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Apple May Replace Some Original Apple Watch Models in Need of Repair With Series 1 Models
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Time to buy an original watch somewhere, and tell Apple it doesn’t work so I need a replacement lol.
I'd be super pissed if I paid for a stainless s0 and Apple said sorry, you get an aluminum series 1. I'd insist on a direct stainless swap. That's not an outrageous ask.
Mine too! Cold + battery issues. It was a pre-order from the first batch.Mine was replaced just a month ago with a Series 1. Very nice!
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What would be really nice is if they could just swap the internals, since it seems like the housing is mostly the same between Series 0 and Series 1. Although if you bought the Gold Edition you probably already got bored of it, got another watch, and gave your Gold one to your nephew or something.
May be a stupid question, but how do I tell if the watch I receive back from Apple is an original launch day one or a series 1?
Had to send my launch day watch in due to the back lid popping off and received a message today that I can pick up my replacement watch...
Had to send my launch day watch in due to the back lid popping off and received a message today that I can pick up my replacement watch...
I hope they're released in September. Hopefully there have been no leaks because the Watch is relatively low volume.
Look how confused and conflicting the iPhone leaks have been, and that product will sell like crazy!
Before the Series 1/2 launched, there were very few rumors at all, with no physical leaks from what I recall. As a matter of fact, it was actually rumored Series 1/2 was to launch during WWDC 2016, and that never happened.
The only rumors thus far for the "Series 3" was a different Touch display and LTE. But there have been leaks. I don't think the Apple Watch carries the leaks the iPhone does, which likely why we don't see many part leaks.
I don't see the Apple Watch on an annual release. Series 2 is loaded with capabilities. I predict March 2018 through June 2018, near WWDC for the next major update.
Even at 18 month cycle, it seems a lot.
The only imperfections with series 0 were exactly the GPS, CPU performance and water resistance. Apple solved everything with series 1.
And looking at the market, Apple has no competition whatsoever.
Has anyone with a S0 Stainless Steel had their watches replaced with S1 Aluminium?
Quite frankly I would be distraught if mine was replaced with an Aluminium considering the premium I paid with the matching link bracelet.
Is that unreasonable?
Quite frankly I would be distraught if mine was replaced with an Aluminium considering the premium I paid with the matching link bracelet.
Is that unreasonable?
Why would an SS be replaced with a Sport? Even the article states it only applies to Aluminum models.
"Apple Watch Aluminum (1st generation) parts (in all colors) may be substituted with Apple Watch Aluminum (Series 1) parts."
I had the exact same thing happen. Sent the serie 0 black aluminum’s watch in last Thursday and received a series 1 this Tuesday. I was prleasantly suprised. And no charge despite the fact that my Apple Care had expired on the original watch.
I wonder if they are doing free downgrades now. Because I remember last year that if you were out of warranty, it was the OOW fee to downgrade. Might be a reason to upgrade and then request a downgrade.
Kidding..Thats terrible and abuses the system.
"Original Apple Watch models are no longer covered by Apple's one-year warranty, but customers who purchased AppleCare for their watches are still eligible for no-cost repairs of manufacturing issues for two years from the date of purchase."
Not here in Holland, the EU gives buyers of these product a one year warranty, and Apple will need to obey these rules.
Not here in Holland, the EU gives buyers of these product a one year warranty, and Apple will need to obey these rules.
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Yeah, back when I saw this article I was wondering if there would be a chance for a series 1 replacement. However, for a simple repair like that it's unlikely to require a whole swap. But I can guarantee you that I'll be testing the durability of that adhesive on my series 0 until the extended warranty expires. Haha
When the back popped off my GF's they sent a replacement watch. I don't know if thats because we had AC+ so they offered an express replacement, or replacement is the only way to fix that issue.
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Ha, no worries. I think there would be a lot of people PO'd paying for sapphire to get Ion-X.Ah I see, misread.
Got myself all worked up
I'm assuming you meant to say two years. But regardless, we are now over 2 years from launch day. Meaning even in EU, some devices are out of warranty.
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There was GPS leak, battery size leak, same casing leak. There were a few. Definitely more last year at the same time compared to this year.
I just sent my 1st generation Apple Watch in for repair hoping for a Series 1 upgrade and I was so happy they did! I absolutely noticed a speed difference and fluidity that was lagging before. AppleCare paid for itself in this situation!
There were quite a number of rumours:
- https://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/15/apple-watch-2-not-coming-in-march/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/08/apple-watch-2-debut-wwdc-june-brian-white/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/14/apple-watch-2-suppliers-secure-orders/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/25/apple-watch-2-cellular-connectivity/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2016/06/15/apple-steps-up-procurement-new-apple-watch/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2016/07/26/apple-watch-2-expected-this-fall/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2016/07/29/apple-watch-2-one-glass-display/
- site:www.macrumors.com "Apple Watch"