I'm bored with my Apple watch

[Stefan johansson]

As an owner of both, I'd say it's just a matter of different styles and taste. Granted, the price of Rolex has gone up so much vs. inflation that they've fully moved into the realm of luxury goods, rather than simply well-made tools.

It's like comparing the following, which are both classic designs:

IF the look of the watch is why you bought it,you missed the point with the smart watch. I also got a Rolex,only times I use it is in environments where the Apple Watch would easily get damaged. Obviously a fully mechanical,stainless steel Watch that's completely waterproof is better when working with welding and assembling parts for oil platforms at 100 fathoms...
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I'm not a fan of Rolex by any stretch, but even I would struggle to say the AW is better looking..

Rolex got several models,a battered stainless Rolex submariner looks about the same as any matte steel finish Watch bought at some flea market. Of course it works better.

 

[xDKP]

Although expensive, the authentic link band is a game changer. It's slim, lightweight and has nice profile look to it with the Apple Watch. I have the black stainless and regular stainless.

Amen - got the regular stainless after three or more fakes and no matter how good they are - they don't even get close - damn this is a fine product

 

[Stefan johansson]

I never liked the looks of Rolex watches. For the price tag, I always expected them to look better. A $400 Apple watch looks better then a Rolex.

Yes maybe so,but I don't buy a watch for the look. My reason to use a 40-50 years old Rolex,is durability. I need something that works for what I do.

 

[douglasf13]

IF the look of the watch is why you bought it,you missed the point with the smart watch. I also got a Rolex,only times I use it is in environments where the Apple Watch would easily get damaged. Obviously a fully mechanical,stainless steel Watch that's completely waterproof is better when working with welding and assembling parts for oil platforms at 100 fathoms...
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Rolex got several models,a battered stainless Rolex submariner looks about the same as any matte steel finish Watch bought at some flea market. Of course it works better.

Who says I bought it for the looks? I was just comparing the aesthetics of the designs, since someone mentioned it.
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Yes maybe so,but I don't buy a watch for the look. My reason to use a 40-50 years old Rolex,is durability. I need something that works for what I do.

To be fair, there are many steel watch options out there for deep sea work that aren't 50 years old and cost a relative fortune. Rolex dive watches were certainly cutting edge tools in the 50s and 60s, but making a great steel dive watch is relatively easy these days. Granted, I'd probably still pick a Rolex, too, just because.

 

[SeenJeen]

Bored? Why did you expect something with a 1" screen to be entertaining?

I bought my Watch to tell time, keep track of fitness and listen to podcasts without my phone nearby.

It does those wonderfully.

 

[Stefan johansson]

Who says I bought it for the looks? I was just comparing the aesthetics of the designs, since someone mentioned it.
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To be fair, there are many steel watch options out there for deep sea work that aren't 50 years old and cost a relative fortune. Rolex dive watches were certainly cutting edge tools in the 50s and 60s, but making a great steel dive watch is relatively easy these days. Granted, I'd probably still pick a Rolex, too, just because.

As i had that rolex for a very long time,and it's not requiring battery,it's better to stick with it.
Modern watches are usually not kinetic drive.

 

[MDMachiavelli]

I'm not gonna say I'm bored with it but the cost to benefit ratio is very low, for me anyway.

I just don't get enough out of it to justify the cost.

I do like it and a lot of the features are cool, but it is nothing more than an extremely expensive novelty.

 

[Stefan johansson]

I'm not gonna say I'm bored with it but the cost to benefit ratio is very low, for me anyway.

I just don't get enough out of it to justify the cost.

I do like it and a lot of the features are cool, but it is nothing more than an extremely expensive novelty.

Might depend on what features you use. You may need to go to phone AppStore to find what you're looking for.

 

[MDMachiavelli]

Might depend on what features you use. You may need to go to phone AppStore to find what you're looking for.

I've been all over the App Store, and there are a lot of Apps available that I like. Just none of them make me feel like the Apple Watch is an essential element of my lifestyle like the phone is.

I'm not knocking the people that do, this is just my perspective.

 

[douglasf13]

As i had that rolex for a very long time,and it's not requiring battery,it's better to stick with it.
Modern watches are usually not kinetic drive.

There are lots and lots of automatic mechanical watches still being made for diving. If you're using a 50 year old Submariner or Sea Dweller, you may want to get it appraised. You could be sitting on a small gold mine.

 

[Stefan johansson]

There are lots and lots of automatic mechanical watches still being made for diving. If you're using a 50 year old Submariner or Sea Dweller, you may want to get it appraised. You could be sitting on a small gold mine.

