Apple watch outsold entire Swiss watch industry in 2019
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/14/tech/apple-swiss-wa...
Must a a bit stressful for the midrange- obviously the very high end are more jewellery rather than functional, but still, this was quite impressive.
Must a a bit stressful for the midrange- obviously the very high end are more jewellery rather than functional, but still, this was quite impressive.
There's a fundamental difference between any smart watch and a 'real' watch.
In 2 years time the smart watch will be obsoleted by the latest model. In 2 years time the real watch won't, even if there is a new model.
In 10 years time the smart watch will no longer work with the latest phones and will be a paperweight.
In 10 years time the real watch will be working just as well as it always did.
In 20 years time the smart watch will be in a land fill.
In 20 years time the real watch will be still in use, possibly passed down to the next generation to enjoy.
In 2 years time the smart watch will be obsoleted by the latest model. In 2 years time the real watch won't, even if there is a new model.
In 10 years time the smart watch will no longer work with the latest phones and will be a paperweight.
In 10 years time the real watch will be working just as well as it always did.
In 20 years time the smart watch will be in a land fill.
In 20 years time the real watch will be still in use, possibly passed down to the next generation to enjoy.
RDMcG said:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/14/tech/apple-swiss-wa...
Must a a bit stressful for the midrange- obviously the very high end are more jewellery rather than functional, but still, this was quite impressive.
Wouldn't have thought so. Most people I worked with who were into smart watches never wore a watch before hand. It's the tech they're into and far play to smart watches they pack a helluva lot into them. I have a Garmin one and its great. It's only for sports though and never intended to replace a traditional watch. Must a a bit stressful for the midrange- obviously the very high end are more jewellery rather than functional, but still, this was quite impressive.
10 years ago laptops overtook desktop computer sales. 5 years ago tablets over took laptop sales. Today smartwatches outsold traditional watches. Doesn't really change anything but interesting stats none-the-less.
sbarclay62 said:
Wouldn't have thought so. Most people I worked with who were into smart watches never wore a watch before hand. It's the tech they're into and far play to smart watches they pack a helluva lot into them. I have a Garmin one and its great. It's only for sports though and never intended to replace a traditional watch.
10 years ago laptops overtook desktop computer sales. 5 years ago tablets over took laptop sales. Today smartwatches outsold traditional watches. Doesn't really change anything but interesting stats none-the-less.
except for mainframes10 years ago laptops overtook desktop computer sales. 5 years ago tablets over took laptop sales. Today smartwatches outsold traditional watches. Doesn't really change anything but interesting stats none-the-less.
lostkiwi said:
There's a fundamental difference between any smart watch and a 'real' watch.
In 2 years time the smart watch will be obsoleted by the latest model. In 2 years time the real watch won't, even if there is a new model.
In 10 years time the smart watch will no longer work with the latest phones and will be a paperweight.
In 10 years time the real watch will be working just as well as it always did.
In 20 years time the smart watch will be in a land fill.
In 20 years time the real watch will be still in use, possibly passed down to the next generation to enjoy.
Though that is because ‘real’ watches were obsoleted as technology/ tools by quartz 40 years ago, and so has to pivot to jewellery. ‘Cooking’ mechanical watches (Timex etc) from pre quartz times aren’t exactly family heirloomsIn 2 years time the smart watch will be obsoleted by the latest model. In 2 years time the real watch won't, even if there is a new model.
In 10 years time the smart watch will no longer work with the latest phones and will be a paperweight.
In 10 years time the real watch will be working just as well as it always did.
In 20 years time the smart watch will be in a land fill.
In 20 years time the real watch will be still in use, possibly passed down to the next generation to enjoy.
wisbech said:
lostkiwi said:
There's a fundamental difference between any smart watch and a 'real' watch.
In 2 years time the smart watch will be obsoleted by the latest model. In 2 years time the real watch won't, even if there is a new model.
In 10 years time the smart watch will no longer work with the latest phones and will be a paperweight.
In 10 years time the real watch will be working just as well as it always did.
In 20 years time the smart watch will be in a land fill.
In 20 years time the real watch will be still in use, possibly passed down to the next generation to enjoy.
Though that is because ‘real’ watches were obsoleted as technology/ tools by quartz 40 years ago, and so has to pivot to jewellery. ‘Cooking’ mechanical watches (Timex etc) from pre quartz times aren’t exactly family heirloomsIn 2 years time the smart watch will be obsoleted by the latest model. In 2 years time the real watch won't, even if there is a new model.
In 10 years time the smart watch will no longer work with the latest phones and will be a paperweight.
In 10 years time the real watch will be working just as well as it always did.
In 20 years time the smart watch will be in a land fill.
In 20 years time the real watch will be still in use, possibly passed down to the next generation to enjoy.
