Every year watches provide us with more and more functions. One of the newest features is a blood pressure monitor. This function can be very useful as it helps monitor our health in real time and quickly prevent heart disease and other health problems. That’s why watches with a wrist-based heart rate monitor are becoming very popular.

How does a wrist-based heart rate monitor work?

Optical heart-rate monitors are the most common way of measurement used in watches. These monitors work thanks to a light sensor and an LED diode that are on the watch case back. The LEDs shine onto the skin, making blood vessels visible. The sensor picks up changes in the reflection of light, which are the result of differences in blood flow. These functions provide a real-time reading of changes in blood pressure. Keep in mind that the results will be most accurate when the watch fits tightly on your wrist. Tattoos in place where the watch measures blood pressure can interfere with the pulse readings. This is because the tattoo pigment can prevent the detection of blood vessels by a monitor. The second way to measure heart rate is the HR belt. The belt is compatible with a watch. It allows for a quick heart rate reading, provides comfort and its battery is easy to replace. The HR belt is particularly recommended for athletes.

What watches with a heart rate monitor to choose?

Manufacturers offer more and more watches with a heart rate monitor. Sports watches, of course, are the true leader in this field. They offer, apart from heart rate measurement, many other useful features for a sport lover. More and more manufacturers also equip casual watches with additional functions like a heart rate monitor. On the market we can find a number of timepieces that impress with their attractive design and a range of practical functions that help monitor our health.

Suunto 9 Peak is the newest smartwatch launched by this Finnish brand. It’s designed particularly for demanding customers and fans of outdoor activities. Suunto 9 Peak is an improved version of its predecessor. The battery provides up to 170 hours in Tour mode and up to 25 hours in GPS mode, with a charge time of just 40 minutes! And that’s not all. The Suunto 9 Peak features Bluetooth 5, a pulse oximeter to measure blood oxygen saturation (a must-have feature these days) and a new heart rate sensor that measures your pulse even more accurately. The Suunto app is compatible with Komoot, Fatmap, Ghost Runner and Force to Route. Ghost Runner shows the distance of your previous pace, so you can feel determined to run faster while Force to Route is the ideal support for training in urban terrain.

Garmin is known for creating watches for professional athletes. The brand, however, has gone a step further and this season offers us casual watches in an elegant style. An example of this is Garmin Lily available in two variants: Classic and Sport. Each of the models is an excellent choice for women who like classic accessories equipped with practical functions. The Lily can track health stats such as your energy level, stress, heart rate, respiration, sleep and monitor the menstrual cycle or pregnancy. A wrist-based heart rate monitor is located on the bottom of the case. In addition, the water resistance of 5 ATM protects the device when swimming, jumping into water or snorkelling. Accordingly, Garmin Lily is an excellent choice for every active woman. It combines an elegant design to match any outfit with functionality, thanks to which we can monitor our health.

Looking for a fitness watch that looks like a casual watch? Marea Fitness B57002/4 is just for you! This is a unisex watch, so it can be worn by both men and women. The square case and mesh bracelet will give you a great look. But this isn't the only good thing about this watch. The watch comes with everyday functions such as the backlight, phone call and message notifications, music control, weather forecasts and phone camera control. Do you want to take care of your health and take advantage of your watch's options when doing sport? Marea Fitness will help you with this! The watch features many different sport modes and a heart rate monitor, so it can measure your blood pressure and the distance travelled. Besides, it comes with a sleep monitor, so you can check the quality of your sleep, which is as important as the workout itself. Also, the watch lets you set your daily sports goals, e.g. the number of steps. The long-lasting battery of the watch is another important element of its reliability - the watch can run for 5 days or even 7 in standby mode. Isn't this the best possible combination of a casual watch with sporty features? Absolutely!

Our last recommendation is Garett Lady Rosa RT 5903246288896. The smartwatch is cheaper than the previous propositions and is sure to appeal to fans of pink. It features a round case in the fashionable rose gold colour and a comfortable and hygienic rubber strap, which is a great thing, especially in spring and summer. It comes with lots of features such as a blood pressure monitor, GPS, pedometer, stopwatch, pulse oximeter and numerous sports modes. In addition, the Garett watch also includes functions for everyday activities, such as weather forecast as well as message, call and app notifications. And it costs less than €50.00. We mean… It's a great deal, isn’t it?

Watch with a blood pressure monitor is worth buying!

Watches with a blood pressure monitor are worth considering. Not only are they ideal accessories for people with blood pressure problems, but also they prove helpful for those who lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Having such a watch on your wrist will make you feel properly cared for.