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one on each wrist! I've got my Gshock mudmaster on my left and aw3 on the right today! life becomes much easier when you don't seek approval from others!
 
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I bought a Rolex date just in 1973 that I wore until 2000. After sitting in a drawer for 21 years my wife convinced me to get it serviced. When I got it back I tried wearing it on one wrist and my S4 on the other. After about a month I decided it was ridiculous and went back to my S4. I will probably upgrade to a SS S7 when it comes out and opt for a nice band. If we ever suffer an “EMP” attack that wipes out my AW I might go back to my Rolex.
 
Is a watch a tool, a piece of jewelry, both? Is timekeeping so important that you need redundant timepieces?

Each person will have their own answer, of course.

I've never been into jewelry, although I have nothing against a nice timepiece that is also a bit of jewelry. But functionality is far more important. So no, I'm not the type to wear more than one item on wrist (or ankle). If I'm going to wear anything at all, it's going to be practical. For redundancy I still have a very large "pocket watch" (iPhone).

I appreciate a nifty piece of machinery as much as the next tech geek, but when it comes time to get something done I'm not going to choose a mechanical typewriter, adding machine, or timepiece over an electronic equivalent - the new tech has too thoroughly eclipsed the old tech.
 
No.

This was Nicolas Hayek (Swatch Founder) exclusive. He deserved and did it.
There are things, one should not do - just be it out of respect or because it looks strange (not ridiculous!) if you lack the format to do it.
 
You’ll laugh, some people will likely take great issue with this and moan how I’m an idiot, but wear it on your ankle, mechanical on your wrist.
Your self-awareness is saving me so much time with otherwise having to come up with insults that'll get by the moderators here. Thank you. 🙏

Having said that, how well does the AW work as far as tracking things; like steps and calories. Have you compared the numbers between wearing it on your ankle and your wrist?
 
Your self-awareness is saving me so much time with otherwise having to come up with insults that'll get by the moderators here. Thank you. 🙏

Having said that, how well does the AW work as far as tracking things; like steps and calories. Have you compared the numbers between wearing it on your ankle and your wrist?

Metrics are the same in my experience. It's more generous giving you standing hours if that matters to you though.
 
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I wore a fitbit on my right wrist and my mechanical watches on my left for the last ~2 years. Just got an AW5 and am in the decision period about keeping it or going back to the fitbit. Still wear a watch on each wrist. I didn't use the fitbit for time, nor do I use the AW. If someone takes issue with how it looks, that's their problem.
 
A mechanical watch at this point is simply a piece of jewelry. It does kind of make sense to wear an Apple Watch on one wrist and a mechanical on the other. One is the information display and the other is an outfit accessory. I‘ve never done it but I don’t see an issue with it.
 
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If only there’s another “way” of wearing AW not as a watch. Because the AW looks like a regular watch, hence it will be strange looking to wear it with a mechanical watch. Unlike combining a watch with a smart band that will get a pass from many.

I’m considering to buy an AW after years ago gave up on the original series “0” AW for mechanical watches, just for the ability to unlock my iPhone while wearing mask alone. But I‘m imagining hard to give up wearing my mechanicals.
 
I bought a Rolex date just in 1973 that I wore until 2000. After sitting in a drawer for 21 years my wife convinced me to get it serviced. When I got it back I tried wearing it on one wrist and my S4 on the other. After about a month I decided it was ridiculous and went back to my S4. I will probably upgrade to a SS S7 when it comes out and opt for a nice band. If we ever suffer an “EMP” attack that wipes out my AW I might go back to my Rolex.
If we suffer an EMP, I think telling time is the last of anyone’s worries. Lol
 
Growing up in the 80's there was a period where I constantly wore two watches on my left arm, during the Swatch Watch craze, LOL. I think I had about 4 or 5, probably more, Swatch Watches. This is the first thing that came to mind when I read the topic of this thread. That being said, I love my Apple Watch and I wear it everyday. I love being able to see instant notifications of texts, emails, and calls without having to pull out or grab my phone from wherever it may be. And I use it for contactless pay, as well as for quick control of my iPhone when I'm listening to music or podcasts. But I have to say that I really miss wearing my other watches, especially a Gucci one that my husband (then boyfriend) gave me when I graduated from college, a fun Star Trek one I just adore, and one with Shakespeare on it that I got in Stratford, Ontario, when I was a grad student studying British Lit. But I just can't bring myself to not wear my Apple Watch every day; it's so convenient and reliable for my usage purposes.
 
