Garmin instinct. Used they are often pretty cheap. They look like an old 80s retro digital but have a bunch of smart features. I love mine.
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soyboy77@lemmy.ml 3 weeks ago
I really like my Amazfit Neo. Okay, it doesn’t charge with USB C but I really like its “always on” display and retro aesthetic. Can’t believe they don’t make 'em anymore!
Is there a worthy successor or can anybody recommend a similar minimalist smartwatch?
Lorindol@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
I’ve had my Amazfit Bip (the original) for 6 or 7 years and the only complaint I have is the shitty original non-breathing silicon strap. After I replaced it with nylon strap, it was pretty much perfect.
The battery still lasts over three weeks. The display glass only has a few tiny scratches on it, despite that I’ve worn the watch basically 24/7 all these years.
It has all the basic functionalities I need built in and the not-so-important-but-nice ones I can get via Tasker.
And it was really cheap, I originally bought it just to see what the fuss about smartwatches was all about. But it’s been so damn useful and trustworthy that I won’t even consider upgrading until it fails someday.
soyboy77@lemmy.ml 3 weeks ago
After checking out the specs, I think I might go for a Bip next, tnx. Always worth having a backup watch too for when your main is getting charged.