What's on your wrist ( watch or gizmo)?

[Amber Valley Guy]

I see lots of different wrist ware (watches if you like) whilst out and about. I'm a classic rugged dive watch wearer but I see lots of GPS/Apple/Samsung (or I think they are) wearers.
So what do you wear on your wrist whilst riding, a watch or GPS type device?

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

Apple Watch Ultra. Has been through a lot and keeps on going. I’ll replace it when they come up with a new one that does something new and better.

 

[irie]

Polar Ignite 3. AMOLED touchscreen and light as a feather, does what I want. Connects reliably to my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S23).

Would like to see heartrate on Trek Rail (non-smart) Bosch Kiox display but Bosch plays nicely with very few heart rate monitors.

 

[RustyIron]

RoadID. Seriously. Get one. You don't want to end up a John Doe in the ER.

 

[Bear-uk]

Garmin fenix 6 pro for me. eBay purchase and I'm happy with it.

 

[iXi]

Garmin epix 2, does all I need

 

[Dino24]

My first smartwatch was an amazfit trex pro and after 2 years just end up dead.
Second an galaxy watch 7 but I dont like the battery life and the idea having a microphone on my wrist.
Now a g-shock and lookind for the Trex 2 for smartwatch.

 

[johnnystorm]

Recently upgraded to an Epix Gen 2 https://www.hsamuel.co.uk/garmin-epix-gen-2-black-silicone-strap-smartwatch/p/V-9119900

Easy to read, enough "smarts" to not want to go back to Samsung and a stunning battery life.

I use it to beam my HR to my bar mounted garmin but if I don't need navigation I'll use it for ride recording as well (full Euro maps if necessary in any case!).

 

[alleeex]

Garmin Fenix 6S Pro here. I like it because it connects to my KSL and can record power data for Strava etc so I get an accurate calorie burn and TSS.

I had an Apple Watch before the Garmin and much prefer that for the day-to-day functionality, but the power data on the Garmin is too good to give up!

 

[NMNomad]

Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED. Couldn't be happy with it!

 

[Renton_Yorkshire]

Apple Watch Ultra 2 combined with Strava app

Swapped the alpine loop strap out though, no good in warmer weather absorbing sweat

 

[JP-NZ]

Apple watch here, Strava and it sends HR to my Kiox 300.

 

[highpeakrider]

Garmin Venu 2 watch

 

[Polar]

Watch 10 give me more than enough information combined with TCU

 

[dumpy]

FR955.. and.. i dont record most rides. i just.. ride

 

[Bikeflog]

I see lots of different wrist ware (watches if you like) whilst out and about. I'm a classic rugged dive watch wearer but I see lots of GPS/Apple/Samsung (or I think they are) wearers.
So what do you wear on your wrist whilst riding, a watch or GPS type device?

I wear a Garmin Fenix 6. I would personally stick to a bike computer of if are thinking of buying either and you have a nice watch already. When spending long days on the bike my watch starts to hurt my wrist. I bought a slightly softer (non-genuine) band that helps but I wish I invested in a better bike computer instead.

 

[fankus]

Epix Gen2 51mm (larger battery) - great price to power ratio, super longevity. Great watch, maps works well.

 

[Dax]

Fenix 7 pro

 

[IndigoUnicorn]

Apple Watch Ultra 2 and a RoadID bracelet.

I tried a Garmin Instinct Solar for a couple years and HATED it. The HR measurements were all over the place, as were the distance measurements. While the battery life was considerably better, the Apple just does a better job at everything

 

[LowStandards]

Galaxy Watch Ultra


Can't fault it at all

 

[Samoaj]

Garmin Fenix 6x pro. I got it 4 years ago and it had taken a good beating as I wear it for everything — work, climbing, mtb and kayaking. Looks a bit worse for wear but I don’t seem to be able to kill it.

 

[Hiltix]

Garmin Enduro 3 has not been named yet. Battery lasts 1 month, is very robust and yet lightweight.

 

[Malcb]

RoadID. Seriously. Get one. You don't want to end up a John Doe in the ER.

Medical details and contact number on phone is also worthwhile.

 

[Polar]

Medical details and contact number on phone is also worthwhile.

Press off and down button at the same time on iPhone you'll get all details needed if you have activated "medical ID"

 

[The Hodge]

Gard Pro 2..lots of features but no mapping which wasn't what I wanted it for ..that's done through Outdoor Active on my phone .
This was a Christmas present and for £80.00 it does everything other smartwatches do for less than half the price

 

[Malcb]

Press off and down button at the same time on iPhone you'll get all details needed if you have activated "medical ID"

Doesn’t work for me on my iPhone, I just have to press the home button while the phone is locked but without using a finger the print reader will recognise or with the other phone that has face recognition try to unlock with the camera covered.

 

[NMNomad]

Gard Pro 2..lots of features but no mapping which wasn't what I wanted it for ..that's done through Outdoor Active on my phone .
This was a Christmas present and for £80.00 it does everything other smartwatches do for less than half the price
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That's sharp! Haven't seen one of those before. Very nice!

 

[NMNomad]

Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED here. Love it!

 

[RustyIron]

Medical details and contact number on phone is also worthwhile.

That's true. I also have that info on my phone and watch. But consider your phone. Is it in your Camelbak? Do EMTs and helicopter crews care about your Camelbak? Nah. It all gets left behind for the other guys to deal with. Is your phone in your pants pocket? One of the first things the nurse does is get out her fancy scissors to cut off all your clothes, which then get thrown into a bag. Trust me, she's not rifling through your pockets. Maybe the RoadID would get cut off, as well, but at least it's instantly recognizable as a form of identification.

 

[VWsurfbum]

I know you might be surprised by this, but I'm bit of a watch tart.
Day to day work watch - Tissot T-Touch Solar
Wednesdays (Midweek Ride day) - Garmin Epix Gen 2
Thursdays or Fridays - OnePlus Watch 2
Weekend ride day - the Garmin Obvs
Weekend Non ride day - One of the nicer watches.