# Una Watch brings repair and openness to sports watches

> A $199 GPS sports watch with modular design, open-source code, and user-friendly repairability challenges the closed ecosystem of mainstream fitness trackers.
- Title: Una Watch brings repair and openness to sports watches
- Summary: A $199 GPS sports watch with modular design, open-source code, and user-friendly repairability challenges the closed ecosystem of mainstream fitness…
- Keywords: una watch, gps sports watch, open-source hardware, modular design, repairable electronics, fitness tracking, garmin, pebble, right to repair, wearable technology, technology, culture
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/gadgets/999380/una-watch-sports-gps-modular
- Author: Stevie Bonifield
- Published: 2026-09-23T15:01:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: una watch, gps sports watch, open-source hardware, modular design, repairable electronics, fitness tracking, garmin, pebble, right to repair, wearable technology, technology, culture
## Una Watch costs $199
The Una Watch dropped from a $350 Kickstarter price to $199, undercutting most Garmin sports watches while offering modular, repairable design.
## Open-source like Pebble
The Una Watch is fully open-source, including its SDK, housing, and circuit boards. Users can build their own apps and even ask AI coding assistants to help write code.
## Fitness features rival Garmin
The Una Watch includes dual-frequency GPS, 24/7 heart rate tracking, barometric altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. Battery lasts up to 10 days.
## Every part is repairable
All components are accessible with standard tools, so users can repair or upgrade the watch themselves. The replaceable battery uses USB-C charging.

> every component in the watch is "accessible with a standard tool"
## 3D print your own mods
Open-source mechanical components let users design and 3D print custom accessories or modifications, like converting the watch into a cycling computer.
## One limitation: splash only
The Una Watch is IPX5 splash and showerproof, but not fully waterproof. This is the main trade-off compared to fully waterproof sports watches.
## Key takeaway

The Una Watch proves that affordable sports watches can be repairable, modular, and open-source without sacrificing fitness features.