Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Indecisive on Watch
- Thread starter kcaz507
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Not at all. The raise to wake feature is plenty responsive. And if you want to disable this feature, you can. You also have the option of tapping the screen to turn on the display or by pushing the side button/Digital Crown.
Ok. Thank you!!
I really just take a number of walks a week outside and I'd like the gps for that. Is the Apple gps good enough to get that done?
My wife's Fitbit seems to do the job for her but I would like a bit more if I could.
The GPS will track your walks easily. Most seem pleased with this new feature.
You have an interesting point about Garmin's software updates.
A quick read thru their forums indicate a number of owners who question the same thing (not always stable). But, of course, forums are where they are heard the loudest I suppose.
Does Apple churn out their updates frequently or just once or twice yearly?
A quick read thru their forums indicate a number of owners who question the same thing (not always stable). But, of course, forums are where they are heard the loudest I suppose.
Does Apple churn out their updates frequently or just once or twice yearly?
Several times a year. Some major updates, some minor updates, some bugfix releases.
You can get a better idea if you look at the release history of any given Apple operating system by visiting the corresponding page at Wikipedia.
Last edited:
I agree with @monkeyfun14 reference the update status. However, my advice regarding the watchOS updates, it's not necessarily jump on the update right away and update. I would wait at least until other forum members are reporting that the update is stable. Lately, some of the updates through Apple have caused some issues via updating.
Ive had fenix 3 for over a year. While it is an awesomeness at fitness and tracking as well as the battery life, it is absolutely massive and cumbersome for day to day duties. Not to mention the easily scratched bezel which is an issue. Go over to Garmin forums and there is a 100+ page thread on scratching bezel issue. Ive had both and kept series 2 space black. Much better watch imho.
Caveman, monkeyfun14 and RP...
Thanks for sharing you opinions!!
Caveman, did you use the Fenix 3 mainly for tracking fitness or something else? Do you like the Apple as a better all around smart watch, but still find is suitable for your fitness tracking?
Thanks for sharing you opinions!!
Caveman, did you use the Fenix 3 mainly for tracking fitness or something else? Do you like the Apple as a better all around smart watch, but still find is suitable for your fitness tracking?
Last edited:
I bought and sold two before my current (well, technically 3 if you count the one my daughter just bought from me because I decided to go to a SS). I wasn't really taking advantage of what they had to offer, and I just kept beating myself up over spending the money (that seemed frivolous). Of course, if you really think about it, an iPhone could be considered frivolous, and I can't imagine living without mine!
Anyway, I am really just letting myself embrace it this time. I did go from S1 aluminum to S2 stainless and I am LOVING the stainless, but overall I am just really enjoying the watch and letting myself benefit from what it has to offer.
Anyway, I am really just letting myself embrace it this time. I did go from S1 aluminum to S2 stainless and I am LOVING the stainless, but overall I am just really enjoying the watch and letting myself benefit from what it has to offer.
I bought two smart watches orginal Apple Watch aluminum and LG Urbane stain steel just to compare but Android is not that great and about to return it but decided to keep it until Android Wear 2.0 comes out anytime soon.
I bought and returned the Apple Watch a few times in the beginning as well. At first I tried the sport (aluminum), but wasn't really a fan. The 38 is probably the best size for my worst, but I feel that the 42 is more readable.
I planned to sell it a few months back, but the resale market is horrible so I have kept my 42 stainless steel. Sold the Milanese loop band though.
I planned to sell it a few months back, but the resale market is horrible so I have kept my 42 stainless steel. Sold the Milanese loop band though.
I think you mentioned this in a previous post about the resale value dropping. But I agree, it's one of those things that it's not worth selling if you can't even attribute a fraction of the cost what you paid for. I would rather use my is a timepiece even if it wasn't supported by watchOS in the future. Versus then actually selling it for little to nothing.
Kinda happy I found this thread because I thought I was the only one doing this. I've bought and returned the gen0 and series 1 collectively around 4 times already. I got pretty good deals on them too and I don't know why I just felt bad everytime while I wore it around. It got better after few days but then I always kept thinking of I could have spent he money better elsewhere. I keep a side budget to spend on tech stuff. After returning the last one a month ago I ended up buying a Samsung gear fit 2. Was great to use for over a month but I found myself missing a Apple watch still. So this week I decided to sell the fit2 and buy an Apple watch again. Picked up a refurbished series 1 for $260 and going to try and sell the fit2 for atleast $60. Amazon one day prime shipping so hope it comes in time today.
How are you liking it this time OP? Are you keeping it?
Funny thing is if I would have kept the watch the 2nd time I would have saved money instead of taking a half loss with the fit2 now.
How are you liking it this time OP? Are you keeping it?
Funny thing is if I would have kept the watch the 2nd time I would have saved money instead of taking a half loss with the fit2 now.
Last edited:
I've been on the fence for the past year but the urge grew the past couple of months. So a few days ago I won a $200 Target Gift Card and figure it was the best time to buy one. Today I got a new Blk Sport Aluminum S2 (42), and basically my cost was $220. So far so good. I can see me really liking it and getting a lot of use out of it too.
