Garmin with iPhone yes! The difference ultimately comes down to how much you like the Apple product ecosystem, the simplicity of using an Apple Watch and iPhone together, and the look/style of the Garmin vs Apple.
My favorite Garmin watches are probably the Forerunner series for working out. They have good price points.
The Garmin Fenix watches are your top tier line, with GPS and a bunch of tools an outdoorsman might find useful.
I personally like the Apple Watch Ultra, and would probably use that the most. But it’s expensive.
A Garmin Instinct is a mid-tier price and has the rugged look with plenty of nice features.
And as far as style and appearance goes, Garmin has more watches that look cooler. But you can make an Apple Watch Ultra look pretty badass.
A good product description is what draws me in. I hardly look through the bulleted features.
Most important is the product images. Static shots on a white background look nice, but I need to see it on someone and in action. The most important bulleted features should be showcased with a photo. A close-up of a breast pocket gets my mind moving a lot more than reading about it, but may not be the case for everyone.
I somehow missed the Bulova release, so thanks for sharing that. It's an interesting move from a brand that confounds me at times. I own a few Bulovas in my collection, and I can't help but feel that they lack a cohesive brand identity. This release likely reaffirms my thoughts. Are they a heritage brand that could compete with some of the more intriguing microbrands out there, or are they a fashion brand, or something else entirely? They have some great pieces, but really lack any cohesive narrative about what they're about. Also, the price point on those seems high. I'm not sure how you can price them higher than the Moonswatch when you don't have the recognition of the Omega label.
As a Texan, the new Flint & Tinder release is intriguing. I’d probably grab a piece if I hadn’t just shelled out for a new pair of F&T jeans and Rhodes boots before Christmas. My intentional purchasing philosophy is preventing me from buying just because I like it. I think leading with the most unique features feels like the right approach. Emphasizing the origin, quality, and scarcity all seem like important aspects for something like this.
How does the Garmin compare to say, an Apple Watch? Are you pairing it with an iPhone?
Garmin with iPhone yes! The difference ultimately comes down to how much you like the Apple product ecosystem, the simplicity of using an Apple Watch and iPhone together, and the look/style of the Garmin vs Apple.
My favorite Garmin watches are probably the Forerunner series for working out. They have good price points.
The Garmin Fenix watches are your top tier line, with GPS and a bunch of tools an outdoorsman might find useful.
I personally like the Apple Watch Ultra, and would probably use that the most. But it’s expensive.
A Garmin Instinct is a mid-tier price and has the rugged look with plenty of nice features.
And as far as style and appearance goes, Garmin has more watches that look cooler. But you can make an Apple Watch Ultra look pretty badass.
A good product description is what draws me in. I hardly look through the bulleted features.
Most important is the product images. Static shots on a white background look nice, but I need to see it on someone and in action. The most important bulleted features should be showcased with a photo. A close-up of a breast pocket gets my mind moving a lot more than reading about it, but may not be the case for everyone.
I somehow missed the Bulova release, so thanks for sharing that. It's an interesting move from a brand that confounds me at times. I own a few Bulovas in my collection, and I can't help but feel that they lack a cohesive brand identity. This release likely reaffirms my thoughts. Are they a heritage brand that could compete with some of the more intriguing microbrands out there, or are they a fashion brand, or something else entirely? They have some great pieces, but really lack any cohesive narrative about what they're about. Also, the price point on those seems high. I'm not sure how you can price them higher than the Moonswatch when you don't have the recognition of the Omega label.
As a Texan, the new Flint & Tinder release is intriguing. I’d probably grab a piece if I hadn’t just shelled out for a new pair of F&T jeans and Rhodes boots before Christmas. My intentional purchasing philosophy is preventing me from buying just because I like it. I think leading with the most unique features feels like the right approach. Emphasizing the origin, quality, and scarcity all seem like important aspects for something like this.