Why I Switched From the Apple Watch to a Regular Watch

In today's One-Off video I share about my overall experience with the Apple Watch and why I decided to move back to a simple analog watch.
I'd love to hear about your experience and opinion of using smartwatches as opposed to not! Leave a comment down below and let's talk about it.
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[@corydhmiller]

Cory from 2024 here: Another year, another batch of wonderful (and passionate) viewers and commenters continue to spin by the video. It's great to see you here (unless you're mean, then not really). Recently I've been sporting a Timex Weekender with a custom leather strap, which I'm really loving. Still got the Seiko, and between the two, they're covering all of my watch needs. Still no desire to return to an Apple Watch. What watch are you wearing in 2024?

[@dandanovich7967]

Apple Watch Ultra 2 xD its a useful tool even though its an ugly watch

[@HoutPateta]

Casio G-Shock 5600UE and Casio F-91W

[@FPJDK]

Rolex Air King that I got 25 years ago. I will never change to a smart watch both because of the reasons you stated and because I’m a mechanical watch aficionado. Also, an Apple Watch depreciates like hell from day 1. A fine mechanical watch will keep its value forever or even appreciate in value over time. Apple Watch is a horrible investment

[@siiddrb]

Man how did I stumble upon this video? Haha! As for the watch - I ditched the Apple Watch last year, and been rocking a Seiko 5 Sports GMT Reinterpretation in Blueberry colourway - so far, happy with the decision!

[@dominicrusho]

There really is a certain magic to looking at the sweep of a second hand on a mechanical watch, knowing that there’s a huge amount of cogs and springs underneath the dial working in perfect harmony. It’s lovey to look down at your wrist and have that break from the digital world!

[@MarcillaSmith]

Yep. That's how come I wear a sundial watch

[@HarishBabuM]

@@MarcillaSmith what a sundial watch? :-)👍

[@chriswells4618]

Yep I did the same. But my main reason (Just like Airpods) I got sick of always having to charge it every night. So I brought the TIMEX Expedition Scout (Analogue) Watch. Its powered by solar and it glows in the dark. It will never die. I did the same with my Apple Airpods got rid of them and now use regular headphones instead. The greatest thing now is that I only have to charge 1 device (my smartphone) every night instead of 3. Hope this helps

[@ysteban]

This saved me from an unnecessary purchase. Thanks for your honesty!

[@gregels27]

Absolutely!! Thank u.

[@AdarshKumar-fu8gh]

Same dude.. I was thinking about to get one and I searched something like "Why people still prefer traditional watch over smart watch" and this video recommended on Google.. and Bam !!

[@ProminentTraveller]

correct.

[@ilivill]

hypnotic psychological marketing = Buying things you Dont need, with money you Dont have.

[@ibram8787]

To impress people we don't like

[@shinsokudev9823]

ibra m :o

[@corydhmiller]

Cory from 2022 here: I have the same Apple Watch that I've had since 2019, but at one point it ran out of battery and I just forgot to charge it and put it on again 😂 I picked up a nice chrono watch here in Austria that I really like, I really love how I don't have to charge it all the time 😂 Please continue to be kind in the comments. The passion of the watch community is really cool, thanks for commenting and everything!

[@dailyui636]

I got myself a solar powered gshock and never going back to any other gimmicky smartwatches.

[@satwikkk]

Solar powered GShock for the win here too ! And that's it .

[@maxmeier532]

"There wasnt actually a real reason for me to buy one". Quote: Everyone who bought a smartwatch.

[@eatcheesekobe]

You shouldn't go around throwing the word "everyone" because you can never account for everyone. I for one, as well as my colleges as physicians value what the apple watch can provide for us immensely. We get paged dozens if not hundreds of times when we're in the hospital, we get work emails throughout the day constantly. To be able to quickly glance at the message and decide if it's something I need to deal with right away or for later, especially during times when we can't use our phones like in the OR or when we're with a patient provides so much value. And that's literally just one of its most simple functions. Another personal reason I love my apple watch is to be able to locate my phone, such a time saver that function is.

[@jaylovestesla1099]

@@eatcheesekobe as an investor the reason why i love my mechanic watches because they go up in value overtime its good for diversifying my portfolio because it gives me ROI (return on investment) considering its an asset im happy to diversify my portfolio on watches even though i dont really like watches but its a lucrative one for me than smartwatch.

[@archerpiperii2690]

@@DarthVader-fu2nr I think that is what he is saying when he says he buys mechanical watches - the trick of course is to buy the right mechanical watches.

[@alexthomas7712]

@@eatcheesekobe absolute rubbish !!!! Shows how much you suck at your work .

