Most men don’t get annual checkups. I never have. Maybe it’s routine in other countries, but not in the US.
In the US, it’s routine for kids to get annual checkups, and most women see an OBGYN annually, but most men don’t do annual checkups.
If the choice is between $500 for a visit to a cardiologist with a test vs paying $500 for an Apple Watch with an EKG feature, what do you think most people with no chest pain will choose?
I think those who suspect a heart condition while being asymptotic should see a specialist. Relying on the Apple Watch to be your cardiologist is dangerous.
I am sure that the absolute majority will give more credence to the EKG feature than it deserves. If the EKG feature shows no issues, most people will not see a doctor. If it shows an issue, most people will go to see to the doctor. In either case, the watch may be giving you a false result.