Applereportedly is considering launchinga version of its smartwatch with a rugged casing aimed at athletes.
The Apple Watch would compete with a growing number of tough smartwatches on the market.
Function or Fashion?

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It might also attract fashionistas who enjoy the rugged style of watches like theCasio G-Shocklineup.
He noted that he likes using the Fenix outdoors.
“Many features are great for any outdoorsman like a GPS tracker and built-in maps.
It is a good investment for any fitness junkie like myself,” he said.
Cowan recommends theGarmin Fenix 6 Pro, although he points out its hefty $849.99 price tag.
It also has an automatic shot detection feature that records where youve taken a shot.
Theres also theCasio WSD-F30, which features a slimmer and smaller case than its predecessors.
Casio claims the display is improved, and it comes with the latest Wear OS by Google.
Its waterproof up to 50 meters and includes a GPS.
Of course, the regular Apple Watch is no slouch when it comes to ruggedness.