[@wondawomenluvsupaman]

@@alexthomas7712 that made no sense at all, how is wanting to see your email and pages on your watch a determining factor in work performance? I’m an EMT and can attest to my apple watch being a great help, I have a watch face that I customized with a timer and a stopwatch, I use the timer to set it to one minute and I count respirations and pulse and the watch tells me when the time is up so I don’t have to constantly look back and forth and possibly miss something. I use the stop watch for running a code/cardiac arrest, as soon as we start compressions I can quickly tap my stopwatch widget and I can see how long I’ve been doing, I tap the lap when we complete a cycle, at the end of the code I have an accurate account for how many cycles of cpr we completed. I can also easily tell siri to remind to do something in the watch like check vitals in five minutes and she will do it, and it works way better than telling her to do it on my phone because we don’t want to be pulling our phones out for everything. If I’m with a patient doing something I need to remember to tell the nurse what is happening and I don’t have time to chart it I can just Tell siri to make a note of it and then I can check it when giving report. It is extremely helpful

[@archerpiperii2690]

We all need to unplug and relax. I would like to suggest you leave ALL your electronics at home, pick-up a bottle of water and go for a walk. Let your mind unwind and discover the world around you that you missed looking at your iWhatever. It is very therapeutic.

[@anbujacob]

ArcherPiperII well said, Appreciate your comment

[@-trickster-]

Took that walk by the way......... I looked at street lights and building lights and cars. It was an ok walk tho

[@Tom-uj4uf]

I'd take at least a phone, you never know when you might need to call an emergency, it can literally save your life. Just leave it in your pocket, don't think about it and don't check it.

[@Tom-uj4uf]

@@realmrwicked That's smart

[@keysersoze1537]

I feel you but I’ll stick to a cigar n rum

[@corydhmiller]

Cory from 2021 here: Hi there! So, people are still finding this video. Maybe you are one of those people. I'd love to point out that this was 2017, this was my experience at the time, and this is not a judgement on literally anybody. I hope you enjoy and find satisfaction in whatever watch you choose to have. Lots of strong opinions and feelings, and so if you're feeling like you need to jump in with your strong opinions and feelings, go for it! Keep it civil if you can (some of you can't, good gracious). (lol also I was gifted an Apple Watch in 2019 that I still wear get wrecked past Cory)

[@Whyoakdbi]

What do you use it for except to tell time?

[@Thor67890]

Honestly, I think the smart watches are pretty cool. But it doesn't really justify 350+ dollers for oone.

[@tranquility6789]

@@Thor67890 do normal watches justify thousands?

[@Loknath009]

@@tranquility6789 most of them yes. They are mechanical machinery at it's best, not some motherboard and chips for a dollar.

[@YESHAYA_]

I don't blame you at all. I was an Apple Watch hater but I got a mind switch. The Apple Watch got some cool upgrades for health track and I'm buying one today. I'm a very healthy individual but I'm almost on my 40s and I have to watch out for my family u know. The heartbeat control, with the oxygen level in the blood and all that kinda stuff really made up my mind.

[@areebahmed7354]

People need to stop blindly disliking videos that critique the Apple Watch. It has a lot of bells and whistles, but at the end of the day it's an expensive watch that tells the time and after a week or two it loses its novelty

[@unknown10.85]

I totally agree with you. Technology is really became an addiction and it's making us less social.

[@clinthuff9868]

KH B also research has shown that. Being on technology more than 2 hrs a day and interefere with how your brains works. And we dont realize that avg american spend 5-10hrs of total time being on technology

[@abubakrakram6208]

I get what you’re saying, but that really wasn’t his reason for taking it off. He took it off because it really is kinda useless.

[@chasestickler4396]

here reminding you that going outside right now is less social than zoom rn

[@user-nb8qu9zo2j]

Straight Facts!!!!!!

[@Gizmos_and_stuff]

Says you while watching KZbin lol

[@dybefapi8694]

I owned an Apple Watch for two years. One day, I decided that I had enough of technology because my whole life was based on it. Today, I've gone back to simple things: A small alarm clock wakes me up in the morning, a paper calendar organizes my life, a watch gives me the time and the date, a small notebook is used to take notes. In short, I have made technology a tool among others, and not my only way to manage my life. Owning "physical" objects is like having toys as a child. There is something soothing and fun about it. We won't lie, it's fascinating to be able to access your calendar or your messages with a flick of the wrist, but it's stressful to carry such a powerful object on your arm every day and you have to ask yourself "Do we really need it?

[@sls4170]

I love your comment! You’re so right! This is what I want to do but it seems like a lonely life considering most people don’t think similarly. Just observe how disengaged people are out in public with one another. I would love to be around more people like you.

[@achimvolker]

Best comment i read for years! It resonates with what i am thinking about all of this

[@jorgecap3898]

It's great that you noticed it. It's the little, physical details that fill our life. Those give a little pause and a gushing confort to use. The closest "smart" thing that gave me a similar joy was an e-book. It's the simpler things, that we really enjoy.

[@Xanduur]

Agreed. I use a G-Shock GW-5000, Seiko Samurai Diver, a Hamilton Field Watch, and a Casio Oceanus. Two quartz, one automatic, and one mechanical hand winder. Each for different occasions. More than I will ever need, really. Even if I only had one basic watch, I would be happier than if I had a smart watch.

