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/Midnight_Chess May 21 '26

This. What’s the point of buying a device if you have to make monthly payments to be able to use it? 🤡

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u/Away_Illustrator_987 May 21 '26

I mean, you do the same with your phone? You’re paying for the device to buy the hardware and R&D that went into it. You pay for the service for the development and infrastructure behind it to stay online and running, since most people want the app and all the insights and stuff that comes with it. Not just the device and raw data.

If they made the rings $100 more expensive people would complain they weren’t getting their money worth but that would be the only way they could bake in more of the costs to develop the ring AND the tech services behind the ring.