# Fashionable Touchscreen Smartwatches Diesel's Full Guard 2.5 Has Biometric Trackers & Payment Tech By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-smartwatches References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/diesel-takes-wearables-to-new-heights-by-introducing-next-generation-touchscreen-smartwatch-300703698.html) & [shop.diesel](https://shop.diesel.com/) [Diesel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-ultrahuman) recently added to the assortment of [touchscreen smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-970) available to consumers today with its next-gen Full Guard 2.5 wearable. This new smartwatch model is packed with style and features, including heart rate monitoring, NFC payment technology and GPS tracking tools. Additionally, the smart accessory boasts 'Assist on the Wrist' so that wearers can ask questions and give commands via Google Assistant, as well as [swim-proof technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-watch-ultimate-2). In terms of style, the smartwatch is available in different varieties, including options with leather or silicone straps, as well as three-link bracelet-like accessories. The sleek new smartwatch boasts a moto-inspired design and can be seen sported on Diesel's newest brand ambassador, DJ and producer Steve Aoki, who has been selected as the face of the touchscreen smartwatch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Touchscreen Smartwatches:** The trend of touchscreen smartwatches continues to evolve with fashion-forward designs and advanced features. - **Biometric Trackers:** The inclusion of biometric trackers, such as heart rate monitoring, in smartwatches offers innovative health and fitness capabilities. - **NFC Payment Technology:** The integration of NFC payment technology in smartwatches presents disruptive opportunities for seamless and convenient payment transactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the growing demand for stylish smartwatches that combine technology and aesthetics. - **Health and Fitness:** The health and fitness industry can leverage the advanced biometric tracking features of smartwatches to enhance user experience and monitor health metrics. - **Retail and Payment:** The retail and payment industries can explore the potential of integrating NFC payment technology in smartwatches to offer customers an innovative and convenient payment solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Wearable Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-ultrahuman.md) - [Stylish Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch.md) - [Stylish Sensor-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-watch-gt4.md) - [High-End Timepiece Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-e-gen-3.md) - [Feature-Packed Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-2.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md) - [Opulent Workout-Tracking Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-2-pro.md) - [Stylish Bright Digital Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-970.md) - [90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsruptor-watch.md)