Not surprised about the comments here, it's clearly not the demographic for these bands.
I'm sure rich women in Beverly Hills will be love these.
I'm sure rich women in Beverly Hills will be love these.
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Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 Models Officially Launch Today
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There's an a## for every seat...enjoy.
My Series 2 Stainless Steel model came with the white sports band which i'm not a fan of so I bought the black sports band. I may in time buy another band but it won't be these over priced leather bands. kinda crazy in my opinion but to each their own.
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In the world of watches the Apple, Hermes collaboration pricing doesn't add up to a grain sand in the Sahara. Not something I would purchase for myself, equally a gift for the right lady possibly, nor would I decry those that want to make such a statement for themselves. Sometimes it`s just nice to pickup something nice, for the sake of it...
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According to this, the Hanjin shipping company bankruptcy has disrupted shipments of the Apple Watch and iPhone 7.
http://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/195455
An "unnamed tech company" (probably Apple or Samsung) apparently has paid the port fees so the ships can dock.
I couldn't find this particular Hermes band available standalone.
http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch...reSelect=false&product=MNQ82LL/A&step=detail#
Also, most of you reacting negatively are probably not the target audience.
The watches are exactly the same. The only difference will be watch faces and the leather bands. It's for the super highfalutin lol. Complete waste of money. The funny thing is the only person that sees the watch faces are you since its off until you flip your wrist up and honestly no one will even know they are Hermes exclusive so you're just paying all that extra for a leather strap that you can buy a knock off of on Ebay for $25
If you want to buy a knock-off leather strap for $25, all the power to you! Nothing wrong with that.
Nothing wrong with spending $$$ on better leather either.
1. Too much "The Wire", 2. Child impersonating what they think an adult sounds like, or 3. Combination of 1 & 2.
There are no other explanations. Well, paint chips, but that would be less your fault and more likely Obama's.
For those debating the value of the Hermes model vs. buying a SS + an Hermes band:
Just for clarity and accuracy, the watch is not the same as the SS watch. It has different engraving on the back (i.e. it says Hermes). Not saying that that in and of itself is worth anything per se. But buying a SS does not get you the exact same case. I would say that's worth "something" though wouldn't place an especially high amount of money on it. Apple charges $10 more for damage incidents to an Hermes/edition than it does a regular SS under AC+. So call it worth $10.
We can debate the value of the watch face, but I'd argue it's non-zero, and probably also around $10. I'm sure when they sell 3rd party faces they'll be $.99 and free on the main, but any real/authorized watchmaker 1st party providers that provide them will do so for a premium.
Also, the orange sport band it comes with is a $49 value (if you buy 1st party straps), more if you consider that it's not available separately, so that shrinks the price difference further. I might say it's another $10.
Finally, the included added warranty coverage is the equivalent to buying a $49 AC+ policy for a regular SS.
So that's $128 in added value, give or take.
That still leaves a price gap obviously. For some, the added experience, the orange box, etc. is worth it. For others not so.
But it never ceases to amaze me how people love to criticize the way others spend money, as if they have a monopoly on human understanding.
And finally, anyone who believes that the Hermes leather bands are the same quality as the $50 ones on Etsy, or the $5 ones on Amazon, have obviously never held, touched, or worn one. They're not even close and it's obvious.
EDIT: Just wanted to add that the Hermes (and I assume the Edition) include a guided set up online with a rep. According to the email: "In this interactive online session*, an Apple Specialist will walk you through some key features and answer your questions. They’ll also point out some great apps, and help you personalize your device." Most of us here don't need that obviously, but it's a nice touch.
Just for clarity and accuracy, the watch is not the same as the SS watch. It has different engraving on the back (i.e. it says Hermes). Not saying that that in and of itself is worth anything per se. But buying a SS does not get you the exact same case. I would say that's worth "something" though wouldn't place an especially high amount of money on it. Apple charges $10 more for damage incidents to an Hermes/edition than it does a regular SS under AC+. So call it worth $10.
We can debate the value of the watch face, but I'd argue it's non-zero, and probably also around $10. I'm sure when they sell 3rd party faces they'll be $.99 and free on the main, but any real/authorized watchmaker 1st party providers that provide them will do so for a premium.
Also, the orange sport band it comes with is a $49 value (if you buy 1st party straps), more if you consider that it's not available separately, so that shrinks the price difference further. I might say it's another $10.
Finally, the included added warranty coverage is the equivalent to buying a $49 AC+ policy for a regular SS.
So that's $128 in added value, give or take.
That still leaves a price gap obviously. For some, the added experience, the orange box, etc. is worth it. For others not so.
But it never ceases to amaze me how people love to criticize the way others spend money, as if they have a monopoly on human understanding.
And finally, anyone who believes that the Hermes leather bands are the same quality as the $50 ones on Etsy, or the $5 ones on Amazon, have obviously never held, touched, or worn one. They're not even close and it's obvious.
EDIT: Just wanted to add that the Hermes (and I assume the Edition) include a guided set up online with a rep. According to the email: "In this interactive online session*, an Apple Specialist will walk you through some key features and answer your questions. They’ll also point out some great apps, and help you personalize your device." Most of us here don't need that obviously, but it's a nice touch.
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Why is it some here care so much about what others do with their money?
Watches! Um, yeah, this is great. Any danger that Apple might still be designing and making computers or are they giving that idea a BIG miss from now on?
They sold it separately for a short time, but seem to have discontinued it (at least temporarily), which is odd since it is the classic Hermes color. The only way to get that color is to buy the whole package. Since the package is at a $261 premium to buying the Stainless Steel and a Single Tour band separately, perhaps that is why.
Yeah, too bad. That was the only Hermès band I wanted, so had to buy the whole package.
wow my gf will love your comment.
I keep saying "OMG it's Herems... no one can tell.... the watch face looks ugly anyways!" and she hated me teasing her hahahaha (albeit a fun way)
I am intrigued about your last comment about the leather though. It really makes a huge difference? @@"
That's fashion for you. The Deployment Band seems to be the one marketed toward men this year (as it is 42mm only). My guess is that if this collaboration continues for the next model there may be yet another new design with an existing one dropped.