[@jdillon8360]

Yep. I have 2 watches. A cheap digital for day to day use and jogging. And a nice analog watch for dressing up a bit. That's it. Neither one ever needs charging and will probably last decades.

[@corydhmiller]

Cory from 2023 here: As is tradition, I'm continuing to update on my life-long progress to milk this video and comment section as much as possible. I've been wearing a simple Seiko for the last year and a bit, and it's on almost constantly. I haven't missed the Apple Watch one second. My watch continues to be just that: a watch. Please continue to be kind in the comments. What watch are you wearing in 2023?

[@fridadeivizsla2729]

thank u for the update ;)

[@sheritee7328]

Cory I was just wondering if you ever went back to an occasional Apple Watch and then I saw your update! Good for you!! I switch out my apple watch for my regular watches now and then depending on what I am doing, but it you don't miss the Apple Watch, then good for you!! Great video and thanks for the recent update!!!

[@kabysummit5801]

I wore a Seiko for 15 years :) Love them and will get one for my son as a graduation gift and one more for myself. Last 3 years I've worn a Huawei digital watch to track my steps, sleep quality and blood pressure, plus minimum notifications. Incidentally, my dad loved the look of the watch and wanted a step counter, I got him one too. It paid off handsomely one day shortly after, the alarm went off detecting his blood pressure went high. However, the spat between the US and China put an end to the watch's ability to update the software, and Apple took a step further by not supporting it at all, but works with Androids. So a bit of a bummer. Watch still runs fine, and the battery life is a week and a half to two weeks between charges.

[@sheritee7328]

I now use Apple Pay on my watch and it is sooooo convenient and fast. There is no need to pull out a phone or wallet. Pay straight from your arm!!! 😀

[@totoro2135]

Thanks Cory for the update... In my daily basis I wear Citizen Castalia, Seiko Field, and a Vintage Seiko Diver Watch

[@KenRuns09]

I’ve slowly been using an analog watch myself. I realized how much I’ve missed using one! As for my Apple Watch I still use it as I used to as a fitness tracker and for long distance running (GPS). But now when I attend events I prefer to use my analog watch. It feels so good to be “disconnected” sort to speak! It’s crazy to say that but it’s true. I have configured my watch for specific notifications which has been ideal. Now just finding the balance between to two watches makes it a ton more fun!!

[@TripAstute]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience. I totally had the same sentiment recently. I'm now back to wearing an inexpensive Seiko 5 automatic and love having a bit more "analog" in my life. Plus, I agree with you -- not having an extra charger when traveling is one less thing to worry about!

[@corydhmiller]

Nice! I don't judge or fault anyone for liking the technology they enjoy or for liking Apple Watches and all that, it's all about finding your own groove and figuring out what works for you. The charger thing though...so good.

[@ravneetchauhan8788]

Getting bored of my apple watch,no use except time , occasionally workout data, charging daily is a big letdown ,going for analog watch , simplicity is best only u realise it later

[@jayh40515]

Not to mention every few months having to update the software. I don't wear watches too often, but I have 7 regular watches and I like all of them more than the Apple watch Se that I have. All 7 watches combined cost less than the Apple watch did, definitely have buyers remorse over purchasing it.

[@theyjustwantyourmoney4539]

My smartwatch was telling me I've done 20 steps before I even got out of bed, 🙄 I also went back to a regular watch.

[@Thunder-bolt488]

You may be a sleepwalker 😴💤

[@thelotus8285]

Finally!!! I REAL person talking realistic. I was tempted to buy one, but the simplicity of having a regular watch for the time and date is more than a helpful tool. And that's all we need.

[@aerialphoto]

I dropped the iwatch and fitbit and just back to a gshock. I dont miss all the charging. Now im solar.

[@GwenThompson]

Totally agree with everything you’re saying, I just bought the Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular), I thought it was the best thing ever. I was so hyped about it some people I knew had it & they liked theirs, features seemed cool & all. I think it was just a phase where I thought I needed it, but in the end I really didn’t. It’s soo overpriced, not worth it in my opinion, unless you’re a die hard Apple fan, also a big fitness person. I only just bought it in March and now it’s the 1st of May & today I’ve decided to go back to my traditional watch that I absolutely love that just tells me the time & date. Also my wrist feels lighter not having to wear the Apple Watch bc it was heavy. With the Apple Watch yeah I’ll admit it was handy to see the notifications if I didn’t have my phone but as the weeks got on I barely used the apps on it, I only just looked for the time and date. I was just it annoying. Also having to charge it was also annoying, when you got a traditional watch you wouldn’t have to worry about that sort of thing. The workout app is really useful if you go to the gym or exercise but as for me I’m no fitness person so I didn’t really care.

