Global smartwatch shipments in Q2 2017 rose +45% YoY. This marks the second quarter in a row of above 40% smartwatch growth, after a 2016 slowdown. #1 Apple lost some share points, but remained above the 50% market share level it had dipped below prior to Q4 2016. Samsung also lost share this quarter due to competing new models from Huawei and LG, though maintained second position globally. Top regions in Q2 included Asia Pacific, North America, and Western Europe. Our report tracks regional smartwatch shipments and marketshare for leading vendors by quarter from 2013 to Q2 2017. It can be used by device makers, component suppliers, operators, developers/ content suppliers and others to determine the size and growth rate of the global smartwatch market.