Don’t wait for Prime Day Apple Watch deals. This alternative costs just $40 for a limited time.

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Get our best smartwatch in this Deal Days sale.
Keep your phone in your pocket with this smartwatch.
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Apple ups its smartwatch game every year, and the company certainly does a great job at making us feel like we need one. But if you’re not sure if an Apple Watch is right for you, you might want to consider a cheaper alternative before dropping an exorbitant sum.

If you want to dip your toes into wearables on a budget, the ChronoWatch C-Max Call Time offers useful smartwatch features at a fair price. Rated five stars in our store, it costs just $39.99 (regularly $159) through October 12 as part of our Deal Days.

During the sales event — which is our answer to Prime Day — you can visit our promotional collection to find additional discounts on gear, apps and courses, some of which you won’t find on Amazon!

A bright, fashionable smartwatch with all the features you need

To start with, you can match the C-Max Call Time with your iPhone. Available in black, gray, rosewater and pink, these smartwatches feature a square face with a 1.7-inch touchscreen and a silicone band for maximum comfort. You can swap out the watch faces as well to match your wardrobe or mood.

Rated IP67 water-resistant, the C-Max Call Time is dustproof, sweatproof and splashproof, so you don’t have to worry about taking it on a dirt biking excursion or a quick jog in the rain. Strap it to your wrist for work, for outdoor workouts or whenever you need to keep your iPhone handy (but not in your hand).

The C-Max Call Time comes equipped with a 235mAh battery and is fully compatible with iPhones running iOS 8 or higher. You can charge the smartwatch in three hours, so if you leave it to charge at your desk or nightstand, it should be ready to go when you are.

The smartwatch’s software offers a range of functions, including accepting and making calls, checking notifications, weather tracking, sleep and health monitoring, and much more. You could even prop your iPhone up and control its camera remotely with the C-Max.

Save on the Chronowatch C-Max Call Time Smartwatch

A smartwatch can make your life that much easier, and you won’t even need to pull your smartphone from your pocket every minute. Pick up the Chronowatch C-Max Call Time smartwatch for $39.99 (regularly $159) as part of Deal Days. But move quickly, as Deal Days ends October 12, 2022!

Prices subject to change.

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