I have tested plenty of smartwatches over the years, but after bouncing between premium and mid-range wearables across both Android and iOS, the Galaxy Watch 8 has managed to do something I’ve never experienced with other devices: it’s the first smartwatch I nearly forgot I was even wearing. And that’s not because it lacks presence. Its bright, fluid display and beautiful design constantly caught my eye. I forgot it was there simply because it’s the most comfortable smartwatch I’ve worn in years.For weeks, I wore the $429 44mm Galaxy Watch 8 that Samsung loaned me through sweaty workouts, long writing sessions, and even to bed. Not once did it feel uncomfortable or like an awkward lump strapped to my wrist. It disappeared from my wrist in the best way possible. That said, it isn’t completely flawless. There are still a few areas that could use improvement, but none of them took away from how easily the Galaxy Watch 8 became my perfect daily companion.