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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

I found the Apple Watch to be tyrannical and gave up on it some two years ago--so big time relate!

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

I decided long ago to never have a smartwatch, having an iPhone has taught me enough about how addicted I can be to these things - I love my analogue watch. That’s a great extract from Gulliver’s Travels!

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John Halbrooks's avatar

Which analogue watch(es) do you wear?

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Your question made me smile. I went into a small gift shop in County Leitrim recently and made my choice from a limited range in a display case. I had to check the brand just now, a Cluse? I liked the size, the teal green face etc. it does the job and it’s simple.

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John Halbrooks's avatar

Hi, Mary. Do you wear a conventional watch instead?

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Yep.

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Linda Cardillo's avatar

Don't enable all the gizmos and just use as a watch.

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John Halbrooks's avatar

Yes, I realize that this is possible. But in that case, I might as well just use a conventional watch, which is much more pleasing on the wrist.

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Abigail Ward's avatar

I used an Apple Watch for two years when I had a job that involved constant, instant communication. The Apple Watch was fantastic for that job. As soon as I left though, I didn't want anything to do with it- felt like a bondage I wanted to get rid of.

I love reading this history of timepieces. So much richness here, especially in the way you talk about time being communal and personal.

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John Halbrooks's avatar

Yes, the Apple Watch certainly has its uses. I think what your observation shows is that the tech industry has eroded the distinction between work and private life, between our inner worlds and our external obligations. That is a distinction worth preserving!

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