Where tech meets tempo
Held at NEXUS Bangsar, the day marks more than KOSPET's first on-ground event in the country. It's a quiet statement that technology can move with grace — tracking not only steps, but stress; not just goals, but rhythm.
At a glance, the watches impress with their bold faces and brushed steel bezels. But their magic lies deeper: AMOLED displays that stay bright in midday sun, a choice of magnetic, silicone or knitted straps for every kind of day, and sensors that listen to the body's quiet signals — oxygen levels, sleep cycles, heart rate variability, even moods that rise and fall with the hours.
"With the Magic Series, we've designed something that performs and inspires confidence," begins Johnathan Zheng, marketing director of KOSPET, adding enthusiastically: "These watches reflect a lifestyle that's bold, informed and in motion. It's not just wearable tech; it's a personal statement."
To bring that to life, two names familiar to Malaysian badminton fans — former World No. 10 and Olympian Lee Meng Yean and ex national player-turned- coach Ameer Zainuddin — stepped onto a pop-up court, rallying fast, clean shots that felt more like dance than sport. Each movement synced with the watches' sensors in real time, proving that what's measured best is often what's felt.
But even for those who'll never hold a racquet, the Magic series has something to offer. There's menstrual tracking for women, guided breathing for the tense, and gentle nudges when vitals drift out of range.
Battery life stretches up to 12 days, a gift in a world where we're always running low. Bluetooth 5.3 keeps everything connected without fuss. And when it comes to display size, users can choose the 1.43-inch Magic R10 or the larger 1.96-inch P10, both of which have been designed to keep clarity high and squinting to a minimum.
Retailing at RM699, the Magic R10 and P10 is sold via Shopee, Lazada, TikTok and authorised KOSPET retailers.
In a world where wearables often shout for attention, these timepieces whisper. But if you listen closely enough, they're telling you everything — from your heart rate to your heartbeat moments.
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