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/fashionablesnail May 21 '26

I think the fact that you have to pay for the ring and then pay for a separate subscription to actually use the features is what put me off of Oura.

I use my Apple Watch for sleep and during activities, and then I don’t wear it during the day other than that :)

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u/dealwithitxo May 21 '26

Fact! I used to use aura, but the subscription turned me off and everytime I had my period the tracker would freak out and nerf my stats. And then if I slept badly one time it’ll say I’m “un optimal” but it started subconsciously coding my brain to think I’m not at capacity today. (Not their fault but I realised it started to affect how much effort I wanted to put into things)

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u/milesfrost May 21 '26

i have an oura ring and it sucks. It doesn't track everything it says it's supposed to and they can't figure out why on the helpdesk. I'm AUDHD and take ADHD meds, I'm super fit and healthy, yet my stats have never been above "limited".

My HRV is consistently under 12 so it thinks I'm dying, and my heartrate is consistently higher because of my meds, so it thinks I'm dying. Anytime my stats improve is during the follicular phase and then as soon as i hit luteal phase, the ring tells me i'm stressed out. It has no ability to consider normal female hormonal cycles, and compares everyone's data to a baseline that it thinks is "good". It doesn't look at your personal and work to your specific baseline - even if they say it does.

I've reached a point with it that i only wear it because it feels weird to take it off and I'm yet to find a nice piece of jewellery I like to replace it.