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Old 25 November 2014, 01:11 AM   #1
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Can you wear a Rolex and a Apple watch at the same time?

I am excited for the Apple watch to come out for all the health benefits. I do not want to give up my Rolex. Anyone considering wearing Apple watch on the other wrist? Maybe the smaller version would look better?
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Old 25 November 2014, 01:13 AM   #2
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I wouldn't. I do keep my fitness band on my right wrist but I think having the Apple watch there in its place would look silly with a normal watch on the other. The band I have has no display and looks more like a bracelet.
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Old 25 November 2014, 01:45 AM   #3
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I was a kickstarter for the Pebble and I do wear both it and my Rolex when driving long distances over many days. The Rolex does my prime timekeeping and the Pebble is on the other wrist so I can keep track of who is calling or texting before I use my BT headset to answer/reply.

The only other time is at the track when it is raining cats & dogs. I don't want to take my iPhone out to see a text and get it soaked - or worse drop it. It stays safe in an inner pocket of the rain jacket. The Pebble is water resistant so no worries.

I would expect the Apple Watch could be a useful gadget in those same circumstances.
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Old 25 November 2014, 02:49 AM   #4
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I haven't figured out why I would need a smartwatch, since virtually everything that a smartwatch can do, my smartphone does.

There might be certain fitness bands that I might consider when I'm certain that the technology is there, which according to reports I've read, it is not yet.

As far as counting steps and some other things, my S5 does those things, too, so again no need for a smartwatch.
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Old 25 November 2014, 02:55 AM   #5
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I did thought of the idea of wearing Apple watch on the other hand, but concluded that it wouldn't look good and I'll probably get frowned upon by people. I'll stick to being admired for just wearing a Rolex. Besides, I don't think I'll need an Apple watch as I can do whatever I need with a iPhone.
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Old 25 November 2014, 03:00 AM   #6
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I did thought of the idea of wearing Apple watch on the other hand, but concluded that it wouldn't look good and I'll probably get frowned upon by people. I'll stick to being admired for just wearing a Rolex. Besides, I don't think I'll need an Apple watch as I can do whatever I need with a iPhone.
My sentiments too. Wearing a watch on both wrists would look a bit goofy to be honest. The phone would suffice for me, but to each his own :)
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Old 25 November 2014, 03:47 AM   #7
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I think only dictators can wear two watches at the same time.

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Old 25 November 2014, 04:22 AM   #8
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I think only dictators can wear two watches at the same time.
Not true. Generals are also allowed.

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Old 25 November 2014, 04:27 AM   #9
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Old 25 November 2014, 05:26 AM   #10
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I better have an apple wearing my Rolex!
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Old 25 November 2014, 01:01 PM   #11
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I haven't figured out why I would need a smartwatch, since virtually everything that a smartwatch can do, my smartphone does.

There might be certain fitness bands that I might consider when I'm certain that the technology is there, which according to reports I've read, it is not yet.

As far as counting steps and some other things, my S5 does those things, too, so again no need for a smartwatch.
My thoughts exactly.
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Old 25 November 2014, 01:05 PM   #12
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I see no need to get an Apple iWatch. It's not going to replace my mechanical watches and I certainly wouldn't wear one on each wrist. I did that once when I was bringing one watch in for service and I got all kinds of funny looks and comments. So no thanks.
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Old 25 November 2014, 01:11 PM   #13
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I see no need to get an Apple iWatch. It's not going to replace my mechanical watches and I certainly wouldn't wear one on each wrist. I did that once when I was bringing one watch in for service and I got all kinds of funny looks and comments. So no thanks.

This quote sold me. No Apple Watch on my second wrist.
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Old 25 November 2014, 01:58 PM   #14
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I wear my Garmin golf watch on my right wrist because I get less reflection off the face on the greens when putting...... So I don't forget my "golf" watch at home I've gotten in the habit of putting it on before I leave the house thus having a watch on both wrists on the way to the course. It hasn't felt that awkward
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Old 25 November 2014, 03:01 PM   #15
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One watch at a time for me...
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Old 25 November 2014, 09:26 PM   #16
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Not true. Generals are also allowed.

My bad!

General Schwartzkopf should have bought a GMT instead of that DJ.
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Old 25 November 2014, 10:14 PM   #17
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my bad!

General schwartzkopf should have bought a gmt instead of that dj.
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Old 25 November 2014, 11:01 PM   #18
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Old 25 November 2014, 11:35 PM   #19
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Yes, but then the Rolex will really just look like jewelry.
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Old 26 November 2014, 02:49 AM   #20
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My bad!

General Schwartzkopf should have bought a GMT instead of that DJ.
Apparently the dual watch look is the proper way to accessorize fatigues.

I do like Schwartzkopf's "free world" method of one on each wrist better because they're less likely to scratch each other up.
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Old 26 November 2014, 03:06 AM   #21
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I am excited for the Apple watch to come out for all the health benefits. I do not want to give up my Rolex. Anyone considering wearing Apple watch on the other wrist? Maybe the smaller version would look better?
sure you could wear them on the same wrist.

wear the Rolex wrist out and the iWatch reversed wrist in so it looks like a balance bracelet on the wrist and won't hit the crown or scratch the side of the rolex.

if i needed an iWacth, i'd do it.
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Old 26 November 2014, 03:26 AM   #22
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I think it would make perfect sense, this way when apple's watch battery dies, you still know what time it is...
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Old 26 November 2014, 05:42 AM   #23
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The trend I see here in the Bay Area, analogue watch on left, smart watch on right. It seems to work and I see this trend growing. I would consider it.

I once wore my System 51 on my right and my Explorer II on my left and got a ridiculous amount of appreciative comments.

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Old 26 November 2014, 08:41 PM   #24
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No i don't think so, hopefully that answer will suffice.......
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Old 27 November 2014, 04:12 AM   #25
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I'll wear both. It will compliment my Google glass while riding my Segway. My only conundrum, however, is whether or not to remove my Bluetooth when out and about during the day. I'd really rather not give up such a fashion-forward accesory.
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Old 27 November 2014, 04:23 AM   #26
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I say no but that is just my personal preference. Plus I see no need for a smart watch for my personal needs at this point so my Rolex will be flying solo.
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Old 27 November 2014, 11:34 PM   #27
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I wear the Garmin Vivofit on the left; Rolex always on the right. The Garmin looks like a thinner bracelet, so not too bad.
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Old 28 November 2014, 12:19 AM   #28
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well, I will... and will say that Schwartzkopf is my idol and he made me do it.
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Old 6 December 2014, 11:55 PM   #29
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I have been wearing both since I got my Android Wear watch back in July. I reverse the face and wear it on the opposite wrist. Looks like a nice rubber bracelet with a stainless fastener.

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Old 7 December 2014, 12:06 AM   #30
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Seriously. Does anyone really think you need to wear an apple watch at all.
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