Apple Watch is taking over my wrist
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Personally I would never wear a 'smart' watch. There are those that like technology and see it all as a move forward, I do not. Most people are already ruled by their technology rather than the other way round. Look at that App on your phone that monitors screen time. Smart watches are no better. We are surrounded by technology and many are beholden to it.
I have been to many different environs and know for a fact that a smart watch would not have made the grade. Meeting those obsessed with them is also a 'cultural experience'. Constantly looking at their watch as if they are in a hurry to go or short of time - checking the miniscule screen for an 'important update'.
Mental health is the expression du jour and it really is no wonder. I think most would benefit from a period 'tech off time'. Switch you phone off and take your 'smart' watch off and go for a run around the block - easy.
Pip
I have been to many different environs and know for a fact that a smart watch would not have made the grade. Meeting those obsessed with them is also a 'cultural experience'. Constantly looking at their watch as if they are in a hurry to go or short of time - checking the miniscule screen for an 'important update'.
Mental health is the expression du jour and it really is no wonder. I think most would benefit from a period 'tech off time'. Switch you phone off and take your 'smart' watch off and go for a run around the block - easy.
Pip
My Garmin has the same depth rating as my previous dive watch so I can't think of any environ I've ever been to that it wouldn't cope, other than locations where I'm not allowed bluetooth/wifi devices.
I specifically got my smart watch to make running round the block easier, my running's much better when I can easily tell that I've set off too quickly and need to slow down if I'm going to manage the distance
Agree on the information overload though, getting a couple of km in to a run and then my watch beeping to say it's rated my level of effort as lower than normal is an unnecessary bit of demotivation
I specifically got my smart watch to make running round the block easier, my running's much better when I can easily tell that I've set off too quickly and need to slow down if I'm going to manage the distance
Agree on the information overload though, getting a couple of km in to a run and then my watch beeping to say it's rated my level of effort as lower than normal is an unnecessary bit of demotivation
Edited by RizzoTheRat on Wednesday 27th October 09:55
RizzoTheRat said:
My Garmin has the same depth rating as my previous dive watch so I can't think of any environ I've ever been to that it wouldn't cope, other than locations where I'm not allowed bluetooth/wifi devices.
I specifically got my smart watch to make running round the block easier, my running's much better when I can easily tell that I've set off too quickly and need to slow down if I'm going to manage the distance
Agree on the information overload though, getting a couple of km in to a run and then my watch beeping to say it's rated my level of effort as lower than normal is an unnecessary bit of demotivation
Which Garmin do you have? Looking for a robust replacement to my 745XT I can leave on 24/7.I specifically got my smart watch to make running round the block easier, my running's much better when I can easily tell that I've set off too quickly and need to slow down if I'm going to manage the distance
Agree on the information overload though, getting a couple of km in to a run and then my watch beeping to say it's rated my level of effort as lower than normal is an unnecessary bit of demotivation
Edited by RizzoTheRat on Wednesday 27th October 09:55
In the spirit of the thread, I have disabled all notifications apart from calls - just incase something important has kicked off - but I have the option of just rejecting the call if I want.
RizzoTheRat said:
Fenix 5S, battery life is rubbish compared to the 5 or 5X (5 days as a watch, 5 hours hours with GPS and music) but the smaller size makes it a lot more sensible for every day use.
There's a thread on here somewhere about the Fenix 6, and the 7 is due out fairly soon.
Thank you - I had been over there. I've had 2 Fenix 6 since August - the perfect watch for me but both have developed internal rattles and gone back. Lost a bit of faith in the Garmin ecosystem and had considered Apple watches but it's the battery life that kills it for me. Trail running, cycling, Triathlon (up to IM) and the Fenix is about the only thing that fits the bill if you want live mapping over 12 hour days.There's a thread on here somewhere about the Fenix 6, and the 7 is due out fairly soon.
