Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smart Watch w/Midnight Aluminum Case & Midnight Sport Band - S/M. Fitness & Sleep Tracker, Crash Detection, Heart Rate Monitor, Retina Display, Water Resistant (Open Box)

Updating this review because after more than a year of usage, I've come to the conclusion that this is the worst watch ever. I'm going back to Garmin. I use it for running mostly. The moment it rains, it will either switch to "swimming" or it'll stop. The last straw: after a little bit of rain, it stopped the running mode, switched to hiking, then indoor walk, then interval. Do not buy this for running. I bought this watch on Prime Day at a great price of $200. It works mostly well for what I use it: running, sleep tracking, receiving texts and emails, paying for stuff, and a few other apps. The running function works with or without the accompanying iPhone. It tracks pace, distance, time, etc., and it is programmable for special workouts, like intervals. That's a huge upgrade over my previous older Garmin watch. Programming it is a bit tedious, but once it's programmed, you're done. It does a great job of tracking my sleep. I can reply to texts, but not emails, either by dictating or "hand writing": you get a screen to use your finger to write each letter. It's a bit time consuming but it's a good option if you're in a place where you can't speak. The notifications mirror what you get on your iPhone, but because the Gmail app is not available for the watch, you get the notifications, but you can't reply. However, if you have added Gmail to the native Apple mail app, you can use that to reply to emails. I like that the screen is fully customizable as well. Choose from the various options offered by the watch, or get one that suits your needs. You can have the Metropolitan, with a chronograph-looking face, or choose one with personal photos that rotate. One thing I did not like and could not wait to change was the wristband. The watch comes with a silicone wristband (pictured) that is not a traditional band with a belt loop-type. It is awkward to put on and take off. I bought a velcro one that works well for my needs, especially for running. It's easy to put on. The reason I should have spent the extra $80 for the 8 is the "always on" display. The 8 was priced at an incredible bargain -- reduced form $399 to $279 on Prime Day-- and I regret not buying that one instead. As well as the SE works, when you pull up your hand, it doesn't always work, which is very annoying while running or doing any other activity. No matter how much I move my hand or wrist to activate the display, sometimes it just doesn't work, and I have to tap the screen. If I'm running, I just want to be able to take a quick glance at my stats. I also wish the screen were a little bigger. Mine came with a 40 mm, and I thought it was enough, but now that I've had it, I wish I had chosen the 44 mm. Those extra 4 mm make a difference! I will eventually upgrade to the 8, or whatever replaces it, on a future Prime Day. For now, I have the SE.