I didn't get the Apple watch but had the itch for a smart watch and got the Garmin. The Garmin has the features and functions I was looking for, the main difference is the waterproof depth. I wanted a watch I could swim with and also the battery life was better. It's definitely buggy and crashed on me once while setting it up. Just hoping this will help me keep tabs on my consistency, but really it's just another tool watch. The notifications is functions as it should. The watch is a beast though and is bigger than the Omega Speedmaster and Seamaster 2500. The size is more like a Rolex Deep sea but lighter. I sold off a victorinox Airboss for this guy as it was a little redundant in the collection.