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Remember when watches just told time? We’re way past that, thanks to smartwatches that track our steps, measure our heart rates, count our calories, read important notifications, and tell us what the weather’s like. And the best part is, you can choose exactly what you want your smartwatch to display every time you glance at it. 

The big, bold, and beautiful world of smartwatch watch faces opens up countless possibilities before you. Unlike a traditional watch, you are not stuck with the same dial for years. You can customise your watch face to match your mood, outfit, or even lifestyle goals. But with hundreds of faces to choose from, how do you determine which are the best smartwatch faces? Just follow along!

Cool Smartwatch Faces That Actually Add Value to Your Wrist

Life’s too short to be stuck with the same watch face. Here are some options that’ll add real value to your life: 

1. Fashion-forward smartwatch faces

Let’s be honest: a sporty watch face doesn’t really complement Indian attire. Instead of leaving your smartwatch home when attending a Diwali party, you can simply change your watch face. Whether it’s one that matches your outfit or the occasion, the choice is yours. 

And with a round smart watch that already looks like a timepiece rather than a tracker, matching your watch face to your fashion sense becomes way easier. One such smartwatch, the Lunar Discovery Neo, even lets you express your style with 2.5D animated watch faces. They don’t just add value to your wrist; they bring it to life.

2. Health-first watch faces

The best smartwatch faces for most of us are the ones that keep us from slipping into sedentary lifestyles. How? They remind us when we have been sitting for too long, haven’t had enough water, or our heart rate is rising. 

Widgets like step counts, calorie trackers, heart rate, etc., keep us one step ahead with real-time health updates. And adding a widget that tracks the menstrual cycle in a smart watch for women? Genius!  

3. Go-to gym smartwatch watch faces

You’re sweating it out at the gym, and as you switch from squats to crunches, you remember you forgot to log it on your smartwatch? Pshaw, that’s progress unrecorded! To ensure that never happens again, set up a smartwatch face with sports widgets to monitor your workout. That way you’ll never miss logging a workout again. 

Smartwatches like our Storm Call 4 even support auto-activity detection, so as you start walking or running, it’ll start tracking your movement without any manual input required. 

4. Work-life balancing watch faces

Work-life balance can be hard to nail. There are workdays so hectic that they make you forget you even have a family. Then there are weekends you’re so busy enjoying that the Monday morning meeting completely slips from your mind. Until a smartwatch strapped around your wrist intervenes. 

You can customise your smartwatch faces to highlight emails, WhatsApp messages, missed calls, and meeting reminders, so you’re always on top of things. And with a massive 2.01-inch HD display on our Wave Sigma 3 Curv, one glance is enough to read all your alerts. 

5. Travel-friendly smartwatch faces

There are cool smartwatch faces that display destinations on your bucket list. Then there are smartwatch faces that show you way around those destinations. Many of our smartwatches for men and women feature turn-by-turn navigation, so you can find your way through a busy street or a tricky trail without reaching out for your phone. 

You don’t always need directions. Sometimes, you just want to know if it’s a good time to call your loved ones living in a time zone different to yours. Watch faces with dual clocks display the time back home and where you are. 

How to Customise Your Smartwatch Watch Faces?

If your boAt watch runs Crest+ OS, you don't have to settle for factory defaults. The boAt Crest app lets you design custom layouts from scratch in just a few taps. 

1. Pair your phone

Fire up the boAt Crest App on your smartphone and make sure your smartwatch is connected via Bluetooth. 

2. Launch the studio

Under Device Features, tap Create Watch Face. Just follow the instructions on your screen if it's your first time. 

3. Set the look

Upload a background picture, then adjust the colour scheme to fit your style or outfit. 

4. Place your widgets

Drag and drop the data widgets you actually care about, like digital or analogue time, steps, battery level, calories, or heart rate. You can position them right where you want them. 

5. Save and swap

Save your custom layout under My Watch Faces. You can store multiple designs, from a clean look for work to a fitness-friendly layout for workouts, and switch them on the fly. 

Wrapping Up

Let your creativity run wild, choose from the best smartwatch faces that make life easier and complement ‘you’ in the best way possible. Whether it’s a clean look for a client meeting or a dynamic display for a night out, explore, experiment, and enjoy over 100 watch faces that come with your boAt smartwatch! 

FAQs

1. Can I create my own smartwatch watch faces on the boAt Crest App?

Yes! If your device runs on Crest+ OS, you can use the boAt Crest app to design cool smartwatch faces from scratch. You can upload custom backgrounds, change fonts, and place specific widgets exactly where you want them. 

2. What are the best smartwatch faces for gym goers?

The best watch faces for working out are ones loaded with sports widgets. By keeping your step count, heart rate, and activity tracking front and centre, you never have to navigate menus to log a quick set or run. 

3. How can a smart watch for women help with health tracking?

Beyond standard step and calorie counting, a smart watch for women can be customised with specific watch faces and widgets that display hydration reminders and menstrual cycles right on the home screen. 

