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Apple Watch |OT| Apple invents the watch!
- Thread starter SuperPac
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Jzero
Member
I wouldn't pay extra just for the box but I'm glad they're treating folks well for splurging.
finalflame
Banned
Very nice, that looks slick. Congrats!
Not a stop watch. Just a flieger/pilot watch style.
eyeball_kid
Member
Looks really nice, congrats! I dig the black dot on the wheel.
Finally got a shipping confirmation from UPS for my Sport; arrives tomorrow by EOD.
I've read this thread through since the start and I haven't seen anybody say they were buying the Edition.
They look like the same box, just the Sport is longform.
Both are hardshell white plastic with slipcovers, padded bottoms, etc.
brianmcdoogle
Member
I have an incredibly nerdy question to ask those who have gotten their watch that I can't quite see clearly enough in photos to answer on my own... just, how many ridges are on the Digital Crown?
There are some clear high res shots on the Apple website that should help.
Here's a screenshot I took: http://i.imgur.com/XE37MVM.jpg
brianmcdoogle
Member
Thanks. I counted 45.
Now to submit to macrumors a long and detailed conspiracy reason on why there are 45 ridges and how this will be updated and improved in version 2!
but seriously why 45. what an odd number
Props to them.
jts
...hate me...
Congrats man, that's a straight up gorgie. If I didn't have any budget restraints I would for the regular stainless steel like you. For me, it's the best looking one. I don't really enjoy the darker watch cases.
However for mine I'd probably just get a bunch of sport bands.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
I think I'm going to step away from F5 and while away the time doing some housework.
Wrestlemania
Banned
Surely a big part of the reason is that the know exactly what type of strap every Sport comes with, whereas the other models can come with all the other options and therefore need a more generic box.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
You could hang onto the box and increase it's resale value by about 30%
I'm an anti-hoarder. Even for that, I couldn't keep pointless cardboard lying around for a year or more.
That said, even if I did hold onto it, it would be less space in a drawer somewhere!
Not sure. I'll take mine out of the packaging once I've gone for another quick swim in my money.
jts
...hate me...
About the same shape, better finish/materials and it doubles as a charger. So it's basically an included travelling case.
We don't like clutter either - but most electronic shit we buy, I keep the boxes carefully in the loft because inevitably when I buy the next version of that electronic shit I'll want to sell the other one, and as mentioned you simply get more if you have the box.
Often I won't even unpack the micro USB cables or chargers or headphones. They stay there so its easier to sell later. I have tons spare anyway.
BuggyDClown
Member
Really hope my 42 SS leather comes before June. Can't wait
I doubt the contacts button would fit in the smaller space- they'd have to shrink it, making it harder to press, or put it on the opposite side of the watch, making it harder to press either button without accidentally pressing the other one as well.
Plus I think the crown being lower actually feels nice. Instincitively, my middle, ring and pinky knuckles rest against the side of my hand.
I think it only looks weird because we're so used to seeing it the other way.
jts
...hate me...
Yeah, I see pictures of people using the Apple Watch with a loose fit all the time. Not sure what's going on with that.
That's my take on it as well. It doesn't help that all of Apple's marketing materials just show the crown on the right.
One cool thing though, is that you can set the Watch for any wrist and still have the crown on any side independently.
jts
...hate me...
Congrats. Looks great. Super jelly. I haven't been so hyped for a device in a long time. So I think I'll just congratulate all early owners and bail out. Maybe I'll keep reading the User Guide.
*runs away crying*
Got the Shakes
Member
Does it have a delivery date attached to it yet? I got tracking for mine yesterday, but it didn't start moving through the UPS system until after 1 am this morning. Still says it will be here by today though.
SuperPac
Member
Well, you ordered 2 days ago - I don't think I'm feeling too sad for you right now.
So one of my watches delivers today (the wife's), after pre-ordering at 3:02 am EDT on the 10th. The other is "processing" - no movement and no tracking number, but my CC was charged and the charge is still there. So, I have no idea what's going on with that. I guess it's possible I open the box and two watches are in there but that's pretty unlikely. SIGH.
Oh I meant to ask, I take it your watch was showing June right up until it started dispatching?
RedNumberFive
Banned
Still stuck at processing...
I don't think I'm going to be disrupting my sleep cycle again to preorder an Apple product. My usual strategy of "walk into the store a few months after launch" is the preferred way to go. I can't believe they dropped the ball on this one.
I don't think I'm going to be disrupting my sleep cycle again to preorder an Apple product. My usual strategy of "walk into the store a few months after launch" is the preferred way to go. I can't believe they dropped the ball on this one.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
Happy dance!
jimbobsmells
Member
I'm waiting patiently for more photos Jill...
By the way, 9to5 Mac confirms that Sport models get a plastic charger while Watch & Edition get metal: http://9to5mac.com/2015/04/24/apple...ger-not-metal-like-the-more-expensive-models/
By the way, 9to5 Mac confirms that Sport models get a plastic charger while Watch & Edition get metal: http://9to5mac.com/2015/04/24/apple...ger-not-metal-like-the-more-expensive-models/
The Elite
BOSS
No delivery date yet. The one Apple gave me was the 28th.
Mine first showed signs of life on UPS at 9:17pm EST but nothing beyond the label being made.
Well, you ordered 2 days ago - I don't think I'm feeling too sad for you right now.
So one of my watches delivers today (the wife's), after pre-ordering at 3:02 am EDT on the 10th. The other is "processing" - no movement and no tracking number, but my CC was charged and the charge is still there. So, I have no idea what's going on with that. I guess it's possible I open the box and two watches are in there but that's pretty unlikely. SIGH.
Yeah, I am still lucky to get such a quick turn around.
Yes.
Jill Sandwich
the turds of Optimus Prime
I'm still syncing, once I'm done I'll pop some more up. Is there anything you want to see?
jimbobsmells
Member
Hmmm... that's a good question. The notification screen? Maybe a couple of the third party apps, interested to know how well they're performing.