Apple Watch Series 2 is Slightly Thicker and Heavier Due to Larger Battery

[Mac 128]

I’m not so sure this is true. According to Apple’s own schematics of the first Apple Watch, the thickness is greater than the 10.5mm quoted here. It depends on where you measure.

Those are marketing measurements. The watch is actually 12.46mm thick, but they measure from the top of the crystal only to the bottom of the case. They leave off the bottom sensor array for some reason. The dimension Apple uses in marketing is in the bottom right figure with all the micro measurements, taken above the cross section.

This means the Series 2 watch is actually 13.36mm. That's one of the thickest watches out there, smart or otherwise.

 

[RickInHouston]

I really don't understand this.

The suits at apple go onstage and PREACH for two hours about all the great, new, shiny, magical, incredible features they love to give marketing names to BUT don't mention things like this. They end up sneaking it out the back door a day after the big reveal. That's quite tacky, in my own opinion. Of course, I realize others are perfectly fine with it.

 

[psylence2k]

I cant remember the last time Apple released a product that was thicker and heavier than the previous model.

You still have to carry your iPhone to make it work so I don't see the point in wearing one.

The Iphone 6S last year was thicker and heavier than the 6.

The Ipad 3rd generation was thicker and heavier than the 2nd.

There might be more but that's just what I remember off top.

 

[BeatCrazy]

interesting. I wonder how many Series 1 owners will upgrade, especially those with SS models.

I think you mean "original" Apple Watch owners. A Series 1 AW is a new 2016 model. Old guts/features, but new CPU.

 

[lars666]

There's still a difference in performance because the graphics chip is better in Series 2. They didn't upgrade that part for Series 1.

Is this the case? I thought the Apple Watch has an "all in one" chip and simply assumed that it will be from the identical production line for both series. Is the graphic chip separated or do they produce the new "all in one" chip for Series 1 differently, only updating the CPU?

 

[blacktape242]

I have to say I'm still down with it, ill be excited to wear it none the less.

 

[macduke]

#AppleIsDoomed



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I'd rather have performance and battery life in this Watch than a thinner enclosure. They did the right thing here. Performance was needed most. It will get thinner at some point, but for a watch it doesn't really matter much. My old stainless steel analog watch was 11.5mm thick and I can't tell a difference.

 

[FasterQuieter]

I've been wearing this thing every day since the day of release and have never noticed its thickness or mass on my wrist. I can't imagine what difference a millimeter in either direction would make. Not to say others are wrong for wanting it thinner, I just don't get it.

 

[cdmoore74]

But will accessories like cases fit the Series 2?

And can anyone confirm that the new GPU is actually part of the CPU upgrade in Series 1? I could care less about GPS, better waterproofing and brighter screen. Give me the speed and cheaper cost.

 

[mattopotamus]

I think you mean "original" Apple Watch owners. A Series 1 AW is a new 2016 model. Old guts/features, but new CPU.

Ahh true story. As if that is not confusing haha.

 

[Tycho24]

I'm wondering if it would really be the same if you didn't use the GPS in the Series 2. Apple lists the battery life as the same 18 hours for the Series 1 and Series 2 even tho the Series 2 is thinker for maybe a bigger battery and has a GPS.

If it has the bigger battery and you don't use the GPS then the battery life should be longer in the Series 2 since the Series 1 has the same CPU upgrade and maybe the original size battery since its thiner.

I'm super glad that the new processor made it into series 1 as well... I wish the display did too.
I have NO interest in standalone GPS; but 1000 nits brightness impresses me!

 

[greytmom]

This is just going to make my back problems even worse.

 

[RedOrchestra]

You won't ever again need cement shoes to finish the job, just strap a Series 2 on their wrist and down they go.

 

[usarioclave]

It's nice that I don't need to bump my watch this year. The bands actually make more of a difference re: weight/thickness than the watch itself.

 

[Gasu E.]

#AppleIsDoomed



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I'd rather have performance and battery life in this Watch than a thinner enclosure. They did the right thing here. Performance was needed most. It will get thinner at some point, but for a watch it doesn't really matter much. My old stainless steel analog watch was 11.5mm thick and I can't tell a difference.

I don't get the complaints either. I didn't measure it precisely, but my analog watch appears to be about 12 mm. I looked up Rolex men's watches and they tend to run 11-14 mm thick. http://clockmaker.com.au/rolex_case_size.html

 

[mdelvecchio]

Battery life being the same .. I'm sticking with the pebble.

can i play music wirelessly, send short texts, make payments, and adjust my lighting scenes w/ the Pebble? in addition to notifications those are the things i do routinely w/ my AW.

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

As a first gen user, I gotta weigh in my thoughts.

I too used to think that Apple Watch was well you know, fat and clunky but to be very honest, that's just in the photos as once it's on your wrist it's barely even noticeable and I don't really have large wrists and yet it fits in comfortably. Also it's extremely light so I really gotta say for people to actually try it on and then leave a comment over it, as my personal complaint was over speed that was lacking and perhaps a round shape that I'd love.

 

[NostromoUK]

As long as it plays Pokemon Go, I don't care!

Nothing Apple unveiled yesterday impressed me. The style of the presentation was also cringeworthy.
Roll on new Macs...

 

[mdelvecchio]

I just want a watch that looks like a watch, not a mini iPhone. Samsung can do it, why can't Apple?

you mean that hockey puck thing? its huge

 

[Keane16]

An Apple product that got thicker the next generation? Jony should be furious.

Same as the iPhone 3G, 3rd Gen iPad and iPhone 6s. Apple knows what the usage patterns of the majority of their customers are (non-techie). If the battery dips below a certain level the device gets thicker. It's been a common pattern for years on their mobile devices.

I just want a watch that looks like a watch, not a mini iPhone. Samsung can do it, why can't Apple?

There is no certain way a watch looks or should look. And good looks are subjective.

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Tag Heuer/Monaco/Watches

Personally really like the rectangular screen on the Apple Watch for UX reasons. Circular is annoying for me on Android Wear especially when reading things like notifications. All my analogue watches are circular though and I wouldn't want them rectangular.

 

[chiefsilverback]

I just want a watch that looks like a watch, not a mini iPhone. Samsung can do it, why can't Apple?

I'd challenge that watches were traditionally round because it's the most logical shape when you're dealing with a clock face and hands that move in a circular motion. The trusty Casio calculator watch was square, as were many digital watches. Rectangles are much better for most purposes, when did you last see a circular book?

 

[S.B.G]

I just want a watch that looks like a watch, not a mini iPhone. Samsung can do it, why can't Apple?

It's not that Apple can't, its that they chose this particular design for their product. They just as easily could have gone with a round design if they felt it was the right direction for them.

 

[TallManNY]

The sleeves on some of my shirts are already a bit tough to button up. This isn't going to help.

Yes, I work in a formal environment and fairly often wear cuff links. Even though my custom made shirts are made with a wider left wrist to accommodate a watch, I have some issues with a tight fit on the cuff link shirts. Oh well, my upgrade is the WatchOS this year. Unless it absolutely tanks my battery life, I won't get a new watch. The GPS inclusion is not useful for me since I carry my phone even when I go for a run.

 

[Rogifan]

I just want a watch that looks like a watch, not a mini iPhone. Samsung can do it, why can't Apple?

Then buy a watch?

 

[Return Zero]

Quite the development... Maybe I'll go series 1, cheaper and just as fast. Or, maybe I'll wait until series 3. Tough choices