Apple Watch UK Pricing announced
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Thoughts? Buy a return ticket to the US if you want to buy the Watch Edition. $4000 cheaper !!!!!!
Phillybizzle
macrumors regular
Far too much. To spend almost as much as on my 6+ on a watch which is half the product is crazy.
I'll likely pick one up in the US.
I'll likely pick one up in the US.
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MJ5J2/42mm-link-bracelet
link bracelet band for £379 are they NUTS?
Look at the most expensive Apple Watch edition in the UK, it's the equivalent to $1400. That's 40% MORE than in the US.
considering VAT is 20% it's outrageously more expensive over here.
link bracelet band for £379 are they NUTS?
Look at the most expensive Apple Watch edition in the UK, it's the equivalent to $1400. That's 40% MORE than in the US.
considering VAT is 20% it's outrageously more expensive over here.
$999 in the US (£660) hmmm, international warranty?
Don't forget VAT @20%, so that is £792 i.e. we pay a £67 premium over the US. I want the 42mm
Watch with the link bracelet and fortunately I can afford £859
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We do pay a premium over the US, but it is 8.5% when you include the VAT.
Gadge Goblin
macrumors 6502
I was looking at the sport but not at those prices! The UK gets shafted again!
Thinking more of going there to get them or getting someone to bring two back. Im sure customs won't notice them/me wearing several watches
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Agreed, that is a good combination but got my heart set on the SS Link (Poor wallet)
It's going to be the black aluminium sport model for me at £299.
I would pay a lot more for a designer watch, but I'm probably going to upgrade every year. Can't justify spending £819 on the Link Stainless Steel edition only to be looking to get rid next year. I'm pretty sure these things won't hold their resale value the way some devices do.
I would pay a lot more for a designer watch, but I'm probably going to upgrade every year. Can't justify spending £819 on the Link Stainless Steel edition only to be looking to get rid next year. I'm pretty sure these things won't hold their resale value the way some devices do.
Thats the £859 question, what will the resale value be in a years time. Its not like you're gonna be able to keep that band scratch free in 12 months.
My Name is URL
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I really like the Apple Watch with the Milanese loop but can't justify spending that much so it will be the sport edition wth black strap.
I wouldn't mind betting I would
Seriously though, look how the strap connects to the watch body. There is not a snowball's chance in hell that current straps are going to be compatible with future iterations of AppleWatches.
As the watch body gets smaller and thinner (which it will) it's just not going to be feasible to connect older straps. Maybe they'll be compatible for a year or two, or maybe they'll bring out an adapter but neither of those seem particularly 'designer.' As much as I'd like (and can afford) one of the higher end ones, it just doesn't make sense to me so it's going to be function over form this year, I think.
Even a £299 Sport Edition is the most expensive watch I've ever owned - I'm not much of a jewellery wearer.
Besides, in a couple of months the market will be flooded by 3rd party bands.. £50 for a link band
Good point i guess but will they have crafted it from the same 316L stainless steel alloy as the case and have more than 100 components? Will the machining process be so precise that it takes nearly nine hours to cut the links for a single band
#applehavehypnotisedmeGood point i guess but will they have crafted it from the same 316L stainless steel alloy as the case and have more than 100 components? Will the machining process be so precise that it takes nearly nine hours to cut the links for a single band
Thank was sarcasm, right?
Serious question though. I'm a jewellery philistine. What's the different between the Apple Link band at around £450 and something like this, other than the quality of manufacture? https://www.globalwatchband.com/mat...el-solid-link-men-s-metal-watchband-26mm.html
Good point i guess but will they have crafted it from the same 316L stainless steel alloy as the case and have more than 100 components? Will the machining process be so precise that it takes nearly nine hours to cut the links for a single band
to be honest.. selling a watch same price as a macbook air is almost obscene to me. I really like the link bracelet band, but not for almost 400 pounds.
Of course
Bazooka-joe
macrumors 603
The Apple watch with the stainless steel strap looks so right but the price is crazy. I am sure that third party straps will come out that will look just as good for £50