Buying the best watch is one thing, but have you tried changing the strap? Seriously, give it a go. Swap out that stainless steel band for a fabric NATO number, or maybe even switch the three-link ...
However, with the release of the lower-cost Apple Watch SE and the Braided Solo Loops, that was all about to change for me. Apple's new interwoven, stretchy bands made a watch wearer out of me.