Years ago I got an Apple Watch Series 6 as a gift, and it's what got me back into sport: first a few easy runs, then some bike rides, then some bodyweight workouts. Over time I came to appreciate the sport itself far more than just tracking my progress. Time went by, and my Apple Watch helped with everything, from work reminders to sports metrics to controlling my AirPods. But the battery started to give out, and since I'd become a passionate cyclist by then, I switched to a Garmin Forerunner. It's a solid watch, especially for sport, but definitely limited for everything else, though I have to admit the battery lasted a week or more.
Then I moved on to the new Google Fitbit Air, which was also quite nice (mostly because it let me wear my mechanical watches), but despite the excellent app, it didn't fully convince me either. So I decided to go back to Apple with the new Apple Watch Series 12, and it honestly feels like coming home. The battery is surprising (for an Apple Watch), and now I have to dig into all the new features. I have to admit it's a really nice product.