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Ahhhh!! Still undecided!

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matthew23

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With all of the reviews coming out (mostly of the SS versions) I am still undecided on what watch I want. I am pretty sure that no matter what I choose, I am going with the 38mm size.

Question is, space gray aluminum or stainless steel (silver)....

The stainless steel undoubtedly looks more appealing to me. It looks classy and I will feel like I have a more premium watch if I get it. Also, there is much more option to switch out the bands if I choose to (I would probably go with the black classic leather).

But then I come to my senses and think about how this is a generation 1 product and as everyone has pointed out will be much better with generation 2 and 3 and so on. Plus, I tend to upgrade every iPhone as they come out so I am willing to be I will want to with the watch as well (hopefully not!).

Decisions, decisions (of the first world!). Anyone else still facing the same dilemma?!
 
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I say if you're barely able to afford the SS, then don't buy it. If it's not breaking the bank, and you like it more, and you want it, then get it. Then sell it when v2 comes out, and even with a $250 loss, that just means you spent $250 (or ~$21 per month) to be able to wear the one you wanted for the first year.
 
I haven't seen any review of the Sport model, could you post a link?
 
mchoffa said:
I say if you're barely able to afford the SS, then don't buy it. If it's not breaking the bank, and you like it more, and you want it, then get it. Then sell it when v2 comes out, and even with a $250 loss, that just means you spent $250 (or ~$21 per month) to be able to wear the one you wanted for the first year.
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I can afford either model fine, its just can I justify spending up to $649 for the SS with the classic leather band or just getting the sport version for $349, especially considering the sport version just a capable as the SS version in features...
 
matthew23 said:
I can afford either model fine, its just can I justify spending up to $649 for the SS with the classic leather band or just getting the sport version for $349, especially considering the sport version just a capable as the SS version in features...
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Well I guess you just have to decide if the sapphire glass + ceramic back + stainless steel watch + leather band are worth $300 more to you or not. For me, they definitely are.
 
Yeah, those features are tempting but did you see the scratches on the SS review by The Verge? There is a thread floating around now. That is concerning...
 
matthew23 said:
I can afford either model fine, its just can I justify spending up to $649 for the SS with the classic leather band or just getting the sport version for $349, especially considering the sport version just a capable as the SS version in features...
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I wouldn't be surprised if Apple sells future generations of the Watch with only the body as "upgrades." Worst case you should be able to buy Gen 2 or Gen 3 with the Sport band and transfer the existing band.
 
I am in the same boat as OP except with 42mm

The lighter weight, and less cost (because gen 1) appeals to me... However I enjoy premium products.

I can easily afford either, it is more of a matter if I WANT to.
 
st0k3d said:
I am in the same boat as OP except with 42mm

The lighter weight, and less cost (because gen 1) appeals to me... However I enjoy premium products.

I can easily afford either, it is more of a matter if I WANT to.
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And, I'm realizing after watching the review videos that the SS is really good looking IMO and I am sure it is better looking and more premium looking that the aluminium sport version (which I have heard is very "toy-like"). I'll bet that is the reason why all of the review units seem to be SS.... :)
 
st0k3d said:
The lighter weight, and less cost (because gen 1) appeals to me... However I enjoy premium products.
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I don't see it as premium vs. non-premium. The Sport model is clearly plenty premium as well, considering how much effort is spent on its manufacturing. It is cheaper, but not cheap, you know? Heh.

Its lines are also noticably cleaner as well; the crown is solid metal, and the pulse sensor windows have a continuous cover, rather than being separate pieces of sapphire (with those IMO distracting) silvery rings around them set into the casing.

Also, the crown's serrated grip is cut using a laser beam on the Sport model rather than ground out with a cutting wheel... Lasers! Wow, who doesn't like lasers, that's what I wanna know! :)

So yeah, silver aluminium for me, please.
 
After watching the video, the Sport is very much back on the table for me.

I can afford the SS but it's not a trivial amount of money. I actually think the Sport looks good. (I'd get silver with white band, but buy a black band for actual use.)

Sapphire and ceramic? I'm not sure I care. The SS clearly scratches and I'll no doubt be trading up to the AW2 next year.
 
profmatt said:
Sapphire and ceramic? I'm not sure I care
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The most exposed surface of the watch is the face which is made of glass. Sapphire glass will not be as easily scratched as regular glass (like the one the sport has). This is why luxury watches come with Sapphire glass.

The Ceramic back protects the sensor areas of the watch from scratches and wear and tear.

The casing WILL get scratches on it regardless. My Omega watch has scratches on the band and the casing but the glass is flawless.
 
I'm still on the fence. It might come down to what's available sooner. I really like how flexible the SS model is in terms of bands etc but some of the reviews are making me want to wait to spend any more that $349 on gen 1…
 
I think I've made a decision none too late. I think I'm settled in the SS with black band. I will upgrade to the classic leather or Milanese when they are available in store.

Anyone else make up their mind today?
 
matthew23 said:
I think I've made a decision none too late. I think I'm settled in the SS with black band. I will upgrade to the classic leather or Milanese when they are available in store.

Anyone else make up their mind today?
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I was all set to get the sport band today. Now I'm flipping back to the ss model. I'm still unsure of what size. I'm a female with 185 mm wrist, both sizes look fine. I feel like the smaller watch is more feminine, but the "feminine" bands are too small for my wrist. I would be limited to the sport band and the classic buckle only. This shouldn't be this hard.
 
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