Top 5 Smartwatches for Men 2019
The days where a suit and tie paired with a flashy Rolex were all you needed to succeed in the business world are over. Suits are nice, and the Rolex is great for a dinner with a client, but the world of men’s style, culture, and business is more complex now. You’ll need Nikes and baseball caps, tortoise-rimmed glasses and a Macbook. You’ll need a smartwatch.
There are many options to consider when looking for a smartwatch for men. We’ve carefully selected our top 5 so that you can find some inspiration and find your perfect watch.
If you want your watch to be a daily wear piece that also has some smart functionality, you might select a smartwatch from a classic watchmaker brand, like TAG or Fossil. If you’re looking for something a bit more creative and active, something that feels like the good vibes of paint dripping, check out the Apple and Samsung products. Not sold on the idea of a smartwatch? Check out Garmin’s hybrid later in our countdown- yes, pun intended.
5. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active goes beyond the Golf and Apple watch sport branding to focus on a holistic lifestyle. It can learn the way you work out and help track those workouts for maximum impact. By heart rate monitoring, it helps you dial in your sleep cycles. And let’s be honest--all of the research today points to the fact that we both really need sleep for holistic health, and we also definitely don’t get enough sleep. Charges easily, lasts for days.
Price: $199
4. Apple Watch
No list of smartwatches for men would be complete without a shout-out to the Apple Watch, the love-hate product that seemingly launched the smartwatch frenzy. Like most things Apple has ever produced, the product was met with initial skepticism (“what is it for?”) that has slowly turned to a dedicated following. Apple’s watches have connectivity with other Apple products, and allow you to use Apple Pay and Apple Card to make transactions on the go without your credit card. Built for active and creative lifestyles, the Apple Watch gives you access to training and information wherever you find yourself. Plus, the Apple design is simple and timeless. While Rolex might have mastered the classic timepiece, Apple will be the biggest brand in new timepieces for years to come. And today’s new timepiece is tomorrow’s classic timepiece.
Price: Starts at $399 (newest model)
3. TAG Heuer Golf
Four! TAG Heuer is a Swiss watchmaker who has seen the turning tides of time-telling, and has jumped on the smartwatch bandwagon. They’ve got a lot of stylish options, but the TAG Heuer Golf has some of the coolest functionality. With an advanced GPS and gyroscope, the Golf smartwatch can tell you the distance to the pin and the distance that your ball travels. Simple, stylish, and gives you an edge to your golf game. Pricey for sure, but if the features call your name- there is no better way to go.
Price: $1,850
2. Garmin’s vivomove HR
Go for the light gold stainless steel with leather band. Garmin’s vivomove HR is a hybrid smartwatch, combining an actual watch face and hands with a smart display that lights up in the background when you need it. If you love classic designs and aren’t quite sold on the smartwatch fads, this might be a perfect entry point.
Price: $349.99
1. Fossil’s Generation 4 Explorist
Our number one pick is a watch by Fossil. Fossil is an established watch brand that sells beautiful smartwatches for men, like the gorgeous Generation 4 Explorist. The Explorist is built for the man on the go, and can transition from swimming to buying lunch with Google pay. GPS tracking, stored music, and heart rate tracking make it the perfect running companion.
Price: $275
We would say time is ticking, but it really is not. These watches are legit finds right now and as new models come out, there may be cooler features on the horizon. For 2019, these though take the cake and our money.
