My husband uses this for charging: http://www.apple.com/shop/prod.....e?afid=p23

I use this: http://www.apple.com/shop/prod.....Csg43ZpVEs

The watch functions as a small digital clock while charging.

Janet, I've only been at this for a week, but since I wear the watch overnight to track my heart rate during sleep, I charge it at my desk during the day. It seems to take about a minute per %.

That doesn't address the style issues, though.

SarahTheWhite, thank you. Attractive bands, and I like those prices!

Ok I have to admit I love the Star Trek reference. Or maybe James Bond is another good one. I think the idea is awesome but the watch is still a bit too big for my wrist. Maybe someday I will break down and get one. They are really awesome.

Cindy, the ladies' version of the watch should probably be fine. I have the smallest wrists I've ever seen on an adult -- like, the size of a typical seven-year-old, a jeweller once told me when he measured me for a bracelet -- and it looks fine on me. I tried one on yesterday. Mind you, I like chunky watches.