Today TomTom, one of the biggest GPS device manufacturer has launched series of four new GPS Sport Watches in India starting at Rs. 12,999, these new TomTom sport watches are launched for both men and women and are now available exclusively on Flipkart. TomTom has launched Runner Digital (Rs. 12,999), Multi-Sport (Rs. 15,499), Runner Cardio (Rs. 20,999), and Multi-Sport Cardio (Rs. 23,499).
TomTom Runner Cardio has a built-in heart rate monitor to help runners measure heart rate. An extra-large display, full-screen graphical training tools and the industry’s first one-button control make it easy for fitness enthusiasts to access real-time information to help them achieve their goals.
TomTom GPS Sport Watches includes an intuitive One-Button Control that enables users to easily navigate up-down-left-right through menus to access key stats and watch features.
These watches also feature TomTom’s Graphical Training Partner which is an easy-to-read full-screen graphics help users guide which helps you to get the most out of your workouts, it helps you to view real-time performance in three modes – Race which shows personal best or most recent run, Goal allows you to set a distance, time or calorie goal, Zone allows you to set a target for pace or heart-rate and track progress in a simple full-screen graph throughout a workout.
Company claims that battery can last up to up to 10 GPS only while it can last up to 8 hours of battery life in GPS and Heart Rate mode, these watches feature scratch resistant displays and are water-resistant (waterproof up to 165 feet). It also supports ither firness apps like MapMyFitness, RunKeeper, TrainingPeaks and Strava.
Andrew Cooper, SVP Sales APAC, TomTom, said :-
‘Our research shows that 95% of runners consider their GPS watch to be their perfect training partner. However, we see a gap between the number of runners and the penetration of GPS sport watches primarily due to lack of understanding on the benefits of running with a GPS watch. By launching fitness products with industry leading innovations, we expect this segment to grow at a rapid pace globally, and in India.’
Kavita Nath, Country Manager, TomTom India said :-
‘Running is an important part of the changing life-style of the young, upwardly mobile Indian. Our research suggests that access to real time information during a run is one of the easiest ways for a runner to improve their performance, making the GPS watch an essential part of any runner’s kit.’
Amitesh Jha – Sr Director: Retail, Flipkart said :-
‘We are excited to announce the exclusive launch of TomTom’s first range of GPS watches in India. Targeted primarily at runners, cyclists, swimmers, this new range will be an extension of our fitness portfolio. Staying fit is one of top priorities today for the urban Indian youth and we have seen a recent surge in demand for fitness products. With the introduction of the TomTom GPS sport watches we are able to widen our portfolio of fitness products for our customers.’
