Let me start by saying the Fitbit Luxe Special Edition is *gorgeous*. The Gorjana gold stainless steel bracelet elevates it from a fitness tracker to a legit piece of jewelry. I've gotten so many compliments while wearing it to brunch or work meetings - no one even realizes it's tracking my steps!

The peony classic bands (included in S & L sizes) are comfortable for workouts, though I agree with other reviewers that the fancy bracelet has attachment issues. Mine popped open twice during yoga - thankfully didn't lose it like some unfortunate users. Fitbit really needs to improve this clasp design.

Sleep tracking is where this device shines. The detailed sleep stages analysis in the app helped me realize I wasn't getting enough deep sleep. The gentle vibration alarm that wakes you during light sleep phases? Game changer. Though battery life is just okay - lasts about 4 days with normal use, but drains fast below 20% like others noted.

Major pain point: Syncing can be glitchy, especially with older phones. Had to borrow a friend's newer iPhone to set mine up properly. And while the heart rate tracking works well during workouts, I've noticed it sometimes misses sudden spikes when I'm doing HIIT intervals.

Final verdict? If you want a fitness tracker that doubles as elegant jewelry and don't mind babying the fancy band occasionally, it's worth considering - especially on sale. But if you're rough on devices or need military-grade reliability, look at Fitbit's more utilitarian models.