[@Cafewatercolor]

my track record with trinket is just not good.. I lost my wedding ring.. twice.. so I went to amazon to get a cheap alternative.. :P And I also don't think I need more distractions in my life =) Awesome that you came to the realization and I'm sure you'll be even more productive!

[@corydhmiller]

I was the same way with sunglasses. I thought that by spending over $100 I would actually keep track of them more...and it worked for a bit, but they still ended up getting lost after a year or two, same shelf life as a $30 pair of sunglasses.

[@sevenelly]

Yep. Sold my Apple watch and bought myself 3 G-Shock watches.

[@Diepvries11]

Those G-Shocks will work until you die (given that you replace the battery every +- 5 years). That Apple watch will last till Apple stops supporting that watch (whenever that may be, 3 years maybe?) Best trade deal ever.

[@sanguin3]

@@Diepvries11 With Solar, it will last longer than your entire life

[@Diepvries11]

@@sanguin3 The battery still needs to be replaced at some point.

[@Ipadairpro8636]

commenting from 2022: my boyfriend bought me an Apple Watch and I ended up returning it. I'd like to say I really enjoy a bigger screen that the Apple Watch offers. But it is not aesthetically pleasing compared to my other traditional watches. AT THE SAME TIME, IT DOES NOT Simplify my life either. I have one more thing to charge and one more screen to check 😂😂😂.

[@docsanti8971]

We are over connected all the time. The same happened to me. I got sick of it. I hate that I have to charge it everyday, I hated the reminder to stand up every hour, I hated to be obsessed with how much calories I was burning during my morning walks with my dogs, etc. I think we loose liberty. I now have a Skagen analog watch which I love because the simplicity. I just need to know the hour and count the seconds when I’m counting the heart beats of a patient, or checking her breads per minute. Good video.

[@Whyoakdbi]

Amen brother! 3 years later this video is as relevant as ever. I just bought the SE version and returned it a week after. I love my simple analog watch as well. I don't use it often, but when I do - it's simple, non-distracting and reliable.

[@kaliberaiz8703]

well smartwatches are made for active people with active lifestyle so... let bygons be bygons. also, why buy it in the 1st place? did you bought it for notifications? sports?

[@subhajitmahanta]

@@kaliberaiz8703 are you jealous that he is happy with his watch ? Why poking nose everywhere ? Get a life dude !

[@chriswintersgill1072]

I totally agree. I loved my Pebble watch but after going to a few other smart watches I find I always go to my regular watches and have found a new appreciation for a good solid watch.

[@jmal]

When I used to work retail, there was a customer who looks like in his late 30s, scoffed at my Timex Waterbury Chrono and bragged about how cool he was because he has an Apple Watch. I just gave him a look that says, "what are you, 5?" That customer's $300+ wrist computer will eventually turn into a wearable paperweight as soon as the battery dies out and/or Apple stops providing updates for it, whichever comes first. And I've used Apple products long enough to know their stance on third-party or user-initiated repairs. Meanwhile, with a simple battery change (after 3-4 years of service) my Timex, as their old slogan goes, will take a licking and keep on ticking.

[@itskyleadams]

Great insights about this Cory. I've been back and forth on using mine as well. There are good aspects but I got so tired of charging it all the time for very little return on my effort.

[@corydhmiller]

That was a huge thing for me, having to maintain the "upkeep" of it so to speak when I was hardly using it for anything beyond what my other devices could already do.

[@neleus9238]

I went the same way to my watch. And the main reason was distractions. Current tech (both smart* watch and phone) is not smart enough to decide which notification at which moment is really important to the receiver. Even real humans struggle to identify whether it war right moment or not to get notified about something. So what is current solution manufacturers found? Yes, let us to turn it always on or off. (DND mode doesn't help much). Useless. Worrying about charging is another example of distraction. However, for some people these distractions may play a positive role in case they don't have any other events in their life and might feel them less lonely.

[@SilentShadow07]

Coming from an Apple Watch (for 2 years) and finding out becoming fascinated with how traditional watches worked to measure time has had me sold on going back to wearing normal watches. I too feel it is impractical to take out a cellphone just to look at the time like this current generation does. Ever since I discovered my love for mechanical watches and how they work to measure time, the craftsmanship that goes into making these little soulful machines for us to wear on our wrists, I can happily say that I’m never going back to wearing a smartwatch. Ever. There is beauty in simplicity.

[@9erfanatic1]

Been wearing the same G-Shock through multiple deployments to Afghanistan in 04 and Jordan in 07 through my transition back to a civilian and to the present. Still running strong and till taken through the paces. Apple watches are just that a fashion statement. Give me a solar powered mud man or Casio pro tek any day.

[@Allahu_Akbar_the_one]

Nothing beats the mechanical/Automatic/Quartz movement watches. These watches will last you a lifetime without needing to “upgrade” every 2 years or charge every couple of hours. Plus, the engineering it’s really beautiful.

