Boat has launched a new smartwatch in India called the Wave Fortune. The device adds contactless payment capabilities to Boat’s growing wearable portfolio, becoming the company’s first smartwatch with NFC Tap & Pay support. It is priced at Rs. 3,299 ($38), with a special launch offer bringing it down to Rs. 2,599 ($30). The watch is available in Active Black on Boat’s official website.
Boat Wave Fortune Specifications
The Wave Fortune smartwatch features a 1.96-inch HD touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 282 pixels and a peak brightness of 550 nits. It supports raise-to-wake functionality and includes a DIY Watch Face Studio that allows users to customize their home screen with personal images or artwork.
The smartwatch supports Bluetooth calling and includes a dial pad, contact storage, and quick access to the Crest Pay interface. It comes with a 300mAh battery that promises up to 7 days of usage on a full charge. The watch supports Bluetooth 5.3 and is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance.
The Wave Fortune supports over 700 activity modes and tracks key health metrics such as heart rate and sleep. It provides inactivity alerts and allows control over music, weather, games, camera, and alarms directly from the watch. It also supports quick message replies and features a Do Not Disturb mode to help maintain focus.
The Boat smartwatch introduces a contactless payment feature called Boat Pay, created in partnership with Axis Bank. It uses Tappy’s tokenization technology to let users link their Axis Bank Visa or Mastercard credit and debit cards through the Boat Crest Pay app.
Once configured, payments of up to Rs. 5,000 can be made without a PIN at any NFC-enabled POS terminal using the watch. The card information is securely stored within the watch strap, and regular reward points from the linked card are still earned.
Boat has also added a reward system called Boat Coins, which encourages users to stay active. Fitness milestones convert into redeemable coins that can be used for discounts on Boat products.
In related news, Boat has launched the Aavante Prime 5000DA, a 500W soundbar featuring a 6.5-inch subwoofer, Dolby Atmos support, and HDMI eARC connectivity. The company has also introduced the SmartRing Active Plus in India, equipped with health tracking features, 5ATM water resistance, and a battery life of up to 30 days.
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