I see this is a rather old query.
I bought my first AppleWatch about four months ago. I can think of lots of reasons to buy one, not all of them compelling.
The main reason I bought a Series 5 Watch is for the fall protection. At least three people I knew well probably would not have DIED had they had this incredible little device! No exaggeration.
I compared it to prices of “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” Lifeline type services and the AppleWatch was consistently more inexpensive, especially when you consider that you can use it for years.
When I first heard David talk about the fall detection a few years ago I thought “I have to get this device!”
I only wish I had gotten it sooner as it would have helped me out a great deal.
Rather recently I was falling a lot and breaking bones probably due to medication interaction and osteoporosis. But it was hard pinpointing it. At one point I hit my head hard. Fortunately, my landlord was right outside my door and he heard me. Another time, I couldn’t get up because I had broken my ankle, fortunately I had my Android phone there and I called a friend who helped me up.
Both times I would have the AppleWatch with its phone on my wrist to help me out. I no longer worry about falling.
A couple of years ago a neighbor beat me up pretty bad. Had I had the AppleWatch I would have been able to summon the Police. A perpetrator will usually run like hell if he knows the Police are on their way.
I couldn’t do that with a iPhone alone.
“Excuse me. Let me take out my phone to call the Police” wouldn’t fly.
It would be a LOT easier to get to your watch. And Siri can call for you! I just checked.
The AppleWatch can put you at ease which actually makes you less likely to get mugged. I believe it is essential, especially for women.
Not only did I buy the AppleWatch, I bought a lil iPhone SE. I didn’t have an iPhone.
Furthermore, using the AppleWatch will make you feel like Dick Tracy. You look and feel cool.
But at what price– some peace of mind???