[@AlexanderShelestov]

Well, scratches and dust will force you to buy a new one eventually :)

[@ItsTimePictures]

Soooo many better watches out there. New and vintage. But yeah Apple watches make life more complicated. Not less.

[@torimontgomery8729]

It's Time Apple watches don’t make things complicated less I have a serious 3 and I love it

[@Tom-vy3cb]

Totally agree with you. I got an Apple Watch and hardly wear it. What’s the point when in a year it goes out of fashion. I use my normal analog watch it never needs charging just put it on a go!

[@asterixky]

Charging my watch everyday became ridiculous. I am back to Casio with a 10 years battery.

[@pauloquicoli]

you just experienced the 'black side of tech'... You're completely right about staying connect 24/7. This kind of thing steals from us some precious time with family and God, even we're very well organized and diligent, in some moment we end up switching what is real important for something that might me important and it's not important in the exactly moment. (reflection Ef. 6:12)

[@gmansplit]

There is no god.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

gmansplit there is family tho

[@gmansplit]

Samir Noor If you decide to have a family, then yes, there is family.

[@themasterplays128]

gmansplit there is not god a sky without walls without something holding it how was the first person alive is it DNA do you really think DNA will make all this the sea is a side and the mountain is a side everything is there is it all luck ? Are we supposed to live only 100, or you might die at 10 ? People die without reason these days my relgion told me things that will happen in future and its happend or told us something science didnt found out like plants and the end signs as dieng without reason tall building and alot of more please think fast and take your dicition i suggest you study all quran and watch zakir naik dont hate listen then hate if you will hate from the beginning you wont understand him

[@hughesfreuder2425]

@@themasterplays128 Have you ever heard of punctuation marks?

[@AnOrangeOrange1000]

As a Human Being, I am tired of *too much* Technology. I love my Television, my Music System, my Smart Phone & my Internet Connection. Everything else, is just becoming a headache. I mean, forget about using Advanced Gadgets, even charging them is a huge pain for me. A few months ago, I spent a good amount of money on Fitness Band & Smart Watch. I was already charging 4 Devices (Phone, Tablet, Laptop, Earphones) at different times. Now, I had 2 more to charge. I did it for quite some time. Finally, I decided to drop the Fitness Band & Smart Watch. Frankly, I used to forget to even look at the Fitness Band (😄😄😄). Also, I never really found it easy to get used to Notifications & Alerts on the Smartwatch. So, I went back to my Regular Electronic Digital Watch. Now, I am leaving a more peaceful & painless life. 😊😊😊

[@wild4fp]

I read a book today, sat on my couch, put on my dab radio with music station. I switched my sim from my tablet to my Nokia brick. It was settling, relaxing.

[@talaifinamounga4324]

I have always been a big fan of regular watches. I have friends who just bought apple watch and all those technology’s but regular watch works well for me.

[@sersarsor]

I'm one of the few in my group of friends that don't use smart watches for this reason. I would leave my smart watch uncharged for months cuz I forgot to charge it, but the whole time I felt I still needed a watch on my wrist to tell the time. In a way, using a smart watch was actually like taking a step back in technology, and gave me an extra chore monitoring the battery level.

[@jasonclarke7422]

It will not be long before someone comes out with a solar/self charging smart watch.

[@4v3ngerRO]

I'm happy with my Omega seamaster diver. Even if someone gave me 10 apple watches, I still wouldn't give a damn

[@ricardorusso1462]

great honest review! I also went through a similar realisation as you. I bought a Garmin Fenix 3 to be my "do it all-watch". I used it for workouts, smart notifications and casual wear. After a while I gave up on the smart features and just used it to tell time and for workouts and ended up trading it for an analog Tissot this Christmas!

[@BigFatSeal10]

Totally agree man, having a mini phone on your wrist is not a way to live for me, I got 2 Tissot & 1 Citizen watches both mechanical its a fun hobby

[@SivaKumar-pr8yk]

My dad: I will never waste money to buy a smart watch. I walk every day and if I want to check my messages, I'll use my phone. Also my dad: *proceeds to use a smart watch gifted to me that I left back at home (didn't suit my use case) citing:* The battery may not work if I don't use it. Lol.

[@christianfrey7144]

I used to have an Apple Watch gen 3. I found that I was working for the watch rather than having the watch work for me. I was always finnicking with the music features to try to get them to work right and was always paranoid about my watches charge level. The worst part was, when I’d raise my wrist, it seldomly told me what I was looking for (the time). It became another vise. Now I cycle through a handful of mechanical automatic watches.

[@ethanovation]

I was on the fence about getting a smart watch and I think I'll feel the same as you, one more device to charge, sync and learn. Plus it's literally strapped to you all the time... My phone addiction is bad enough!

[@marihelenvanderstok1305]

Still usefull! I was going back and forth about if I should make the switch to a smart watch. A lot of your reasons for no longer using yours are very close to the reasons I have not bought one to date, and you reminded me those reasons are still valid and current. Thank you!

