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38mm SS Classic feels heavy vs. sport

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iWot

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Apr 24, 2015
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First, I know that SS is heavier than Aluminum and that classic buckle is lighter than the sport band.

What surprised is how strikingly heavier the watch feels overall. The sport felt like I wasn't wearing anything where the SS feels a little uncomfortable for exercise.

I'm now debating which to keep - does anyone have similar dilemma?

I haven't tried using the SS with the sport band yet to see if that makes a difference in the feel.
 
I wasn't sure which pizza I wanted tonight so I ordered a few different ones and will be sending back the ones I decide not to eat. The obnoxiousness of this kind of behavior aside, I am curious about the weight difference and if it's a factor for those who've tried both types on.
 
I'm really surprised you notice a difference. The weight difference is negligible. Keep the one you like better and don't worry about what it weights.
 
jigzaw said:
I wasn't sure which pizza I wanted tonight so I ordered a few different ones and will be sending back the ones I decide not to eat. The obnoxiousness of this kind of behavior aside, I am curious about the weight difference and if it's a factor for those who've tried both types on.
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You're calling my behavior obnoxious after making a childish post like this? Pot meet kettle.
 
Go with your gut. I really like the feel of my sport. It is the perfect weight and I don't notice it is there unless I am looking at it. When I wore heavier SS watches I always knew I had them on.
 
cruzmisl said:
Go with your gut. I really like the feel of my sport. It is the perfect weight and I don't notice it is there unless I am looking at it. When I wore heavier SS watches I always knew I had them on.
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Thanks this is exactly what I mean. I did try it with the sport band and it felt a little better (the sport band is just super comfortable), but the weight was still there.

The only reason I'm hesitating is I would prefer the sapphire screen since I bang watches to hell.
 
JayLenochiniMac said:
The OP is wrong. The SS Classic is still lighter than the Sport in terms of total weight. Maybe placebo effect?

38mm SS Classic Buckle: 56g total weight
38mm Sport: 62-72g total weight depending on band color

http://robservatory.com/the-all-in-one-apple-watch-spreadsheet/#prettyPhoto
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Thanks this is helpful. I think the issue is weight distribution. If you look at the link the SS case is 40g while the Sport case is 25g - half as heavy. The Sport band is heavier than the classic, but the band wraps around your arm and if anything balances against the case.
 
iWot said:
Thanks this is helpful. I think the issue is weight distribution. If you look at the link the SS case is 40g while the Sport case is 25g - half as heavy. The Sport band is heavier than the classic, but the band wraps around your arm and if anything balances against the case.
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That could very well be a factor if you like to wear it loose. Your perception is skewed due to the differing ratio of unsprung weight to sprung weight.
 
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My 42mm Milanese felt pretty odd on my wrist when I first put it on. The actual watch casing has some weight, so compared to my Pebble, I was very aware of it.
After wearing it for an hour, I'm now used to it.


Pick whichever you like the look/price of better and just leave it on your wrist for a week; the weight will no longer bother you.
 
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