[jqpabc123]

What I want is a cheap, slim watch that will support data storage and payments.

Strapping data to my arm is an effective part of a backup strategy that I have already solved by 3D printing an addition to the strap to hold a micro-SD card. The data is as safe as I am.

The payments part is a little harder.

Connecting to my phone is just a gee-whiz marketing gimmick with little real, practical value to me.

[andraganescu]

Indeed :)) the modern watches connect to phones for no reason other than to not cannibalize the phone. I accept that price - it'd be horrendous to market otherwise. But at least I'd love a device that is dumber but makes using it a better experience for me.