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I’m a watch guy! I’ve had Omega, and Breitling in the past. Currently have a Rolex Submariner Date and an Apple Watch 5. I wear them both a lot, today I wore both at the same time! I’d rather look at my Sub for the time and use the Apple Watch for tracking everything and notifications when I don’t want or have my phone.

 

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Apple Watch is the way for me. Can keep my pockets uncluttered out on the course by putting away my phone, but still be connected as needed.


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I really like nice watches but ever since I got my fitbit that's about the only watch I ever wear. So much more functional than a nice automatic on the wrist. So I am a watch guy on the course but it's a fitbit...

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I used to wear watches all the time but got away from wearing them once the phone became an all in one device.  After testing the skycaddie LX-5, I forgot how much I miss actually wearing a watch!  Might have to dig out the Tissot I got in Sin Maarten on an anniversary trip..will most likely need a new battery.

 

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On 9/21/2020 at 8:27 AM, GBWarPig said:

Apple Watch is the way for me. Can keep my pockets uncluttered out on the course by putting away my phone, but still be connected as needed.


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What App do you use? Or do you use one? I have had a few apps that I tried but always go back to Golfshot, it seems to have the most reliable GPS data for a majority of courses I play.

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I used to wear my Apple Watch on the course. Great for collecting data. But I’ve gone away from it. I don’t need the distraction of the every day world at my finger tips in addition to trying to save all the swing speed I can. I think their is a study that shows at least 1 mph loss for a watch

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I switch from my Apple series 3 to my Shot Scope V3 on the course. I still find myself looking at the SS for the temp...lol


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the only times i don’t have a watch on are when i’m golfing or working out

my everyday is an older rolex datejust that i got as a college graduation present. for dressier occasions, i’ve got a few rolex daytonas, a submariner, and a skydweller. 

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I will wear my Garmin Fenix 5S while mountain biking, working out and now while out on the range. I think the various golf apps are pretty useful. I sync up my watch to Strava. It does feel awkward in the beginning, but I'm pretty used to it now.

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I used to take my watch off when golfing 🏌️♀️ until I got a smart watch. Now I have progressed to the Shot Scope watch and wear it every round.


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Fairways:  image.png.80321f01fc46450b6f428c7daf7b3471.png0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB  regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft

Hybrid: None in bag at the moment

IronsTitleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour

Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm).

Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or  ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707,   or Nike Method Core Drone  w/Evnroll Gravity Grip

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I have not worn a watch or my wedding ring since last February! 

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I’m a watch guy. The only time I don’t wear one is in the shower and when I’m sleeping. I have a variety of auto and mechanical watches and a Garmin I wear when I golf. 

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I wear an Apple Watch everyday on the golf course or just at work/home. It is awesome on the golf course because apps like TheGrint sync up to it and you can count your strokes and see the distance to the hole from your location right on your wrist. I am a big fan of it.

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Apple watch everyday, but not on the course.  I'm open to trying it though, with The Grint or something similar, just haven't done so to date.

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I feel naked without a watch. I'm used to the weight and hate forgetting to put one on.

Day to day is a cheap G Shock, weekends is a Tag Aquaracer and special occasions is the Omega DeVille handed down from my great uncle. 

Interesting fact, the Omega was made in the same month & year I was born (according to the serial number) 🙂 

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I used to wear my Apple Watch on the course until I saw a study reference the loss of at least 1mph swing speed wearing a watch. Not that I am good enough, but I will give myself every advantage I can. Plus I enjoy being able to kind of shut off social media and everything that comes with the watch/phone combo

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Cell phones have made watches pretty much obsolete for strictly telling time. But, in my opinion, a watch is much more than just a timepiece; it's a fashion statement, an extension of your style.
Have you ever considered wearing a watch purely for its aesthetics? For instance, a Patek Philippe super clone can be a great way to flaunt some luxury without breaking the bank. They are so meticulously crafted that it's hard to differentiate them from the real deal.
Since the thread is a couple of years old, I'm curious if your stance on wearing watches has changed over time. Sometimes our tastes evolve, and something we weren't fond of before becomes appealing.

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Used to be a watch guy and collect some over the years, usually some limited edition but over time (no pun intended) I've become less of one. I still have a couple in rotation depending on the occasion but the daily driver is a Garmin Venu but have also used it less and less now days. I don't like the constant distractions, buzzing, notifications, etc sometimes I just want to unplug and as the saying goes, even a broken watch is correct twice a day

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2 hours ago, Everardo said:

 I don't like the constant distractions, buzzing, notifications, etc sometimes I just want to unplug and as the saying goes, even a broken watch is correct twice a day

I just went from a Venu to a Forerunner (wanted HRV, it's a long COVID thing). I have all of the notifications turned off. I just can't figure out how to turn off the suggested daily workout notification. It keeps wanting me to run 30 minutes to 3 hours. I'm not a runner! (I'm a cyclist.)

Moose, my cat, is Siamese

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26 minutes ago, Siamese Moose said:

I just went from a Venu to a Forerunner (wanted HRV, it's a long COVID thing). I have all of the notifications turned off. I just can't figure out how to turn off the suggested daily workout notification. It keeps wanting me to run 30 minutes to 3 hours. I'm not a runner! (I'm a cyclist.)

I was a cyclist (many lbs ago lol) Not sure if this is your model but this might help

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/forerunner35/EN-US/GUID-76E141A7-9192-4149-84D1-53A3BD3FA7B3.html#:~:text=> Settings > Bluetooth > Smart Notifications > Turn Off.

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Nine years since this thread was first posted. 

Yep, still wearing a watch. Mostly I’ve worn a Timex, but then my brother started collecting watches and then shared them with me. Among them are a Seiko, a Dan Henry and an Orient diving watch, which is a pretty cool to wear. But since I’m in the a wood shop often, I wear a Casio G Shock. I appreciate a traditional face, but the G Shock is a good fit in physical conditions, including the golf course.

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Style-wise it’s a bit of a throwback to the early 80s. That is, it reminds me of my first watch, which was an LED digital watch. Star Wars theme. So cool.

My wife wears an Apple Watch, which she uses to track her exercising, including swimming—and to tell people calling her to hold on while she searches for her iPhone.

Some day I might get one, if only to ditch my range finder and GPS my way round the course. But for now, I just like a watch that tells time.

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