1st gen users, have you upgraded?

[44267547]

If I had been able to sell my 1st gen, I would've considered it. I have a 42mm SS. I tried selling it with the included Milanese Loop and red sport band (OEM) at $350 and no one wanted it. I'm not 'giving' it away, so I ended up keeping it.

I remember when the Apple Watch first launched and I bought the sport model and receive it immediately. I realized I didn't like the Sport model, I sold it within weeks after the Apple Watch launched and sold it within seconds for over face value on eBay.

Now, today, the resale market is horrible. Personally, I plan on using my Stainless Apple Watch until it's no longer useful or is just manageable for timekeeping. It works for me.

I will Likely upgrade when we see a completely overhauled Apple Watch. Its rumored for a slightly revamped model for 2017 if it happens, I'm not purchasing the same design for three generations.

 

[Septembersrain]

I'm still on first generation. I won't feel compelled to move until they release one with its own data connection.

 

[44267547]

Of course Apple will change the band connection. They want to sell you more bands.

I don't think that's the point of Apple trying to sell more bands by changing the band port. They already make a massive profit off their Apple Watch band lineup as it is.

In theory, having them change the band port by the next Apple Watch would actually be more hurting Apple more then benefiting. You would have a lot of Apple Watch users who would be disgruntled that their bands would not necessarily work with a new design.

The band port could change, but I don't see that happening anytime soon, unless they have a complete redesign or abandon the current design altogether.

 

[GoSUV]

I see that Apple may improve on the band design, such as introducing some "smart bands" by getting some kind of new sensors onto the bands themselves. The band latches I imagine will remain the same, so people wearing the new AW will be able to continue using the old bands, just losing the "smart bands" new functionality. My guess is this is the direction to go with regards to new bands from Apple.

 

[44267547]

I see that Apple may improve on the band design, such as introducing some "smart bands" by getting some kind of new sensors onto the bands themselves. The band latches I imagine will remain the same, so people wearing the new AW will be able to continue using the old bands, just losing the "smart bands" new functionality. My guess is this is the direction to go with regards to new bands from Apple.

Aside from smart bands, I believe there is was a Macrumors article last week that Apple filed a patent for a band that possibly could have a built-in battery into it. Likely that would be an extension of a health sensor or provide extra strength to the Apple Watch. It looked like it was part of a link bracelet patent, which I can only imagine what that would cost.

 

[pesos]

I found myself using my gen1 very little towards the end. Sold it for a decent chunk and picked up a ceramic gen2 in Tokyo (want to be able to use the special nfc for the subway when we visit) which I now find myself wearing daily. Combination of:
1) simply getting more used to wearing a watch (never have before)
2) my work security verification apps have increased and I'm now constantly doing push verifications during work hours - much more convenient than pulling my phone out (working from home my phone isn't even always nearby)
3) swimming regularly
4) works great with powerbeatsX for other workouts, especially running/climbing where I don't want to be carrying my phone

Hoping that with the 3 year applecare and decent gen2 hardware I'll be able to continue using this one for far longer than I typically keep phones/ipads.

 

[44267547]

I found myself using my gen1 very little towards the end. Sold it for a decent chunk and picked up a ceramic gen2 in Tokyo (want to be able to use the special nfc for the subway when we visit) which I now find myself wearing daily. Combination of:
1) simply getting more used to wearing a watch (never have before)
2) my work security verification apps have increased and I'm now constantly doing push verifications during work hours - much more convenient than pulling my phone out (working from home my phone isn't even always nearby)
3) swimming regularly
4) works great with powerbeatsX for other workouts, especially running/climbing where I don't want to be carrying my phone

Hoping that with the 3 year applecare and decent gen2 hardware I'll be able to continue using this one for far longer than I typically keep phones/ipads.

That's good that you're able to make a decent profit on your first generation Apple Watch, because the resale value has dropped relatively quickly since the debut of the newer watches on the market.

 

[ApplePersonFreak]

I don't think that's the point of Apple trying to sell more bands by changing the band port. They already make a massive profit off their Apple Watch band lineup as it is.

In theory, having them change the band port by the next Apple Watch would actually be more hurting Apple more then benefiting. You would have a lot of Apple Watch users who would be disgruntled that their bands would not necessarily work with a new design.

The band port could change, but I don't see that happening anytime soon, unless they have a complete redesign or abandon the current design altogether.

I agree. It's just like with the lightning cables. They've kept that for quite awhile so I don't see them changing anything with the band port.

 

[44267547]

I agree. It's just like with the lightning cables. They've kept that for quite awhile so I don't see them changing anything with the band port.

At least not anytime soon. The band port is one of the strongest features of the Apple Watch. It's easy and quick to change with in seconds.

 

[MagicHAM]

Im' still on the first generation and I still am currently WatchOS 2.2.1 , haven't really felt the need to upgrade the os on the watch or the watch itself because it's fine the way it is (for me) as i use it to track my caleries in take and exercise. Nothing else.

 

[44267547]

Im' still on the first generation and I still am currently WatchOS 2.2.1 , haven't really felt the need to upgrade the os on the watch or the watch itself because it's fine the way it is (for me) as i use it to track my caleries in take and exercise. Nothing else.

You're one of the only one's I have read still using Watch OS2. How has your battery life been?

 

[xDKP]

Im' still on the first generation and I still am currently WatchOS 2.2.1 , haven't really felt the need to upgrade the os on the watch or the watch itself because it's fine the way it is (for me) as i use it to track my caleries in take and exercise. Nothing else.

