Interesting range of opinions here. I flew the A320 for 4 years and rarely hand flew. Maybe one approach a month because it was so easy. Also I flew mostly into crowded airports and hand flying puts a lot more work on the PM. I found it more of a challenge to use the automation until 200 feet or so for the landing. I then transitioned to the B727. Interesting but no problem with mostly hand flying and no auto throttles. I then went back the AB. Ah relief! Guess I am just lazy.