Should I Choose a Classic Watch or Smart Watch?

Convenience or timeless style? The latest technology or a love for classic luxury? The choice between adding a smart watch or classic watch to your collection often comes down to personal preference. Get to know the benefits of each watch type so you know how to choose a watch style you'll love to wear or give as a gift.

Should I Get a Classic Watch?

Wrist watches have been around for hundreds of years as statements of both function and fashion. Classic watches come in a wide variety of luxurious designs and aesthetics; try elevated styles from designer brands with vintage, contemporary, or minimalistic watch faces, or choose from cases crafted in solid gold, titanium. stainless steel—even styles encrusted with diamonds and other gemstones.

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Should I Get a Smart Watch?

Smart watches are sleek, stylish, and packed with the powers of a smartphone in one piece of convenient wearable technology. You can use apps to listen to music, track your fitness, report sleep metrics, navigate using GPS, and check messages—just to name a few features. Plus, most smart watches are designed to pair with smartphones and other devices.

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KAY Watch Comparison	Classic Watches	Smart Watches
Scratch Resistance	High-end: Models made with durable, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Low-end: Models made with plastic or mineral crystal glass offering lower scratch protection.	High-end: Some luxury smart watches use highly scratch-resistant sapphire or crystal, your strongest option. Mid and Low-end: Gorilla Glass is the tech industry-standard glass for everything from smartphones to tablets and smart watches. Gorilla Glass is scratch-resistant, but not as strong as sapphire crystal. Lower-end designs may also use mineral crystal glass which offers lower scratch protection.
Power	Automatic, manual, solar, or quartz	Battery or charge dependant
Features	Watches with quartz or mechanized movement stay accurate with little upkeep. Traditional styles are timeless and fit with any wardrobe. Quality material and design are what make timepieces an investment that lasts.	Capability to display tests, calls, and calendar reminders. Hands-free way to listen to music on-the-go. Includes health and sleep tracking features. GPS capabilities for navigation and safety. Customizable display where you can include time, weather, and other information.
Lifespan	Longer lifespan Mechanical components can be serviced to extend longevity of the piece. The main risk to longevity is damage from everyday wear.	Shorter lifespan Just like smartphones, you may upgrade more often to get the latest features. Batteries have a limited lifespan and are more expensive to replace than get a new smart watch model.
Price Range	High-end: Starts at $1,000, with luxury brands skyrocketing into hundreds of thousands and above Mid-tier: Between $200-$900 Low-end: Under $200	High-end: $500 and typically capping off in the low thousands Mid-tier: Most common between $300 to $400 Low-end: Under ~$250