The patent that doesn’t require a key. AMALYS places emphasis on the small details that make a difference. The brand’s watches are built from stainless steel with a SEIKO quartz mechanism and sapphire crystal glass that is scratch-resistant, but what’s really interesting is the patented strap – a double security lock that allows easy size adjustment. Price: NIS 839, available on the website and at AMALYS Gentleman stores.
A finger on the pulse. Apple continues to innovate even after 11 generations of the Apple Watch. The new series brings something that didn’t exist until now – alerts for chronic high blood pressure, and in addition the new Sleep Score index that presents a full picture of sleep quality. The thin and comfortable design comes with Ion-X glass that is twice as scratch-resistant as others, and a battery that lasts up to 24 hours with fast charging. Price: Starting from NIS 1,799, available at all iStore branches and online.
Works with everything. Breitling offers a sporty yet chic Chronomat watch. The 36 mm automatic model manages to be elegant enough for a client meeting and sporty enough for an active weekend – exactly where most watches fail. The retro-modern look works with everything, a suit or a sweater and jeans, and the option to choose between stainless steel, a two-tone version or 18-carat red gold makes it an investment that perfectly suits personal style. For those who want a bit more sparkle, there is an option for a diamond-set bezel – because sometimes you just deserve it. Price: NIS 28,200, available at Padani.
Doesn’t look like a gadget. Xiaomi understood that people want a watch that looks good. The Redmi Watch 5 comes with a 2.07-inch AMOLED display and a clean silver design, suitable both for a meeting and for a workout – without changing straps or feeling like you’re wearing a sporty gadget. Beyond the look, it has full health monitoring with a heart rate monitor, blood oxygen saturation, sleep tracking, and more than 150 sport modes. The battery lasts up to 24 days, so you can forget the charger for a few weeks. Price: NIS 449, available through authorized resellers, at Xiaomi’s official stores, and online.
A miniature computer. Garmin takes the idea of a smart watch a step further. The new FENIX 8 PRO series is essentially a mini-computer with cellular communication, satellite capabilities, and an SOS emergency mode that can be life-saving during a mountain hike or a trail run. The MicroLED display with 4,500 nits brightness is the first of its kind in the world of smart watches, meaning you can see the screen even in the strongest sunlight. Battery life of up to a month solves the most annoying problem of smart watches – endless charging. Price: Starting from NIS 5,499, available at Garmin stores, online, and through authorized resellers.
36 grams of technology. Suunto packs a lot of capabilities into a small weight. The new Suunto Run watch weighs only 36 grams – you barely feel it on the wrist – but inside there is a sharp 1.32-inch AMOLED screen protected by Gorilla Glass, dual GPS for accurate positioning, and 34 pre-defined sport modes. Battery life is impressive, and beyond sports measurements, you can store songs, receive notifications, and track steps and calories. The watch is water-resistant and available in black, white, and orange. Price: NIS 1,299, available on the website and at Dugith, KSP, Machsaney Hashmal, and more.
Smart in the sun. Amazfit offers a smart watch that gets the job done without breaking the bank. The BIP6 model comes with a large screen and high brightness that is visible even in strong sunlight, and a battery that lasts up to two weeks. It has over 140 sport modes, including full Hebrew, receiving WhatsApp and email messages, and downloading maps for navigation. The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters, and the fingerprint-resistant finish keeps it clean over time. It comes in four colors and at a convenient price. Price: Starting from NIS 599, available on the Hai Group website, KSP, Machsaney Hashmal, Duty Free, and more.
When jewelry meets a Swiss mechanism. Swarovski reminds us that a watch doesn’t have to be only functional. The Dextera bracelet watch with PVD rose gold coating is essentially a jewelry piece with a Swiss watch mechanism inside – 286 crystals embedded on the bezel, dial, and adjustable bracelet, and the brand’s famous octagonal case. 92 pavé crystals on the dial frame surround a sunray dial and three crystal-set hour markers, and the adjustable bracelet with 194 crystals makes the watch also a piece of jewelry, and it is also water-resistant up to 30 meters. Price: NIS 1,600, available at Swarovski stores.
