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After owning an SS, I don't think I could ever go back to the sports

I originally got a 1st Gen Sport in April 2015, and loved it at first, wanted the SS but parents said sapphire is not worth $200

So then after using the Sport for a while, I realized how trashy it looked, and I always envied other's models
I now own a Stainless Steel with Link Bracelet
THERE IS NO GOING BACK!

And it's not the band as much as it's the case, the band looks fine, and premium, was designed by Marc Newson originally for his (not Apple) watch
 
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SoN1NjA said:
I originally got a 1st Gen Sport in April 2015, and loved it at first, wanted the SS but parents said sapphire is not worth $200

So then after using the Sport for a while, I realized how trashy it looked, and I always envied other's models
I now own a Stainless Steel with Link Bracelet
THERE IS NO GOING BACK!

And it's not the band as much as it's the case, the band looks fine, and premium, was designed by Marc Newson originally for his (not Apple) watch
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I had a SS version for the S0 Apple Watch, but once I realized that apple was not going to provide any trade in program or upgrade program, I decided I couldn't justify dropping so much money again when I got the S2.

I also bought the link band but ended up returning it. I've owned several luxury Swiss watches, and I can't get past the throw away element of the Apple Watch. It just makes no sense to me to make the SS version with such nice materials and then not provide anyway to trade in for new versions, at least, especially now that they sell refurbished ones.
 
PaladinGuy said:
I had a SS version for the S0 Apple Watch, but once I realized that apple was not going to provide any trade in program or upgrade program, I decided I couldn't justify dropping so much money again when I got the S2.

I also bought the link band but ended up returning it. I've owned several luxury Swiss watches, and I can't get past the throw away element of the Apple Watch. It just makes no sense to me to make the SS version with such nice materials and then not provide anyway to trade in for new versions, at least, especially now that they sell refurbished ones.
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You can sell the old one when upgrading? I did and got a pretty fair price.

I have always been a watch guy so for me the choice was pretty obvious when I wanted to try out the Apple Watch. In my opinion the Stainless steel just looks way better and more like a "real watch". And it pairs with my work wardrobe much better (suits on a daily basis)
 
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PaladinGuy said:
I had a SS version for the S0 Apple Watch, but once I realized that apple was not going to provide any trade in program or upgrade program, I decided I couldn't justify dropping so much money again when I got the S2.
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Ditto. Went from SS S0 to aluminium S2 and never looked back.

Stainless steel makes no sense on a piece of disposable tech you're going to replace every couple of years.
 
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Seamaster said:
Ditto. Went from SS S0 to aluminium S2 and never looked back.

Stainless steel makes no sense on a piece of disposable tech you're going to replace every couple of years.
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The exact same could be said about the aluminum model. Regardless, both the stainless and aluminum are frivolous in value over a couple of years. Because it's technology, not jewelry. It's bested by the next revamped version to follow.

The stainless model pays for itself with the Saphirre display and the stainless is a nice look. But it is a pricey difference. I own the stainless and it's a premium device, but the justification for the extra money is only valued depending if you appreciate those two features listed above.
 
I bought my used 1st generation SS on the same day the S1 & S2 were released. The huge depreciation you get on second hand Apple Watch prices meant that it only cost around £30 more than an aluminium model, which made going for the SS a no brainer.
 
Went from a SS Series 0 to Al Series 2, and I love it.

Price is lower, so I don't baby it as much.
Haptic feel is improved, and the watch doesn't weigh my wrist down as much (I have poor wrist joints).
 
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Seamaster said:
Stainless steel makes no sense on a piece of disposable tech you're going to replace every couple of years.
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I suppose if you have disposable income...but,
I would hope one could keep using an AW for 5 years? Perhaps longer if you replace the battery and don't mind not running the latest Watch OS.
 
satchmo said:
I suppose if you have disposable income...but,
I would hope one could keep using an AW for 5 years? Perhaps longer if you replace the battery and don't mind not running the latest Watch OS.
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I wonder if Apple would sell more, or fewer, Watches if they told us how long they'll be supported.

I'm also thinking that I'll keep using my first-gen until it stops getting OS updates, if for no other reason than it won't be getting the freshest security updates. I wouldn't mind replacing the battery every two or three years.

But there are plenty of potential buyers who don't want to buy one at all specifically because they think it'll be "obsolete" in just a year or two. What if, instead, they were confident that they'd get at least five or six years of OS support?
 
BarracksSi said:
I wonder if Apple would sell more, or fewer, Watches if they told us how long they'll be supported.

I'm also thinking that I'll keep using my first-gen until it stops getting OS updates, if for no other reason than it won't be getting the freshest security updates. I wouldn't mind replacing the battery every two or three years.