[@mariathomas2790]

I am into simple things, always have. I bought my daughter a smart watch two years ago, she gave it to me because she isn't into watches at all. I put it up in the closet for more than a year and thought since the watch just sitting in the closet that I can wear it. I wore it for 1 week and now back to my $15 good regular watch.

[@bertino1]

Im quitting wearing samsung Smartwatch, gping back to regular watches. My top choice the the Casio Gshocks

[@smiravet]

I was getting tired of my stainless steel Apple Watch, but then I purchased a couple bands on Amazon to combine with different outfits and I find it more appealing now!

[@snakex9610]

I tried taking mine on and off many times, the only reason I wear it back is the Activity feature, it helped me a lot with my fitness.

[@domenico8883]

Great video Cory. It's beyond me why anyone needs to carry 2 phones, one in their pocket, one on their wrist. That said, smart watches have come a long way and make a great medical device. Reading sugar levels for diabetics, monitoring for irregular heartbeats and alerting of falls. They do have a place for those who are unwell and can be life savers. I love classic mechanical watches and collect them. I find smart watches ugly but who knows, as I age I may need one myself.

[@Henry-jq9hc]

The task of a watch is to keep time, that's it, no need to be fancy and so technical, that's what your phone is for.

[@kaliberaiz8703]

it depends. People like smart watches that keep track of their time, health, records in runs, etc. Some people like simple things just because it's neat, while others are messy or organized and very complicated.

[@arielcandoleta5347]

As funny as it may sound, I purchased a Seiko 5 mechanical because I felt too connected to my smart phone and I want to go back to where things are so simple. Since then, I just do not feel the urge to look at my phone anymore and as long as my mechanical watch is on my wrist, it will continue to charge up. A Casio will bey next purchase.

[@2GoldensTosa]

Great review and insight. I've been trying to justify an Apple Watch since they cam out and I've resisted. I LOVE mechanical watches and you confirmed that you wear an Apple Watch for FOMO. My boss does it all the time in meetings with his. I want a watch for fitness purposes and there are inexpensive fitness trackers from China, not to mention Fitbit pieces that are available. Apple may have lost a sale, but you've confirmed my decision to abstain was correct. Thanks!

[@fistofsteel85]

Stopped wearing mine besides bedtime which became a very expensive alarm clock.. switched to traditional analog watches and the odd Gshock for that exact reason of “just telling the time” also which will last a lifetime and I can pass down to my son

[@MaximumMindPower]

I don’t use smart watch either but i took a different approach. I use a sports watch on my left hand, and use a smart band on my right hand to track my sleep, steps and heart beat, i turned the notification off and it’s battery lasts around 20 days. I don’t like to press button to see the time, so i am thinking about using another clock on my right hand instead of the band but don't know where i will put the band to track my fitness. 😄

[@spookie1979]

Great video! Your are so right and I had the same experience recently. Working in IT always having latest tech around me including some wearables. Now I completely cut that down because I found that you miss a lot in life concentrating always on a band or smart device. Though, why should a band tell me that I need to get up and do some stretching or more steps?!? Now wearing a digital Casio from the 80s. Super happy with that and not distracted anymore.

[@grumpyvlogger]

I just found you and love this video. My Dad was a watch jeweler. He repaired watches for years so I love analog watches. I have the wrist watch my Grandfather wore through WW I. So glad a young person realizing how electronics are tying us down. Mind you I’m writing this on my IPad Pro 12.9 lol 🤪 Anyway again, great video.

[@iansmith3593]

As amazing as the technology and aesthetics of Apple Watches are, he hits all the reasons why I won’t get one. I wear a regular watch that tells time. When I need to look at my phone, I look at my phone (& I’ve been trying to do that less, not more).

[@adv.kunalisraney1138]

I had this moment of realization a while back, I used smart watches since 4 years now from pebble to Android Wear on Moto 360, Igot seriously tired of charging it back n forth, and features it offered were not really worth the hassle, I still kind of have a thing for pebble and will be using it as secondary, 360 will be up for sale now ;)

[@nickyambao834]

Same here. I only use my smartwatch to check the date and time, and it's a hassle to charge it every night. An automatic watch can even sit for 24 hours because it has a power reserve and once you wear it again it again fills it out its power reserve. Plus, a good watchh can last for 10+ years whether it's automatic or quartz.

[@stevejm9942]

Thanks for that Cory. I want a waterproof watch that i can wear when I'm windsurfing and that will track my swimming and running and monitor my heart (which stops you from pushing yourself too hard and risking injury). And the apple 3 does all these things exceptionally well. Therefore i am considering buying one. But if you just need a watch to tell the time, then why not go analog. Thanks again.

