Smartwatches are here to stay. The category continues to grow and every season we see new wrist devices coming to market, while we still have only a few that were introduced in earlier stages, such as the Samsung Galaxy Gear, whose success has been tempered by its high price of 300 euros. Now, it could be reduced and cost under 200 eurosAt least, that's what's already happening in some parts of the world.
It was in India where the smartwatch discount has already taken effect. There, the watch was launched at the official price of the South Korean company, as it could not be otherwise, but now it has received a permanent discount of about $120, which puts the watch at less than $200 at the current exchange rate. Considering that in Europe there is no conversion of dollars to euros, we could also expect a similar price. less than 200 euros, which would make it a more accessible watch for the public.
The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 could be close
The reason for the smartwatch's discount is unclear. It's possible that it's difficult to sell units in India due to the launch price, and that's why the discount has been made, making it effective only locally. However, it's also possible that the discount is due to the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2, the second version of the smartwatch, and they want to liquidate the last units of the watch they have right now on the market. If this is the latter case, we can expect the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 to not be much cheaper than the first one, since, at the very least, it will have to cost more than 200 euros, since, if this weren't the case, buyers of the first model at this time would be very upset with the company when a new model was launched weeks later at the same price. In any case, we'll still have to wait, as this offer is currently only available in India, and we don't know if it will be available in the rest of the world. It will only be a matter of days before we confirm whether the South Korean company plans to expand this offer worldwide.
Purchasing options and regular promotions
Official distributors usually offer them 0% financing (TIN and APR 0%) at 3, 6 or 12 months, with minimum amounts from € 299 and French amortization system (e.g., for a price of € 319 in 12 installments, 11 of which would be €26,58 and the last €26,62). There are also 3-installment payments with Klarna (APR 0%, e.g. €379 in 3 installments of €126,33) and in 3, 4 or 6 installments with Oney for amounts from €90 to €1.500 (APR 0%). They can be activated in specific campaigns App codes such as APP5 (5% on the first purchase over €100) or APP10 (10% on selected products), direct discounts when paying with Bizum on recent models (such as Watch8 or Ultra), and benefits for joint purchases: 29% on straps or 15% on Galaxy Buds headphones of the same generation. These actions are usually for consumers, limited use, sometimes cumulative and with a specific territorial scope (for example, the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands) and specific conditions in the e-Store.
Refurbished and sustainability
If you opt for a Refurbished Galaxy Watch, it is usual to be able to check the declared condition upon receipt; it is not the lightest smartwatch, but it is comfortable and robust, with materials that resist wear and tear and minor impacts. In ratings such as “good condition"Some slight friction may be seen that does not affect the operation, and they usually offer water resistance adequate. In the environmental section, there are seals such as Carbonfree Certified (ClimeCo), which endorse products after a life cycle analysis, prioritizing the emission reduction and offsetting the rest with verified projects renewable energy, Energy Efficiency y forestry.
The evolution of the Galaxy Watch range
The family has progressed with models such as Watch5/Watch5 Pro y Watch4/Watch4 Classic. They have been seen more precise sensors, redesign of the rear glass and improved algorithms in collaboration with partners, in addition to up to 15% greater autonomy. They have also been incorporated quick gestures (Answering calls by nodding with a closed fist, shaking to reject, or tapping to perform actions). Among the differences: Watch5 Pro It usually offers 45mm and a battery of around 590 mAhWhile watch5 appears in 40/44 mm with up to 410 mAh; materials such as titanium in Pro and aluminum/steel in other variants. The watch4 It is more compact and modern, with digital bezels and colors like black, green, silver or pink (depending on size), and the Watch4 Classic adds physical rotating bezel, stainless steel and black or silver finishes (similar to the Gear Classic S3).
With this scenario, the Samsung Galaxy Gear cheaper fits as an entry point for those looking for an iconic smartwatch at a more accessible price, maintaining a competitive price-performance ratio and with additional purchasing options, promotions, and sustainability to consider.