A watch isn't reliant on other technology in order to function unlike a smart watch.
Agree - I’ve got some first generation 1970s quartz watches (JLC, Omega, Seiko) and they are all going strong. It solved the problem of telling time accurately in a small package and cheaply - which is why mechanical watches had to pivot to jewellery.
A smart watch though is about much more than the time - fitness tracking app is probably the most useful. Note that dive watches were completely replaced by dive computers about 20 years back, but doesn’t stop people buying dive watches (wearing a Seiko SKX13 at the moment). And I would never dream of relying on it and a dive table rather than a dive computer...
A smart watch though is about much more than the time - fitness tracking app is probably the most useful. Note that dive watches were completely replaced by dive computers about 20 years back, but doesn’t stop people buying dive watches (wearing a Seiko SKX13 at the moment). And I would never dream of relying on it and a dive table rather than a dive computer...
I scoffed at the Apple Watch when it first came out (and for about the first year) but I then got one as a present and now I wear it much more than all the other watches I own put together.
Sure I’m on my 2nd model and the old one is obsolete for some functions but I still find it a fantastic watch.
They’ve improved massively over time too and the fitness functions alone are brilliant, I used to wear a Garmin for running and swimming but now this Apple Watch is better and integrates easier plus I’m happy to wear it normally, (unlike the Garmin)
The gmt functions are way better than a gmt watch as are the multiple time zones. I also like the ability to change straps.
What I think we’ll see more of is the health functions becoming more important and owners using this data more.
They won’t replace traditional mechanical watches though as they’re a different thing and people want them for different reasons. I expect Casio also outsold tradional watches in the 70s.
There’s room for both.
Sure I’m on my 2nd model and the old one is obsolete for some functions but I still find it a fantastic watch.
They’ve improved massively over time too and the fitness functions alone are brilliant, I used to wear a Garmin for running and swimming but now this Apple Watch is better and integrates easier plus I’m happy to wear it normally, (unlike the Garmin)
The gmt functions are way better than a gmt watch as are the multiple time zones. I also like the ability to change straps.
What I think we’ll see more of is the health functions becoming more important and owners using this data more.
They won’t replace traditional mechanical watches though as they’re a different thing and people want them for different reasons. I expect Casio also outsold tradional watches in the 70s.
There’s room for both.
It’s incredible the power of the brand....I was in NYC before Xmas....it seems like every other person is walking around wearing AirPods. One of my mates is “quite senior” at a major UK electron is retailer. AirPods are half of all sales in the sector....which is incredible because they offer no function that many others do. It’s all about brand value.
There seems to be no watch snobbery in the smart watch world, that has to be a good thing.
I hate that aspect of the wrist watch world.
Bought my sons a Brietling and Tag Heuer Carrera for there 18th birthdays. They also have apple watches and use both depending on the circumstances.
For the record I think they all can co exist side by side ( the watches as well as my sons
), just like electric cars and petrol cars
I hate that aspect of the wrist watch world.
Bought my sons a Brietling and Tag Heuer Carrera for there 18th birthdays. They also have apple watches and use both depending on the circumstances.
For the record I think they all can co exist side by side ( the watches as well as my sons
), just like electric cars and petrol cars Edited by FezSpider on Sunday 16th February 22:09
Cheib said:
It’s incredible the power of the brand....I was in NYC before Xmas....it seems like every other person is walking around wearing AirPods. One of my mates is “quite senior” at a major UK electron is retailer. AirPods are half of all sales in the sector....which is incredible because they offer no function that many others do. It’s all about brand value.
I’m not really a big Apple brand fan but AirPods do work great, the new ones are fantastic for running and also have good noise reduction when needed.I’ve used loads of other Bluetooth running headsets over the years but for me, none have been as good as the AirPods Pro. Like all apple stuff, it just seems to integrate well and work simply, sure there must be better performing devices on the market with more advanced tech but I can’t be arsed with all the different fiddly controls and chargers and whatever.
Same with the Apple Watch, it looks ok and is really useful and easy to work.
Why on earth do so many people get their knickers all tangled up about the apple watch thing?. It is an incredibly useful thing to own, It is my bedside alarm, use it on walks to map them, see the distance, same on the bike rides, good to see my heart rate, and on and on the usefulness goes.
I wear an apple watch probs 3-5 days a week, but haven't sold any of my 'proper' watches that I like to wear as and when I choose. And I have many high end watches, tend to flip flop the apple watch with my Patek 5270 on weekdays & like my Milles on a weekend...
room for all...never get the hate for the apple watch, pretty silly really
Its just the same as having a daily driver that ticks all the boxes daily the Ferrari in the garage for special days...drive the Ferrari every day and it will loose its specialness....
Apple watch is an outstandingly useful watch/gadget & has its place end of story
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