Is the rising popularity of Macs having a negative effect on wrist watches?

[psv]

I'm typing this away on my new(ish) 15" MacBook Pro retina display - a gorgeous machine souped up with 16GB of RAM etc, etc, etc. Mac notebooks are not the leading laptop maker in the US with a rapidly growing market share. Nothing wrong with that.

The crux is given how the keyboard is positioned on Macs doesn't gel with wearing a wrist watch - both get banged up against each other and it uncomfortable to type on the keyboard with a watch on in many position, thus I have to take off my watch (Rolex in this case) and keep it off for the better part of the work day. I spend many, many hours per day in front of the computer so I'm wearing my watch less and less, thereby getting used to not wearing any watch. You understand the circle...

Anyone else experiencing the same thing? Is increased use of computers, especially Macs, further driving down the popularity of wrist watches?

[AzPaul]

Thought I'd read that wristwatch popularity was on the rise?

[wantonebad]

I would think phones do more to watch sales than computers Anyone who has an issue with watch/wrist ergonomics and typing already owns a watch. Phone's keep kids from buying them.

[looking to buy]

Ha use a windows machine. No such problem. Seriously I use a Microsoft Natural keyboard. It keeps my wrist from getting tired and the watch is not a problem. I use a 13 inch Lenovo laptop and I have no problems with it either.

[Tudor66]

I use a labtop all day that directly resembles a MacBook, yes, keyboard usage without the docking station keyboard will cause character marks to appear on you bracelet. That's ok with me, I get paid to be on the keyboard hours a day, which allows me to buy any watch I choose.

I see another common theme amongst my coworkers- guys who say that their iPhone or droid is the only watch they need. I'll never understand this, who wants a little mechanical computer on their person all day, not me, but again I'm paid to stay in contact with my teams/systems, so I keep the phone near me, but admire my watches much more...

[Kingair]

Go and get an Mac Book Air.
Than your wrist are on the desk ;-)

Best laptop I ever had (i5 and SSD memory - nice combo ;-)

HAGOne

[Route 66]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I would think phones do more to watch sales than computers Anyone who has an issue with watch/wrist ergonomics and typing already owns a watch. Phone's keep kids from buying them.

Agreed, The cell phone is the new pocket watch.

[kilyung]

I had the area below the keyboard covered with clear bra and no more worries.

[316lad]

I had the same dilemma until I got one of these...(I got it very cheap as ex-diplay from my local apple store)

It actually makes for a better typing position/ posture as well.

[bayerische]

It's just small scuffs IMHO.

[wantonebad]

Wear long French cuff's and your watch will be protected.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Wear long French cuff's and your watch will be protected.

Solution 1 ;-)

Who has another one ?

Let's us know !

HAGT

[looking to buy]

My keyboard. Never a problem

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[QueueCumber]

Proper typing should never cause damage to a wrist watch, much like proper piano/keyboard playing shouldn't either.



I take my watch off anyway, unless I'm on my laptop taking notes when I am not at home...

[TSW]

Never had a problem with it since 1993.

[psv]

I work in IT/software so I spend all my life in front of computers, usually I don't have a problem but now with my new MacBook Pro Retina, the watch comes off every day because it is simply not comfortable.

[Monte Cristo]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Wear long French cuff's and your watch will be protected.

Watch out for the cuff links!

[Watchcraze007]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Go and get an Mac Book Air.
Than your wrist are on the desk ;-)

Best laptop I ever had (i5 and SSD memory - nice combo ;-)

HAGOne

Was just going to say that.. Exactly! Even an 11"!

[Watchcraze007]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Proper typing should never cause damage to a wrist watch, much like proper piano/keyboard playing shouldn't either.



I take my watch off anyway, unless I'm on my laptop taking notes when I am not at home...

This is a desktop keyboard, not a laptop (not a MAC laptop) ;)

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

Watch out for the cuff links!

[Lamone]

I had the same problem with the same machine. I then fitted my 1675 on a NATO and the problem was solved.

[Speed]

I applied a Moshi wrist rest / mouse pad sticker on my 13 inch MacBook Pro. It is the same color of my Mac. Hardly notice it is there. I have my GMTIIC on as I type this!!! The watch is safe as is the wrist rest!!!

http://www.amazon.com/moshi-PalmGuar.../dp/B001T57PD0

[77T]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Solution 1 ;-)

Who has another one ?

Let's us know !

HAGT

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by Watchcraze007

This is a desktop keyboard, not a laptop (not a MAC laptop) ;)

It doesn't matter, the principle is still exactly the same. If you are sitting correctly typing at your laptop, then it still isn't a problem. It is the posture that is important, not the specific keyboard and whether it is attached to a laptop or not. If you are doing it correctly, i.e. wrists level and above the surface of the keyboard with fingers sloped down, then you won't hit your watch. If you are incorrectly resting your palms, wrists, etc., on the keyboard, desktop, etc., then you will not only increase the chance of damaging your watch, but you will increase the chance of carpal tunnel syndrome.



BTW, I own a Macbook Air and a Macbook Retina and have no problems (as well as a PC and Logitech keyboard)...

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by 77T

[NavyChief52]

I picked up the Apple Wireless keyboard for my MacBook Pro
http://www.apple.com/keyboard/

Much more comfortable.

[Lol-x]

Good thread and topic

I have a MacBook Air and admit to scratching up my clasps.

My solutions are:
(a) Longs sleeves;
(b) Contact adhesive on the clasp and/or the steel surface of the Mac;
(c) Wear a NATO or rubber strap;

Although I have done neither, I should do something because the scratches are definitely occurring.

[Monte Cristo]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

was thinking these but get your point

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