Apple Watch

[joe cunningham]

hi everyone,
Got an iwatch for Christmas and I'm just wondering if anyone has had any expirence using them in Matches and if there easy enough to use?

 

[TheRef]

I guess with a stopwatch function it would probably be ok, but do you really want to running about with such an expensive gadget on your arm in case it gets damaged during the game?

 

[Ross]

I guess with a stopwatch function it would probably be ok, but do you really want to running about with such an expensive gadget on your arm in case it gets damaged during the game?

This would be my concern. I personally wouldnt

 

[joe cunningham]

I guess with a stopwatch function it would probably be ok, but do you really want to running about with such an expensive gadget on your arm in case it gets damaged during the game?

Yeh, I get your point. To be honest I hadn't really thought about that

 

[jack.prescott]

I was out with a ref who wore his during the game, purely for the health statistics (distance covered, heart rate etc.) guess they would be helpful but wow it'd be an expensive job to fix it if for whatever reason it got broken if you got hit by the ball due to poor positioning ​

 

[joe cunningham]

I was out with a ref who wore his during the game, purely for the health statistics (distance covered, heart rate etc.) guess they would be helpful but wow it'd be an expensive job to fix it if for whatever reason it got broken if you got hit by the ball due to poor positioning ​

Eyy, what you saying Sayin about my positioning??

 

[SM]

Would the battery last a whole game??

 

[joe cunningham]

Would the battery last a whole game??

Yes, I can get a day and a bit out of a full charge.

 

[SM]

Sorry, let me try that one again, this time with more obvious sarcasm...

Would the battery last a whole game?

 

[joe cunningham]

Haha, I'd say so yeh. They do hold it quite well to be honest.

 

[Tunny]

I've worn my Apple Watch for a few games now. I use the timer function and the vibration on the wrist is fine and also have a second watch that I use to deal with the stoppages in play. It's not been hit and if you've never been hit whilst doing a game then don't worry about the fact it's a fairly expensive item but so are some heart rate watches that others wear. Also good check on your fitness and distances covered!

 

[joe cunningham]

I wore it on Saturday and stupidly enough I had gloves on and didn't think I wouldn't be able to touch the screen

 

[DB]

I've just bought a new Moto 360 2 sport. There's an app made specifically for referees. I've created a thread about it in Referee Equipment. Take a look.

The company don't make the app for Apple I'm afraid, just android

 

[SM]

I've worn my Apple Watch for a few games now. I use the timer function and the vibration on the wrist is fine and also have a second watch that I use to deal with the stoppages in play. It's not been hit and if you've never been hit whilst doing a game then don't worry about the fact it's a fairly expensive item but so are some heart rate watches that others wear. Also good check on your fitness and distances covered!

2 questions. The strap; any concerns about its durability or likelihood of falling off?

GPS: is it accurate without having the iPhone nearby?

 

[Jacko]

Atleast you can answer some calls during a boring game.

 

[joe cunningham]

2 questions. The strap; any concerns about its durability or likelihood of falling off?

GPS: is it accurate without having the iPhone nearby?

Theres Quite a few different straps, I have the sport band which is quite durable, it's never fell off once yet when I go running.

The gps part I'm not to sure of as when ever I've used it I've had my phone in my pocket so i haven't had a problem.