After 9 months of wrist time, I refuse to call this a "watch". It is a mediocre watch. It is worse as an applications platform. However, it is brilliant as a notification device. I find it a great convenience to be able to glance at the device and instantly determine whether an email or text needs immediate attention or can be ignored or postponed. For this functionality I wear it. But warning: the best thing to do is buy the cheapest version sold and better still wait till the price drops.