4. Can a round smart watch display fitness tracking widgets?

Of course! A round smart watch like the Lunar Discovery Neo offers the aesthetic of a classic timepiece but still allows you to add functional health widgets like step counts, heart rate, and calorie trackers directly to your home screen. 

5. Does boAt offer any warranty on its smart watches for men and women?

Yes, all boAt smartwatches are backed by a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase. To claim the warranty, make sure to register your smartwatch on the official website.

Most people buy a smartwatch for the look and use it as a watch. The ones who actually use it to get healthier use it as a system: sleep tracking, step goals, heart rate alerts, and workout logging. That key is picking the right watch for how you actually live. 

Because let’s be honest, fitness smartwatches in 2026 are not all the same. Features, price points, and design aesthetics vary massively when comparing smart watches for men and women. Whether you need a basic step tracker or the absolute best fitness smartwatch to monitor your training, the market is crowded with fitness watches. 

Here are the features that actually matter, and five boAt smartwatches built around them. 

The Features That Matter the Most in Fitness Watches

1. Heart rate & SpO2 monitoring

Continuous tracking is crucial, not just on-demand measurements. Real-time alerts matter far more than peak readings during a workout. Smartwatches like the Storm Infinity Plus and Ultima Ember excel here. 

2. Sports & workout modes

Having 100+ sport modes sounds impressive, but what really matters is whether your actual workout is on the list. Both the Wave Sigma 3 and Lunar Discovery Neo offer extensive, relevant tracking. 

3. Sleep tracking

Deep, light, and REM stage breakdown is vital. Recovery data is just as important as workout data for real fitness, which is why the Wave Fury focuses heavily on sleep analytics. 

4. Battery life

A watch you take off to charge constantly breaks your habit streak. Look for a 7+ days minimum for serious fitness use. The Storm Infinity Plus offers up to 20 days of extensive battery life. 

5. Water resistance

An IP68 or 5ATM rating is the minimum for swimmers, and at least IPX4 is required for gym sweat and rain exposure. 

6. Women’s health tracking

Menstrual cycle tracking and stress monitoring are features that matter specifically in any smart watch for women, making the Lunar Discovery Neo and Storm Infinity Plus standout choices.  

7. Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation right on the watch face is essential for cyclists and outdoor workout enthusiasts. The Wave Sigma 3 offers incredible MapMyIndia integration for this exact purpose. 

So, Which is the Best Fitness Smartwatch for You?

Instead of comparing features, let's look at how you actually plan to use the watch. Here is the breakdown of which boAt smartwatch fits your daily routine: 

1. The Data-Obsessed Athlete

Go with the Storm Infinity Plus. If you want a variety of sports modes, smart reminders, and all-day continuous monitoring to improve your fitness, this is one of the top fitness watches for you. 

2. The Outdoor Runner

Grab the Wave Sigma 3. It is heavily sport-focused and features incredible MapMyIndia turn-by-turn navigation right on a massive 2.01-inch HD screen, meaning you can leave your phone at home during long runs. 

3. The Low-Maintenance Beginner

Choose the Wave Fury. If you just want to track your daily steps without worrying about constantly finding a charger, this budget-friendly option gives you all the essentials with an unbelievable 30-day battery life. 

4. The Premium Style Seeker

The Ultima Ember is your match. It sits beautifully under the ₹3000 mark and pairs high-end fitness tracking with a stunning AMOLED display, striking the perfect balance between a hardcore health tracker and a luxury watch. 

5. The Wellness-Focused Woman

Pick up the Lunar Discovery Neo. It offers a beautifully slim design that doesn't feel bulky on smaller wrists and features menstrual cycle logging and daily stress monitoring, making it a perfect smart watch for women. 

Final Thoughts

The right fitness smartwatch is the one that fits your goal, not the one with the longest specification list. Whether you want basic fitness watches or the absolute best fitness smartwatch, boAt has plenty of options for both men and women. 

Pick the Wave Fury for unmatched battery, the Lunar Discovery Neo for women, the Wave Sigma 3 for men, the Storm Infinity Plus for serious trackers, or the Ultima Ember for a premium experience. 

FAQs

1. Is there a smart watch for women with menstrual cycle tracking?

Yes, there are many smartwatches with female wellness features, like the Lunar Discovery Neo and Storm Infinity Plus among our smartwatch for women collection that help keep tabs on your menstrual cycle. 

2. What’s a decent IPX rating in fitness watches? 

Look for at least an IPX4 rating if you plan to use your fitness tracker during sweaty gym sessions.

3. Are there any smart watches for men with navigation?

Yes, there are many boAt smartwatches with built-in navigation. Wave Sigma 3 features incredible MapMyIndia turn-by-turn navigation right on a massive 2.01-inch HD screen, making it a standout choice for men.  

4. Which is the best fitness smartwatch with a large display?

Ultima Ember is one of the best fitness watches, offering a 1.96-inch AMOLED Display along with 100+ sports modes. 

5. Does boAt offer any warranty on its smartwatches?

Absolutely! All boAt smartwatches are backed by a 1-year warranty, which can be claimed for all products registered on the official website.