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I like my Apple Watch, but I use it almost exclusively for fitness (workouts, trail running, etc).

I decided early on to remove all the other things -- apps, notifications, etc. I get Messages, but that's about it. I like the balance, and it allows me to keep my phone farther away in a bag than before.

Plus with the WorkOutDoors app, I can go on runs, with maps, without my iPhone. Love that.

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Why not use a garmin in that case? I only use my fenix when I work out, as I strictly wear mechanical/quartz watches the rest of the time.

The UX is definitely not anywhere close to an apple watch, but it is more suited for physical activity and tracking that data.

I do low heart rate training for long distance running. Only iPhone apps with a chest strap or the WorkOutDoors app tell me when I’m above or below my specified heart rate zone.

I was considering a fitbit because of this, i like my mechanical watches too much. Think that might work on my other wrist, while still wearing my regular watches.

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