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The first smartwatch is often credited to Seiko’s Data 2000, introduced in 1983. However, there’s mention of the idea and attempts at creating smartwatches or computerized watches even before that. The Pulsar NL C01, developed by Seiko and released in 1982, could also be considered one of the earliest forms of smartwatches, capable of storing 24 digits, allowing wearers to input and recall data using a tiny keyboard. This innovation marked the beginning of integrating computing capabilities into