Tech won

[Ck8]

I was wearing my Rolex less and less since lockdown and now I hardly wear it especially with all the robberies of Rolex watches in the UK. I might wear my IWC every now and then.

However I have succumbed to the tech world the smart watch. It monitors my sleep patterns, heart rate, my weight, O2 level, exercise routines, GPS navigation, music, notifications, stress level, pedometer weather etc.

I never used to wear a watch 24/7 but now I wear it most of the day.

[JRedford]

I have a Garmin Fenix 6 sapphire on my left wrist and a Rolex DJ on my right one. Only the Rolex ever comes off.

[minute_man]

I find the constant interaction with my cellphone stressful enough to want less and less to do with it. Can't get rid of it though, for now.
I used to wear a smart watch occasionally while I was in the process of losing weight after I quit smoking 8 years ago. The experience with all those notifications, messages, vibrations and glows at night was nearly traumatic. I really don't need the darn thing to tell me I'm about to get the heart attack it caused in the first place...So no, in my case tech lost. In fact, I won't even wear a quartz. Nothing like the serene sweep of the second hand at 28800 bph.

[marmite2005]

Mii Fitness band on my right wrist to track steps etc, Rolex on my left wrist.

I prefer the small slim band form factor.

[brandrea]

To each their own Mark, but all that information, the constant bombardment, would drive me nuts.

I’ll stick to my mechanical watches. They bring me serenity now

[kieselguhr]

The modern day smart watch won the tool watch contest a long time ago...

Rolex and other mechanical watches were relegated to jewelry at the same time. Albeit functional and tough jewelry that could be utilized as a backup to modern instruments.

Regardless just like Brian said, I too don’t need the information overload. I’d rather wear my antique mechanical watches any day. I’ll wear the Garmin when I’m diving but that’s about it.

[joa]

Originally Posted by brandrea

They bring me serenity now

and now... the feats of strength!

[Dufresne]

Neat


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[joa]

i tried very hard to like the Apple watch, but even the Apple watch 7 just did not do it for me

hope that those little rings for heartrate etc. get more appealing soon, then i can have best of both worlds without volunteering for total information overload

[Brian Page]

My phone delivers all the tech I could ever need and it's always with me. I'll stick with a classic on my wrist.

[Taxg8r00]

Wore an Apple Watch 6 GPS for about 1 year. Finally got sick of the constant notifications. Now I wear it to the gym, running and walking my dog or doing stuff outdoors. Smart watches have their purpose, but I don’t need it all the time. I love that I can listen to my AirPods and run or workout without my phone, but I still want a mechanical watch.

[Cambo]

Noooooooo thank you....just ten or more things to potentially stress out over. When I look at my Rolex, I see the time and a beautiful watch. I have a doctor for all the other stuff

[GusFring]

https://youtu.be/9U2n1IPKLdk

This sums up my thoughts on smartwatches.

[stockae92]

Sounds like the "problem" is not "tech won", its "Rolex robbery won". :(

I also own a Garmin Fenix 6 and wear it from time to time, and when I don't want to miss any phone call. It works well.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by brandrea

To each their own Mark, but all that information, the constant bombardment, would drive me nuts.

I’ll stick to my mechanical watches. They bring me serenity now

This


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[hondacb1002]

anything with a battery sucks.

[mountainjogger]

Phone is always with me. Could not take another connection without loosing my mind.

[2001jesper]

Only wear my Apple Watch when exercising - I don’t want to be constantly connected, and hence much prefer a traditional watch

[77T]

Two different streams…

The Apple Watch could be replaced with the Apple Ring. Then what?

Subcutaneous Chips (they shoot horses don’t they?)

Keep your Rolex friends…


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[Barada7]

As a barely functioning hypochondriac, I could never have that much health information so easily available. “What?? I only slept 5 hours. OMG, my heart rate’s up. OMG, I’m breathing rapidly.” Or, “OMG, my heart rate's too low.” I’d have way too much fun.

More power to you though.

[noshake]

Fitbit for exercise and sleep. Rolex for all other occasions, that includes just sitting on my couch.

[Krash]

I wear my Apple Watch a lot, but I’m never getting rid of my mechanicals. Also, I expect to buy and wear more Rolex watches, not less.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by brandrea

To each their own Mark, but all that information, the constant bombardment, would drive me nuts.

I’ll stick to my mechanical watches. They bring me serenity now

This. I love my mech watches specifically because they don’t provide all the other stuff that gets force-fed into my ears and eyes all days.


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[Bmats]

I wore my Apple Watch every day from the first one through series 4. Then I got tired of the constant notifications and the oppression of having to meet my rings every day. Started wearing mechanical watches again and don’t miss it one bit. I work all the time, and the little less connection makes all the difference in the world. Plus my mechanical watches look cooler too

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by 77T

Two different streams…

The Apple Watch could be replaced with the Apple Ring. Then what?

Subcutaneous Chips (they shoot horses don’t they?)

Keep your Rolex friends…


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Brilliant!

[dlrolex]

You can turn off the notifications

[rpstrimple]

Evolution won’t be complete until everything you own can notify you of something. Your refrigerator, coffee machine, washer/dryer, garage door, shoe, watch.

I’ve never owned a smart watch and never intend to. I have a phone and a computer. I’d go insane if my wrist was vibrating and telling me to walk around and to breathe. I think I can handle basic life functions on my own.

[Chester01]

The dopamine pumps do what the dopamine pumps do, give you a hit with each notification, monitizing your attention and they do it well. Im no sucker, and I don't need a dopamine pump to tell me if im pushing in the in gym or slacking off.

Now in some ways, they are every bit a tool watch in the way the sub/explorer used to be, delivering info that most folks think think they "need" and a case can be made that its useful (i.e. UV index, weather, timers, date/chrono, etc....) My beef is that they exploit gaps in human behavior and monetize attention and increase compulsive checking, further tethering us to this artificial world that most of us all live in more than the "real world"( In fact a case can me made that most can't really tell the difference anymore-they just buy into what every talking head they subscribe to tells them, choose their own set of "facts" and live their version of reality). This is an aspect I can't get past and can't help but think we and society were all better off without such "technology" Tech is not solving the larger problems anymore, just bent on making as much $$ for the shareholders as possible.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

I know how healthy I am give or take and I always know what time it is give or take. I wear a watch because I marvel at these small machines and my proximity to them brings me joy. No tech device ever did that for me.

[shaunylw]

Apple watches are awesome if you’re into that stuff. I have a buddy that has a heart issue young, 35. The Apple Watch has notified him of issues before he even knew they were happening. For a guy like that, it’s an important tool. For me, i just can’t do it. I think they wear well and look nice but the notifications kill me. Plus, if I’m only wearing one, it’s going to be a Rolex.

I get the Apple Watch thing though, i do. They do a lot of things for a little bit of money. I used to run with one that had gps and lte, it was nuts. I went from running with a phone, a watch and headphones and was able to ditch the phone. I took multiple calls during triathlon training just on the watch and headphones. Pretty convenient.


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