i almost only wear a smart watch at this point. i have a rolex and an omega, both of which were gifts, and i can't tell you the last time i wear them. as mentioned earlier, i may wear them too look a little flashy on occasion, but it's a pain. i have to wind it up, reset the time, and at the end of the day, i just don't give a ***** what anyone thinks about my watch.
the smart watch actually allows me to be away from my phone. my watch has cellular, so i know when call and texts come in. i always have to be aware of my phone for work, so it allows me to be anywhere without actually having to carry my phone. on top of that, it has my email, calendar, stop watch, monitor my exercise, weather, etc. it's just too easy. the esthetic isn't as nice, but it just doesn't matter to me. whenever i see someone wearing a rolex, i feel like they're trying to hard to let me know they have a rolex. i completely get the appeal of a nice traditional watch, but at this point, i'd rather put my money elsewhere. i'm someone what would only buy a new car when i know it's not the best way to spend money.