Watch Series 0 (1st generation)

I was in a similar boat - I had an Apple Watch from version 1 when they released it. I started triathlon last year and it just wasn’t cutting it (especially for swimming and cycling). I got a Garmin 965 and it was one of the better investments I’ve made in my health and training. I will never go back to the Apple Watch universe! One suggestion - check out www.dcrainmaker.com. He does unbiased and unsponsored reviews and comparisons of pretty much every fitness device and product under the sun. There’s a tool where you can compare versions to one another based on what you’re looking for. It really helped me understand what each watch brought to the table and what I needed vs. what’s nice to have.

This is my problem. I love watches and have always dreamed of owning something like a Rolex or Brietling, however, having had an Apple Watch since the first generation, I just can’t imagine not wearing it. Even the thought of the missed health data makes me uncomfortable.

Reasonably new back to Garmin after getting a 1st gen Apple Watch then an ultra. Back to Garmin on a Fenix 8. If you want a watch that is a carbon copy of your phone then Apple is the only one. There ecosystem is so locked down and integrated. It’s a smartwatch with great lifestyle features and good fitness features. However. I’ve turned off nearly all my notifications other than calls and texts to my watch so it’s actually more of a watch which I really enjoy at the moment. I’ve turned off the AOD as was suddenly not staring at my watch for notifications. Battery life is bonkers. Currently injured so not using loads of GPS etc sure it will drop but nothing like my 1st gen ultra. The Garmin is a fitness watch with some smart watch features thrown in. The Heart rate on both are often fine static but moving less than perfect which is the same for sny wrist based tech.

I had the gen 1 followed by the 7 prior to getting the U3. The bigger screen, additional fitness tracking, water features, and satellite messaging were all contributing factors. But whatever you say the battery was a major consideration since my 7 was barely lasting 10-11hrs at the end.

Such a great thread... I'm in a similar boat as some here - been an Apple fanboy for a while, and have owned AW's for a while, switched to the AW (gen 1) and bought an AWU gen 2 not long ago. As others have mentioned - it's a great "overall" smartwatch. The notifications can be annoying at times, but it is what it is - an extension to your iPhone. From what I have read, an AWU 3 would be good, if the price point works and you don't care about charging the watch every 24-36 hrs. For me, I cycle often and can appreciate the more "sport specific" watch a Garmin would offer. I need 1) a better battery, since I would not want the watch to die on me during a century - came close last time, and that was enough, and 2) what others had already mentioned - better analytics that are included with the higher-end Garmin models, the Connect app and "coach", and lastly, a larger screen wouldn't hurt (might go for a 51mm model; I have a 7/5" wrist, so I think I can pull off a hockey puck on my wrist). I've been reading up on the different models, and have been looking at the Epix Pro (gen 2). A Fenix 8 would be nice, but damn it's pricey...