Apple Watch worth it?

For me it was the workout capabilities. You'd be surprised how much you actually want to close those rings.

But basically, I had a fitbit and enjoyed using it, and the Apple Watch is the fitbit with more capabilities.

I have the GPS-Non LTE version, and yes, as you pointed out...

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anything you can do on the watch you can do on your phone.

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But a lot of times, using the watch comes in handy by itself. For instance, you have 8GB space to store things like music.

So, it you want to go workout/run/hike and leave your phone at home, you can still have music to listen to.

If you want two have two cell phones, pay the extra for the LTE version, because that's basically what you'll be paying for.

I think it is. I don't sit around thinking about how much I love it, but I'm annoyed when I forget it.

I answer calls on it when my phone is in the other room. I read and respond to texts on the go without pulling out my phone. It gives me alerts relating to my alarm, doorbell, security cameras, etc. I stop and start audiobooks and music without reaching for my phone. Check the weather, set the alarm, use map directions, etc.

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My main drawback is that anything you can do on the watch you can do on your phone

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This is the wrong way to think about it.

Think of it as a notification center for your wrist. Instead of having to pull your phone out of your pocket, or have it on you all the time walking around the house, you get texts, emails, calls, any number of app updates, all from your wrist. You can use Siri to send texts, emails, call, etc.
There's also a ton of use as a fitness tracker. Apple has their own Activity app that tracks movement, calories, exercise, stand time, steps. Has the Nike Run app to help track runs. Pretty sure I read it has the most reliable heart rate tracker in a wearable as well.

If you don't find any of that useful, I wouldn't get one. It's not another device to have a ton of screen time on, it's basically a phone extension.

i enjoy mine

i can use it without hauling my phone to the gym or on a run