I've fallen out of love with my Apple Watch, yet I keep buying new straps for it?

[The Cockney Rebel]

I've fallen out of love with my Apple Watch, and don't even feel like wearing it anymore, yet I'm still looking for new straps to buy?

Is this an addiction, or quite simply Apple's genius marketing at work?

Wishing you all well.

 

[jz0309]

I've fallen out of love with my Apple Watch, and don't even feel like wearing it anymore, yet I'm still looking for new straps to buy?

Is this an addiction, or quite simply Apple's genius marketing at work?

Wishing you all well.

but you're still wearing it, today #24,682

you've created so many posts re wearing, not wearing, what do you use AW for etc and gotten a lot of advice - my suggestion to you: cut your losses and sell your AW, that should help not buying anymore straps.

 

[Djones96]

but you're still wearing it, today #24,682

you've created so many posts re wearing, not wearing, what do you use AW for etc and gotten a lot of advice - my suggestion to you: cut your losses and sell your AW, that should help not buying anymore straps.

I agree with this suggestion. I have seen many posts about not wanting to wear it, and not having a need for the watch. Just sell it and your desire to buy new straps for it will dissolve. I don't think anyone can 100% convince you that you NEED the watch. Just sell it, bro.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I agree with this suggestion. I have seen many posts about not wanting to wear it, and not having a need for the watch. Just sell it and your desire to buy new straps for it will dissolve. I don't think anyone can 100% convince you that you NEED the watch. Just sell it, bro.

I wasn’t slating the Apple Watch.

Just merely mentioning that I don’t really want to wear it these days.

I’m keeping ahold of it, because watchOS 10 intrigues me.

The post was not to slate the watch, but more to question this addiction I have, when it comes to buying new straps.

MR edited the title of this thread, which completely spins the message behind it.

 

[3166792]

@The Cockney Rebel you live a self professed sedentary lifestyle so why not lean on the health and movement tracking capabilities of the AW and see if you can improve your physical health, mental health and utility of the AW.

At its core, the Apple Watch is fundamentally a fitness tracker; it just happens to display the time.

 

[Bichon]

When the Apple Watch was introduced, I thought it was insane that they would try to market it as a fashion statement, as I saw it as some really cool and useful technology in a rather ho-hum looking package. But with over 10,700 posts in the Hermes Edition Owners thread, and posts like yours, it's clear the geniuses at Apple know a lot more about selling watches than I do.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

When the Apple Watch was introduced, I thought it was insane that they would try to market it as a fashion statement, as I saw it as some really cool and useful technology in a rather ho-hum looking package. But with over 10,700 posts in the Hermes Edition Owners thread, and posts like yours, it's clear the geniuses at Apple know a lot more about selling watches than I do.

I concur.

Apple is a marketing genius.

 

[Howard2k]

I would not buy any more straps!

Decide if you're keeping the watch first. I went through a phase of buying straps and particularly wanted a Rallye style strap but it's basically impossible for find one for my small wrists. I bought one anyway hoping that it just might fit.

It didn't.

So it's a wasted $70 or whatever it was, just sitting there frustrating me. I need to sell it.

 

[Djones96]

I wasn’t slating the Apple Watch.

Just merely mentioning that I don’t really want to wear it these days.

I’m keeping ahold of it, because watchOS 10 intrigues me.

The post was not to slate the watch, but more to question this addiction I have, when it comes to buying new straps.

MR edited the title of this thread, which completely spins the message behind it.

I understand that you weren't slating the watch in this post, but as for your watch buying addiction, I honestly couldn't tell you. I absolutely love my AW and rely on it for a lot of things, and I myself would constantly want to buy new bands for it, but that urge has completely stopped now; What it came down to was coming to the understanding that constantly buying new watch straps, to me, is a waste of money. Even though that might not be the same sentiment you have, the fact that you don't wear the watch as much as I do, or get as much use out of it, those factors should play into account that you don't NEED to buy these fancy straps you keep seeing, and it is indeed just a waste of money.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I would not buy any more straps!

Decide if you're keeping the watch first. I went through a phase of buying straps and particularly wanted a Rallye style strap but it's basically impossible for find one for my small wrists. I bought one anyway hoping that it just might fit.

It didn't.

So it's a wasted $70 or whatever it was, just sitting there frustrating me. I need to sell it.

You know what it’s like with Apple … they get people more addicted to buying their stuff than the crack dealer on the corner .

I’m looking forward to watchOS 10.

Thanks for the advice, H.

Hope you’re well, mate.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I understand that you weren't slating the watch in this post, but as for your watch buying addiction, I honestly couldn't tell you. I absolutely love my AW and rely on it for a lot of things, and I myself would constantly want to buy new bands for it, but that urge has completely stopped now; What it came down to was coming to the understanding that constantly buying new watch straps, to me, is a waste of money. Even though that might not be the same sentiment you have, the fact that you don't wear the watch as much as I do, or get as much use out of it, those factors should play into account that you don't NEED to buy these fancy straps you keep seeing, and it is indeed just a waste of money.

