Skip the Apple Watch price tag and grab this affordable alternative instead

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Watch out for this affordable Apple Watch alternative.
Your smartwatch can be affordable and useful, and The C-MAX Smartwatch proves it.
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Apple Watches are fantastic, but they’re also pretty expensive starting at $399 for a Series 7. Luckily, there are Apple Watch alternatives that get the job done and look great at the same time. The C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch is an affordable Apple Watch alternative that comes in black, teal, rose and pink, and for a limited time, all colorways are on sale for $34.99 (regularly $219).

An affordable Apple Watch alternative

The C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch packs a lot of features into a compact and affordable package. The 1.69-inch full-color screen is responsive and lets you easily control all 12 of the watch’s functions. For example, you can keep an eye on your health with sleep, fitness and biometric trackers. And while this watch can’t replace dedicated medical devices, one user enjoyed “being able to check my heart rate and keep up with my breathing exercise.”

Plus, the watch’s fitness tracking can give you an idea of how many calories you’ve burned, your steps and your heart rate. The heart rate monitor may come in handy if you want to know whether you’re pushing yourself hard enough or need to take a break from your workout.

The Chrono-Max also offers essential smartwatch productivity features. You can receive message and call alerts, play music and videos, adjust or change your screen background and brightness, check the weather, set alarms and more. The watch even functions as a remote camera shutter. For a device that’s a fraction of the price of an Apple Watch, it can do many of the same things.

Save on the C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch

You can get a smartwatch loaded with valuable features without shelling out the cost of another smartphone. It might even be cheaper than your phone bill. For a limited time, get the C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch on sale in black, teal, rose and pink for only $34.99 (regularly $219).

Prices subject to change.

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