Apple Watch clones beat the real thing to market

Weeks before Apple Inc's first smartwatch hit the stores, Chinese resellers are already selling cheap resemblances online.

Selling at around 300 yuan ($47.9) on Taobao, a vibrant shopping website owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, the "D Watch" has become an instant popular gadget for Chinese buyers.

The device has most of the features of the Apple product, including step tracks, calendar and Bluetooth-enabled remote camera control. It is also equipped with a square glass screen that is identical to the Apple Watch.