But there are plenty of potential buyers who don't want to buy one at all specifically because they think it'll be "obsolete" in just a year or two. What if, instead, they were confident that they'd get at least five or six years of OS support?
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I was just speaking to an employee at the store this weekend who said Apple typically will support a product (able to run the latest OS) for about 5 years.

I think is a fair tradeoff given the need to keep moving ahead with new ideas. And I suspect Apple would sell a lot more if they guaranteed 5 years of OS support.

BUT when it's no longer supported, I'd hope older models of the AW would still be able to run basic core functions like time, notifications and possibly fitness metrics.
 
Apple products have been in general very good in longevity - both in terms of getting software support, usability of legacy devices running relatively recent OS, and hardware quality. Of course, hardware components do fail over time, but this is usually pure luck rather than caused by poor product design. For example, I have a 2007 MacBook Pro that is still running, an iPad2, iPod Touch 2, a 2010 MacBook Air, the list goes on, and they are usually superceded (not replaced) due to advances in technology, speed and capacity, but they still keep working other than with shortened battery lives due to age. As long as you don't run demanding tasks on them they work just fine.

So with a legacy AW down the road, I'm sure it will work ok, and continue to work with the features it was designed for, like fitness tracking, notifications, and last but not least, as a time keeping device.
 
satchmo said:
I was just speaking to an employee at the store this weekend who said Apple typically will support a product (able to run the latest OS) for about 5 years.

I think is a fair tradeoff given the need to keep moving ahead with new ideas. And I suspect Apple would sell a lot more if they guaranteed 5 years of OS support.

BUT when it's no longer supported, I'd hope older models of the AW would still be able to run basic core functions like time, notifications and possibly fitness metrics.
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I would completely agree with your statement. I think five years is approximate timeline for supported software. Also, regarding the Apple Watch, the resell value is to the point where it's nowhere near what you will receive what you pay originally
Paid for it.

I plan on keeping my Apple Watches until they are no longer supported. And when they are no longer supported, then I will use them as just basic time keeping pieces. I think they can last quite a while if they are maintained properly.
 
OllyW said:
I bought my used 1st generation SS on the same day the S1 & S2 were released. The huge depreciation you get on second hand Apple Watch prices meant that it only cost around £30 more than an aluminium model, which made going for the SS a no brainer.
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Same here. I am not going to pay the price Apple want for a brand new SS but a year or two later when no one wants them (kinda odd as they look identical) I will pick one up. My SS cost £180. Milanese band (genuine and brand new) £45. Both from CEX. A few months earlier my Alu model cost me £230 and £18 for the sports band.

I really like the SS model. Again, I think the best combo honestly, would the sports model with a sapphire display. The SS is a scratch magnet!

Sports - case quite scratch resistant, unlike the screen
SS - screen quite scratch resistant, unlike the case

:)
 
honglong1976 said:
Same here. I am not going to pay the price Apple want for a brand new SS but a year or two later when no one wants them (kinda odd as they look identical) I will pick one up. My SS cost £180. Milanese band (genuine and brand new) £45. Both from CEX. A few months earlier my Alu model cost me £230 and £18 for the sports band.

I really like the SS model. Again, I think the best combo honestly, would the sports model with a sapphire display. The SS is a scratch magnet!

Sports - case quite scratch resistant, unlike the screen
SS - screen quite scratch resistant, unlike the case

:)
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Unless the next Apple Watch release is a ground breaking update I'm sure I'll be going the same route and picking up a second hand Series 2 SS as soon as they drop in price.
 
OllyW said:
Unless the next Apple Watch release is a ground breaking update I'm sure I'll be going the same route and picking up a second hand Series 2 SS as soon as they drop in price.
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I've been thinking about taking this approach as well. I can't see any ground breaking updates other adding cellular capabilities...but that just means shorter battery life.

And unfortunately, if the rumoured AW Series 3 isn't until fall, I'm guessing the price drops/ clearance sales won't happen until around Christmas.
 
Two types of people:

1. Those who buy the latest Apple products at full price
2. Those who buy the latest Apple products one year later at less than half the price

I am 2 :)
 
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xDKP said:
I think he meant option 2, where you buy a year old product, can't be said to be "buy latest product for half the price"
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I understood that. What I meant was when you purchase the latest piece of technology, it's already dated, being the next best thing is already in development.
 
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honglong1976 said:
excellent! sounds good! ss does scratch quite easily.

Wonder what material apple will use next?
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I never thought I would pick up a SS for £180.

You'd be surprised what CEX sell things for. Once a new model comes out, no one cares about the old model and the price drops like crazy! I hope the Edition one doesn't though (for those who have one).
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I find CEX expensive; plus, their B & M shops smell bad.
 
xDKP said:
I think he meant option 2, where you buy a year old product, can't be said to be "buy latest product for half the price"
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Yes, I meant that if you buy a product after a year you probably have another released, so is therefore not the latest. May be more for phones though, as the watch is on a funny cycle so it seems.
 
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