Possible,but that might depend on what you consider as a small gold mine...

 

[douglasf13]

Possible,but that might depend on what you consider as a small gold mine...

Yeah, good point. It's all about perspective. $15K may not be a big deal to you...

 

[Stefan johansson]

Yeah, good point. It's all about perspective. $15K may not be a big deal to you...

That's probably what a gold one in good condition is worth,mine is the standard stainless one,complete with scratches.

 

[bopajuice]

Comparing a smart watch to a Rolex? Ok. If it makes you feel better.

 

[Stefan johansson]

Comparing a smart watch to a Rolex? Ok. If it makes you feel better.

Not comparing,use them for different purposes.

 

[betasp]

If you are bored, maybe you should try some role playing or mix it up a little. Maybe try using it in strange places or taking it for a long walk on the beach. Or maybe dress it up as a Movado. Put a blond band on it and it’s like a whole new watch. If you feel like Siri is judging you, maybe it is time to move on. It won’t work long term.

 

[douglasf13]

That's probably what a gold one in good condition is worth,mine is the standard stainless one,complete with scratches.

Gold vintage Subs are usually not worth as much as steel. Depending on the model, year and whether you have one with currently desirable features, $15K might even be low. If you have a gilt dial 5512, that thing could be worth $75K. If you have a 5514 Comex, we're talking 6 figures. You should get it checked out, just in case.

 

[Stefan johansson]

Gold vintage Subs are usually not worth as much as steel. Depending on the model, year and whether you have one with currently desirable features, $15K might even be low. If you have a gilt dial 5512, that thing could be worth $75K. If you have a 5514 Comex, we're talking 6 figures. You should get it checked out, just in case.

Ok,but from what I seen on collector auctions,the standard model I got is not worth that much,especially since the original leather strap is replaced with a neoprene strap long ago.

 

[douglasf13]

Ok,but from what I seen on collector auctions,the standard model I got is not worth that much,especially since the original leather strap is replaced with a neoprene strap long ago.

Ok, but if you're not a collector, you may not know the minutiae, so it may be worth going over to Rolex forum and asking the people in the vintage forum. Cheers!

p.s. original leather straps aren't a big deal, so that shouldn't make a huge difference.

 

[matrix07]

I'm not gonna say I'm bored with it but the cost to benefit ratio is very low, for me anyway.

I just don't get enough out of it to justify the cost.

I do like it and a lot of the features are cool, but it is nothing more than an extremely expensive novelty.

I understand this sentiment. Because phone is essential and you can do everything with it, watch will be just a supplement.

 

[MDMachiavelli]

I understand this sentiment. Because phone is essential and you can do everything with it, watch will be just a supplement.

Pretty much, its nothing more than a fancy novelty to me.

But......... Since I posted what you quoted the there is talk about the newest watch having LTE/stand alone capability. That is a game changer for me. If that is the case, I may be very interested for significant reasons.

Because of my employment, I am required to carry a "work" phone with me always. It is such a pain to carry two phones. If I could narrow it down to a watch for personal and a phone for professional, I would be all over that.

 

[Newtons Apple]

I charged my black stainless AW2 a few days ago and set up as new and it had the same problems with the phone still making its regular notification sounds along with the AW. HR sensor still borked and is all over the place.

Sadly I took it off and put it back in the drawer and put my Charge HR+ back on.

 

[44267547]

I charged my black stainless AW2 a few days ago and set up as new and it had the same problems with the phone still making its regular notification sounds along with the AW. HR sensor still borked and is all over the place.

Sadly I took it off and put it back in the drawer and put my Charge HR+ back on.

What about that really nice titanium Garmin Fenix you have? Do you still wear that often over your other smart Watches?

 

[matrix07]

Pretty much, its nothing more than a fancy novelty to me.

But......... Since I posted what you quoted the there is talk about the newest watch having LTE/stand alone capability. That is a game changer for me. If that is the case, I may be very interested for significant reasons.

Because of my employment, I am required to carry a "work" phone with me always. It is such a pain to carry two phones. If I could narrow it down to a watch for personal and a phone for professional, I would be all over that.

Agree that one has to find its use case for oneself. For me, it's Health aspect that draws me to it. And I always wear watch so why don't wear a watch that can do many things instead of simply telling time? It's a no brainer for me.

 

[clauzzz203]

I now find it immensly annoying to get my phone out of pocket to check notifications, especially outside. Cannot go anywhere without my watch