[@Anonymous09o9]

I agree with you Why do you need a tiny unreliable screen on your hand while you already have a smartphone in your bucket? I sold my Samsung Gear S3 frontier after two weeks of using it. I knew that watch wouldn't survive my abusive life style 😂 Instead, I got an indistrcutable Casio G shock Mudman

[@rafgomes7897]

Thanks man!! You just talked me out of getting one.... After hearing the valid points you made, I don’t think having one would simplify anything for me either. It would just be another distraction. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@symondish]

Thanks Cory for the video. You have mentioned the best aspects of not having a smartphone on. ✌🏼

[@daniel-boettcher]

I'm now watching this 6 year old video and I can completely relate to what you're saying. I started with a Galaxy watch 3. I wore it for a while, then it had to be the Pixel watch that was new on the market at the time. I felt good. Sleep tracking, step monitoring, health metrics, notifications, making phone calls with the watch, using Google Assistant. cool. - now, after almost a year, I'm stressed by the clock. It doesn't add any value to me. I will take off your watch today and wear one of my automatic watches. pity about the money.

[@tubbytuna8590]

Sorry if Iam late to this but it just popped up. I am just now giving up my Apple Watch for a g shock. I feel like the Apple Watch is just causing more stress than anything. This is very well said and I agree 100% on your points. I don’t understand all these “hipster “ comments. I only speak for my self here but I wear a beanie all year around. It’s more of a comfort thing more than a style choice. From what I can tell that’s most of reason they are calling you a hipster for some weird reason. But I think that about it. Iam definitely going to check out your other videos. Best of luck

[@Magnacardia]

I have a Iwatch series 4, and I think it’s great. Water proof, I’ve banged it a few times by accident on hard surfaces no scratches dents nothing. I bath with it. Been swimming and all with it. And it still works great. Left my phone home a couple of time and didn’t need to get it because I had my watch. I’m watching this video to see why I need a g shock. Really only thinking of using one when shit hits the fan honestly.

[@Dragonblaster1]

I have a Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave. It tells me the time and date, has a stopwatch and an alarm loud enough to wake me in the morning. It charges in daylight, so never needs a charger or new battery, and it syncs with GPS satellites every day, automatically adjusting the time zone depending on where I am in the world (my job involves constant travel). I also have an iPhone 6S Plus and Sennheiser earbuds with inline controls. That will do it for me. EDIT 04/06/18: Crow-eating time. I kept my lovely Titanium/Sapphire Eco-Drive as a dress watch, but I did get a Series 3 Aluminium Apple Watch. I'm finding the health apps addictive (good), and I was an addictive phone-taker-outer: it's so much easier to glance down and think (unimportant/important).. And the timezone switch on landing is so quick: I turn my phone on and a few seconds later they change timezone. I wouldn't take it to a job interview or board meeting, though.

[@PhilRuybal]

Here in 2020....i feel the same way brother! Just bought 3 G shocks for the price of my galaxy watch lol. I hated that you had to have it charged and I was way too wrapped up into it!

[@ryanmozisek6464]

I have an AW series 8 that I wear for everyday usage, a G Shock 2100 for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and a seiko for special occasions when I need to dress up. So far, works for me. May or may not upgrade AW when this one out dates

[@sherlockholmes174]

Each time when i feel like buying a smartwatch i will rewatch this video and it really makes sense ... i tried apple watch and gave up.. but still at some point i feel like i can have one for no reason.. but then i saw your video...!! and yes there is people who are extremely happy with smartwatches but not me ....

[@Quidproquo07093]

So refreshing to see someone actually post a video of how I feel about these iWatches. Everyone else jumps on the technology bandwagon, exclaiming how great they are even though all they do 80% of the time is use it to TELL TIME! I actually have over $10,000 worth of vintage watches that I have not worn since I got an iPhone. I find it easier to use my phone rather than a watch to tell time. Now I only wear a watch like an accessory when I go to wedding, parties or special events when I dress up. Why would I put a watch back on when the phone can do what the watch can do (unless I really wanted to see by heart rate)?

[@gammondog]

You might consider wearing a pocket watch for when you dress up, since you are using your phone as one when you're in casual dress. I find a wrist watch more convenient but people have relied on pocket watches for centuries without being terribly inconvenienced by having to pull them out of their pocket to see the time.

[@Landis_Grant]

Having an Apple Watch saved my relationship with my teenage daughter. One night, she texted me on her iPhone that she needed me to pick her up and I didn’t because my iPhone wasn’t next to me as I slept. She was irate with me! So, I bought an Apple Watch which alerts me (a noticeable vibration on my left wrist and a loud ping sound) wherever a text message arrives. Now, I never miss her text messages because I wear my Apple Watch all the time when she’s away from home.

[@sbsb7845]

I like to wear my vintage Seiko 6309 divers watch with rusty dial with patina, all scratched up and beat up, but with new and accurate movement ,new sapphire crystal and new battery. I collect watches with rusty dials. But I need them to be accurate and reliable .So I put Swiss quartz in them.

[@gammondog]

If I'm not mistaken, you have to push a button to make a smart watch display the time. That would be a big down side for me because I love the ease and convenance of being able to simply glance at my wrist.

