Alright, let’s talk about this little experiment I’ve been running for a while now – wearing both a regular watch and a Fitbit. It sounds a bit much, maybe even silly to some, but hear me out.
It started because I really like the look of a classic wristwatch. You know, the kind with hands, maybe a nice leather strap or a metal bracelet. It just feels right, looks professional or put-together, depending on the watch. But, I also got hooked on tracking my steps, sleep, heart rate – all that good stuff you get from a fitness tracker. My Fitbit became essential for that.
So, I found myself in a dilemma. Ditch the classic watch? Ditch the health tracking? Neither felt right. Then I thought, why not just wear both?
Getting Started: The Awkward Phase
I decided to give it a go. First attempt: watch on my left wrist (my usual watch hand), Fitbit on my right. This felt weirdly unbalanced. Like my right arm was suddenly doing this specific ‘tech’ job. It also looked a bit odd, having a device on both wrists.
Next, I tried putting both on my left wrist. The Fitbit went higher up my arm, closer to my elbow, and the watch sat in its usual spot near my hand. This felt crowded. Really bulky, especially under a shirt cuff. My wrist felt overloaded. It just wasn’t comfortable for daily wear.
Finding the Groove
After a few days of switching things around, I settled back on the original plan: watch on the left, Fitbit on the right. I figured I just needed to get used to it. And honestly? I did.
- Getting Dressed: Initially, long sleeves were a minor annoyance, sometimes catching on the Fitbit. I just got used to being a bit more mindful when putting on jackets or rolling up sleeves.
- The Looks: Yeah, people noticed sometimes. Got a few questions like “Why two?”. I just explained it simply – like my watch for the time and look, Fitbit for the fitness stuff. Most people just went “Oh, okay” and moved on.
- Functionality: It actually worked pretty well. I’d glance at my left wrist for the time, instinctively. I’d check my right wrist for notifications or my step count. My brain kind of compartmentalized them.
The Day-to-Day Now
So, this is my setup now. It’s become second nature. I wear my traditional watch on my left wrist – usually a simple analog one. On my right wrist, I have my Fitbit Charge. I went for a slimmer Fitbit model to make it less obtrusive.
Charging is the main extra step. Instead of plugging in one device at night, I plug in two. It’s a minor thing, just need an extra spot on the power strip by my bed. No big deal.
Syncing happens automatically via Bluetooth, so that’s seamless. I use the Fitbit app for all the health metrics, and my watch… well, it just tells the time and looks good doing it.
It’s definitely not for everyone. Some people want one device that does it all. And smartwatches are getting better, bridging that gap. But for me? I like the distinct functions and the aesthetic of a real watch. The Fitbit adds the smarts I want without forcing me to give up the timepiece I prefer.
It works. It feels normal to me now. Might look a bit quirky, but hey, it’s practical for what I want. That’s my experience wearing both a watch and a Fitbit. Simple as that.