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Setting the scene
Early reviews nitpicked app load times and all-day battery anxiety; Apple responded with faster SiP chips and clearer positioning around notifications and workouts.
What happened
Hermès collaborations and gold Edition pricing signaled luxury experiments, later toned down as Series models mainstreamed.
Why it still matters
WatchOS iterations added cellular independence and sleep tracking. Memorable detail: the Digital Crown's tactile click was marketed like a mini revolution in UI for wet or gloved fingers.
Background
Apple Watch steadily ate the wrist-worn sensor market, influencing heart-study partnerships, fall detection, and FDA-cleared ECG features in later generations.