What is everyone using for a smartwatch?

[cali_hornhunter]

My vote would be for a garmin. I’ve had 1st gen instinct it’s about 5+ years old now super durable and does everything need it to. The gps coordinates are pretty accurate too that it gives you. Only thing I’ve replaced is a watch band still holds a good charge I can still go 2 weeks depend on use of the watch. I’m wildland firefighter and durability is great.

 

[glank09]

If you don't have an apple phone, the Galaxy watch has been working for me since 2018. I put a new band on it, probably every 8 months or so.

I am actually running a 1st generation galaxy watch with an iPhone. I got it used about 4 years ago and have been loving it ever since.

 

[MNBill]

Lots of love for Garmin here. Fenix 5x here for the last 5 years , worn daily. Before I bought it, I read all the reviews here. It was important to me to get a tough watch that would stand up in the back country and give me some redundancy with gps. I charge it at 50%, usually 1x per week. Would definitely buy another!

 

[lhbackcountry]

“ Other than Garmin”

OP, to reiterate what a few have said, i have put my garmin forerunner through hell over quite a few years and still going strong. The battery life remains the best thing about it to me.

 

[Idaboy]

I don't wear a watch

 

[Kpm]

I know you said other than garmin. I had an Apple Watch and it’s not made for rough conditions. After breaking one and having all
Sorts of issues I switched to garmin fenix and the thing is a tank. I know you said other
Than garmin but that’s my take.


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[loganwayne]

I got a garmin fenix 7s (small size) cause I'm a small dude. Battery last about a week. And I can track dogs when bird hunting. Nothing apple comes close to what the garmin does. If you want to read text messages and reply get the apple otherwise get garmin

 

[dfschell]

Garmin Instinct II Solar

 

[Miflatlander91]

I had a garmin instinct for years loved it got an instinct 2 solar I really like the new watch


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[Colberjs]

I have a Garmin Instinct I’ve had for several years. It’s been my everyday watch since I’ve owned it. Wear it to work in concrete and it’s been excellent. I still get 2 weeks battery life out of it.

I also have a Fenix 6 Sapphire for my “dress” watch. I like it also.

 

[Davyalabama]

I haven't had a watch in years, I just get by, who cares really what time it is, hahahaha.

Ok, I've looked at the garmins, do they work with Apple phones? If I were going to buy one, I want the kind that will work independently, and not need the phone nearby. I want it to work alone. Does a Garmin do this?

Two scenarios: 1) I'm on the beach, my phone is in the condo, can I make and receive calls from a Garmin? 2) I'm out fishing, my phone is back at the house, can I make and receive calls on the Garmin? I'm not knocking Garmins, this is really a legit question, I hate the looks of the Apple watches, but love what the Garmins can do.

If I'm hijacking the thread, my apologies.

 

[realunlucky]

I haven't had a watch in years, I just get by, who cares really what time it is, hahahaha.

Ok, I've looked at the garmins, do they work with Apple phones? If I were going to buy one, I want the kind that will work independently, and not need the phone nearby. I want it to work alone. Does a Garmin do this?

Two scenarios: 1) I'm on the beach, my phone is in the condo, can I make and receive calls from a Garmin? 2) I'm out fishing, my phone is back at the house, can I make and receive calls on the Garmin? I'm not knocking Garmins, this is really a legit question, I hate the looks of the Apple watches, but love what the Garmins can do.

If I'm hijacking the thread, my apologies.

Answer to both is no

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[Colterw]

Garmin Fenix 6. I've been wearing it doing construction for 3 years. Also while wrenching on cars and equipment and while welding.

No screen protector. The bezel is more scratched than the screen. I think I'm on my 6th set of watch straps.

If/when this one dies, it will be replaced with another Garmin.

 

[khunter]

Applewatch 9 bought cheap on ebay.

 

[chizelhead]

$650 -- $250 off -- fēnix® 7X – Sapphire Solar Edition

I use an Apple Watch Ultra 2.

 

[Z Barebow]

I have been looking hard at Coros APEX 2 Pro.

Better battery life, GPS lock, and mapping vs Garmin. (I owned a couple of Garmin's previously)

 

[wyosam]

I use an an apple (couple generations old I think). Pretty much only wear it at work. Don’t see a need other than that. Rarely care to track a hike or bike ride or whatever anymore.


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[realunlucky]

I have been looking hard at Coros APEX 2 Pro.

Better battery life, GPS lock, and mapping vs Garmin. (I owned a couple of Garmin's previously)

The watch to app is much better with Coros that's for sure.

I've been tempted with some of the coros offerings https://www.rokslide.com/coros-vertix-2-gps-watch-review/

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[Therussbus4]

I currently have an Apple Watch with a hard case. The garmins seem very nice

 

[passinggas33]

The only reason I even have an Apple watch is so I can “ping” my phone to find out where my kid has hauled it off to in the house. If it wasn’t for that feature I’d be wearing a Garmin. Do any of the Garmin watches have this feature?