Children's wrist watches

In the modern world, the problem of choosing a gift for a child becomes less acute due to a wide range of products in children's stores. But there is a universal gift, suitable for a child of any gender and age. This is a children's wrist watch.

A watch is a multifunctional thing. In addition to their main purpose - the demonstration of the current time - they can become both a favorite toy for children and an irreplaceable gadget. After all, today the choice is huge: from a toy watch for a child of early kindergarten age to the so-called smart models that parents often choose for their first-graders.

Wrist watches for children have their own characteristics. Their design is so diverse that it meets the tastes of any child. When a toy exterior design mechanism and functionality they have, like gadgets for adults. And while the watch must meet all the requirements of comfort and safety of the child.

Children remain children at all times. Despite the fact that they strive to imitate adults in everything and want to have adult gadgets, they just need to move and play a lot. Taking into account these factors, manufacturers actively use the potential of this group of products and offer the following types of children's watches:

• For girls and for boys;
• For children of different ages (from 3 years);

• Different colors and patterns on the bracelet and dial. Special chic - watches with enamel - expensive gift option;

• With a dial of any kind: large or small, round or square, and even with two;
• Analog (mechanical) - the usual watch with arrows that wind up manually. The basis of the switch mechanism is a spring;
• Quartz can be both with arrows, and with the display. Due to the presence of a battery, winding is not required. They are more mechanical;
• Electronic do not have a dial, but a display. Equipped with additional features;

• With a projector mounted in the dial. Can project images of favorite characters on a flat surface (Spiderman, Cars, Star Wars, Cold Heart, etc.)

• The smart ones are a modern gadget in which the watch is connected with the phones of the parents.

• The smart ones are a modern gadget in which the watch is connected with the phones of the parents.

Boys almost from birth seek to imitate adults. They need the same things as dad: clothes, gadgets, watches. First, of course, children's toys. Many parents understand that toys are not just entertainment, but also learning, developing certain skills and abilities in a tomboy growing up. But the clock can not be called a toy when they tick on the hand. This already somehow disciplines, requires a certain responsibility, adherence to its children's "working" routine.

Boys may be interested in watches from 3-4 years old. And this is wonderful: the earlier a child learns to determine time, the faster he will become independent, the easier it will be for him to explain how much you can play, walk, and when it’s time to study. The selection of children's watches can be difficult, because today there are a huge number of them.

For the first wristwatches, manufacturers offer bright, colorfully designed plastic models, the subjects of which are very diverse. Since children love cartoons, finding watches with cartoon characters is not at all difficult. For boys 5-6 years old are relevant watches with Disney characters on the dial, animals, cars.

Growing up, the boys are becoming more interested in cars, robots, superheroes, designers.Fans of TV series about cars manufacturers offer watches with different characters of the cartoon "Cars". 7-8 and even 9-year-old boys will like Transformers and the heroes of Star Wars on the dial.

The boys will be especially pleased with the Lego wristwatches. They received the name of their favorite designer, because they are assembled and disassembled into details that can be varied to your liking. In the set there is also a figure of Lego of various subjects: a football player with a ball, a knight, a robot or another hero.

These watches have bright colors, analog dial, which is preferable for primary school students. The arrows set in motion a Japanese quartz movement. Another advantage of these children's watches is their water resistance.

At the beginning of adolescence (10-12 years old), boys want to look more mature. Manufacturers of children's watches have taken this into account and for the younger men offer a large selection of models that look nothing different from adults. Boys will appreciate the true masculine style of this watch, the metal case, the strap, which is adjustable by hand, or the bracelet made of the same metal as the case.

Older teenagers (13-14 years old), as well as boys who are passionate about sports, will not remain indifferent when they see an electronic watch of a sporty style and military style with additional functions and a waterproof case.

Young fashionistas and beauties manufacturers offer watches for every taste. Ladybugs, pink butterflies, rhinestones, hearts, fairies and princesses are depicted on the dial and strap. Heroes of favorite fairy tales and cartoons adorn the watch and attract attention. Wrist watches become not just necessary, useful, but also a favorite accessory. And the color range of the girly models is the whole rainbow.

Adults, serious persons are offered a mechanical watch with a stylish elongated dial. A young athletes - cute pink electronic, with a digital scoreboard and additional features.

In today's world, ordinary watches are no surprise to anyone, and manufacturers are trying to keep up with the times, using the latest developments for gadgets. In the usual, time-tested models of wristwatches, such functions as:

• Alarm clock;
• Stopwatch;
• Automatic winding;
• The calendar;
• Timer;
• Compass;

• World time;
• Additional dial;
• Water resistant and shockproof;
• Notebook, etc. depending on the "tricked" model.

After the appearance of smart watches for children, the functionality of the models has significantly expanded. Many families have already been able to appreciate the benefits of such a product. The main objective of this gadget is to ensure the safety of the child due to the constant control of his movements by parents. This is due to the fact that the device supports communication with the parent cell phone or tablet.

