(Apple) Watch protection whilst working

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

When you are busy, you are busy, that's it. I like email, I can prioritise it and if needs be, give the person a call.

i rarely answer the phone when it rings. call back when i have time same for emails.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

That's the kind of thing I am thinking of, but that can maybe Velcro over and round the watch before working. An openable cover would work well, I don't know any leather workers personally, but I know one in the states that may be interested, will pm him.
Ta
Steve

Calling @mrsbruce

 

[armalites]

@GreenBlood we are obviously concerned about protecting your watch but you haven't told how many steps you've done today

 

[stuvy]

My phone lives on silent I hate it ringing or beeping

I normally keep it in one of my tool box drawers and check it now and then but unless it’s my parents or partner I ignore it

as for missing a call and loosing work your obviously selling a product that’s readily available and copied to miss out on the sale

 

[GreenBlood]

That’s a bit harsh. In terms of being so reliant on it I mean.

apple should do a workshop clock so you get your notifications but it’s on the wall out of harms way. What about an old iPad in a tough case ?

The great thing about the watch is that you can easily feel the watch alert you, especially if your listening to music. Lift up your wrist and see if it's something you need to deal with or not. So a simple flap up leather lid would be dead handy.

No, you have convinced yourself of that. Don't worry, I had too once upon a time. It can certainly seem that way and you will definitely need some persuading, but you will soon discover that you are being pulled about by some of your contacts. Remember the golden rule: 20% of your customers create 80% of your grief. Getting rid of that 20% is the trick.
Then you can get back to having a life. I know, it's not easy right now (is it at any time?) but I prefer quality over quantity any day of the week.

You're probably right. But I also actually like my watch too...;-)

Hi, What about using a wrist sweatband to keep the worst of the dust and sparks off, easily slipped up the arm to access the watch and only a couple of quid a throw. A bonus is you can wipe your sweaty brow as well.
Colin

Yes, that's the kind of thing that may work, pull it over the watch. Not idea, and may get singed with grind spray etc. Leather would be better.

 

[Ashley Burton]

I've got a basic fitbit & damaged it within a week of having it. All I can say is I'm glad it wasn't an expensive smart watch as I would of been majorly cursing

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I've got a basic fitbit & damaged it within a week of having it. All I can say is I'm glad it wasn't an expensive smart watch as I would of been majorly cursing

not worn a watch since leaving school for this reason

 

[bourbon]

Got to ask the question. How did you manage before a smart watch? I don't even have a smart phone. The mobile I have hasn't got a camera on it!

 

[James1979]

Got to ask the question. How did you manage before a smart watch? I don't even have a smart phone. The mobile I have hasn't got a camera on it!

I have a third hand iPhone under duress as I need the camera for work. It’s my first in my life and I’ve had it less than 6 months. I’m 100% with you on this one!!

 

[outofthefire]

Got to ask the question. How did you manage before a smart watch? I don't even have a smart phone. The mobile I have hasn't got a camera on it!

How did you manage before any sort of technology, household appliances, cars, the list goes on and can be broken down further how did you drive before power steering, electronic ignition, fuel injection. Thing's are moving forward all the time if you choose to stand still that's your choice, but it is funny how it is this sort of technology that garners your reaction.

 

[bourbon]

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

We shan't mention the software that designed the t-shirt. Or the plotter that cut it out or the press that bonded it.

Me. I wouldn't be without a smart phone. iPhone 3 was my first. Easton long before I moved to Android.

Emails. Pictures video. Calender and notes are all used daily and sync up with the pcs at home.

 

[outofthefire]

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The irony of the hashtag at the beginning of the statement, and the fact you're posting a picture on technology using technology about the fact that you don't use technology it's that for some reason you've drawn a line in the sand with one particular type of technology that baffles me, you're not alone, i'm not digging at you, it's just interesting.

 

[bourbon]

ever heard of a sense of humour mate? that's the point of the whole hashtag thing. I use tech when it suits ME. not a bank for example.

 

[northwest]

Technology is great, the advances in the last thirty or forty years are mostly incomprehensible. I have a Computer Controlled Milling machine. In my shed!

But the line is crossed when the technology starts using you, as opposed to you using the technology.

 

[Arc Tourist]

I have an Apple Watch, quite expensive obvs but I am finding it more and more essential as time goes on. I'd like to be able to wear it while working on stuff ie welding/grinding/general knocking about in a garage.

I dont need to be able to see it, just feel it vibrate when I get a notification or call and be able to quickly access it after putting down tools etc. I probably am looking for some kind of leather/Velcro/neoprene wrist strap, but I've not seen anything marketed to do this job. Has anyone else?

Id envisage that I'd wrap it round my watch when working and it'd have a cover that can easily lifted to access it when needed.

Steve

Consider having a wide leather wrist band made up to attach your watch, with a leather cover flap to cover the watch stitched on one side, and a magnet sewn on the other end of the flap to hold it in place.
This is the principle behind my phone case, which has magnets between the leather layers to keep the phone from falling out if it happens to shift position. With just a robust flick of a finger quick access is provided.

 

[GreenBlood]

Consider having a wide leather wrist band made up to attach your watch, with a leather cover flap to cover the watch stitched on one side, and a magnet sewn on the other end of the flap to hold it in place.
This is the principle behind my phone case, which has magnets between the leather layers to keep the phone from falling out if it happens to shift position. With just a robust flick of a finger quick access is provided.

I'm in contact with a lassie on here that maybe able to help....will post an update if we get any where:-)

 

[stuvy]

ever heard of a sense of humour mate? that's the point of the whole hashtag thing. I use tech when it suits ME. not a bank for example.

irony,

if you get it you get it, fighting a downward slippery slope you certainly don’t