Samsung has announced the return of its classic watch design for the Watch8 series, catering to consumers who prefer a more traditional timepiece look. According to a recent survey, approximately 20% of consumers prioritize a classic watch design over modern and sleeker alternatives.
The revived Classic version features a circular face with hour markers and hands, reminiscent of traditional watches from decades past. This move is likely in response to consumer demand, as the survey also revealed that 75% of respondents believe that classic designs are more timeless than trendy ones.
In terms of sales, Samsung reports that the Watch8 series has seen a significant increase in demand since the introduction of the Classic version, with a 30% rise in sales over the past quarter. The company attributes this growth to the appeal of the classic design, which is expected to resonate with consumers who value simplicity and elegance.
With the Watch8 series now offering two distinct designs, Samsung aims to capture a broader market share by catering to diverse consumer preferences.
Alvin
@sondesix
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May 10 Idk what was Samsung thinking before they decided to put this kind of interface to smartwatches with a round display.
It looks great on their phones, but not on their watches.
They are so focused on unifying the UI design to the point that they have overlooked this kind of
Max
@maxhietpas_
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1h Samsung’s new watches have by far the best health features of any smartwatch and by far the ugliest design of any smartwatch.
Who thought it was a good idea to put a circular screen on a rounded square body?
AppleLeaker
@LeakerApple
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May 9 Samsung’s new watch UI is genuinely the worst thing I’ve seen from a smartphone company in years.
Round watches are inherently disadvantaged in screen realestate VS square watches, but Samsung takes it even further with a pill shape.
Who gave Samsung their design license
System Settings
@app_settings
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Jun 28 hey designers- if you ever feel bad about your work, just remember samsung (a company worth 300 *billion* dollars) shipped a watch with a pill-shaped UI on a circular screen in a square body
Noah Cat
@Cartidise
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May 9 WHAT THE HELL SAMSUNG
what is this abomination
So the watch will have a huge ugly ass border and then the screen will have a border and then you’re gonna add more ugly borders on the UI too?????
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