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Would love to know what you guys think and your reasoning for it. I'm starting to see a lot of Apple Watches/Fitbits/Galaxy Watches in my area compared to more traditional timepieces.

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[–] HamSwagwich@showeq.com 1 points 1 year ago

Just recently went been to a Fitbit charge 6 from a Galaxy watch 5. I don't use any of the features of a smart watch and having to charge it every day is bullshit. The Fitbit is charge ever week or week and a half.

[–] Ubettawerk@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Smart watch.

I appreciate being able to get a (mostly) silent notification for messages, and setting silent alarms.

I charge it weekly. Any more often than that and I'd stop using it.

[–] helmet91@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Smartwatch.

I did have a regular watch back in highschool, and all it gave was the time and date. Now that I can look at my phone or my computer screen, it would be of little benefit.

My smartwatch comes with a step counter, which gives a little goal for every day. Plus it shows notifications from my phone. It makes it so much more comfortable that I don't have to pull my phone out for every single notification. Just having a look at my watch, and I know if it's important or not.

[–] DeathWearsANecktie@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

Smartwatch. They just have more functionality. Not sure what else there is to say!

[–] Horsey@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

I love wearing a smart watch. I’d never use anything but a galaxy/Apple watch.

[–] JdW@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Why would you wear either? Have not worn watches since cellphones became a thing in the late 90s and smart watches are just a solution looking for a problem...

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[–] mog77a@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why choose?

I wear both.

A regular watch for telling the time and a smart watch (Fitbit sense) for notifications and general fitness tracking.

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