Changing from an apple watch to a different brand

[Lanawashington]

Ugh this is such a first world problem, but I am autistic and struggle with change so that may be why I'm over thinking it. I've had an apple watch for about 5 years now, it's getting slower and the screen is cracked so could do with being replaced. But I'm not sure I want another apple one, maybe just a cheaper generic one this time. I do like the fact that it has all the activity tracking and all the monthly fitness challenges. I'm just wondering if I'll regret changing and then I'll have wasted my money, but I also hate how ugly it is and think there are much nicer looking smart watches out there

Has anyone changed from it to a different one? Did you regret it?

I've just changed from apple to garmin and love it!

Do you want it to sync with your phone? And if so, is your phone Apple? In which case, I'd stick with Apple.

If not, then frankly, go with one of the specialist ones like Garmin. Fossil has some that have received quite good repairs. I have a Samsung which I've been happy with - but syncing with my (samsung) phone is very important to me otherwies I might have gone with a different brand.

i Love my garmin for running. I geek out over the stats.

Also autistic / adhd and couldn’t live without my Apple Watch (slight exaggeration). I use the Snoopy animated watch face which I love and a pretty strap so I don’t think it’s ugly.