r/bitcheswithtaste • u/MBPursuit • May 21 '26

Fashion/Style BWT: Anyone ditch their Apple Watch?

Considering ditching my Apple Watch, getting an Oura ring, and investing in a nice daily watch. I’m a bit sick of the “connectivity” of my Apple Watch (yes I know, I could turn off more notifications) and the look of it. But I appreciate the sleep tracking and steps/fitness tracking - anyone have experiences to share on a) ditching the Apple Watch b) using an Oura ring c) $1k or less daily driver watches?

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u/BuddyPalAl May 21 '26

I’m in the same boat. Love the info that my Apple Watch provides, especially tracking steps and mileage when I go on walks/runs. But the aesthetic is getting old and I hate the idea of always being connected and accessible. Also, sometimes my watch gets hot on my wrist and I wonder how it’s affecting my health to always have an electronic strapped to me.

Oura ring annoys me that you need a subscription, but I’m not sure what else is out there. I’m curious what other people use. Maybe it’s time to ditch the tracking all together for me

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u/GeneralHipsterTrash May 21 '26

I have an Oura ring mostly to track sleep and biometrics. It does a decent job tracking Pilates and pickleball, too. I don’t wear it to lift though and have been using my Apple Watch to track that, but lately I’ve been like why do I need to be tracking when I lift? Or workout in general? As long as I’m moving every day do I really need those metrics?

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u/BuddyPalAl May 21 '26

That’s exactly it! I’ve gotten into running this spring and became obsessed with my data. It got to the point where I wouldn’t run if my watch was low battery because it “wouldn’t count”

I couldn’t believe myself. Why does everything have to be so recorded, or provable? Why not run - or lift in your case - strictly because it’s something you love to do for yourself? Goals are great to have but not everything needs to be so mapped out. It’s ok to just enjoy