I'm still trying to figure out what exact user case having a digital watch solves. I mean .. I have a phone which shows time, plays music and can tell me who called / sent me a signal message. I have issues with having to charge my phone so having another device that I will have to charge will not make my life any better.
You say "digital" rather than "smart". Digital or analog, a basic watch has that single advantage of being mounted on the wrist. It is always there, supporting a quick glance when you don't have time, free hands, or social context to pull a phone out. Once you add vibration, now you open a class of discreet alerts. Even an offline watch can give you a silent alarm function, which is great to reduce disturbance to you…
After wearing the Pebble Time 2 for two weeks, I'll never buy another smartwatch
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Re: After wearing the Pebble Time 2 for two weeks, I'll never buy another smartwatch
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I've been tempted to go that route: I used to have a transparent self-winding watch and I miss it. The thing is, I really like seeing text messages on my watch out of the corner of my eye. I don't read them, but I know that so-and-so texted me, and if it's important I figure out how to read the text safely. Otherwise, I turn off almost all watch notifications very aggressively. --- I also really enjoy using my watch…
For most of my waking hours, my phone is sitting next to me on my desk, couch, or table. Carplay has my back when I'm driving. I honestly don't miss any of the notifications from my smart watches.
It's also a hassle to have it "read" messages, it requires far too much interaction with the screen (and then the phone for permissions) for driving.
In contrast, with my Pixel watch, while driving, I can see enough of the message to get an idea if it's important or not.