I endured the Apple Watch for four months
The author used an Apple Watch for four months after years of resisting the upgrade from a cheaper fitness tracker, initially appreciating features like seamless integration with Apple devices and high build quality, but ultimately discontinued use due to skin irritation and limited practical benefits. Despite some conveniences such as contactless payments and automatic laptop unlocking, the device's slow performance and minimal advantage over smartphone apps diminished its appeal. The experience ended when a workout-related skin burn prompted removal of the watch, after which the author questioned its overall value in daily life.
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I endured the Apple Watch for four months May 1st, 2026, 15h26 0 I consider myself a decisive person, though I do have my weaknesses. Major purchases, like electronic devices, are always a soap opera. The Apple Watch one lasted a few years. At the end of 2025, a special episode aired with a major plot twist, typical of the best soap operas. Without giving it much thought, I looked for the cheapest Apple Watch Series 10 in stores. Then I bought it. My reasoning was to take advantage of the “off-season” between versions and the depreciation of the previous model — a good strategy this year, given that the newly released Series 11 brought almost no new features. 46mm case, rose gold color, white sport band. Bought. A few days later, the watch arrived at my house.
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