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Apple Care for Apple Watch

I think it all boils down to price. I personally want AC+ on a $600 device that I wear on my wrist.....even more so than a phone.

People who never wear watches are probably going to be shocked at the number of things they will "bang" their wrist on: Stairs, walls, etc. I remember when I first started wearing watches I constantly hit them on things. I actually broke my first watch clean off my wrist because of a door. I never noticed how tight I take corners, or how close I walk to a stair hand rail. A thick smartwatch will make this even easier to hit on things.
 
mattopotamus said:
I think it all boils down to price. I personally want AC+ on a $600 device that I wear on my wrist.....even more so than a phone.

People who never wear watches are probably going to be shocked at the number of things they will "bang" their wrist on: Stairs, walls, etc. I remember when I first started wearing watches I constantly hit them on things. I actually broke my first watch clean off my wrist because of a door. I never noticed how tight I take corners, or how close I walk to a stair hand rail. A thick smartwatch will make this even easier to hit on things.
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I started wearing a watch just over a year ago, and noted this as well. Within just a couple of weeks it was bashed to bits; luckily it was just a cheap swatch watch!
 
Locoboof said:
How much is AC on on the 42mm SS Apple watch?
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OllyW said:
Apple have not said how much it will cost.
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Correct, no prices so far. I think most are under the assumption it will be tiered. I personally think $50-75 for the sport and $75-$100 for the SS. Replacements would also be tiered. The edition is a whole different question.

I decided on those price points b.c it is a slightly cheaper product than the iphone. Granted, it could easily cost more b.c replacements will probably be more frequent.

I also would not be surprised the see the same old $99 AC+ price tag. In other words, who the hell knows :)
 
mattopotamus said:
Correct, no prices so far. I think most are under the assumption it will be tiered. I personally think $50-75 for the sport and $75-$100 for the SS. Replacements would also be tiered. The edition is a whole different question.

I decided on those price points b.c it is a slightly cheaper product than the iphone. Granted, it could easily cost more b.c replacements will probably be more frequent.

I also would not be surprised the see the same old $99 AC+ price tag. In other words, who the hell knows :)
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Lol... Yeah,who knows? Haha. I guess we'll find out. I wear a watch at work and I bang it into all types of stuff. This is going to add up. Two SS watches with leather bands plus 1 sport band. Can't forget a extra charging cable and two apple cares to go.
 
Wow, you all seem so reckless. I rarely bump my watch into stuff and will have no worries getting the sport without AC. There is no way I'm dropping or losing the device (at least I won't lose it outside of home), so AC is a lot less meaningful to me for this purchase.
 
Shadow Runner said:
Wow, you all seem so reckless. I rarely bump my watch into stuff and will have no worries getting the sport without AC. There is no way I'm dropping or losing the device (at least I won't lose it outside of home), so AC is a lot less meaningful to me for this purchase.
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Not reckless at all. I've had every iPhone since day one and have never dropped one and I've never used a iPhone case. However,I did notice with my watch it gets hit on doors,walls,car door etc. maybe it's because it's inexpensive,so I'm not as concerned about it? Who knows. I guess having a 700.00 watch on my wrist.....I'd just like to prepare for the worst I suppose.
 
What I found interesting was the stock warranty of 2 years. I think that does point to a slower product cycle then other Apple products that include a 1 year warranty.
 
Shadow Runner said:
Wow, you all seem so reckless. I rarely bump my watch into stuff and will have no worries getting the sport without AC. There is no way I'm dropping or losing the device (at least I won't lose it outside of home), so AC is a lot less meaningful to me for this purchase.
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I probably would not get AC+ on the sport at $350, but the SS at $550 I will.

Mactagonist said:
What I found interesting was the stock warranty of 2 years. I think that does point to a slower product cycle then other Apple products that include a 1 year warranty.
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The edition has 3 years applecare!
 
Locoboof said:
How much is AC on on the 42mm SS Apple watch?
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Pricing for Apple Care + for the Apple Watch hasn't been announced yet.

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Shadow Runner said:
Wow, you all seem so reckless. I rarely bump my watch into stuff and will have no worries getting the sport without AC. There is no way I'm dropping or losing the device (at least I won't lose it outside of home), so AC is a lot less meaningful to me for this purchase.
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I have never damaged any of my watches. I, eventually, get rid of them when they are old and get newer replacements. I suppose that trend, for me, will change next month. I will most likely, trim my current collection to 2 or 3 and dispose of the rest. I think I'll keep one sport watch (as a back up) and two casual/dress watches. Yes, I'll probably still were my regular watches after I get my Apple Watch.

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mattopotamus said:
I probably would not get AC+ on the sport at $350, but the SS at $550 I will.



The edition has 3 years applecare!
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And, indeed, considering the price it should.

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Locoboof said:
Not reckless at all. I've had every iPhone since day one and have never dropped one and I've never used a iPhone case. However,I did notice with my watch it gets hit on doors,walls,car door etc. maybe it's because it's inexpensive,so I'm not as concerned about it? Who knows. I guess having a 700.00 watch on my wrist.....I'd just like to prepare for the worst I suppose.
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I'd have to really work at it to do that (hitting on doors, walls, etc.) ;)
 
AJsAWiz said:
Pricing for Apple Care + for the Apple Watch hasn't been announced yet.

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I have never damaged any of my watches. I, eventually, get rid of them when they are old and get newer replacements. I suppose that trend, for me, will change next month. I will most likely, trim my current collection to 2 or 3 and dispose of the rest. I think I'll keep one sport watch (as a back up) and two casual/dress watches. Yes, I'll probably still were my regular watches after I get my Apple Watch.

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And, indeed, considering the price it should.

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I'd have to really work at it to do that (hitting on doors, walls, etc.) ;)
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Lol you know what I mean. Lol. Not full on into a door. Haha.. But as I'm passing into a door it's happened a few times lol
 
Seems safe to shower with the watch. I don't know if I will....but if I do, I want to make sure that it would be covered. One day running and it starts to rain and then find out that Apple wouldn't cover it would be annoying.

I have also banged my watch on a metal stair well going around corners too quickly.

So yes for AppleCare + for me. Well yes as long as it is reasonable. $49-$79 sounds reasonable for the Sport model and $79-$99 for the SS.
 
Mactagonist said:
What I found interesting was the stock warranty of 2 years. I think that does point to a slower product cycle then other Apple products that include a 1 year warranty.
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That's not strictly true. It's two years on the :apple:Watch Edition ( the gold model ). On the Aluminium and Stainless Steel models it's the standard one year.

Personally I will most likely be getting AppleCare Plus depending on the cost and the deductible.
 
jaymc said:
You're covering the watch not the band. ;)
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According to Apple, that Watch costs $599, or if you could separate the band, $550. This would mean that only the 38mm SS version, and not the space black one, would be covered.
 
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