Is it smart to get a smartwatch?

I'm not sure. One article foresees problems with smart watch sales. The focus seems to be on smartwatches using Google's Android software. Another article suggests we aren't ready for such tech.

Points:
  • "The category will morph into something else, but it will ultimately fail to live up to the promise of being a new kind of computing platform that frees us from the smartphone."
  • "…49% of smartwatches sold in 2016 were made by Apple, followed by Fitbit at 17% and Samsung at 15%. None of Google's Android Wear partners even made the list; they were lumped into the "other" category."
  • "People don't want smartwatches. They want an Apple Watch or a basic fitness tracker like a Fitbit."

The most positive statement about the Google product: "The only glimmers of hope I found were in the fitness app's ability to track reps while you lift weights or perform other strength exercises like sit-ups. I haven't seen a fitness tracker do that yet, and it could turn into a killer feature for the category."

Really? Tracking reps is a killer feature? Tracking reps is something people need? I get the potential for automating workout tracking. I like the idea of some watches counting swimming laps because I lose track easily if my mind wanders. However, I'm having a hard time justifying the expense of those kinds of watches. Here are some thoughts:
  • A smartwatch can track swimming laps. However, I have a workaround to keep from losing track. I stack my warmup clothes at the edge of the pool, and when I finish a sequence of laps, I move one item to the side. That makes it a lot easier to keep track of laps.
  • A smartwatch can keep track of heart rate. However, I can spot check my heart rate by pressing my fingers against my neck and counting heartbeats.
  • A smartwatch can keep track of steps during the day. However, I supervise people in different buildings, so if I walk to the different buildings, that seems to take care of my steps.
  • A smartwatch can track different sports, but do I really need to that. Isn't the important thing that I get out and do those sports? For weightlifting, I've printed the exercises out, and I tick off the sets and reps on the paper.

What do you think? Does a sophisticated smart watch provide a significant improvement over what I'm doing? I'd love to get one, but haven't been able to fully justify it.