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Interested to know what everyone does when they have a formal date or wedding etc. do you wear your Apple Watch as is? Switch a band out? Go watch less? Switch to a nicer watch (Swiss, seiko) etc.

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[–] porym@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I have a SS watch and I normally use sport loops. For formal events I switch to a fitting SS or leather band

[–] wiz0rddd@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I think it looks sloppy with a suit. That's just my preference. People can wear what they want, but just not for me. :)

[–] Luci_Noir@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)
[–] Nihiliste@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I'll just swap in a more formal/conservative band if it seems warranted. It's 2023 - it's pretty normal to wear a smartwatch.

[–] hotelyankee@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have a couple automatics I wear when smart devices are not allowed.

[–] Kyssaya@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Could you give examples of places where smart watches/devices are not allowed? I'm not sure I can think of a situation apart from taking an official exam.

[–] LemonFizzy0000@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Certain government agencies have rooms that don’t allow devices in them. Source: spouse works for one of these agencies and has to leave Bluetooth devices before entering the space.

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[–] RigidTaco@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I have a nice leather band, matches my nicer belt and then I change up the face to be minimalistic.

[–] A_tOWn1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

With the gold Milanese loop to match my case, my watch looks nicer/more luxurious than a lot of analog watches out there haha. The band makes a big difference

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[–] Electrical-Plankton1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I switch back to either the S0 or S4 Stainless Steel

[–] Money-man2000@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

i just put a nice watch face and watch band on my apple watch, i think the non ultra apple watch’s can be quite classy

[–] jackpotkid22@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (6 children)

Nobody notices, nobody cares. Sometimes I just wear a nicer band if I feel like it.

[–] gomazoa93@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Pretty much, just got a custom cordovan leather watch band and I'm excited to wear it to a formal occasion

[–] HPIguy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This is the way.

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[–] MadamSeminole@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I have an Apple Watch Ultra for diving (I’m a marine biologist) and working out, and a Series 9 stainless steel for other occasions.

[–] strack94@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wear my apple watch all the time so I have wicked tanline and must a wear watch for every occasion. Usually switch to ghock for events and weddings.

[–] doogm@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If I was in the wedding party, I'd wear my Tag Heuer. Anything else and I'll switch to the leather link band most of the time.

[–] kuwisdelu@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I just switch to a leather band or link bracelet.

[–] batuckan1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Precovid I wore my Apple Watch everyday everywhere

Now, it’s only when I travel and or errands / working out.

I wear an analog watch dive watches primarily now

[–] MeTieDoughtyWalker@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I switch to a classier looking face as if that makes a difference. 😂

[–] spiders888@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wear my Apple Watch stainless all the time aside when charging. I swap the face and band (Milanese or a wood and metal link band) for fancier occasions.

[–] deltaz0912@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I change the band.

[–] Thatcanadianchickk@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I always wear mine regardless

[–] iamkhris@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I wear my Ultra every day, all day, except for 30ish minutes every morning to charge it.

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[–] CommunicationOk9330@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

i have a milanese band so i think it's fine for most occasions. i might reconsider if i was like - part of the wedding party, but probably not if i was just going to a wedding.

[–] OkMammoth3@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

For very formal or weddings, switch to a timeless piece. Everything else, Apple. But again, this is not a hard written rule and time seems to be changing quick.

[–] notyetporsche@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use my watch for the sleep monitoring, morning alarm, workouts. For any outing other than workouts I will wear a nicer watch from my collection depending on the event.

[–] kiddredd@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I bought a stainless band and wear that. I never was a high end watch guy, and I’m not sure I want to be. I know it’s considered sacrilege to some to wear a sport watch with dress, but I don’t care. More people notice if you are fit, your suit is tailored nicely, and your footwear is on point than they do your wrist.

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[–] NomusaMagic@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I was in a formal wedding at a country club in Texas. I bought a Swarovski crystal surround + band from Etsy. My AW was just ONE of many, including bride + groom!

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[–] S-MoneyRD@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have a couple Hermes straps, but if it’s really formal I will ditch the AW and wear my Tag Monaco.

[–] solidtitanium@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Use a real watch in nicer occasions. Apple Watch for all other times.

[–] HumanDissentipede@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I put on one of my more formal bands (leather or link, depending on the fit). I got the stainless steel model specifically because it can be dressed up a little easier than aluminum. I’ll never go watchless and dumb watches just don’t do it for me anymore.

[–] Kranon7@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wear my Apple Watch always. I have a silver Milanese loop, and while I don't like how often I have to "tighten" it, it looks nice for all occasions.

[–] GaryE20904@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I always wear mine with a black Milanese loop band but if I had a more casual band I would swap it out.

[–] OldVenomSnake@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I switch to wear one of my mechanical watches for formal events or when I’m meeting other watch enthusiasts. Honestly, outside of watch enthusiasts, probably no one will notice what watch you are wearing.

[–] Overall_Lobster823@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] irishguy0224@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Switch the band and the watch face pending the event but my Apple Watch is always on

[–] tylersavage1005@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wear my AWU all the time. I will use the leather loop for nicer occasions, I have quite a few actual watches but I just don’t wear them anymore

[–] eggsaladsandwichism@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If I’m having a meeting I don’t wear it. It doesn’t look professional, it looks like a toy watch in the eyes of people who are not familiar or obsessed with Apple products.

[–] sunplaysbass@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] lex_hair@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wear my Apple Watch on my right wrist and my mechanical watches on the left if I’m working out that day. If I’m not working out, I don’t wear my Apple Watch unless I’m traveling via air.

[–] kandaq@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I will wear one type of band for a while. After a while I will switch to another band, and after that another. I like how it looks different in any photos that it appears in. Nobody else notice it nor even care, but I do and that’s all that matters.

[–] Jack_-_R@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Ultra with the ceramic dark band and the Fire and Water face no complications.

[–] Kyssaya@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I wear my AW most of the time, but I have a few analog watches that I like to wear on the weekends or when going to nice places. I have had analog watches my whole life before buying the AW so I like to take them out sometimes.

[–] Tumblrrito@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use my black stainless steel link bracelet with the California face in black

[–] Furgus@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Wear my Milanese Loop and California face with a color that matches my shirt. I don't get dressed up a lot so it looks ok to me and I've gotten compliments on the combo.

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