I Never Thought I’d Ditch My Old-School Watch – Then This Smart Ring Changed Everything
Starting with a Samsung Galaxy Ring review unit, the author unexpectedly finds himself embracing the technology, eventually purchasing a Galaxy Watch Ultra.
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Let’s get real: I’m that guy who always thought smartwatches were for tech bros and fitness fanatics.
Give me my trusty mechanical watch any day – there’s something about those ticking hands that just feels right, you know?
So when Samsung Malaysia offered to let me test their new Galaxy Ring, I figured, “Why not? At least it’s not another smartwatch.”
Plot twist: Three weeks later, I’m not only wearing this high-tech ring, but I also shopped online and dropped serious cash on a Galaxy Watch Ultra.
But in true Malaysian fashion, not without some good deals from Samsung Malaysia – you know, those irresistible bundles, vouchers, and that sweet, sweet trade-in program.
Because we may love our tech, but we love our discounts even more.
The Silent Observer: This Ring Judges You Less Than Your Fitness Freak Friends
Here’s the thing about the Ring: it’s sneaky. It doesn’t scream “I’m a piece of tech!” like most smart gear.
It just sits there on your finger, looking like some minimalist jewellery, quietly doing its thing.
And by “its thing,” I mean tracking your sleep, heart rate, and basically everything your body’s up to, without being all in-your-face about it.
The real kicker? I started actually caring about this health stuff.
Not in an obsessive way, but more like, “Huh, so that’s why I feel like garbage after staying up late watching Netflix.”
The Ring was like having a friend who subtly hints you might want to get more sleep, instead of that one buddy who won’t shut up about their CrossFit routine.
The Gateway Effect: How a Ring Turned Into a Watch
But here’s where it gets interesting.
After a couple of weeks with the Ring (thanks again, Samsung Malaysia), I found myself thinking, “You know what would make this better? A screen.”
And just like that, this die-hard analogue watch guy was at the online store, buying a Galaxy Watch Ultra with his own money.
The shame. The horror. The… convenience?
Together, these things are like the dynamic duo I never knew I needed:
- Both: Weirdly better battery life when used together (like 30% better – who knew?)
- Ring: The quiet friend who keeps tabs on everything
- Watch: The one who speaks up when you need to know something
The Hybrid Life: When Old School Meets New School
Look, I still love my old-school watch.
But now I’m doing this weird rotation thing where sometimes I’m full tech-bro with the Watch Ultra and Ring, and other times I’m rocking my mechanical watch with just the Ring keeping tabs.
And you know what? It actually works.
The Good Stuff:
- Ring is so light you forget it’s there
- Useful health tracking (not just step-counting nonsense)
- Watch Ultra looks decent enough for a smartwatch
- The combo works better than either alone
The Not-So-Good:
- Realising you can’t blame bad sleep on “just not feeling tired”
- Your wallet will feel it
- Explaining to watch-loving friends why you “switched sides”
- Having to charge two devices (though not as often as you’d think)
From Watch Purist to Tech Convert: A Cautionary Tale
If you’d told me a month ago I’d be writing about ditching my beloved analogue watch for a smart ring and watch combo, I’d have laughed in your face.
But here we are. The Ring (courtesy of Samsung Malaysia) was the gateway drug, and the Watch Ultra (my own impulse purchase) sealed the deal.
Should you try it? If you’re like old me, start with just the Ring.
It’s a gentle introduction to the whole health tracking thing without making you feel like you’re betraying your watch-loving soul.
Fair warning though – you might end up like current me, surprisingly okay with having a screen on your wrist.
READ MORE: Samsung’s New Smart Ring Wants To Be Your Health Guardian Angel – And It’s Bringing Killer Deals
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