Review of the Titan Celestor Smartwatch: Is it prepared to rule the Indian market?

 

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I've long thought that conventional watch makers and rigorous tech will eventually rule the Indian smartwatch industry. All of the flashy and marketing-driven brands will eventually go out of style or have to change to keep up with them.

Traditional watch makers have a good understanding of the industry, and real tech businesses like Apple or Samsung invest a lot of money in R&D. They also benefit from a well-established distribution system.

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That's why companies such as Titan make sense. Everything is theirs. a strong history, excellent distribution, and a market-leading retail setup. Titan just introduced the Titan Celestor, a new smartwatch, and is making some daring movements encompassing all of the aforementioned.

Since I've been using the watch as my daily driver for a considerable amount of time, allow me to share my opinions with you in the hopes that it would grab your interest and establish Titan as a serious competitor in the Indian smartwatch market.

The Unboxing 

It was excellent. It seemed classy, understated, and like a high-quality product.

A feeling of "premium feel" permeates the box upon opening and observing the watch. This presentation resembles a conventional luxury watch quite a bit, in contrast to typical smartwatches. It instantly brought to mind my Titan Xylys watch that I bought a few years ago.



Your watch, charging cord, and a few papers, including the user instructions, are all that are contained in the box. Though it's okay, I would want to see some really cool stickers. I suppose Titan aimed to maintain the packaging's resemblance to a high-end, conventional watch.

Design 

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The Titan Celestor seems sleek and sophisticated, giving it an attractive appearance. The watch's overall appeal is enhanced by its more refined circular aluminum body and beige silicone strap.

There are two further colors available: blue and black, but I preferred the beige strap version because it has a unique and slightly upscale appearance. It includes a tactile element as well as a visually striking bronze-orange banded crown. The haptic sensation of the crown is also really nice. The straps have a high-end appearance. It's among the highest grade products available.

Performance 

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I was especially impressed by Titan Celestor in this area. A 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a maximum brightness of 750 nits is present. I don't have any serious problems, not even in the daylight. It responds fairly well to touch. All of your typical functions, such as sleep, step, and SpO2 tracking, are available, providing nearly precise measurements.

Additionally, I enjoyed that you could use any wallpaper as the adaptable AOD (Always on Display) feature. But I think auto-brightness is a miss, particularly with AOD where the brightness is a little too high and causes the battery to drain more quickly. If you keep the call, vibration, AOD, and other alerts turned on, the battery will last about five days.

Another noteworthy feature is the water lock mechanism, which makes sure water is removed from the watch before regular operations resume and is always functional, especially when used in swim mode. It also has a built-in GPS that gives me precise measurements. Due to the excellent quality, little scratches cannot be seen on the body or display.

While the calling feature works well, it's not the best, therefore I advise using it just for crucial calls when your phone is out of reach. I don't use it outside because my speech sounds a little robotic and the speakers aren't particularly clear or powerful.

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The majority of the time, "lift to view" functions, and AOD uses a lot of battery life. However, I experienced no significant problems using the functions, indicating that the OS is straightforward and efficient. I advise you to raise your daily target a little bit to ensure you walk that much because the watch counts your arm movements very readily and adds them to your overall step monitoring.

With the Titan Smart World app, which is compatible with iOS and Android, Titan has simplified the process of syncing data. I could customize notifications on Strava by importing health data. The watch can be fully charged in 40–45 minutes and offers a wide selection of wallpapers.

Ultimately

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The Titan Celestor's elegant design and well-executed construction quality give it a high style rating. I don't mind wearing it every day because of the beautiful AMOLED display and crown navigation. Given that it costs INR 9,995, there is competition from companies like Samsung and Amazfit, but that, in my opinion, is precisely the purpose.

Instead of attempting to find your spot in a variety of timepieces, you compete at a higher level. Titan should, however, include more fitness-related capabilities to entice anyone willing to shell out $10,000 for a smartwatch. Therefore, it wouldn't hurt to suggest it to someone who values luxury, aesthetics, and brand heritage.