Apple watch has been launched and it is a smart watch. They expect to sell millions of pieces. It is going to affect the traditional watch making industry of Switzerland. The reason is that Apple puts forward what is called disruptive technology that has the potential to shake the existing industry and create a new industry.Wearable technology is a highly potential area of research. It covers all vital physiological parameters of the body. It has applications in sports and in health care.Besides, the devices can be used to make the payments.Mechanical watches were given a jolt by the quartz watches. Digital watches that are in the market could not dent the traditional industry much.However, smart watches may turn out to be a game changer.