[@DarcersTech]

Still wearing mine, but have just bought an Android phone, so will probably have to get a different watch... I do agree that I use mine mostly for the simple stuff: date, time, weather, calendar + activity tracking. If anyone can recommend any alternatives which can do those things well I am open to hearing them.

[@braderslooloo]

Fit bits do all of that, and they're a bit cheaper then the apple watch

[@nechzije]

You re right. And what I can just add is that all this is making life more sad. I got one and after I saw my 2 years old daugter stared at me hoping to play with her instead of looking on some strange plastic thing on my wrist,I just sold it immediatelly. Now happy with my analogue watch from my father which is already 20 years old.

[@AS4Viking]

Hey Cory, thank you for your insight. I needed some confirmation on whether I should buy a classical watch or a smartwatch. I already had one but I was planning to got for a Samsung or Huawei. Now I will just buy hopefully a nice Timex watch and I will be more than happy with it. As I also have not used my smartwatch for anything besides checking the time and date. Thanks again!

[@athulks9131]

Never bought any smartwatch, only hear to appreciate my seiko analog watch. 😊

[@rflo162]

This is awesome, thx for the reminder about why I don't need one. 12/6/19 update: so I was very tempted to buy one (again) with BLACK Friday ...Was watching videos that will tell me some new updates or why it's so grandiose to have it. But still.....no go. My trusty old analog with a battery that's lasted FOREVER. AGAIN, thx!👍

[@nukemanmd]

For me, the need to frequently charge a smartwatch has always been a deal killer. I tend to leave my watch on my wrist, even when showering or swimming. In fact, about the only time I have to remove my watch is when going through a security checkpoint.

[@coolshariq]

Great choice!!! Having smart watch it's more of a more distraction I hate being connected 24/7 and stupid notification and to charge the watch every couple days forget about it.

[@Hakuna_My_Tatas]

Everyone has their customizable apple watches while I prefer my skeleton mechanical watch. Call me basic and simple but I just love the simplicity with the intricate mechanical movements at work. Edit: plus i love that ticking sound. No hate on anyone with smart watches, just different strokes for different folks. Besides, everyone and their moms has an apple watch lol.

[@crBudgetWatches]

After 3 years of giving smart watches a chance I finally got tired and I am running back to traditional watches. I just ordered a Casio GBX100 and a Seiko automatic. Starting basic but classy. I was in a meeting yesterday and 10 out of 12 people were wearing apple watches. Sad very sad.

[@andreek8559]

Great points. And we’re all different and that’s fine. All I use it for is tracking, steps, heart rate, sleep, etc.

[@wristschatz1454]

I recommend solar atomic G-Shock Square if you are looking to switch. You don’t have to worry about batteries or even setting the time.

[@eatcheesekobe]

I appreciate the honestly of the video and how you titled it "why I switched" instead of something like why you should switch.

[@corydhmiller]

Hey I appreciate this comment! A lot of people seem to want to place that burden on others, but I try to make my videos more informative about my own decision-making process. Cheers friend, I appreciate the positivity.

[@SirGalath]

I support your choice 100% , agree with most of what you said. You should buy a Citizen eco-drive, you wont even need to worry about battery changes with that one as it is powered by any light source, artificial or natural, and has a power reserve of at least 5 months. Plus they are built way better than the MVMT, a quality item :)

[@corydhmiller]

Thanks! I'll check those out.

[@futbolito25]

Thanks for sharing your experience Cory. I've never had an Apple Watch and honestly don't feel like it would do me any good to have one. I think I would just end up leaving it at home.

[@burger659]

Absolutly agree with all of this ... for my next watch..if i will buy one ,i would probably go for something really good like a Tag Heuer formula one quartz..affordable precise and quality !!

[@ShaiUI]

Same. I moved from an apple watch to a 30 dollar casio. just tell me the time and don't make me charge anything. lol.

[@casualsuede]

I used to get watches from companies like apple, samsung, garmin, etc when I worked for a carrier. I have never kept any of them. I prefer my omega speedmaster over the 20 or so smartwatch especially I've received over the years.

[@fredcalabrese6066]

My EDC watch is a Hamilton Khaki Mechanical. It's wound by hand.

[@scolex8001]

Fred Calabrese nice watch , i have a glycine sst 12 , also automatic

[@abishaakmal7455]

Seiko for me, automatics have charm, and connection that you made with your watch, your watch grow as you grow

[@spectatorofallthings6587]

I feel ya man I’m trying to disconnect as much as possible

[@SuperEmlo]

U can buy a Cartier tank or panerai, I’m a watch lover since I’m a child. So what I need is a simple:tell time,no more, classical , beautiful. Can be cool.

[@rjbramirez]

Thank you for reminding me that I don't need too much tech. Happily going strong with my family of Citizen watches.

[@marcelomontano88]

Good one buddy, but if you want a quartz watch i will recommend you a citizen or casio, and if you decide for mechanical buy an orient or seiko, cheers mate