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Interested to know what everyone does when they have a formal date or wedding etc. do you wear your Apple Watch as is? Switch a band out? Go watch less? Switch to a nicer watch (Swiss, seiko) etc.

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[–] HandsomedanNZ@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Wearing all the time. Use different bands.

[–] RigidTaco@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I have a nice leather band, matches my nicer belt and then I change up the face to be minimalistic.

[–] hotelyankee@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I have a couple automatics I wear when smart devices are not allowed.

[–] Kyssaya@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Could you give examples of places where smart watches/devices are not allowed? I'm not sure I can think of a situation apart from taking an official exam.

[–] BillyBoogaloo@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

In rooms where sensitive information is being said in your not permitted any smart device unless it’s issued from your organization and that usually gets kept at location.

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[–] Nihiliste@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I'll just swap in a more formal/conservative band if it seems warranted. It's 2023 - it's pretty normal to wear a smartwatch.

[–] A_tOWn1@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

With the gold Milanese loop to match my case, my watch looks nicer/more luxurious than a lot of analog watches out there haha. The band makes a big difference

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[–] porym@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I have a SS watch and I normally use sport loops. For formal events I switch to a fitting SS or leather band

[–] MadamSeminole@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I have an Apple Watch Ultra for diving (I’m a marine biologist) and working out, and a Series 9 stainless steel for other occasions.

[–] Money-man2000@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

i just put a nice watch face and watch band on my apple watch, i think the non ultra apple watch’s can be quite classy

[–] Electrical-Plankton1@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I switch back to either the S0 or S4 Stainless Steel

[–] doogm@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

If I was in the wedding party, I'd wear my Tag Heuer. Anything else and I'll switch to the leather link band most of the time.

[–] Luci_Noir@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)
[–] eggsaladsandwichism@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

It’s a phone with a band.

[–] strack94@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I wear my apple watch all the time so I have wicked tanline and must a wear watch for every occasion. Usually switch to ghock for events and weddings.

[–] kuwisdelu@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I just switch to a leather band or link bracelet.

[–] iamkhris@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (4 children)

I wear my Ultra every day, all day, except for 30ish minutes every morning to charge it.

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[–] Thatcanadianchickk@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I always wear mine regardless

[–] batuckan1@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Precovid I wore my Apple Watch everyday everywhere

Now, it’s only when I travel and or errands / working out.

I wear an analog watch dive watches primarily now

[–] ER-841@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I wear my AWU everywhere for every occasion including dates. No change of band. Original to the end...

[–] deltaz0912@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I change the band.

[–] notyetporsche@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I use my watch for the sleep monitoring, morning alarm, workouts. For any outing other than workouts I will wear a nicer watch from my collection depending on the event.

[–] CommunicationOk9330@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

i have a milanese band so i think it's fine for most occasions. i might reconsider if i was like - part of the wedding party, but probably not if i was just going to a wedding.

[–] OkMammoth3@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

For very formal or weddings, switch to a timeless piece. Everything else, Apple. But again, this is not a hard written rule and time seems to be changing quick.

[–] S-MoneyRD@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I have a couple Hermes straps, but if it’s really formal I will ditch the AW and wear my Tag Monaco.

[–] kiddredd@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I bought a stainless band and wear that. I never was a high end watch guy, and I’m not sure I want to be. I know it’s considered sacrilege to some to wear a sport watch with dress, but I don’t care. More people notice if you are fit, your suit is tailored nicely, and your footwear is on point than they do your wrist.

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[–] NomusaMagic@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I was in a formal wedding at a country club in Texas. I bought a Swarovski crystal surround + band from Etsy. My AW was just ONE of many, including bride + groom!

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[–] spiders888@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I wear my Apple Watch stainless all the time aside when charging. I swap the face and band (Milanese or a wood and metal link band) for fancier occasions.

[–] solidtitanium@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Use a real watch in nicer occasions. Apple Watch for all other times.

[–] HumanDissentipede@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I put on one of my more formal bands (leather or link, depending on the fit). I got the stainless steel model specifically because it can be dressed up a little easier than aluminum. I’ll never go watchless and dumb watches just don’t do it for me anymore.

[–] MeTieDoughtyWalker@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I switch to a classier looking face as if that makes a difference. 😂

[–] Kranon7@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I wear my Apple Watch always. I have a silver Milanese loop, and while I don't like how often I have to "tighten" it, it looks nice for all occasions.

[–] OldVenomSnake@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I switch to wear one of my mechanical watches for formal events or when I’m meeting other watch enthusiasts. Honestly, outside of watch enthusiasts, probably no one will notice what watch you are wearing.

[–] irishguy0224@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Switch the band and the watch face pending the event but my Apple Watch is always on

[–] tylersavage1005@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I wear my AWU all the time. I will use the leather loop for nicer occasions, I have quite a few actual watches but I just don’t wear them anymore

[–] Overall_Lobster823@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago
[–] GaryE20904@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I always wear mine with a black Milanese loop band but if I had a more casual band I would swap it out.

[–] anecdotal_guy@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I have a Tissot Automatic I changed too

[–] Jack_-_R@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Ultra with the ceramic dark band and the Fire and Water face no complications.

[–] sunplaysbass@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] j0hnnyf3ver@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

And equally ok to wear it.

[–] lex_hair@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I wear my Apple Watch on my right wrist and my mechanical watches on the left if I’m working out that day. If I’m not working out, I don’t wear my Apple Watch unless I’m traveling via air.

[–] Kyssaya@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I wear my AW most of the time, but I have a few analog watches that I like to wear on the weekends or when going to nice places. I have had analog watches my whole life before buying the AW so I like to take them out sometimes.

[–] jackpotkid22@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Nobody notices, nobody cares. Sometimes I just wear a nicer band if I feel like it.

[–] HPIguy@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

This is the way.

[–] gomazoa93@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Pretty much, just got a custom cordovan leather watch band and I'm excited to wear it to a formal occasion

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