How many straps do you have?

I have about 12, now.

 

[Djones96]

How many straps do you have?

I have about 12, now.

When I went through my phase of wanting to buy lots of AW straps, I didn't go super crazy like some of the people I've seen that have over 100 watch bands, my "obsession" didn't quite go to that extent, not only that, I don't make a lot of money like those people seemingly do I think right now I have a total of 5 bands, so like I said, not a large amount.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

When I went through my phase of wanting to buy lots of AW straps, I didn't go super crazy like some of the people I've seen that have over 100 watch bands, my "obsession" didn't quite go to that extent, not only that, I don't make a lot of money like those people seemingly do I think right now I have a total of 5 bands, so like I said, not a large amount.

I don’t wear my sports loops, because I’ve read of people who have put scratches on their MacBooks from the end (plastic) of the strap.

Have you encountered this?

 

[Djones96]

I don’t wear my sports loops, because I’ve read of people who have put scratches on their MacBooks from the end (plastic) of the strap.

Have you encountered this?

Unfortunately I don't have any experience with this, as I don't own a MB, although I have been wanting to purchase one quite a bit lately. FWIW I don't have this problem with my work laptop (windows) - boo.

 

[msackey]

but you're still wearing it, today #24,682

you've created so many posts re wearing, not wearing, what do you use AW for etc and gotten a lot of advice - my suggestion to you: cut your losses and sell your AW, that should help not buying anymore straps.

I'm a little doubtful. It is possible that OP might just still buy straps after AW is sold. Maybe the addiction is with straps?

;-) LOL. I do jest ;-)....

 

[Bichon]

I don’t wear my sports loops, because I’ve read of people who have put scratches on their MacBooks from the end (plastic) of the strap.

Have you encountered this?

I have two Macbooks, one issued to me from work, and the other which I own. I wear the sports loop band exclusively, and neither laptop is scratched from the watchband. Not only is the plastic far too soft to scratch aluminum, but the band doesn't even touch the computer as I type.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I have two Macbooks, one issued to me from work, and the other which I own. I wear the sports loop band exclusively, and neither laptop is scratched from the watchband. Not only is the plastic far too soft to scratch aluminum, but the band doesn't even touch the computer as I type.

That plastic part is at the bottom of my wrist, so would rest on the MacBook.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Night Spring]

MR edited the title of this thread, which completely spins the message behind it.

What was the original title?

I just buy one strap, the one that comes with the watch, and never change it, lol. I think it's easier for me to stick with one strap, because my mobility issues makes swapping straps a choir -- I can manage it, but it takes just enough effort that I'd rather avoid doing it if possible. But I can see how buying straps could become addictive, as there are so many options, and Apple keeps on coming out with new colors every so often. Yes, I'd say Apple knows their marketing.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

What was the original title?

I just buy one strap, the one that comes with the watch, and never change it, lol. I think it's easier for me to stick with one strap, because my mobility issues makes swapping straps a choir -- I can manage it, but it takes just enough effort that I'd rather avoid doing it if possible. But I can see how buying straps could become addictive, as there are so many options, and Apple keeps on coming out with new colors every so often. Yes, I'd say Apple knows their marketing.

I changed the title back to what it is now.

MR changed it to simply “I've fallen out of love with my Apple Watch.”

I was merely commenting on the fact that I’m not in love with the Apple Watch (as many are) yet I still buy new straps for it.

 

[kp98077]

Sell it and buy a folding phone 😁

 

[Bichon]

That plastic part is at the bottom of my wrist, so would rest on the MacBook.

Thanks for your input.

The plastic part is at the bottom of mine too, but I can't picture how it is anywhere near your laptop when typing.

 

[KeepCalmPeople]

I like the capabilities of my Series 6 Apple Watch but I will say that it is a very expensive gadget, and harder to justify than an iPhone or MacBook.

I am also intrigued by WatchOS 10 and once I have that running on my watch, I will make a decision as to whether to invest further with an Ultra (2nd gen), or take the more rational approach of an aluminum Series 9 (or hold onto the S6 another year). I use the notifications, weather, music and fitness apps, but little else, as the screen is getting harder and harder to read as a get older.

 

[257Loner]

The Apple Watch is a fantastic gadget. Maybe even the best gadget there is? But it's a terrible watch. You have to charge it every day, and it's another wretched screen irradiating blue light into your retinas.

 

[DCIFRTHS]

I would not buy any more straps!

Decide if you're keeping the watch first. I went through a phase of buying straps and particularly wanted a Rallye style strap but it's basically impossible for find one for my small wrists. I bought one anyway hoping that it just might fit.

It didn't.

So it's a wasted $70 or whatever it was, just sitting there frustrating me. I need to sell it.

What size watch do you have, and if this isn't getting too personal, what does your wrist measure?

 

[pauljbax]

I am quite happy with the plain black band it came with. Every time I think about changing, I wait a day and the thought passes.