Apple Watch on my wrist is driving me crazy

[mightyjabba]

Just to give a little update a few days later, I'm definitely starting to get used to it. I'm still aware of it, but not as much as before, and for the most part the discomfort is gone.

This was sort of a jokey premise for a thread, but I think it's going to be relevant for many if Apple convinces a lot of people to start wearing a watch again.

 

[kingofgreenlake]

I have the 42mm sg bsb and I really like the way it feels on my wrist...feels weird when I take it off at night

 

[kitkat2]

I'm still adjusting to the feel of my 38mm sport after decades of not wearing a watch. I'm starting to sometimes kind of like the feel, but sometimes it does bug a bit. I'm getting more and more used to it, and I like the watch, but it is an issue. I'm glad we get 14 days to try it out even though I'm pretty sure I'm keeping it.

I tried to like the 42mm but to me it was flat out uncomfortable. 155mm wrists btw.

 

[M-5]

I have the 38mm Milanese loop. I as well have not worn a watch regularly in over a decade. I used to have tan marks on my wrist from wearing my watch non-stop when I was younger.

One of the deciding factors of purchasing the milanese loop was that it's easily adjustable to a variety of wrist widths. It's pretty comfortable, but I have also noticed a slight annoyance with the watch on my wrist recently. I have only had the watch for a little less than a day and half, so I suspect that I will get used to it very quickly, but for now I've noticed a slight bit of annoyance with it and an urge to loosen it and let my wrist 'breath' a little. Although I also don't want the watch to lose contact with my skin and need to constantly input the passcode or use touch id on my phone to activate the features.

Again, I've only had the watch for a very short period of time, so it's just gonna take a few days of getting used to it until it's no longer something I notice.

 

[Denmac1]

I haven't worn a watch in well over 10 years, and I am extremely aware of it on my arm. I feel like gollum when Sam and Frodo tried to tie a rope to him. It burns! It freezes!

Seriously though, it's pretty uncomfortable. I've tried various band tightness levels but it may just be something I have to live with until I get used to it. Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

I haven't worn a watch for longer than that. Did I need the watch..not really. Did I want the watch..Yes..It's a great extension for my phone and my use.

I bit the bullet and stepped up to the 42mm Milanese SS for several reasons. I also have ordered the Sport black band for a change of look.

I got an Apple try on appointment the next day after the pre-order and I was surprised at how comfortable the Milanese was, especially with the ability to make small adjustments for comfort.

Today was my first full day of use and I never felt that I had anything heavy hanging on my arm.

Outside of my Tissot that I bought many years ago, this was a good purchase for me.

Your results may very. Best of luck to all of you in your decisions.

 

[Armen]

Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

No no and no! One of the reasons Im returning the Milanese Loop is because it keeps grabbing my arm hairs and it bites a little if its tight. Funny, I actually ordered the Sport band instead.

 

[gwynne]

Apple Watch on my wrist is driving me crazy

I really expected to drive me nuts, I'm one of those very twitchy people who's a little bit too aware of my surroundings/senses. 98% of the time I forget it's there. This is with the sport band.

That said, the weather has been very cool here, and I wonder if I'm going to sweat a lot under the band when it gets hotter.

 

[listenclose]

I played with my wife's sport that came in yesterday and the strap tugged on my hairy wrist when I tucked it in. I may have to wax by the time my link gets here.

 

[MrBukey]

I hadn't worn a watch since I was about 16 - so just over half my life ago. I couldn't stand anything on my wrist - and various event and festival wristbands drove me nuts.

When the Apple Watch was announced I'd already been considering trying a fitness band anyway, and plumped for a cheapish Jawbone UP24 just to see if I'd be able to tolerate it, especially before splashing out the kinda cash a Watch Sport was. It took about two weeks - with a lot of frustration and irritation in the early days - but I did get used to it.

The UP24 did actually break, so for a few months I haven't been wearing anything. my Watch Sport arrived today, and it's annoying me a little bit - but only in the same way the UP band did so I know a week or two from now I won't even notice it.

 

[sbharj]

I haven't worn a watch in well over 10 years, and I am extremely aware of it on my arm. I feel like gollum when Sam and Frodo tried to tie a rope to him. It burns! It freezes!

Seriously though, it's pretty uncomfortable. I've tried various band tightness levels but it may just be something I have to live with until I get used to it. Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

I have always worn a watch (typically a heavy chunky one) but I did feel much more conscious of the AW for the first few days. I think its the ceramic bulge on the back that I notice because I have a quite pronounced wrist bone.

I also gets on my nerves because I have the classic buckle leather strap and notch 7 is too tight, but notch 8 is a little too loose. First world problems right lol

 

[powerbook911]

It bothers me some too especially if I want to take a nap, it feels uncomfortable.

Furthermore, working on anything I feel less comfortable now. I always have to watch out for the watch. It's pretty cool, but I think I didn't appreciate how nice it was not wearing a watch.

