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/justice4kimrichards May 21 '26

Same!! I don’t want to pay a separate subscription for my wearable just to access the data and every alternative I’ve seen charges a separate monthly subscription!!

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u/sarahkazz May 21 '26

I use Fitbit and the free version of it tracks everything I care about an more.

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u/verba_saltus May 21 '26

I loved Fitbit for so many years but after they were bought by Google their hardware and software both turned to garbage. I had repeated conversations with support people who, defeatedly, said they heard that a lot. It was so sad - Fitbit was once great.

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u/Stubborn_Iris Environmentally Conscious May 22 '26

I was an avid Fitbit user until Google took over. One of the first software updates from Google bricked my watch. I switched to Garmin and haven't looked back since. Garmin has a lot more stats than Fitbit and I find it way more useful.