A smart, even talking clock is also a phone with a GPS tracker, a Wi-Fi tracker, a calculator, games, including educational ones. They have a slot for a SIM card, a touch screen with which the control takes place. The presence of Wi-Fi greatly expands the capabilities of these gadgets. They can:

• Indicate the place on the map where the child is located;
• In extreme conditions, use the SOS button;
• Show the level of physical activity and stress;
• Notify parents about the change of the route or its end;
• Quickly reach parents (buttons 1 and 2);

• Count the calories, steps and duration of sleep;
• Listen to the baby's talk;
• Show moving history;
• Add phone numbers to the notebook;
• Make video calls, send messages.

Although children's watches have the mechanism of adults, they are still subject to more stringent requirements regarding safety and convenience.After all, everyone knows that children are restless, and therefore products must be particularly durable. In the manufacture of body use:

• Plastic / silicone;
• Aluminium alloy;
• Stainless steel.

The dial on the children's wrist watch is covered with acrylic or mineral glass. The first is distinguished by its durability and environmental friendliness, as well as the ability not to crumble into pieces during impact and mechanical damage. The second is characterized by both durability (it is difficult to scratch it), and remarkable optical properties and the absence of shape deformation.

The materials for the straps also have special requirements. This is a good quality, softness, flexibility and always hypoallergenic. The straps are:

• Rubber;
• Nylon;
• Silicone;
• Polyvinyl chloride;
• Polyurethane.

These materials are popular for their qualities. The straps are very elastic, waterproof, do not change their color, durable. A polyurethane straps are a complete imitation of the skin, in some indicators even surpassing its strength, durability, lack of deformation, odors, resistance to the effects of both low and high temperatures.

In addition to the listed materials, the straps are made of textiles. This makes it possible to experiment not only with coloring, but also with weaving methods. In more adult models, in style close to the business men's bracelet is made of metal.

Before choosing any brand of watches, parents study the offers of the market. The most famous and proven firms producing children's wrist watches are Timex, Q & Q, Casio, Lorus, Swatch, Tik-Tak. These brands are known for their reliable and safe models with annual warranty service. The quality of watches of these brands is time tested.

• Casio - Japanese brand of very high-quality electronic watches, including children’s. Among the latest developments stands out a series "Baby G". They differ in accuracy, reliability, durability and water tightness. For children's models, this is important. You can not be afraid to wash your hands, swim and dive, without removing the clock. By the way, the analog version is also produced in this series.

• Excellent quality and original design are distinguished by the electronic children's watch brand Timex. This American brand can often be confused with Casio. But on closer inspection, their own corporate identity is revealed. In children's models, eye-catching shades of bright blue, green and pink are used.

A distinctive feature of this brand of watches is the screen backlight. By simply pressing a button on the case, the child activates the Indiglo backlight, which makes it possible to see the dial at dusk and even in the dark.

• Good and children's wrist watches with analog dial brand Swatch. They are distinguished by the world-famous Swiss quality and magnificent design.

• Clock Q & Q, Lorus in addition to the already familiar multifunctionality, they are characterized by good water resistance properties (they can even dive to a depth of 100 meters) and moderate prices with decent quality.
• Among the domestic brands of children's wrist watches stands out a rich selection of analog and electronic models of the company "Tik-Tak". This manufacturer offers models for every taste for different age categories of good quality and at affordable prices.

• New gadgets are smart watches for children "Smart BabyWatch". They are created to help parents, so that they are calm for the safety and health of their offspring, especially when the child is not around. Smart watches have great functionality, original design.
• Fans of designers Lego You can offer a watch of the same name brand, allowing the child to have not only an original accessory, but also a toy. Included with plastic parts for the strap is a figure of some hero, for example, from the animated series "Ninjago".

When choosing a watch for their child, parents are guided following factors:

• The age of the child. The main goal - to teach the child to determine the time. Therefore, the first models recommend choosing mechanical ones. The kids are offered a colorful, beautifully decorated watch with arrows. As they get older, the design also changes.

• The material of the model and its quality. Parents should pay attention to the quality of the selected model and the material from which it is made. For a child, the main thing is safety, convenience, non-toxicity, as well as protection from moisture and shock. The first watch can be plastic or silicone: they are light, small in size, securely fastened to the wrist and do not hamper the movement of the child.
• Cost It all depends on the capabilities of the parents and the chosen brand.
• Classes and interests of the child, his tastes. If the quality and the manufacturer are chosen by the parents, then the child himself must choose the model. Even if it is done by an adult, then he is necessarily guided by the preferences of his child. The child loves cars, space, nature, design - there are hours of the relevant subject. Seriously involved in sports - please, electronic sports models. A maturing teenager for whom the opinion of others is important will be pleased with a brutal male model. Beginners should be under the constant supervision of their parents, therefore, more and more adults buy smart watches.

After analyzing the reviews, it is safe to say that the watches of famous and time-tested brands are much less criticized. The best models can be easily attributed to the Japanese and Swiss children's watch, as well as Russian "Tik-Tak". Naturally, during operation both merits and demerits of the product are identified. There are no complaints from Japanese brands. Swiss Swatch have a cloth strap that can not be unfastened and washed.

Most complaints are caused by smart watches. But there is a high probability of acquiring a fake, hence, apparently, all the problems with the inability to customize their functionality.

In the next video you can learn more about choosing a children's smart watch.