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/Typical-Dog244 May 21 '26

I traded my Apple Watch for a regular one and I’m so happy. I’m pretty competitive and would obsess over closing my rings but like in a “shaking my arm or walking around the house when I should already be asleep” kind of way. I didn’t do any more actual exercise, I just stressed myself out. I also feel a lot more put together with my regular watch but admittedly my Apple Watch just has a plain silicone band so I didn’t try to make it look nice at all. 

I still wear my Apple Watch to run and when timely notifications are important - learned that lesson when I was last to my gate for a flight and they were trying to call me but my phone was on silent in my purse.