Hi, I’m a 30F who never really spends on myself at all and I’ve never had any gadgets besides my phone ever. My Mamaw is asking for a big gift idea and she spends up to $400. I thought now was the time to get an Apple Watch I’ve always wanted! I’d like to go with an older model that is MUCH more affordable (maybe like the $200 range?) but I know Apple starts messing up their older products. So any advice on a model to go with that will be reliable for several more years yet not break the bank, a sweet spot so to say? I don’t need anything super fancy just one that does the job, thanks!

  • mbrevitas@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’d get the SE, unless you know the lack of always-on display is a deal-breaker. For people who have always worn classic watches, being able to always see the time is a basic feature. If you don’t normally wear watches and are fine with having to do a gesture or tap to see the time, get the SE, otherwise get an older series something (7? 8?).

    • NomusaMagic@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I hear you!! Some people like “always on”. For me … don’t need my watch to be on when I’m not looking at it. Mine set at “wake on wrist raise”. Always on dramatically reduces battery life on my AW6 SS.

      • ducmite@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        The screen never turns on when I raised my hand. But it did flash on and off while I steered my car, so in theory it does work. I’m now keeping it always on :D

        • svachalek@alien.topBEnglish
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          10 months ago

          It works fine for me when I do a big “oh look at the time” or “hurry up buddy” motion but when I actually just want to check time or something it’s usually a subtle flick and that doesn’t trigger it at all. So always on is a must for me.