I need a smart watch without the notifications
AstonZagato said:
I didn't think I'd get on with the Apple Watch but it is my normal watch now. The Apple Pay feature makes life so easy. It also unlocks my iPhone if I'm wearing a mask and will unlock my MacBook.
Pretty much my wife and my own experience.I still use my phone for Apple Pay etc, but I can see who is calling, or messaging me without taking the phone out of my po let.
I also haven’t used my Garmin watch for running or exercise in three years, so technically that was a wasted expense.
Julietbravo said:
Thank you - I had been over there. I've had 2 Fenix 6 since August - the perfect watch for me but both have developed internal rattles and gone back. Lost a bit of faith in the Garmin ecosystem and had considered Apple watches but it's the battery life that kills it for me. Trail running, cycling, Triathlon (up to IM) and the Fenix is about the only thing that fits the bill if you want live mapping over 12 hour days.
I need a smart watch without the notifications
Design flaw in the 6 I guess? I've had no troubles with mine after 2 or 3 years of daily abuse, except it sometimes not charging if I don't keep the pins clean. The newer 9 series have mapping and are more sports focused than the Fenix so might might be worth a look, the battery on my wife's older 935 (I think) lasts weeks but only has a basic breadcrumb trail rather than full maps, pretty sure the 945 got maps, music, Garmin pay, etc.I need a smart watch without the notifications
Polar also seem to be pretty popular with runners but no idea what thier mapping is like.
I'd like to get Garmin software on the Apple Watch. I like the granularity of Garmin's data but their hardware isn't very attractive. I realise that is never going to happen!
I wear a Garmin Vivosmart HR on my right wrist, and a Apple Watch on my right so I keep both ecosystems up-to-date. I also have Fenix 3 for some activities (cycling and running mainly) where the data capture is off the charts compared with Apple.
Apple Watch is great on the Tube for tapping in and out - I might get something smaller and Gamin with Garmin pay to see if I can reduce my reliance on Apple.
I wear a Garmin Vivosmart HR on my right wrist, and a Apple Watch on my right so I keep both ecosystems up-to-date. I also have Fenix 3 for some activities (cycling and running mainly) where the data capture is off the charts compared with Apple.
Apple Watch is great on the Tube for tapping in and out - I might get something smaller and Gamin with Garmin pay to see if I can reduce my reliance on Apple.
AstonZagato said:
Apple Watch is great on the Tube for tapping in and out - I might get something smaller and Gamin with Garmin pay to see if I can reduce my reliance on Apple.
I think there's still less banks you can use with Garmin than you can with Android/Apple pay. I use it with Santander, and I'm pretty sure some of the new challenger banks like Starling and Revolute are on it, but it's less common with the high street banks. Definitely worth checking if yours is before you go down that route.I wear a Fitbit charge 4 on my right wrist all the time.
Great for tracking exercise, sleep & heart rate. I never take it off unless it’s being charged.
I rarely wear a proper watch nowadays as predominantly working from home. When I do go out, I wear a watch on my left wrist & leave the Fitbit where it is.
Fitbit is pretty basic. It can do phone & text notifications but that’s turned off. I like it that way.
Great for tracking exercise, sleep & heart rate. I never take it off unless it’s being charged.
I rarely wear a proper watch nowadays as predominantly working from home. When I do go out, I wear a watch on my left wrist & leave the Fitbit where it is.
Fitbit is pretty basic. It can do phone & text notifications but that’s turned off. I like it that way.
From comments it seems that these watches are in danger of becoming an addiction. A bit like the smartphone addiction that shows as so many seemingly unable to put them down. It amazes me that so many seem to need the instant often pure drivel contacts and conversations.
Having the ability to have the connectivity carried round has both pluses and minuses.
I have an Apple phone but a 5SE model. It does everything I need.
