So what’s the best watch to get now?

[Astrohunter]

Hi,

I’m thinking about getting a watch but mostly for all the health related stuff or things like fall detection etc.

Don’t know how all the new watches differ and I would rather not spend more than £350-400.

Also I had an SE 2020 once and returned it because it leaved mark on my hand and was uncomfortable, if I loosened it, then it was too loose.

Did they improve the straps or watch design or are there any cool straps that are comfy but don’t look like for runners or kids?

Thanks

 

[Webcat86]

I have a series 9 and have zero interest in upgrading. Unless the hypertension monitoring in the 11 is worth it to you, there’s not much difference in the last few years.

 

[Astrohunter]

I have heard that the previous series are scratching easily?

 

[Webcat86]

I have heard that the previous series are scratching easily?

I have the 9 now and the 6 and 3 before that. Never had scratches and never used a protector. But I can’t speak to the others.

 

[Adelphos33]

All of the new watches will be fine for what you want to use it for. You need to go to a store and try on watches / straps and find one you will want to wear given the looks of the setup. There is no “best” watch for everyone, all have different considerations and tradeoffs

 

[chiefs1968]

I have a series 9 and have zero interest in upgrading. Unless the hypertension monitoring in the 11 is worth it to you, there’s not much difference in the last few years.

I agree with you 100% ...no need to upgrade ....my watch battery health is 100% and don't see wow factor to upgrade

 

[Webcat86]

I agree with you 100% ...no need to upgrade ....my watch battery health is 100% and don't see wow factor to upgrade

I only wear mine to bed and the gym now, I much prefer wearing my mechanical watches. I am really hoping that the heart rate feature in the new AirPods is a sign that Apple is exploring other wearables. If they release a bracelet or strap with no screen I’d be the first one to pre-order it.

 

[Astrohunter]

I only wear mine to bed and the gym now, I much prefer wearing my mechanical watches. I am really hoping that the heart rate feature in the new AirPods is a sign that Apple is exploring other wearables. If they release a bracelet or strap with no screen I’d be the first one to pre-order it.

That’s the issue, a mechanical watch looks much more “serious” on guys.

 

[Adelphos33]

That’s the issue, a mechanical watch looks much more “serious” on guys.

For years, men had multiple watches. I have two very nice mechanical watches - but I only wear them on certain occasions these days (when I want to be extra serious, or I want to "show off" so to speak). I like having the Apple Watch on most days for fitness and health tracking, notifications (much easier to check them on a watch then pulling out your phone all the time), some of the apps and complications, etc. They can be set up to be much more "useful" than a mechanical watch.

I have multiple Apple Watches (three, though I may move to two) as well. I have a "dark" watch (right now, Series 7 midnight green), a "shiny" watch (right now, S9 stainless steel gold) and a natural titanium Ultra (my main watch for most occasions). With band and other options, I can style these with a variety of different outfits of various formality levels, colors, etc. And with the metal and third party bands, you can style them to look more serious than not. Sure, a standard silver or black aluminum apple watch on a sports band may not look that serious. A titanium watch on a metal band can look more serious.

And based on what I see in NYC and in the corporate world, plenty of men (including millionaire executives) are wearing Apple Watches with suits and such. For years, Morgan Stanley had a culture where their top bankers wore Timex, Casio and other electronic watches with their $2,000 suits as kind of a statement. I think you see similar stuff with certain business people today with Apple Watches. When I travel for work to San Francisco, basically everyone is wearing an Apple Watch or some kind of Garmin or other option.

The only situation where I would never wear a smart watch of any kind is with formal wear (tuxedo).

 

[Astrohunter]

For years, men had multiple watches. I have two very nice mechanical watches - but I only wear them on certain occasions these days (when I want to be extra serious, or I want to "show off" so to speak). I like having the Apple Watch on most days for fitness and health tracking, notifications (much easier to check them on a watch then pulling out your phone all the time), some of the apps and complications, etc. They can be set up to be much more "useful" than a mechanical watch.

I have multiple Apple Watches (three, though I may move to two) as well. I have a "dark" watch (right now, Series 7 midnight green), a "shiny" watch (right now, S9 stainless steel gold) and a natural titanium Ultra (my main watch for most occasions). With band and other options, I can style these with a variety of different outfits of various formality levels, colors, etc. And with the metal and third party bands, you can style them to look more serious than not. Sure, a standard silver or black aluminum apple watch on a sports band may not look that serious. A titanium watch on a metal band can look more serious.

And based on what I see in NYC and in the corporate world, plenty of men (including millionaire executives) are wearing Apple Watches with suits and such. For years, Morgan Stanley had a culture where their top bankers wore Timex, Casio and other electronic watches with their $2,000 suits as kind of a statement. I think you see similar stuff with certain business people today with Apple Watches. When I travel for work to San Francisco, basically everyone is wearing an Apple Watch or some kind of Garmin or other option.

The only situation where I would never wear a smart watch of any kind is with formal wear (tuxedo).

Yes a lot of CEOs etc. are wearing them, but it doesn’t change the fact that they will never look as good and “serious” as proper mechanical watch.

It also depends on a person and outfit, I’m personally quite a large guy, had a watch with a leather band and it didn’t look good on me.

I mostly think about getting Apple watch for detecting health issues, would never buy it for the looks.

 

[Adelphos33]

Here are several Apple Watch looks that look pretty good to me, ranging from $329 to well over $1,000. I’ve avoided loud colors but I think they also add some personality. The issue I think with a lot of Apple Watch wearers is that they still with dark colors, add cases, etc.

 

[1rottenapple]

Hi,

I’m thinking about getting a watch but mostly for all the health related stuff or things like fall detection etc.

Don’t know how all the new watches differ and I would rather not spend more than £350-400.

Also I had an SE 2020 once and returned it because it leaved mark on my hand and was uncomfortable, if I loosened it, then it was too loose.

Did they improve the straps or watch design or are there any cool straps that are comfy but don’t look like for runners or kids?

Thanks

The se3 is actually pretty amazing for the price. AOD, speakers. Fast charging. I like it.

 

[Astrohunter]

The se3 is actually pretty amazing for the price. AOD, speakers. Fast charging. I like it.

What’s the point of a speaker though?

 

[1rottenapple]

What’s the point of a speaker though?

For me walking a listening to podcast when I don’t want to wear AirPods