Friends reactions?

[sean000]

Most friends, neighbors and acquaintances don't mention it, but a few have. One of my friends really wants one too. I worked in an Information Technology department, so there are a few other smart watches around. One other coworker has an Apple Watch, but he doesn't like his as much as I like mine. There are at least three Android watches in our department (including a Moto 360).

I don't get that many questions or comments. One of the Android watch wearers chats with me to compare capabilities sometimes. Overall he has been impressed by the Apple Watch... mostly by the display and also by the turn-based haptic driving directions (a feature I rarely use, but it is really cool). We have a mix of Android and iOS users in our department, but not much smack talking back and forth. We are all geeks so we can find something interesting and cool about any gadget you put in front of us.

I have occasionally someone who doesn't wear a smartwatch say something negative (about them in general... not directed at me) about how geeky they are or how they are the new bluetooth earpiece. I don't really care. I like it and after 3 and a half months of wearing an Apple Watch it just seems like a normal part of my wardrobe. I also think it is less conspicuous than when I had an iPhone and no watch. My iPhone and watch are now totally silent since the watch just taps me for everything. I must admit that I feel a bit smug when I hear someone else's smartphone ringing or beeping in places where it is annoying to others around them.

Sean

 

[TasheRAWR]

Most of my friends just asked "Is that the Apple Watch?" And a few then commented about how it was a waste of money which doesn't bother me so much as there's things they have I personally wouldn't spend money on. I however wouldn't say anything.
The rest of my friends wanted to try it out.

My family on the other hand, my dad and brother are very techy. As soon as my dad had a play around he wanted to buy one, my brother asked quite a few questions on what it does and if I find it useful and worth it. Since then he has got himself a smart watch (not Apple Waych sadly but he doesn't have an iPhone)

My mum wasn't so impressed but she isn't very techy and has kinda accepted that it's what I like and let me get on with it

When I first used Apple Pay in Boots the young woman that was at the counter asked me a few questions such as "If it was an Apple Warch, what model it was and about the band?"
She seemed very impressed that I could use it for Apple Pay too

 

[redman042]

I've encountered a small number of "negative" reactions. Nothing super-blunt, just comments like "so what do you actually use it for?" The first time I was asked that question was when I picked up the distinctively-shaped boxes from the UPS counter when the watch was first launched. He clearly felt I was wasting my money. I couldn't have cared less. I have owned the watch for almost five months and have enjoyed it thoroughly.

The majority of people who comment on it are impressed/interested. Thankfully I don't have many hardcore Android fanboys in my life.

And I definitely notice the watch slowly winning over the naysayers. Just like when I purchased my first iPhone in 2008. Back then I got a few comments from coworkers that Blackberries and Windows Phones were serious business phones, and the iPhone was 'just a toy'. Well... that sure changed. 90% of my coworkers use iPhones now. I have a feeling the watch will see a similar evolution over time. Maybe not as pronounced but still a significant progression.

 

[CKtoph]

Haven't come across anything negative yet. Most common question is, "what do you think of it so far?" Followed up with, "I've been thinking about getting one, but I wasn't sure."

 

[fox1401]

I just love my Apple Watch, I don't care what the others say.

 

[kevinbeared]

Hi everyone (my first post),

I have to say, the most typical reaction is to ask, with a little condescending ton, "what is it for ?"...

My answer is always the same. "It does nothing, but it makes me happy"... Nobody knows how to react ahah.

And this it the truth, why everything has to have a productivity purpose... Like the beer i will have tonight is useless, but it makes me happy. That's the same thing, but more expensive.

 

[convergent]

My in-laws were visiting this weekend, so had an opportunity to get questioned about the watch... indirectly. Understand that they are in their late 70s, but think they are smarter than everyone about everything. We got into a big discussion about guns, and she thought that "bazookas" were the problem... no kidding. Tried to tell her that no one has done a mass shooting in the US with a "bazooka". Just saying that to point out they are a bit out of it with things.

So she sees me using my iPhone 6s Plus a few times over the weekend and says asks how I find using a phone that big... with a bit of a "that's kind of dumb" tone to it. My wife has a 5s which was laying next to it on the table quite a bit. So I said I had just gotten it and decided to go big this time. And I mentioned that since I also had "the watch", it allowed me to leave it in my pocket quite a bit. Her reaction, with very big eyes, was "Oh, THE watch!?!". I went on to tell her that it was an extension to my phone so I could get messages and respond to them from my watch and saved me pulling the phone out, and since I got the larger phone I didn't use my iPad any longer (my wife lives on hers, so the smaller phone suffices). That was about the long and short of the conversation... not too many questions, but just thought it was funny when she said "Oh, the watch". I think she knows someone else who has one.

