In the middle of December 2025, I decided to switch my digital smartwatch for a classic analog watch, as part of my effort to make my life just a bit less digital in 2026. The added bonus is that I really liked the look of a classic watch. I went to my local jewellery store and picked out a mid-range watch. I didn't want to get an expensive one just in case my resolution didn't work out.
Pebble Round 2 is that second chance, part of the broader Pebble relaunch. It keeps the same ultra-slim stainless-steel profile, just 8.1 mm thick, but fixes the two big complaints: the bezel is gone, and the battery now lasts around two weeks. It is framed as the most stylish Pebble ever, but this time without the asterisk or the mental math about whether style was worth the compromises.
Huawei is set to introduce its Nova 15 series smartphones on December 22, and they will be joined by a special anniversary edition Huawei Watch. This appears to be a limited edition version of the Huawei Watch 5 and not an entirely new device. Huawei Watch 10th Anniversary Edition It's actually meant to commemorate Huawei's ten-year anniversary in the smartwatch market following the launch of the original Huawei Watch back in 2015.
Realme Watch 5 is priced at Rs. 4,499 in India, but a launch offer brings the price down to Rs. 3,999 with a Rs. 500 discount. The first sale will begin on December 10 at 12pm (noon) IST on the Realme India e-store, Flipkart, and mainline retail channels. The smartwatch is available in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, Mint Blue, and Vibrant Orange colour options.
Realme Watch 5 is all set to launch in India on December 4. Ahead of the debut, the company has confirmed the smartwatch's design, colour options and main features. Notably, the model is already available in select global markets. The upcoming wearable is positioned as a major upgrade over the preceding Watch 3 Pro, featuring a larger AMOLED display, expanded health tracking tools and longer battery life.
The latest Galaxy Watch lineup includes both the and the Watch 8 Classic with a rotating bezel, are available to buy now, and they're packed with all the standard health tracking metrics, and some unique ones of its own. I've been testing Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8. I've run, slept, and socialized with it, and I'm confident it's one of the top Android smartwatches you can buy right now, whether you're training for a marathon or just looking for a capable AI-powered smartwatch.
Because of time's arrow, my daughter, who was once a toddler, is now a preteen. A new question thus arises: When should I let her get a smartphone? This problem isn't new to me. I have two older kids, now in their 20s. Back in the day, I bought each of them an iPod Touch-essentially, a smartphone without the phone-when they were about her age, and then the full device at around the start of high school.
Also: The best Garmin watches you can buy: Expert tested The previous Garmin smartwatch I reviewed, the Instinct 3 has both an AMOLED and monochrome MIP display option, but the new Instinct Crossover only comes with the AMOLED. You have other options, though, between Charcoal, Black, and Bronze/Sunburst colorways. I chose the Charcoal model with a default watch face in teal and white, and it looks fantastic.
Xiaomi capped off its big launch event by bringing a pair of previously announced smart wearables to the global stage. The Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm which was unveiled earlier this year in China is now making its way to European markets. It is joined by the OpenWear Stereo Pro wireless earbuds which also made their debut back in June. Watch S4 41mm starts at €159/£129 for the Black and Mint Green color options with the TPU strap.
The watch offers a premium and robust build with a body made of zirconium-based liquid metal, marketed to be 8.7x more corrosion resistant and also stronger and harder than standard aluminum smartwatches. The bezel is made of nanocrystal ceramic and so is the back, which makes it skin-friendly and hypoallergenic. And as for the display, it's of course sapphire crystal.
Huawei's Watch Ultimate 2 comes in as the direct successor to last year's first-gen Watch Ultimate bringing a few key upgrades. It features a similar design to its predecessor with an updated zirconium-based liquid metal case matched with dual-tone nanocrystal ceramic bezels and sapphire glass. You get a 1.5-inch LTPO2 AMOLED display rated at 3,500 nits peak brightness and 18% thinner display bezels.
NoiseFit Endeavour Pro has launched in India as the newest smartwatch from the wearable technology firm. The smartwatch sports a 1.5-inch AMOLED display and has titanium alloy bezels. The NoiseFit Endeavour Pro offers a heart rate monitor and tracks blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels. It has a 5 ATM water resistance rating and GPS connectivity. The company says that the NoiseFit Endeavour Pro offers up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge.
