is essentially an Android Wear smartwatch with a luxury pedigree courtesy of legendary watchmaker Tag Heuer. Reviews for the device have been mixed, largely due to the price versus functionality disparity--for example, while it tracks your steps, there's no heart rate sensor or GPS functionality.
Price: $1,500
(Photo credit: Tag Heuer)
Available this summer, the smartwatch doesn't yet carry an official price tag. It is sculpted in gold and precious jewels, and features Samsung's Gear S2 technology. The luxury pedigree of the Swiss luxury jeweler is evident through the 100 black and white diamonds. A price hasn't yet been released, de Grisogono's men's watches seem to fall between $5,000 and $10,000 on average.
Price: To be announced
You can use the Kairos Watch as a remote control for your smartphone or tablet PC. It can take camera shots from far away, control music while walking, and send pre-set text messages while you are driving. Other features include push notifications, GPS, and fitness features, including a calorie counter and step counter.
Price: $2,549
While the Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch is having an analog display, it connects to the MotionX-365 App on a smartphone. Sensors inside the Horological Smartwatch track activity and sleep, with detailed patterns communicated to the app and displayed visually. The dials are finished with galvanized black or silver backgrounds and applied indexes.
Price: $1,295
The Mondaine looks like one of the company's traditional timepieces, but its secret lies in the sub-dial at 6 o'clock, which is an analogue representation of the smart technology at the watch's heart. That includes sleep trackers and a fitness tracker mix that offers steps, calories, and distances -- all handled by MotionX, a platform from Silicon Valley-based company Fullpower.
Price: $1,000
The Mondaine looks like one of the company's traditional timepieces, but its secret lies in the sub-dial at 6 o'clock, which is an analogue representation of the smart technology at the watch's heart. That includes sleep trackers and a fitness tracker mix that offers steps, calories, and distances -- all handled by MotionX, a platform from Silicon Valley-based company Fullpower.
Price: $1,000
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