 

[MVallee]

I used to wear a watch all the time but in the last 3-4 years I haven't really worn one at all. The watch I wore had a stainless steel link bracelet and I used to wear it pretty loose. It is taking me some time to get used to the Apple Watch.

I got the space grey sport and the material of the band is nice and soft but I feel like it makes my arm warmer and a bit sweaty compared to the steel. Also I'm wearing this watch tighter because of the heart rate sensor so that is taking some getting used to as well. The first few days it was itchy and I was constantly adjusting the tightness but it seems like I'm already getting used to it. I'm still adjusting it from time to time but not nearly as much as the first few days and my arm isn't itchy anymore either.

 

[co.ag.2005]

I haven't worn a watch in well over 10 years, and I am extremely aware of it on my arm. I feel like gollum when Sam and Frodo tried to tie a rope to him. It burns! It freezes!

Seriously though, it's pretty uncomfortable. I've tried various band tightness levels but it may just be something I have to live with until I get used to it. Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

hmmm. Maybe I'm glad I got the sport. It's about the same weight (on my wrist) as my FitBit Charge HR, so I don't notice it at all (Just feels like I have my Fitbit on). The only time I noticed it was when I was charging it yesterday afternoon and my wrist felt naked!

 

[mightyjabba]

A final update: I think I'm finally over the hump, because I find that it now feels a little odd NOT to have the watch on my wrist. I do occasionally have to adjust it, and it does sometimes get a little sweaty under the sport band, but overall it's pretty comfortable. If anybody who hasn't worn a watch in a long time is having similar problems to mine, I'd recommend just wearing it as much as possible. I think you'll soon get past it.

 

[pooleman]

I haven't worn a watch in well over 10 years, and I am extremely aware of it on my arm. I feel like gollum when Sam and Frodo tried to tie a rope to him. It burns! It freezes!

Seriously though, it's pretty uncomfortable. I've tried various band tightness levels but it may just be something I have to live with until I get used to it. Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

The title of your thread amused me. NOT having an Apple Watch on my wrist is driving me crazy.

 

[southflguy]

You'll definitely get used to it. I've always worn a watch so it's like 2nd nature.

I haven't worn a watch in well over 10 years, and I am extremely aware of it on my arm. I feel like gollum when Sam and Frodo tried to tie a rope to him. It burns! It freezes!

Seriously though, it's pretty uncomfortable. I've tried various band tightness levels but it may just be something I have to live with until I get used to it. Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

 

[lord e55ex]

I haven't worn a watch in well over 10 years, and I am extremely aware of it on my arm. I feel like gollum when Sam and Frodo tried to tie a rope to him. It burns! It freezes!

Seriously though, it's pretty uncomfortable. I've tried various band tightness levels but it may just be something I have to live with until I get used to it. Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

Anything like this at all? : https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1877583/

or is the issue literally the band ?

 

[ColdWarrior]

Here's another problem, especially with heavier watches. The crown can dig into your wrist when your arm is down. I have a few that do this and it's why I rarely wear them. The apple watch crown is low profile and perfect. Since the watch is pretty light as well, turned out to be a non issue.

I was a little worried since i never tried it on ahead of time.

If the crown of a watch is digging into your wrist, you're either wearing it too loose or too low (too far toward your hand) or both.

 

[Brian Y]

For me, it's more comfortable than my pebble.

 

[Sphyrna]

I've worn watches, and my one Fossil watch is pretty heavy. I did stop wearing a watch about a year ago. But I've found I hardly notice the Apple Watch on my wrist.

 

[greytmom]

I haven't worn a watch in well over 10 years, and I am extremely aware of it on my arm. I feel like gollum when Sam and Frodo tried to tie a rope to him. It burns! It freezes!

Seriously though, it's pretty uncomfortable. I've tried various band tightness levels but it may just be something I have to live with until I get used to it. Would a band like the Milanese be any better than the sport in this regard?

I think it's that you aren't used to it. The Sport band is one of the most comfortable out there.

Give it time. I was like that when I first started wearing my Fitbit, but eventually I completely forgot it was there.

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I have the 38mm Milanese loop. I as well have not worn a watch regularly in over a decade. I used to have tan marks on my wrist from wearing my watch non-stop when I was younger.

One of the deciding factors of purchasing the milanese loop was that it's easily adjustable to a variety of wrist widths. It's pretty comfortable, but I have also noticed a slight annoyance with the watch on my wrist recently. I have only had the watch for a little less than a day and half, so I suspect that I will get used to it very quickly, but for now I've noticed a slight bit of annoyance with it and an urge to loosen it and let my wrist 'breath' a little. Although I also don't want the watch to lose contact with my skin and need to constantly input the passcode or use touch id on my phone to activate the features.

Again, I've only had the watch for a very short period of time, so it's just gonna take a few days of getting used to it until it's no longer something I notice.

Play with a bit. You actually don't have to have it super tight to maintain contact with the sensors... I wear mine on the loose side.