I use it to make a few calls, Whatsapp for golf/car club groups, a few documents such as receipts/vouchers, occasional internet use. SIM only with enough data to more than cover needs. The camera gets used more than the phonecalls. I don’t feel left out or isolated nor compelled to stare into it as I walk about. I am trying out Waze. I may get a Golf watch to use whilst playing ( it gives distances etc in a similar way to a satnav) .
I have only recently started wearing a watch again as during lockdowns I found I had very few timescales/time deadlines.
Having the ability to have the connectivity carried round has both pluses and minuses.
I have an Apple phone but a 5SE model. It does everything I need.
I use it to make a few calls, Whatsapp for golf/car club groups, a few documents such as receipts/vouchers, occasional internet use. SIM only with enough data to more than cover needs. The camera gets used more than the phonecalls. I don’t feel left out or isolated nor compelled to stare into it as I walk about. I am trying out Waze. I may get a Golf watch to use whilst playing ( it gives distances etc in a similar way to a satnav) .
I have only recently started wearing a watch again as during lockdowns I found I had very few timescales/time deadlines.
Edited by sospan on Thursday 28th October 19:47
sospan said:
From comments it seems that these watches are in danger of becoming an addiction. A bit like the smartphone addiction that shows as so many seemingly unable to put them down. It amazes me that so many seem to need the instant often pure drivel contacts and conversations.
Having the ability to have the connectivity carried round has both pluses and minuses.
I have an Apple phone but a 5SE model. It does everything I need.
I use it to make a few calls, Whatsapp for golf/car club groups, a few documents such as receipts/vouchers, occasional internet use. SIM only with enough data to more than cover needs. The camera gets used more than the phonecalls. I don’t feel left out or isolated nor compelled to stare into it as I walk about. I am trying out Waze. I may get a Golf watch to use whilst playing ( it gives distances etc in a similar way to a satnav) .
I have only recently started wearing a watch again as during lockdowns I found I had very few timescales/time deadlines.
One size does not fit all.Having the ability to have the connectivity carried round has both pluses and minuses.
I have an Apple phone but a 5SE model. It does everything I need.
I use it to make a few calls, Whatsapp for golf/car club groups, a few documents such as receipts/vouchers, occasional internet use. SIM only with enough data to more than cover needs. The camera gets used more than the phonecalls. I don’t feel left out or isolated nor compelled to stare into it as I walk about. I am trying out Waze. I may get a Golf watch to use whilst playing ( it gives distances etc in a similar way to a satnav) .
I have only recently started wearing a watch again as during lockdowns I found I had very few timescales/time deadlines.
Edited by sospan on Thursday 28th October 19:47
I can see why smartwatches are proving invaluable to many, even though I personally can't seem to get excited about one, despite being a fairly heavy phone user.
Having a smartphone has been fantastic for me though. I use it for an awful lot of things, a lot of which is work related.
On Friday I pulled my Pelagos out and put that on my wrist to try and break the habit. It felt a bit strange initially not being to see all the different functions, being reminded to stand up or do a bit more to close the rings but after nearly 3 days I think I've done it. The Apple Watch has been relegated to being worn during exercise and no more, hopefully 
. And tomorrow I think that I'm going to reacquaint myself with my Reverso.
. And tomorrow I think that I'm going to reacquaint myself with my Reverso.I love my smart watch, used to wear it all the time til I realised I wasn’t wearing my decent watches anymore.
I now only wear it when I exercise, then take it off afterwards and put a mechanical watch on. I do lose the step count, and miss being able to check notifications without getting my phone out, but otherwise no regrets.
I now only wear it when I exercise, then take it off afterwards and put a mechanical watch on. I do lose the step count, and miss being able to check notifications without getting my phone out, but otherwise no regrets.
anonymous said:
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Same approach as me - ive been like this for at least 4yrs now - probably 5 - it works well and only 3/4 people have commented on 'double wristing' in that time (to my face)ETA: damned autocorrect, and only realised after being quoted! bugger!
Edited by x5tuu on Monday 15th November 08:50
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