Re:Apple Watch Series 7
by twalla on Wednesday October 13, 2021 @06:59PM
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As someone who appreciates mechanical watches I think this is a bit of an apples to oranges comparison. With the ubiquity of inexpensive, reliable means of telling the time, it's basically comparing a piece of (functional) jewelry to ... well... a literal computer on your wrist.
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In addition, the functional aspect is not always well-founded. As you may know, even many basic quartz watches (or certainly radio-controlled options) tend to drift less than some very expensive mechanical movements.
Re:Apple Watch Series 7
by bubblethink on Wednesday October 13, 2021 @09:25PM
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Weren't the radios going to be deprecated in the US ? They also don't work globally. I would like a GPS watch though, like seiko astron. Last I checked, it was still bulky and pricey.
Yeah, you have the Grand Seiko with the spring drive movement
Yes, I don't consider the Apple Watch jewellery. Personally, I find it a boring device. I can admire a beautiful watch movement, the ticking sound, the feel when using the crown. The skill for the decorations