I agree with the initial impression of a "big rectangular clunky thing", but thankfully the smaller version of the Apple Watch looks more reasonable. That along with the what-seem-like-great strap choices might make it a bit more palatable than the other watches out right now (Samsung, LG, etc.).
The Moto360 is initially easier to accept due to its familiar "normal" watch appearance, but I think the software and "experience" on devices like the Apple Watch will prevail.
That remains to be seen :) .
Apple Watch is far from its release and Wear is near its second iteration. I honestly think it is not possible to know where the wearable landscape will be in 6 months or one year. Wear's contextual way of displaying card is hit or miss but I am not necessarily convinced that the zooming crown is the right solution.
I agree that the Moto 360 and the Apple Watch are in a class of their own at the moment (or would be if the Apple Watch was more than an ad at that point). Samsung and LG have delivered gadgets targeted at geeks whereas Motorola and Apple are making jewelry pieces that are also smart-watches.
Also, whatever the quality of product, Apple marketing machine is a juggernaut that will create sales.
My main gripe with all this is that I really, really, don't want two wearable ecosystems that are tied to their parent OSes.
The Moto360 is initially easier to accept due to its familiar "normal" watch appearance, but I think the software and "experience" on devices like the Apple Watch will prevail.