I did the opposite, had the Apple Watch and went with the Garmin instead.
*actually still have AW1 but have not used it since switching to Garmin
How long are your walks? I remember taking the AW1 on a 4 mile hike and barely having enough juice at back the trailhead. This was when the AW1 first came out, I'm sure the battery life has improved since then. It did okay for short walks though.
Garmins customer service I got to test out a few weeks ago. I broke my Vivosmart HRs strap trying to force one of those RoadID badges onto the strap. Sent an email to Garmin asking for a replacement strap i received an email back within hours and received the new strap in a week.
I have to say, I think Garmin makes a really nice looking fitness watch. I looked at the Garman Fenix 3 titanium two days ago and as it expensive as it is, it really has a great design and I'm kind of tempted to look into it a little bit more. But I feel Garmin is a great watch and I have really no negative things to say about it, only that it's software could be a little bit more stable from when I tested it.
I love the Apple Watch honestly, so I don't feel guilty or have any remorse. I bought the Stainless Steel 1st Gen model and have been wearing it almost 2 years now and it actually works better today than when I first bought it thanks to the software updates.
However, I do think you need to frame it a little differently in your mind than one would with an analog watch. It won't last forever, so you have to think about the expected daily value you'll get out of it. I know I'm only another year or two away from that time when my first gen is no longer supported by the newest watchOS. This thing has an expiry date. When it is isn't clear, but I bet I won't be wearing it in 5 years.
It is a very different proposition than, for example, the pocket watch I have that was made in 1882 and still runs and keeps good time 135 years later.
But, if you assume you'll be wearing the Apple Watch for 3-4 years, divide the cost by 1000-1500 and ask yourself if it's proves it's worth that much each day. I prefer mine over the pocket watch because it tells me when I get texts and how many steps I've taken and I use it for quick reference for sunset time and weather all the time.
However, I do think you need to frame it a little differently in your mind than one would with an analog watch. It won't last forever, so you have to think about the expected daily value you'll get out of it. I know I'm only another year or two away from that time when my first gen is no longer supported by the newest watchOS. This thing has an expiry date. When it is isn't clear, but I bet I won't be wearing it in 5 years.
It is a very different proposition than, for example, the pocket watch I have that was made in 1882 and still runs and keeps good time 135 years later.
But, if you assume you'll be wearing the Apple Watch for 3-4 years, divide the cost by 1000-1500 and ask yourself if it's proves it's worth that much each day. I prefer mine over the pocket watch because it tells me when I get texts and how many steps I've taken and I use it for quick reference for sunset time and weather all the time.
Bingo! My all-time favorite watch is an Swiss Made automatic winding dive watch I've had since 2002. It's not a Rolex, but it's not a cheap low end watch either. Right now, new ones are about $1200. I bought it back in 2002 for about $575 and I could sell it now for $900 or so. Can't say that for an Apple Watch at all. Eventually, it will be all but dead.
I've had it (mechanical) off of my wrist 95% of the time since getting the Apple Watch in Nov 2015, as the AW became my daily companion. I took out the mechanical last week and marveled at the work of art it is. I've worn it every day since then. I'm going to get it serviced (lubricated, change out gaskets for seals, etc.) and wear it more often now. I know if I get a new AW2 or 3, it would be a stainless model, then I'm looking at $700-1000 depending on options....and it will be "up to date" for 2-3 years, maybe 4 if lucky I suppose.
Yes, the AW offers a lot the traditional watch can't, but so can the mechanical one. Namely value. Even if I bought a new $2500-3000 watch it would last a lifetime if taken care of and can be passed on to my son and grandchildren someday (my kids are little). An Apple Watch will all but be forgotten in a matter of years as we move on to the latest and greatest.
When looking purely at value, there automatic winding watch wins every day...even it at multiple times the cost of an Apple Watch. The health features are great on the AW, but the rest of it is frankly just convenience or driving me nuts (I turned off ALL notifications, beeps and vibrates). I find it easier to look at my phone when it vibrates in my front pocket.
Truthfully, from reading your posts, I really don't think the Apple Watch is suited for you based off of how you make it sound. I know you have an appreciation for your Swiss made watch and I agree with the points you made about how it will last and retain its value. But if you're turning off all the notifications and features on the Apple Watch, resulting to looking at your iPhone for notifications, then the Apple Watch clearly isn't for you to begin with.
That's the whole purpose of the Apple Watch is to serve as A middle ground to break away from the iPhone for convenience. And of course there are the fitness features that play a major role as well.
I think there's nothing wrong with having both mechanical watches and a smart watch, they both serve completely different purposes and have different aspects of longevity. But I think when you own both, somebody will find out which one they primarily use. In your case, it doesn't sound like the Apple Watch was one of your better investments being that it seems to not fit your lifestyle.
Lastly, anybody that invests anything in technology, should have an understanding that it's not going to retain value.
True. I also turn off all notifications on the phone too, except for iMessage and the app I use for work on call that "pages me"....otherwise, it leaves me alone. I do the same on the MBP, only iMessage notifies me of anything and/or the FaceTime wifi calling. The best thing about the AW is the notifications I allow. The same as the phone, in that I'm less likely to miss them.