That's what I thought when it came out initially, but after the series 4 release, I decided to get one, and I use it many many times a day:
* Apple Pay on the watch is the fastest way to pay on any NFC enabled POS; now works on Caltrain as well.
* Silent haptic alarm, which doesn't wake up your partner
* Passwordless macbook unlock
* Automatic phone unlock when using a facemask
* Overnight HR measurement, if you want to track how overtrained/rested you are
* I use it to open my front door and garage door via siri when coming back from a bike ride or run (I don't need to carry my phone for this). I don't carry keys with me.
* Listen to music/podcast while on a run without my phone.
* Control media without taking out my phone.
* Vectorized maps and gps tracking for running/cycling and uploading to strava (workoutdoors app)
* Strava app
* Interval timers when at the gym
* Easy continuous visibility of air-quality/UV/temp-range/hours-of-sunlight-remaining on my main watch face. Useful information when planning outdoor exercise.
* I occasionally do high altitude climbs, and hikes, so I'm looking forward to upgrading to a newer model with continuous elevation readouts and SpO2 readings.
* Use it to ping my lost phone
* Flashlight when you're in a bind
* Navigation while cycling
* Pick up calls when you're hands are full and you're phone isn't nearby.
* Apple Pay on the watch is the fastest way to pay on any NFC enabled POS; now works on Caltrain as well. * Silent haptic alarm, which doesn't wake up your partner * Passwordless macbook unlock * Automatic phone unlock when using a facemask * Overnight HR measurement, if you want to track how overtrained/rested you are * I use it to open my front door and garage door via siri when coming back from a bike ride or run (I don't need to carry my phone for this). I don't carry keys with me. * Listen to music/podcast while on a run without my phone. * Control media without taking out my phone. * Vectorized maps and gps tracking for running/cycling and uploading to strava (workoutdoors app) * Strava app * Interval timers when at the gym * Easy continuous visibility of air-quality/UV/temp-range/hours-of-sunlight-remaining on my main watch face. Useful information when planning outdoor exercise. * I occasionally do high altitude climbs, and hikes, so I'm looking forward to upgrading to a newer model with continuous elevation readouts and SpO2 readings. * Use it to ping my lost phone * Flashlight when you're in a bind * Navigation while cycling * Pick up calls when you're hands are full and you're phone isn't nearby.
etc etc etc