Pops Maellard
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Any pictures of the silver Sport floating around instagram yet?
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Apple Watch |OT| Apple invents the watch!
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LumpOfCole
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Black goes with everything.
42mm is the size of a standard men's watch
I feel the opposite, the black one does look nice with its default band, but any other band looks absolutely terrible on it. Silver seems more neutral for a watch imo.
While I think it's probably smarter for us small-wristed folk to get the 38mm version, I can't shake the feeling that Apple Watch will be popular enough to completely erase whatever fashion stigma might be associated with wearing an oversized watch. People will just get the bigger one and nobody will care if it's on a dainty-wristed waif supermodel or a burly-armed lumberjack. It will be like how we used to all laugh at pictures of people holding the "gigantic" Galaxy Note up to their head, but now we don't even bat an eyelash when somebody is talking on some 5.75" mega-phablet.
So whenever anybody sees you wearing the 38mm watch they'll just be like "Huh - why did you get the small one?"
So whenever anybody sees you wearing the 38mm watch they'll just be like "Huh - why did you get the small one?"
Littlebigbenny
Neo Member
yeah, be awake at 12:01am PDT or expect to get in on a second or later shipment
Thats not the problem since it is 9:01 am here in Germany.
The problem is that I have to be at work at 8:30 am
.Make sure you have an Apple ID. If you do, make sure your billing info and billing/shipping addresses are in and correct (up to date). You might want to turn 1-click ordering on. If you have the Apple Store app on an iPad or iPhone you might want to use that instead of apple.com (which uses Apple Pay - be sure those settings are right too). And be awake at 3 am!
Thank you. I already did that. Didn't know about 1-click ordering and the shop is already down.
So when the shop is back up we can order?
Looks like Drake has 38mm Red Gold. http://instagram.com/p/1RwsoaDQH1/
Apple PR going HAM.
JustProgress
Member
Recommend using the app to order. I've used it for the past few product launches and it seems to be a lot more stable than the website.
Yeah, but it's almost all screen with little bezel which make them look/feel larger than they are.
38mm wears larger also due to this making it perfect for me.
The_Inquisitor
Member
I said i would not get this watch. My GF said I can get either the Apple Watch or a N3DS. What do I do GAF????
finalflame
Banned
Anyone else getting silver with the white sport band? Part of me thinks the white band will get easily dirty, but at the end of the day, I can just wipe it off.
Also, my wrist measured in at ~185mm but I'm still going for the 38mm. I'm terrified of the possibility of the 42mm looking too bulky.
Realistically the N3DS is a much better purchase. The real important question here is, why is your girlfriend telling you what you can and can't buy?
Also, my wrist measured in at ~185mm but I'm still going for the 38mm. I'm terrified of the possibility of the 42mm looking too bulky.
Realistically the N3DS is a much better purchase. The real important question here is, why is your girlfriend telling you what you can and can't buy?
It's the opposite. Ridiculously sized watches have been what's popular for the last decade. I wish that trend would die.
36-39mm is my personal sweet spot for classic style watches, and 42-44mm for diver/sport watches.
Littlebigbenny
Neo Member
That's one of only two reasons why there is an Edition.
1) Everybody talks about it and how expensive the Apple Watch is. When I tell them, that there is also a 399 € model the really say that that is pretty cheap!
2) Posting pictures of celebreties with it online.
They don't need to sell a single Edition for this model to be a huge success....
Don't let the hype overwhelm you in the last hour. Buy what you want and/or need more.
I got to try on a few of them (Sports and Steel) and it's quite a nifty device. It's a lot less bulky and thick than I was expecting and actually looks kind of fashionable, so good work there Apple. However I think it's probably going to be too much of a traditional Gen 1 device. For the amount of money they're asking for it I reckon I'm going to wait for Gen 2 and see what they do to improve it.
For everyone thinking of getting a good looking one at the best price. Buy the black anodised Sports watch. It looks great. And in a few weeks I'm sure there will be plenty of 3rd-party leather bands you can switch out the plastic band with. I loved the black sports watch with the dark blue leather magnetic band. But with those leather bands costing about $AU200 for just the band, it's a complete rip off.
For everyone thinking of getting a good looking one at the best price. Buy the black anodised Sports watch. It looks great. And in a few weeks I'm sure there will be plenty of 3rd-party leather bands you can switch out the plastic band with. I loved the black sports watch with the dark blue leather magnetic band. But with those leather bands costing about $AU200 for just the band, it's a complete rip off.
The_Inquisitor
Member
She knows me better. I have a fitbit surge right now which is arguably a better smart watch for my focus (fitness/running). I already think I should wait for gen2 version. I just don't want hype to overwhelm my better decision making.
Liquid_015
Gold Member
Hmm... should I consider purchasing one for the GF's birthday gift :/
finalflame
Banned
Meh, realistically nobody "needs" the Apple Watch. As a Gen1 Apple product, it's likely to be pretty subpar and just barely do what it's designed to do. I'm getting it mostly out of pure hype. This is the one purchase I know I couldn't logically justify to myself, but I just want it. Plain and simple.
Do whatever makes you happiest! If you don't yet own a 3DS at all, I'd say that will bring much more utility and enjoyment.
jts
...hate me...
I always go black for my electronics. All consoles, etc.
In iDevices is especially more of a no-brainer to me because of the black bezel vs white bezel.
But wearables is different. I mean, I've chosen a Persimmon UP24 band over a black one, and was really happy with that choice.
In iDevices is especially more of a no-brainer to me because of the black bezel vs white bezel.
