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I wear Mi Bands with Gadgetbridge but when this thing dies I might switch back to a Casio F91W.

I use mine more as an mp3 player and I do find the vibration alarm feature very useful as sometimes a normal alarm clock doesn't wake me. Apart from that don't really see to much benifit over a normal watch.

It is nice to have things like maps etc on your wrist bit I can't say I've ever actually used really used them.

Been wearing a F91-W for 15 years. Just don't have to think about it

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Cheap casio because I definitely do not want a mobile on my wrist. Too distracting already

It depends. If I'm doing something fitness related I put on a fitness band with smart watch features (I don't let it alert me). If I'm dressing well I put on a watch and a tasteful men's bracelet. If I'm dressed like a sack of crap and having lazy time (like right now) I'm not wearing either.

I've had my g shock for 12 years and just now I've started wearing a smart watch. only thing I've used it for is heart rate, sleep, step counter, precise time, and easily accessible stopwatch.

Having an easily accessible stopwatch with a flick of the wrist and 2 pushes is MUCH faster than looking at then unlocking the phone, navigate to the page that has the clock application, and scrolling to the stopwatch function.

I've started to be more cognizant of my health, and having a bio monitor makes me feel I've accomplished something today. Big numbers go BRRR. WEEKLY STREAKS GIVES ME THE GOOD BRAIN CHEMICALS.

I enjoy something with wrist presence, and without something there, it just feels wrong. So why not have something there that's accurate, useful, and fashionable.

I wear a smart watch to get work related text messages without needing to pull my phone out. Sometimes I'm busy or my hands are covered in oil/diesel

Apple Watch cellular, which I really like. I got a Speidel Twist-O-Flex watch band that’s even easier for daily use than the bands that come with them. I like having all the health and fitness data but it’s also just nice to not need my phone.

One example of not needing a phone I really like is having Apple Pay on it. If you’re out jogging or your phone dies or something, you can still use it to pay. It’s also nice at festivals and arenas and other places where you’re just trying to pay quickly. You don’t have to dig out your phone or wallet.

Regular. After hearing all the stories about Facebook google and other tech, if I still buy a smart watch then I am the biggest fool and nobody can save me. Its like smoking cigarette even though it says on the pack "smoking causes cancer"

Either, depending on my mood and if my batteries/charge are good.

Smartwatch, but without native software.

I do appreciate the extra functionality compared to regular, and the price is lower, so win-win.

I am, however, privacy-conscious and do not allow the watch manufacturer to get any of the data from the watch.

I wear a not so smart watch. Like short yellow bus watch.

It all depends on what you are trying to get out of it. If you're looking for more phone connectivity, you can bet you'll need to charge it way more often. Easily once a day. If you're looking for just a fitness tracker, get a fit bit or a Garmin, they last a week or so. I had a fit bit for many years, before Google purchased them up. I had the charge 2, 3, and 4. Had to recharge it about once a week. It worked fine for viewing texts and tracking sleep/steps. About two months ago I switched to a galaxy watch 6 lte, I need my phone for work but don't always have it directly on me, so it was a compromise. I can deal with the rigorous charging, but having the expanded features, I actually use them. I am unbiased about apple watch VS galaxy watches, I went with a galaxy because I don't have an iPhone.

I had a smart watch when they first came out and the experience was miserable, poor battery and slow response times. I know that's improved now but it didn't offer enough over and above what I can do with a chest strap HRM for exercise, my strap doesn't even need the phone when I go out as it has offline storage.

I have a few mechanical watches I wear as accessories when going out that I love for their function, these will last decades. This is my other problem with smart watches, the battery isn't going to last forever and the specs are eventually going to fall too far behind. I'm not spending hundreds on a good smart watch when I can buy a mechanical watch for the same price that lasts 10 times longer.

Using an Amazefit Bip GTR 2 and it's awesome! 2 Week battery life, always on display, it can get my notifications, control my media, and track my workouts. Don't need anything else.

I've personally been using a apple watch series 2. See no need to upgrade it tells the time battery lasts a long time even after all these years of use and it can tell me my heart rate,play tappybird and I can listen to music on it I bought it used for £40 3 years ago complete with the box extra straps and a charger literally one of the best purchases I think I've ever made only compliant is that because the watch was manufactured in 2016 support dropped several years back and support for some applications such as audible has dropped which is a shame

Neither. They get in the way when I put on my backpack.

PineTime

• Used as Clock, Timer, Step Counter and Flashlight
• Used standalone (bluetooth off)
• 21d+ of battery
• Firmware is GPLv3

Apple watch now, but I have plans of picking up a hybrid soon. Im looking at Garmins vivomove or instinct crossover.

Smart watch. I’ve been wearing one every day for the past 5-6 years. I like that I can check notifications at work, in a meeting, or any time it’s inconvenient to have my phone out. I also really enjoy having my fitness data tracked for trends over the years: calories burned, steps walked, heart rate, breathing, exercises, sleep, etc. It has really helped me become a more active person as I try to beat previous goals.