If you're an athlete doing athletic things, get a Garmin. Apple with all of it's nearly unlimited budget cannot do what Connect does.

If you want an iPhone on your wrist get an iWatch. Garmin trades superfluous animations, apps, high frame rates, UI, and probably most promintantly: fashion... for utility.

but also... having a flashlight and compass on your wrist at all times and a 8 day battery life is also a great reason to have a Garmin.