I did not want to review the Apple watch until I had used mine for a while, so here goes. First and foremost, this is probably about as nice of an electronic watch as you could possibly get. It is very nice-looking and well thought out.

Apple's latest version of its Watch, the Series 2, was announced alongside the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus , and launched at the same time as well. While it may have been overshadowed by the phones, the new model solves a number of problems that were presented by the original model.

Let's call it what it is: a fitness tracker. The Apple Watch Series 2 is exactly that. It's what Apple had resisted calling its wearable for the past year and a half, even declining to categorize...

Built-in GPS; Water resistant up to 50m; Faster performance; Bigger battery

Limited to iPhone users; Display not visible in direct sunlight; Still has some software glitches

Almost 2 years ago I wrote about my month with the original Apple Watch; I had purchased it in the US, before it came to South Africa. Fast forward to 2017, and the second-generation Apple Watch Series 2 is available locally.

So it is very nice and sleek. I do think it has positives in being faster, the screen is a bit brighter and it has the same fun toy appeal that I had with my first Apple Watch. It will wear off quickly unfortunately and Apple has not learned its lesson and listened to those of us who have smart...

It's good for basic fitness

Lousy battery life; still needs your phone; no ambient mode; not terribly accurate fitness results

I really enjoy this watch! Its been a month and it fascinates me still.

The Apple Watch Series 2 (starting at $369) is the closest we've come to a genuine smartwatch / fitness tracker hybrid yet. In addition to a faster processor and a brighter screen than the original model, the Series 2 has a waterproof design for swimmers, and built-in GPS so runners can leave their...

Built-in GPS; Waterproof to 164 feet; Brighter screen and faster performance than original Apple Watch; Accurate fitness tracking; Plenty of third-party apps

Expensive; Battery life has not improved from predecessor; Lacks integrated sleep tracking and continuous heart rate monitoring when not working out

Welcome to So You Think You Want a Smartwatch: Season 2 , where we try to identify whether you actually want a smartwatch, and which one is best for you. First question: Do you have an iPhone? Yes? Then step right up and check out the Apple Watch Series 2!

Apple Watch Series 2 isn't an essential upgrade for current Apple Watch owners, but it's our favorite smartwatch for fitness fanatics.

Brighter 1,000-nit screen is easier to see outdoors; GPS tracks your routes with no iPhone nearby; Water resistant to 50 meters; with new swim...

Still requires nightly charging

The Apple Watch is a polarizing product. Sometimes it feels like a novelty, a gadget lifted straight from Dick Tracy or Inspector Gadget. Other times it seems essential, a heart rate-monitoring device that could save your life .

Brighter 1,000-nit screen is easier to see outdoors; GPS tracks your routes with no iPhone nearby; Water resistant to 50 meters; with new swim workouts