Timex Group has today announced the launch of its range of smartwatches in India. The company has introduced iConnect for Rs 7,795 and iConnect Fashion for Rs 9,995 in the country.
The smartwatches are available in four colour options including Black, Grey, White and Beige. The smartwatches are available on Flipkart and Timex authorised retailers and website. The iConnect features a rectangle screen and it is 40mm in size, while the iConnect Fashion features a round case of 45mm. The watches come with LCD colour touch-screen display.
Both the devices feature in-built speaker through which one listen to audio messages and receive calls. The smartwatches come with a notification system, option to make & receive calls, texts and notifications from apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and emails. Customers can connect the watches using iConnect application, which is available on iOS and Android. One can also control music and camera right from the smartwatches.
The iConnect and iConnect Fashion feature a heart rate monitor and sleep tracker through which one can monitor heart rate, sleep and other activities. The company claims that users can change watch faces and features metal alloy case with a silicone band. The smartwatches can last up to 3 days.
Commenting on the launch of the iConnect collection, Sharmila Sahai, Managing Director, Timex Group India Limited said “There has been a tremendous growth rate of smartwatches in the country attributed to fast internet connectivity and increase in the adoption of smartphones. People are now looking at wireless fitness and sports devices and are more drawn to adopting a healthier lifestyle. The new iConnect range is a one-stop answer to the multiple demands of an individual and its affordable pricing allows it to be consumed by different groups ranging from enthusiastic teenagers to diligent corporates. iConnect is uniquely positioned as it offers not only a variety of features but also boasts of a fashionable exterior.”