Uhh... it's a designer band.
Have you seen what the Hermes bands cost? $150 is nothing.
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Coach Planning to Debut Designer Bands for Apple Watch Later This Year
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Have you seen what the Hermes bands cost? $150 is nothing.
I see this article as the Apple Watch 2 is not to far out from debuting for those who are interested. With all these major designers releasing/Manufacturing Watch Bands, they are most likely hoping to gain popularity when the Watch 2 is released, if someone of course is willing to spend the money on a Hermes or Coach band.
I also believe Coach is certainly targeting the female consumer and provide them with the option to match with their Coach purse or handbag.
I expect Watch 2 rumors to start trending as we near the Developer's conference.
I also believe Coach is certainly targeting the female consumer and provide them with the option to match with their Coach purse or handbag.
I expect Watch 2 rumors to start trending as we near the Developer's conference.
Yep, I'm in that demographic and Coach crap is popular among my friends and I have two purses from them that I like a lot. But I can't say I find these particular bands appealing, at least not in those bad photos. I will need to see them in person.
Flip, stick those on a new revision then you have my attention.
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It's true. But you could play that game on every forum on the webs I think.
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I like to play a little game on MacRumors. I see a post and try to guess how long it will take to come across a snarky/negative response. For the most part, I don't wait too long.
It's true. But you could play that game on every forum on the webs I think.
Even further evidence the overall design will not be tweaked on 2.0. Honestly, this is getting the cart [band] in front of the horse [watch]. Stop all this incremental tweaking and sell something that's not half baked. It's just irritating. Are bands and finishes supposed to make me think it's been upgraded?
Not holding out too much hope Apple's thinking on their watch will ever be in step with what I'm looking for. They are always so committed to their preferential vision that it takes too long for them to react to market feedback. Yet another Achilles heel associated with their grand success. At this rate It's gonna be like 4-5 years before I'm tempted to buy one of these and then only if it's actually compelling.
Not holding out too much hope Apple's thinking on their watch will ever be in step with what I'm looking for. They are always so committed to their preferential vision that it takes too long for them to react to market feedback. Yet another Achilles heel associated with their grand success. At this rate It's gonna be like 4-5 years before I'm tempted to buy one of these and then only if it's actually compelling.
He's dead, Jim.
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Funny, I can't seem to get the news, weather alerts or sports scores on my Omega Seamaster. I must be doing something wrong.
Yes, of course, because all it needed was overpriced designer bands.
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Yes, you're not looking at the phone that your watch is tethered to.
No. The bands and finishes are to supplement the Watch and meet various/different likes for every Watch owner. The Watch has only been released for one year and Manufacterers are slowly contributing to the growth of the Watch (i.e. Hermes, Coach, Third Party).
Market feedback? Version 2 is set to be released with in six months, possibly adding an improved processor, additional health sensors, extended battery life and possibly GPS/LTE. How is that to long to react to what a consumer wants in a Watch? Version 1 just hit its one year Mark and Version 2 is almost here. I think your expectations seem high for a Gen 1 product. And 4-5 years from now, I'm confident I will purchase the Watch, being technology and health performance will be on a whole new level.
So it's Apple's fault now that a 3rd party manufacturer is making an accessory you don't like and pricing it at a price you won't pay?
Except it's not his legacy. At least as the story goes now it's all TC and Ives. Based on the products Jobs did nurture to market & a synthesis of the various bios about him, including his own, I don't get that he would have let the current AW out the door as-is. That said SJ did try to make iPod socks a thing.
Frankly, I'm not even sure TC was ready except he was under pressure for Apple to 1) push out a Fitbit competitor & 2) an all-new Apple product. AW 1.0 is more beta-ware than not, but at least 3rd party data shows decent sales, certainly enough to warrant a brand like Coach to tag along. AW 2.0 will need to be vastly improved though or it will end up as TC's folly.
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Do you not have a gf or wife? 1) Most women are not willing & don't pay that much for a bag - maybe $200-300. 2) As a guy I can be honest and agree w/ gfs who think I'm nuts spending $$$ on electronic "toys," or cars that are a bit extravagant to just get me from point A to point B, and yes, I too like a nice Super 120s designer suit or sport jacket -- not exactly Jos A. Banks priced.
So, it's just Mars vs. Venus. We all have our foibles that no one else understands but makes us happy just the same.
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2 hour long WWDC keynote breathlessly gushing about watch bands
Everyone has to "innovate" now?!
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Try buying a t-Shirt then, 400-800% margin is low-normal. Don't get me started about bottled water, Now there's a stupid product for ya.
First, leather is just an awful product full stop.
Second why is Apple partnering with all these third party brands making bands? This is just total crapola. It's like buying a beautiful new car and replacing the wheels with the most ugly wheels that can be found from a car parts yard.
Is it due to low watch sales that Apple has resorted to partnering with such terrible designs to try boost sales? Does Apple not trust in its own product enough? The original iPod wasn't a super success at day one, it took a few years for the product to take hold. Is Apple so impatient it can't wait and is resorting to this nonsense?
KEEP IT SIMPLE.
Second why is Apple partnering with all these third party brands making bands? This is just total crapola. It's like buying a beautiful new car and replacing the wheels with the most ugly wheels that can be found from a car parts yard.
Is it due to low watch sales that Apple has resorted to partnering with such terrible designs to try boost sales? Does Apple not trust in its own product enough? The original iPod wasn't a super success at day one, it took a few years for the product to take hold. Is Apple so impatient it can't wait and is resorting to this nonsense?
KEEP IT SIMPLE.
It hasn't been confirmed Apple are partnering with Coach. The only company they have partnered with so far is Hermès.
Hermes is a few steps above Coach in the premium segment so it makes sense.
Don't get all the hate for band news, but as a Watch owner I'm actually interested in these stories.
