Same. That and I don't really see any benefit from the iWatch anyway. All my notifications require interaction levels that a small watch screen can't give me. Health tracking? I have cigarettes and alcohol for that. Maybe one day when smartwatches become so power efficient that they can be solar powered like those Casio G-Shock/ProTrek watches, then I might consider. Already have to worry about charging two smartphones, bluetooth headphones (f*ck Apple for removing the 3.5mm jack), laptop, etc. In future will probably even need to worry about charging our cars. Enough headache already.

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I have a JDM model square G-Shock that's almost 8 years old. Battery still good. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen it go below the H (high) setting. Tough as nails too. I probably need to replace the resin strap soon since it's a bit degraded now, but the actual watch is running without issue. There's even an iPhone app available that uses the phone speakers to reproduce the atomic tower frequencies for the Multi-Band time sync.


You might find something you like from Garmin. I believe they even have one smartwatch model that's also a dedicated dive computer. Probably more expensive than the Apple Watch though, plus still have to worry about charging. Personally, I can't justify spending so much on a disposable watch - we know t will eventually get outdated. I think you'll only get the benefits of a smartwatch if you wear it throughout the day. I'm the type that takes off my watch once I get home, so less useful.

Oh, I thought you ware a hardcore PADI certified diver
Yeah, I totally understand you about looks. I only have one Swiss mechanical for dressy occasions, and one digital quartz for visiting those parts of town where easy to get robbed. I do have my eyes on one of those new full metal square G-Shocks though, or maybe a Pro Trek on an aftermarket nato/zulu strap because I like to pretend I'm a bad-ass "tactical" man.

Unfortunately, I have skinny hands, so cannot wear big divers or chronographs. I used to like the Panerai Luminor look when I was younger. Then I tried one on and it looked like a wall clock on my girly-man wrists.