 

[haruhiko]

I must say I'm really taken aback by some of my friends reactions, which I laugh off. Some have a real hatred for the watch and their excuses for not wanting one ranges from the childish to the bizarre. And I've only had the watch a week!

Some people just hate all Apple products.

 

[Kitkat52]

My in-laws were visiting this weekend, so had an opportunity to get questioned about the watch... indirectly. Understand that they are in their late 70s, but think they are smarter than everyone about everything. We got into a big discussion about guns, and she thought that "bazookas" were the problem... no kidding. Tried to tell her that no one has done a mass shooting in the US with a "bazooka". Just saying that to point out they are a bit out of it with things.

So she sees me using my iPhone 6s Plus a few times over the weekend and says asks how I find using a phone that big... with a bit of a "that's kind of dumb" tone to it. My wife has a 5s which was laying next to it on the table quite a bit. So I said I had just gotten it and decided to go big this time. And I mentioned that since I also had "the watch", it allowed me to leave it in my pocket quite a bit. Her reaction, with very big eyes, was "Oh, THE watch!?!". I went on to tell her that it was an extension to my phone so I could get messages and respond to them from my watch and saved me pulling the phone out, and since I got the larger phone I didn't use my iPad any longer (my wife lives on hers, so the smaller phone suffices). That was about the long and short of the conversation... not too many questions, but just thought it was funny when she said "Oh, the watch". I think she knows someone else who has one.

I am going from a 5C phone to a 6S plus - today is delivery day! Did you have any issues pairing your watch with your new phone? And also - I don't care about the negative opinions on my watch - the important thing is that I enjoy it. I hope this is true for my new phone as well.

 

[convergent]

I am going from a 5C phone to a 6S plus - today is delivery day! Did you have any issues pairing your watch with your new phone? And also - I don't care about the negative opinions on my watch - the important thing is that I enjoy it. I hope this is true for my new phone as well.

I only have paired it with one phone, but it shouldn't be a problem if you unpair/repair. There are threads that discuss this. May have to do something to get the backup to move over since that's stored on the phone. My wife has a 5s and I have a 6s Plus. I did have the 5s before she did though. The 5c is a big step down from the 5s, so you are going to have quite a bump up in everything with your new one! Enjoy playing with your new iPhone!

 

[Kitkat52]

I only have paired it with one phone, but it shouldn't be a problem if you unpair/repair. There are threads that discuss this. May have to do something to get the backup to move over since that's stored on the phone. My wife has a 5s and I have a 6s Plus. I did have the 5s before she did though. The 5c is a big step down from the 5s, so you are going to have quite a bump up in everything with your new one! Enjoy playing with your new iPhone!

Unfortunately my phone is lost in transit and Fedex is supposedly on the trail. I'm quite upset, but hopefully soon will be able to check out if I can pair it. Thank you.

 

[eggersj]

My friends think I'm stupid and think I can't handle money. I find them annoyingly ignorant when it comes to trying to see the benefits of new technology. EACH TIME we're drinking a beer together they can't help but mention it. Man, those discussions.

Just tell them "I got big balls" and they'll shut up...

 

[The Game 161]

I must say I'm really taken aback by some of my friends reactions, which I laugh off. Some have a real hatred for the watch and their excuses for not wanting one ranges from the childish to the bizarre. And I've only had the watch a week!

What were the comments? I'm sure some are just jealous

 

[rowdt1]

Oh yeah, another thing that not so close friends say when they inspect my Watch. When they see I own one, they ask if they can see it. "Sure, take a look," I then say. In response, they look very closely to the Watch, squeaking their eyes as if they're the top notch detective. They're petting the SS, almost smelling it. Followed up by the question: "How much does it cost?" Every. Single. Time.

 

[naasrd]

What were the comments? I'm sure some are just jealous

I posted them in reply here somewhere. You're right about them being jealous, what's thrown me is how I'll respond the next time as I don't stuffer fools gladly.

 

[lordhamster]

I'm a consultant in the data analytics space. Watch has been a great conversation starter / ice breaker.

 

[The Game 161]

I posted them in reply here somewhere. You're right about them being jealous, what's thrown me is how I'll respond the next time as I don't stuffer fools gladly.

Do you have the regular iPhone or the plus? As for me the watch is a need as getting a big phone out my pocket is s pain with so many notifications that I get.

 

[convergent]

Do you have the regular iPhone or the plus? As for me the watch is a need as getting a big phone out my pocket is s pain with so many notifications that I get.

This was why I bought the watch... got the 6s Plus and figured the watch would help balance out the need to whip that beast out all the time. Its worked great for that.

 

[Nightrich]

Out of my friends I have two that are preparing to buy them this Black Friday. Most of my friends have a kind of "wait and see" attitude towards the watch. They don't necessarily dislike the idea but don't really get the value proposition just yet. I personally love all kinds of watches and so I definitely am looking for a Black Friday deal!