The world’s largest watchmaker Swatch Group AG unveiled rival Apple Watch, along with a diversified collection of wearable wrist devices Swatch Touch. The new model is aimed at users who are fond of active sports.
Swatch Touch Zero One is able to track travelled during a certain time distance, steps, calories burned, and measure the strength and number of shots. True volleyball fans will appreciate this feature, as the traditional counting claps his hands between the athletes made during a greeting, farewell or celebration earned point during the match.
The recorded data can be transferred via Bluetooth to a special application for the smartphone that will assess the individual’s progress after a match or workout. The program acts as a personal trainer, allowing you to set goals and follow them. In hours reported 18 different functions.
The gadget has a curved touch screen, ruggedized case and battery, which, according to the manufacturer, it will be necessary to charge every few months.
The head of the Swiss company Nick Hayek said Swatch Touch Zero One is the first step to a brand of “smart” hours. The gadget will cost $ 160.
In Russia smart watch Swatch will appear in September at an estimated price of 8 000.
