It would definitely be interesting to see how companies proceed during this time though, and what kinds of ideas get toyed around with. We definitely expect to see some failed experiments here and there, and it will probably take a while for most manufacturers to get the basic idea right.
Once that happens though, we wouldn’t be surprised if smartwatches slowly took over the market and replaced old school watches completely. That’s especially plausible if their prices start going down with increased availability, which is likely going to happen soon enough.
Meanwhile, other companies have been experimenting more actively with combining smartwatches with other types of devices, such as fitness trackers, and this is also an idea that’s been gaining some traction although it probably still has some way to go before it’s perfect.
Interesting times are coming for fans of smartwatches, and the market is going to see some very curious shifts in attention soon enough. We would be surprised if the general idea for the design of a smartwatch stayed the same as it is now, as there is so much more potential to be explored in this area and many companies are just getting started with their exploration. Even for those who don’t enjoy smartwatches in general, it should be interesting to just follow the development of this piece of technology and how it impacts the rest of the market.