Actually, no, it looks stupid and is stupid. Hands carry all sorts of dirty bacteria. Those watches won’t last. Maybe that’s what they want though.
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QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
honestly looking into it this looks sick as hell
altphoto@lemmy.today 3 weeks ago
starchylemming@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
bold of you to assume that someone who gers this has sex
Nasan@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
that’s why they keep the watch on during. unscrupulous sex worker might try to scam an extra hour out of them.
backalleycoyote@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
It’s just goth aesthetics for nerds. And somehow doing it with a smart watch makes black metal gauntlets look less silly.
end_stage_ligma@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
👁️ 👁️
GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
Wearing a watch at all makes you look like a dork anyway
rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I’m old, I’m allowed to wear my Timex.
Botzo@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Ironman indiglo? Still miss that watch, and I haven’t worn one for 15 years.
restingOface@quokk.au 3 weeks ago
You’re allowed to look like a dork. No one’s stopping you.
hOrni@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Looks uncomfortable. I wouldn’t want to wear a glove all the time.
dingus@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I do think it looks pretty cool…but what about washing your hands? That’s the main issue with it I’d think.
dan69@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
At this point just extend it down to ur wrist and call it a carpal tunnel wrist watch.
RedEyeFlightControl@lemmy.world 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
I would immediately smash it on a door frame
LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I got a Garmin for that reason. Couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve whacked it on stuff.
HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Same
naeap@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
Can confirm
Don’t know what they build their watches with, but they seem to absolutely not care, when I smash them at concrete or steel
Which is good, because it’s my first watch again after like 20 years without one, and I needed quite some time to adapt - and still forget about it and demolish other stuff with it by accident
AnAverageSnoot@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I wear mine while woodworking and I have dropped all kinds of tools on it with no issues
TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
This has to be trolling. Like, no, it’s not, unless you prioritize the watch and functionally nothing else in your day-to-day life. (This is even just accounting for ergonomics, e.g. assuming this is achiral and can be transferred easily to the right hand – not how conspicuously stupid it looks.)
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?
ol_capt_joe@piefed.ee 3 weeks ago
If you’ve ever had to wear a thumb stabilizer you know it’s really uncomfortable to have something wrapped around your thumb all day. (Enjoy those blisters in the webbing between thumb and index!)
And you have to remove it to wash your hands?
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
If she has one too, they can kith
Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
This doesn’t seem like a daily use but specialized for running/hiking. It’s like criticizing hiking boots for being uncomfortable and hard to lace compared to sneakers.
RedEyeFlightControl@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
You have me laughing over here.
It’s more ergonomic for the reason that it’s an easier, more natural viewing angle that puts less strain or stress on the body to view/use it. You don’t necessarily have to agree with that, or yuck someone else’s yum. Most of your issues are preference.
Did you miss the part where I said I wasn’t a fan of the leather implementation? Because that would rule out most of those points.
Have an upvote for the effort, though!
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 2 weeks ago
I think it would screw with the mobility of your thumb. That thing would be shifting all around if you used your hand.
jumponboard@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I dont like it simply because it’s always visible. At the wirst, I can choose when (not) to look at it.