Apple
Watch Series 8 41mm GPS
Based on 31 Reddit mentions
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Does the band locking mechanism wear down?
I´ve had Apple Watches since 2016 (AW2, AW5, AW8, and now AW11). Never had any issues with wearing of the locking mechanism whatsoever. More than 20 bands, Apple and non-Apple.
r-k-f in r/AppleWatch
December 16, 2025 9:28 AM
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Polar, still Polar in 2026
I’ve used a wide range of polar devices (starting with the M21 or M51, FT80, Vantage V and many many more). I have used three of their platforms. At first their desktop software (Polar precision performance ?, I remember It had lots of analysis options, but a looong time ago), then personal trainer
...Otherwise_Fun2598 in r/Polarfitness
January 1, 2026 7:17 PM
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AWU3 with Milanese band in black
My new AWU3 is in black as well…coming from a black AW8. Definitely more grey*, but I like it. Can’t comment on the scratch nature yet, although the Apple Store employee at pickup yesterday I was chatting with while waiting for the watch to be brought out appeared surprised at how “good” my AW8 look
...navsaria in r/applewatchultra
September 20, 2025 1:09 PM
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Was macht mehr sinn: Strava, Laufuhr und/oder Brustgurt?
Apple Watch 11 + Coros Oberarm Pulsmesser. Wegen Akkulaufzeit der Watch braucht man sich keine Gedanken machen. Selbst mit meiner AW8 konnte ich Marathon laufen und hatte noch genug Akku übrig. Hab lange Zeit den polar H10 Brustgurt genutzt allerdings immer wieder mit Aussetzer zu kämpfen gehabt und
...DreddyF in r/laufen
November 16, 2025 3:16 PM
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Goodbye Apple Watch!
Just don’t make the same mistake as me. I started off with an AW S8, then the 265, then back to the S8, then another 265 and now the AWU2… and here I am wanting a 970. At first, I found the UI/UX pretty shocking on the Garmin after years of being entrenched in the Apple ecosystem but it’s just so mu
...csmobro in r/garminforerunner
June 7, 2025 8:05 PM
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Yet another Garmin to AWU3
I’m in the same boat. I went from an AW8 to a Garmin Fenix 8, then back to an AWU3. I was happy I experienced the Fenix for about 3 months (thank you REI for a 90 day return policy!) but I realized I’m not THAT guy….I don’t need the massive battery life, I don’t disappear into the wilderness for day
...ch229151 in r/applewatchultra
October 4, 2025 2:04 PM
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Just a reminder.
Looks great on my Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm)
amburroni in r/GreenBayPackers
December 8, 2025 4:13 PM
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Apple Watch or Garmin? My watches (s5 s6) are too old now I guess, loading the app takes forever, if I were to upgrade which path would you recommend?
I also have Fenix 8 and a AW8, and for training I prefer the Apple Watch because Garmin is to limited. For Weight Lifting I use Hevy, for Running Runna, for Hyrox Roxfit. The Build in Stuff on Garmin come not even close to these apps. And worst off all, that expensive Garmin gets no feature updates
...Bastikuhn in r/bevelhealth
May 3, 2026 7:45 PM
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Beta Testers Wanted! - PowerGlass – Intelligent Battery Analytics
Got the app. Quite good, but I would appreciate both remaining time and remaining % of battery. Now I can choose only one of them (Power Glass od Apple widget). Also, font size (AW8, Infograph face, left lower corner complication) is quite big, so it does not fit perfectly with the face design. Othe
...PetrS_czJC in r/applewatchultra
January 28, 2026 8:49 AM
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Got my Apple Watch Ultra 3 today, case, screen protector, or nothing at all?
I have been wondering about a screen protector. My AW8 has some scratches on its screen, I am getting an Ultra 3 for my birthday later this month. I wasn't sure how durable Apples version of a sapphire screen is. I only work from home in a computer, I may just go naked and see how I go.
No_Eye1723 in r/applewatchultra
February 8, 2026 1:17 AM
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