Wow you're missing out on speed and a lot of small neat fixes

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

Im' still on the first generation and I still am currently WatchOS 2.2.1 , haven't really felt the need to upgrade the os on the watch or the watch itself because it's fine the way it is (for me) as i use it to track my caleries in take and exercise. Nothing else.

As everyone else noted, I don't see any downside to upgrading to WatchOS 3. Unless you specifically want to keep something that was removed such as favorites via side button or glances.

 

[Obi Wan Kenobi]

I'm very happy with my S0 AW. I saw no reason to upgrade to S2. An hour's running or cycling each day still leaves me with 20% at the end of the day, and that's more than good enough for me.

I now have a Garmin to track my running. One of the reasons I got one was because my AW always thought I'd run less than my iPhone said I had. However, with Garmin's more accurate tracking (GPS & Glonass), I've discovered I was doing my AW a disservice. It's readings were much more accurate than I'd thought. This also explains why my iPhone thought so many of my half-marathon races were 14 miles or more. It's GPS assessments were just unreliable.

I like that you can swim with S2. That's an attractive feature, but it doesn't yet sense which stroke you are using (Garmin's Forerunner 735 does this). As I have a dedicated running watch, I don't need GPS in my Apple watch. I think people who are serious enough about running to want a GPS watch are better off getting a dedicated device any way. As clever as the AW is, it can't out trick a one-trick pony on it's only trick.

Features that would tempt me to buy another AW are:
1) an always on display, and
2) if it was thinner.

With the way all the other Apple products have developed over the years, I think thinner will come sooner rather than later.

 

[MagicHAM]

As everyone else noted, I don't see any downside to upgrading to WatchOS 3. Unless you specifically want to keep something that was removed such as favorites via side button or glances.

I know that, i mean i just haven't really been bothered updating it. I mean there isn't anything in the new version of WatchOS that is making me want to go and update it. Everything works fine as it should with it.
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You're one of the only one's I have read still using Watch OS2. How has your battery life been?

Been fine. No different then usual. I think I originally said earlier that I only use it to track my fitness and nothing much.

Wow you're missing out on speed and a lot of small neat fixes

It doesn't matter to me. Works fine as is.

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I mean there isn't anything in the new version of WatchOS that is making me want to go and update it.
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I think I originally said earlier that I only use it to track my fitness and nothing much.

I hate to belabor the point, but do you mean you track workouts with it? Because if so there are numerous updates in this department that you might find some use out of.

-quick start workouts
-display more information during workouts
-create defined "other" workouts
-improved activity app
-much improved integration for 3rd party fitness apps
-use siri to start a workout
-pause a workout by pressing crown and side button

Those are what come to mind. If you just mean tracking steps, then it'd be less useful, but like I mentioned the activity app is improved. I'm not trying to twist your arm or anything, and I understand that you might not need to rush to download immediately, but it wouldn't be hard to just upgrade sometime overnight while you sleep!

 

[Thai]

Didn't WatchOS3 also improve heart rate accuracy or reliability??? I swear that i read that somewhere....

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

Didn't WatchOS3 also improve heart rate accuracy or reliability??? I swear that i read that somewhere....

Umm I'm not sure about that. I think Apple has tweaked the algorithm regarding when HR is recorded (potentially to improve accuracy of readings), but I don't know if that was a WatchOS 3 thing. I think they've adjusted it a few times, but just not sure when.

 

[3rdiguy]

I bought a refurbished series 1 because I didn't need gps. Well pleased

 

[BarryL]

Just upgraded to Series 2 Nike today!

Co-worked wanted my gen 0 stainless. Found a killer deal on a Nike series 2, with AppleCare+ for $350 on Swappa. Watch is flawless, couple weeks old. Saved me $150

I'm hoping the gen 3 this year gives me enough reason to upgrade in Sept.

 

[ApplePersonFreak]

Just upgraded to Series 2 Nike today!

Co-worked wanted my gen 0 stainless. Found a killer deal on a Nike series 2, with AppleCare+ for $350 on Swappa. Watch is flawless, couple weeks old. Saved me $150

I'm hoping the gen 3 this year gives me enough reason to upgrade in Sept.

Nice, how different is the Nike version compared to the regular?

 

[ZhenyaF]

still have my original watch.

 

[44267547]

Nice, how different is the Nike version compared to the regular?

The Nike version has the same capabilities as the Series 2 (Minus the sapphire display), with a few exclusives from Nike. Although it only comes in aluminum.

The first Gen Watch/Series 1 doesn't have GPS, 50 Meters water resistance, brighter display.

 

[xDKP]

The Nike version has the same capabilities as the Series 2 (Minus the sapphire display), with a few exclusives from Nike. Although it only comes in aluminum.

The first Gen Watch/Series 1 doesn't have GPS, 50 Meters water resistance, brighter display.

I think he meant compared to the regular sports series 2, and to that the answer is exclusive Nike sports band and a couple of exclusive Nike watch faces with a close integration with the Nike Run Club app.

The all of the hardware besides that is identical

 

[MarvinHC]

Why are so many people wishing for an always on display? Genuine question... I lift my arm and my display comes on, when I'm not looking at my watch it's off and not wasting energy. I genuinely don't see the point.

It would look less 'geeky' and more like a real watch IMHO. But certainly a question of preference.