But wearables is different. I mean, I've chosen a Persimmon UP24 band over a black one, and was really happy with that choice.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Haven't had a nintendo console since GBA. I am very behind on the Nintendo catalog.
finalflame
Banned
I'd say the N3DS is a no-brainer, then. Wait for Apple Watch Gen2 or just get one down the line.
lest the hype consume you
The price and battery life is what prevents me from getting one. I remember buying the very first Iphone OG for $500 under contract and a year later or two they dropped the price to $200? That early adopter price yo.
I will wait a year or more until the prices go down which it will due to more competition and when the battery lasting more than a day.
I will wait a year or more until the prices go down which it will due to more competition and when the battery lasting more than a day.
The_Inquisitor
Member
This is probably a good point. Android/Samsung is going to redouble their efforts with initial sales of the Apple watch coming in.
finalflame
Banned
I agree that the next generation will likely be better and offer a slightly lower price point (I could see $299 introductory).
However, unless you're a social butterfly, I don't see the Apple Watch's battery being a problem for daily use. Just use it all day, get home, and snap it to the magnetized charger before going to bed.
Cnet has a video of the fitting process in store: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxQAdZut2L0
Dreamwriter
Member
After a year they raised the price significantly, hiding it behind a carrier subsidy. The first iPhone was $500 without a subsidy - you owned the phone outright from the start. Starting with the iPhone 3G, the price was subsidized by AT&T, but at the same time they significantly raised the rates on the only plan they let iPhone owners get, and of course you didn't own the phone until two years had passed.
So will we be able to sign up for a fitting on the internet, or do you have to show up at an Apple Store?
Yeah, but you were still forced to sign a 2-year contract with AT&T. I suspect that whatever subsidy you got was going directly into Apple's pocket.
Yeah, but you were still forced to sign a 2-year contract with AT&T. I suspect that whatever subsidy you got was going directly into Apple's pocket.
Reading this thread, I realize that many people don't wear watches these days. If they did, this fitting stuff wouldn't be a thing.
It's easy enough to look at the size and type of your favorite watch to know what Apple watch you want. My favorite is a black SS Fossil that's 42mm so I was immediately drawn to same type of Apple Watch....then I saw the price lol.
I will be getting the black sport but I am somewhat concerned about it feeling too light compared to what I normally wear. Thing is, I won't spend more than $400 so there's no decision to make.
It's easy enough to look at the size and type of your favorite watch to know what Apple watch you want. My favorite is a black SS Fossil that's 42mm so I was immediately drawn to same type of Apple Watch....then I saw the price lol.
I will be getting the black sport but I am somewhat concerned about it feeling too light compared to what I normally wear. Thing is, I won't spend more than $400 so there's no decision to make.
finalflame
Banned
It's pretty clear the Apple Watch will appeal to tons of people who don't regularly wear watches. Most people probably don't wear watches, with smartphones being everywhere.
Also, be aware that the Apple Watch does not measure size the same as traditional watches. While traditional watches measure size horizontally, Apple is measuring the size of the Apple Watch vertically:
http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-sizes-should-you-get-38mm-or-42mm
Littlebigbenny
Neo Member
Maybe I stop worrying so much, get the more flexible silver one, and have the consolation of if I ever wanna go for that full black discrete look, I can consider a *gasp* case such as this one.
Although this way it dangerously approaches Android levels of looks.
Oh come on... no way one should hide his beautiful Apple Watch in this thing!
jts
...hate me...
With the iPhone you get two months to purchase AppleCare+ , it will most likely be the same for the watch.
Yeah I'm about 170mm and figured I have tiny wrists. But I just about get away with the G Watch R so I assume a 42mm should be ok - but maybe the rectangular shape makes it look bigger on the wrist?
jaydogg691
Member
Question: Will you able to purchase the watch on the Apple Store app through Apple Pay with Touch ID?
I haven't used the the Apple Store app or Apple Pay and my dad wants to purchase the watch ASAP.
I haven't used the the Apple Store app or Apple Pay and my dad wants to purchase the watch ASAP.
TurtleSnatcher
Member
So it looks like the Apple Watch (stainless steel) is going to be nearly or just as light as a Pebble Steel with a leather band which is weird
Pebble Steel with the leather band is 56g yet the watch face is smaller.
Apple Watch Stainless Steel is 40g for a 38mm or 50g for a 42mm (w/o band)
Apple Watch Sport is 25g for a 38mm or 30g for a 42mm which is nutso on how light that is.. Not sure if I will like it.
But I really want the black one and I don't want to fork over 1200 bucks because Apple is charging for that stupid metal band.
Pebble Steel with the leather band is 56g yet the watch face is smaller.
Apple Watch Stainless Steel is 40g for a 38mm or 50g for a 42mm (w/o band)
Apple Watch Sport is 25g for a 38mm or 30g for a 42mm which is nutso on how light that is.. Not sure if I will like it.
But I really want the black one and I don't want to fork over 1200 bucks because Apple is charging for that stupid metal band.
I still don't get that decision by them
Makes it more of a luxury item -- something for people that want to show off how much money they have, but don't necessarily want to spend 15 grand on the Edition.
finalflame
Banned
Pretty simple: they want the shiny ones to be a status icon, so people who want to show that they have money can get one. Watches are often used as status icons, and Apple is cashing in on that.
It's a genius move, because the watch is still accessibly for those who truly want it at 349/99 with the sport band, which looks great.
I do hope aftermarket bands becomes a thing.
TurtleSnatcher
Member
I don't see any lag in these apps... Maybe they are on an updated OS?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6otCIpLeaB4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6otCIpLeaB4
Demo units operating off wifi?