I go by the mantra, buy what you like regardless of hype or what people advise.
Did you even try it on prior to purchasing the watch? If so, did you also feel the same way when you tried it on? If you did and were initially hesitant, then why proceed any further?
I am biased in all this as I feel this watch is amazing in every way. Basically it gives fans who appreciate the original EW (looks, design, heritage, etc...) a worry-free way to wear a modern iteration with modern updates š¤·āāļø