Nope.

My reason is simple: I don't like snug wristwatches.

I wear my watches really loose on my wrist. It doesn't matter if it's a divers watch, chronograph or a dress watch. The watchband material is irrelevant (metal, leather, fabric). All of mine are worn loosely regardless of style, price, construction.

For the biometric functions to work properly an Apple Watch needs to be strapped on too snugly for me.

That's too bad. If I could get all of the Apple Watch health-related functionality leaving it in my pocket, I would be okay with that.
 
I wear my mechanicals loose too. Especially on bracelet.
But the AW sports band is pretty comfortable when wearing it a bit snug.
 
I’m in the same situation. Bought a Seiko SARB035 as my first mechanical watch after only using the AW since 2015. I wanted to keep the AW so I could still keep track of my activity, health, and notifications. I found a solution: an armband strap for the Apple Watch that allows me to wear it on my upper arm and my Seiko on my wrist. It’s worked pretty well, however I’ve noticed that it thinks I’m standing when I’m not.
 
I’m in the same situation. Bought a Seiko SARB035 as my first mechanical watch after only using the AW since 2015. I wanted to keep the AW so I could still keep track of my activity, health, and notifications. I found a solution: an armband strap for the Apple Watch that allows me to wear it on my upper arm and my Seiko on my wrist. It’s worked pretty well, however I’ve noticed that it thinks I’m standing when I’m not.

The SARB033 is one of my favorite mechanicals, still wanting a SARB035.

Mind showing the armband strap for the AW?
 
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The SARB033 is one of my favorite mechanicals, still wanting a SARB035.

Mind showing the armband strap for the AW?
I love it! The white dial is super clean and looks great. The 033 is also nice too. I really have an appreciation for mechanical watches now. But I will always love my AW.

Here is the armband I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BYT84SQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's also one from TwelveSouth that is a lot better quality but they currently only offer it for the series 3 and below. I asked if they had plans to release a one for the new watches and they said yes, it should be releasing early 2021.

I also bought a Rhinoshield case for the AW when I'm wearing it on my arm. Gives me extra peace of mind in case I bump into something with my arm. Love the setup on days when I want to wear the Seiko. On the upper arm, the AW takes my blood oxygen measurements (more accurately I think), heart rate, and exercise minutes just fine. The only downside I've noticed is that it records way too many stand minutes when I'm sitting due to my upper arm being straight most of the time.
 
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Sorry for digging up this old thread but I'm wondering what you guys think about this topic now, almost six years and several new Apple Watches later.

I've been wearing my Apple Watch every. single. day. since June 2015 because I always try to close all rings and compete with friends. But now I got into mechanical watches and got a few old ones from 1940 and 1960 which I want to wear too but I also don't want to lose my streaks and rings, haha.
Totally forgot I dug this thread out, asked a question, and disappeared for six months :oops:
I'll make it short: I just stopped wearing my Apple Watch. I tried to wear both, I even tried it on my ankle @yegon, but after forgetting to charge it a few times I just put it aside and only use it when doing exercise. I've got to admit I sometimes miss it during the day when I can't pull out my phone and I don't have any health streaks and awards :rolleyes:

You’ll laugh, some people will likely take great issue with this and moan how I’m an idiot, but wear it on your ankle, mechanical on your wrist.
 
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I wish apple made a simple fitbit type band with HR/O2 etc so one could wear a real mechanical on one hand and wear this on the other hand without looking goofy and collecting all the health metrics.
 
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I always wanted to try the Oura ring but I can't wear rings at work :(
What was the name of the other band that was pretty new and subscription based? No display, just a band which you can wear above your elbow. Can't find it right now
 
I have a Swatch with a built-in ski pass which I was planning to wear on my left wrist with my AW6 on the right
the Australian ski season was cancelled due to Covid, so that’s not happening
 
I always wanted to try the Oura ring but I can't wear rings at work :(
What was the name of the other band that was pretty new and subscription based? No display, just a band which you can wear above your elbow. Can't find it right now
Are you thinking of the Whoop strap? I tried that out for a month but ended it before I got charged. Absolutely hate the subscription model. Cool concept though that provided some good data and insight. Wish Apple would make a similar product.
 
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