«I like it when I can measure my progress»
Martyna Gorska, 36, wears the Apple Watch Series 8 GPS
As a business analyst, I’m a numbers person. I like it when I can measure my progress. I track everything. My Apple Watch is connected to the Apple Health app on my iPhone. I’ve set 10,000 steps a day as my movement goal – which is a lot harder to achieve in winter than in summer. On the weekends, I aim to reach 15,000 steps. At the end of the year, I’ll be able to see an overview of the average number of steps per day.
When I run and do weight-training, go snowboarding or do any other sport, I record it on the watch. You can select the type of sport and the duration. Since the watch measures my pulse and heart rate, I get information on my training intensity. I also find out how many calories I burn.
Martyna mainly uses her Apple Watch to check her training progress.
I’ve only had my Apple Watch since the end of last year. Before that, I had a different smartwatch, a Garmin. But it was too big for my wrist and not as elegant for everyday use. I wanted a watch that combines performance and design. I’ve always been a big Apple fan: I read the biography of Steve Jobs, visited the Apple Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York, own a Macbook, an iPad and an iPhone – I just like the brand. And the beautiful design is a big part of that. So, I realized relatively quickly that the Apple Watch was the right thing for me.
When I’m in a hurry, I take calls with the watch but I don’t read messages on it as often. I always like looking at the display – not only for the time, but also to look at the picture on it. It’s me with my family, who all live in Poland. I grew up there. But I love all things international, and I like to travel often and have studied in four countries. I think it’s great that Sunrise now allows you to make calls with Apple Watch abroad even if you don’t have your iPhone with you.
On the go with Apple Watch
Good news for Apple Watch users: Now you can make calls abroad even if you don’t have your iPhone with you. It’s all thanks to VoLTE roaming with the 4G mobile network. It doesn’t just give faster connectivity, but also better call quality. Tip: Use the extra SIM card that comes with your mobile subscription for your Apple Watch. This allows you to share the benefits of your mobile subscription with your watch. If your mobile subscription includes calls and surfing in Europe, you won’t pay any roaming fees for your Apple Watch either.
«I have the right Apple Watch wristband for every outfit»
Nadine Düclos, 32, wears the Apple Watch Series 5
A friend gave me the idea of getting an Apple Watch. That was about four years ago. At the time, I’d been through a long illness and wanted to get back in shape. He said that the watch could help me. He was right! The watch motivates me to achieve my exercise goals. The performance is displayed in circles: If the circle’s full, I have reached my goal.
Nadine’s Apple Watch gives her security when she goes for a walk alone with her dog.
I prefer to be outdoors with my dog, Pino. I always leave my phone at home because I like walking empty-handed. The watch makes me feel safe because I can call someone if there’s an emergency. But that’s not all. If necessary, an emergency call will be triggered automatically. If, for example, I’m walking in the woods on my own and I collapse or have an accident, the Apple Watch realizes this and asks whether it should send an emergency call. If I don’t respond, for example because I’m unconscious, the watch automatically calls the emergency services and sends my location data.
I also find it convenient that the Apple Watch allows me to collect and monitor health data. I track my cycle, for example, or health problems such as my migraines.
I often lock or unlock my car with the watch. This is extremely handy, since I don’t have to root around in my handbag for the keys.
Another reason why I like my Apple Watch so much: Even though it’s an electronic gadget, it’s still chic. There are so many beautiful wristbands available. I’ve got 18 of them in all colors and styles, and I match them to my outfits.
«Who needs an expensive watch when there’s Apple Watch?»
Renata Molliet, 53, wears an Apple Watch SE
I like beautiful, classic watches, but now I only wear my Apple Watch. It’s practical and stylish in every situation. I recently went to an event which the CEO of a large company also attended, and noticed that he too was wearing an Apple Watch. This is not an expensive status symbol, but rather something that we, as normal earners, can also afford.
My home is on Lake Murten and I love being in and on the water. When I jog along the lakefront, I especially appreciate my Apple Watch, because I don’t have to take anything else with me. When I’ve had enough, after six or seven kilometers, I call my husband. He knows exactly where I am and then picks me up by motorboat.
Renata likes that she can check her e-mails discreetly on her Apple Watch. She could also imagine using the payment function in the future.
I recently started a new hobby: wingfoil surfing. Although the Apple Watch is waterproof, I always take it off when I go surfing or swimming. However, my current Apple Watch wristband is perfect for surfing; it’s yellow, looks sporty and reminds me of sailing. Before that, I was wearing a designer bracelet from Hermès, which looked very elegant. I like being able to swap wristbands to suit my mood.
I like listening to music on my Apple Watch, especially when I’m cycling. I’ve installed Spotify and use it with AirPods. I also often use the e-mail function. The watch is linked to my office Outlook account and I get a notification when a new e-mail arrives. So if it’s something urgent, I find out about it immediately. In meetings, I can read my e-mails very discreetly thanks to my Apple Watch.
A friend of mine in London always pays for her purchases with the Apple Watch. Who knows, maybe I’ll do the same in the future.