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The most interesting thing about owning an Apple Watch
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Thanks for sharing that you have a $20K Rolex. Maybe sell it and donate money to hungry families?
How about you do the donating first and let him live his life.
Lots of people have articles of clothing or jewelry (including watches) that they wear only on special occasions. The Apple Watch makes sense for daily wear because it provides much more information and also offers health/fitness tracking. You can always keep your Rolex to wear as something special.
I did not have this issue because I was not a watch-wearer before I owned the Apple Watch. I think the last watch I had broke back in the late 90's and I never fixed it or replaced it because it cost less than $100 and I carried other devices with the time (palm pilot, cell phone, and pager before I had a cell phone).
If I had owned a really nice watch, I probably would have continued to wear it even after I no longer needed it. Since that was not something I had, I just went without until the Apple Watch. For me it's a watch that can be sporty, casual or even dressy depending on the band I pair it with. It's not in the same category of timeless elegance as a Rolex, but I'm not really either
Sean
I did not have this issue because I was not a watch-wearer before I owned the Apple Watch. I think the last watch I had broke back in the late 90's and I never fixed it or replaced it because it cost less than $100 and I carried other devices with the time (palm pilot, cell phone, and pager before I had a cell phone).
If I had owned a really nice watch, I probably would have continued to wear it even after I no longer needed it. Since that was not something I had, I just went without until the Apple Watch. For me it's a watch that can be sporty, casual or even dressy depending on the band I pair it with. It's not in the same category of timeless elegance as a Rolex, but I'm not really either
Sean
I also have a (vintage, inherited) Rolex (not worth $20,000!) and I will continue to wear it on my left wrist with the Apple watch on the right wrist. I was doing this before with a Garmin Vivofit and find the combination works well. I'm still attached to the mechanical watch mostly for sentimental reasons (it belonged to my dad) and it does have a timeless elegance (and never runs out of battery power
). For exercise or any activity with a risk of impact, I remove the Rolex.
The combination of excellent mechanical craftsmanship and hi-tech innovation works well for me. I may look odd with two watches, but generally they are covered by my shirt, so few people will ever see them.
John
I also have a (vintage, inherited) Rolex (not worth $20,000!) and I will continue to wear it on my left wrist with the Apple watch on the right wrist. I was doing this before with a Garmin Vivofit and find the combination works well. I'm still attached to the mechanical watch mostly for sentimental reasons (it belonged to my dad) and it does have a timeless elegance (and never runs out of battery power
For exercise or any activity with a risk of impact, I remove the Rolex.
The combination of excellent mechanical craftsmanship and hi-tech innovation works well for me. I may look odd with two watches, but generally they are covered by my shirt, so few people will ever see them.
John
Lol I respect the cojones on you sir. I also have a Rolex I've been having the hardest time giving up for a smartwatch, probably been through several already but not an AW yet. I definitely considered wearing one on each wrist, but am not that brave. I also saw a double strap somewhere that holds a watch on one side, and the AW on the other side, maybe it can be modified.
You might be joking but I think in a year or two geeks will find it's super hard to pick Rolex over smart watch.
I'm not joking. I'm just saying that I feel guilty about not wearing the expensive Watch that I worked so hard for over the last several years for the new Apple Watch. I might just wear one on each wrist...lol
Easy, guys. I wasn't trying to brag about the rolex and I realize that it came out that way. I apologize.
I just love the AW so much, but feel like I'm neglecting my little kid back at home.
What is it with guys like you? Insecure? Seriously, I saw no boasting at all in his post, zero. It's a thread about watches, what else do you expect? Why ruin this thread with such pettiness? /rant
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No it didn't come out as bragging whatsoever IMO. No need to apologize at all.
I didnt see this as bragging at all. Its a valid observation to share and probably very true for a lot of owners with luxury watches. some people are just jelly and can't handle it and act out with rude comments like a 5 year old would. People should be able to talk about things they own no matter its value because its just fun to do.
I did exactly the same when I got my 42mm SS with link bracelet when it first was released. I haven't worn my (?????? Watches) since I put on my Apple Watch. One is still spinning in my watch winder and the others are sitting in my watch case having a rest Its truly sad after decades collecting, wearing and enjoying these ????? watches to just have them resting.
I added ???? marks instead of brands because some people here seem angry that some people are able to do what they desire. And before you tell me to sell my unused ???? branded watches and donate the money, I regularly donate and wasn't told to do so, it is my choice to donate and it gives me pleasure to do so
Its truly sad after decades collecting, wearing and enjoying these ????? watches to just have them resting.I added ???? marks instead of brands because some people here seem angry that some people are able to do what they desire. And before you tell me to sell my unused ???? branded watches and donate the money, I regularly donate and wasn't told to do so, it is my choice to donate and it gives me pleasure to do so
Who are you to judge.
Everyone now hates people with money.
When did you last work for a poor person?
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You need not apologize to these people.
I've got a few watches, too, and am glad I didn't buy a couple more, because my AW gets probably 90% of my wrist time.
On the other hand (pun noted!), I've become much more focused about what I would get for a nice special occasion/weekend/personal milestone watch. My "shortlist" has gone from maybe a dozen down to three or four (and, yes, a couple Rolexes are on the list).
[add-on] I wrote a thread last year comparing my AW to all my other watches. The key point for me was, the AW does something better than each of my other watches, which is why it's so useful so much of the time.
On the other hand (pun noted!), I've become much more focused about what I would get for a nice special occasion/weekend/personal milestone watch. My "shortlist" has gone from maybe a dozen down to three or four (and, yes, a couple Rolexes are on the list).
[add-on] I wrote a thread last year comparing my AW to all my other watches. The key point for me was, the AW does something better than each of my other watches, which is why it's so useful so much of the time.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/comparing-my-aw-to-the-rest-of-my-collection-pic-heavy.1946056/
One of those rare posts when I'm fairly verbose, too.
I think I can tell you what may have happened here. The Apple Watch is being purchased by people from all walks of life. There are those who are happy and proud to spend thousands on a Watch and those who are not. Previously, the "Rolex buyer" wasn't really finding themselves in the same line as the "g shock buyer" (I am sure there are exceptions).
I can't imagine spending thousands in a Watch. I had a hard time dropping $400 lol. On a Watch. Because to me it's still just a Watch.
Having just read the first post, it didn't come off as hostile, but I think the problem was also perpetuated by subsequent responses. I think it's easy to "hate peoples with money", particularly in this political climate, but that doesn't make it right. Some of the most generous people I've met were those wit way more money than I have. Maybe the OP has already donated more money than critics ever will.
Enjoy your Watch. I know I am. I'm in the boat where I didn't like wearing watches for everything (my nicest Watch prior was a $300 tissot) and it got me to wear a Watch so... there's that.
I can't imagine spending thousands in a Watch. I had a hard time dropping $400 lol. On a Watch. Because to me it's still just a Watch.
Having just read the first post, it didn't come off as hostile, but I think the problem was also perpetuated by subsequent responses. I think it's easy to "hate peoples with money", particularly in this political climate, but that doesn't make it right. Some of the most generous people I've met were those wit way more money than I have. Maybe the OP has already donated more money than critics ever will.
Enjoy your Watch. I know I am. I'm in the boat where I didn't like wearing watches for everything (my nicest Watch prior was a $300 tissot) and it got me to wear a Watch so... there's that.
Great thread. Why I never think about doing this before.
And I can't believe how poor iPod nano screen is compared to first gen AW. Such an improvement.
Think this is a main point. People shouldn't be quick to judge. If his critics can dig OP history to show he's a dick then fair point but from his first post nothing show he's showing off.