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[-] QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 month ago

honestly looking into it this looks sick as hell

[-] RedEyeFlightControl@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago

While I'm not a fan of the leather implementation, I have to both agree that it's a placement improvement in terms of ergonomics, and it does look pretty cool. I think it might wear out faster, being exposed to the gripping area of your palm, though. I'd expect it to be difficult to wash your hands or handle dirty/sharp items.

[-] SGforce@lemmy.ca 18 points 1 month ago

I would immediately smash it on a door frame

[-] LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

I got a Garmin for that reason. Couldn't tell you how many times I've whacked it on stuff.

[-] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I have to both agree that it’s a placement improvement in terms of ergonomics

This has to be trolling. Like, no, it's not, unless you prioritize accessing the watchface and functionally nothing else in your day-to-day life. (This is even just accounting for ergonomics – and assuming this is achiral and can be transferred easily to the right hand – not how conspicuously stupid it looks.)

  • Putting it on and taking it off is more complicated because you have to slide it over your thumb and do a tiny little strap and then an even tinier strap.
  • Want to hold hands with a partner? I'm sure this'll spice things up.
  • What about that entire region of your palm? Who needs that all sensation when you have can a bunch of useless leather anyway?
  • Continuing from the last point: inconsistency in the coverage of your palm just makes holding things weirder, especially including the phone your watch is likely talking with.
  • Walking forward in a normal posture? Have fun near-inevitably smacking the shit out of your $300 smartwatch if you aren't paying attention.
  • Hot, sweaty day? Good thing there's way more surface area covered by your clammy, leather watch on one of the most sensitive parts of your body.
  • This genuinely looks like you'll feel the edge of the leather hit your arm whenever you move your hand in certain ways. More importantly, you'll feel the leather whenever you have your fingers curled in or hands together, and you'll likely feel skin too, so it'll just feel weird because of the constant inconsistency. It'd be so hard to become "nose blind" to because it's always changing just a little bit.
  • The ergonomics of charging this thing are surely more awkward than just a straight strap. And it's even screwed in, so you can't claim you easily pop the watch out and charge like that.
  • Want to hide your $300 watch under a long sleeve? Too bad, fuckass.
  • Choosing to switch it to upside-down? Too bad, fuckass; it's in this one position you absolutely cannot adjust even a little.
  • Trying to get actual, blue-collar work done for more than 10 seconds? Your $50 or whatever leather strap will be looking incredible by the end of it.
  • As you pointed out: went to the bathroom and want to literally wash your hands? 1) Have fun wiping with this fucking thing on, and 2) as you point out, have fun washing.

Glancing to look at your watch is not that onerous even when done relatively frequently. Literally what could your day-to-day life possibly be that this is more ergonomical?

[-] GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 month ago

Looks kinda neat, but also has big LOOK AT ME vibes. Not to mention the issues the other commenter mentioned regarding wear and hygiene.

I could see it being useful for larger devices a user has to interact with constantly to free up and reduce strain on the hand though.

[-] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

It's the "driver" orientation and there are even watches made with "12 at 2" to implement it.

It was for race car drivers back at the turn of the last century. It just makes you look like a dork now.

[-] restingOface@quokk.au 2 points 1 month ago

Wearing a watch at all makes you look like a dork anyway

[-] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

I'm old, I'm allowed to wear my Timex.

[-] Botzo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Ironman indiglo? Still miss that watch, and I haven't worn one for 15 years.

[-] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

White Weekender Indiglo. i have multiple watches but this one is my favorite.

[-] Botzo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

That's a classic.

[-] QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 month ago

BETTER IDEA, LEFT AND RIGHT INDICATORS

[-] Syndication@lemmy.today 3 points 1 month ago

Happy 420 lol

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I legitimately used to know a woman who would benefit from wearing this.

[-] Allero@lemmy.today 0 points 1 month ago

When did you get to know my girlfriend?

[-] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago

We have the same girlfriend?!

[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

there's only one girlfriend, mate.

[-] thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago
[-] basxto@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 month ago

containerized girlfriend

[-] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

But your hands already have an indicator. Your left hand makes an L.

[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

just for arguments sake let's pretend i got no thumbs on my left hand. what then

[-] turmacar@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

You remember which hand you Lost your thumb(s? Igor?) on.

[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

okay i gotta think up a better argument you're right

[-] Katana314@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

But if he’s entirely right, how can he tell which of his hands is not the right one?

[-] chris@lemmy.grey.fail 10 points 1 month ago

Hard disagree. This is awful.

[-] otter@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago

Why not wear it on the inside of your wrist?

Its easier and more discreet to check, you don't need a complicated new setup, and you won't have any issues working with your hands.

I know some people do this already, and flip it around depending on the setting. Inner wrist when walking around, and regular placement when working at a desk.

Unless I'm getting whooshed here

[-] DoubleDongle@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

It's in lenmyshitpost. I would assume OP knows it's bad.

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

ITT: Every commentor forgets where they are.

[-] nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 month ago

I want a big gauntlet with a largw screen and more processing power on my arm instead.

[-] just2look@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 month ago
[-] nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 month ago

Yes, but not something that bulky.

[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

First time I've ever seen such a design, but I approve. Until it gets in the way of masturbation..

[-] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

I could see it being better for biking directions

[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Would be great if it were a super tiny watch, like a waterproof electronic sticker. Completely intrusive as a chonky smartwatch.

[-] SpicyLizards@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

I just staple it to my face

[-] poseur@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

wash your hands kevin

[-] valar@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Why would you want a strap around your thumb? Terrible

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