Gold Apple Watch Buyers to Get Special Purchasing Experience With 30 Minute Appointments

[heimo]

Buy an Edition Watch for you significant other, and you may get a happy ending when you get home. Or in the car.

Now all I have to decide is if I want a 15 minutes session or a 30 minutes session. Perhaps I'll take two 15 minutes sessions and save $9300. Does it include anything else besides holding hands and measuring my size?

 

[Vodka]

If I'll use my 30 minutes, leave the store and then go in again, would that be a cheat and i'll have another 30 minutes?

 

[nando87]

Apple failed to make us desire the Apple Watch Edition by the lack of involving specifically the Edition in the presentation, giving some simple hype and making us want to buy the Edition wether or not we can't or can afford it. By unveiling the Edition in a more prestigious manner it would everyone want it and those who couldn't afford it would dream of it! Apple you've failed us, for the first time in a long time I can personally say, you did not make me feel like I needed the Edition.

Because it's simply in gold? There's no difference other than the materials, precious metals used but the problem is after you changed and modified how the gold is created it is no longer true 18k gold. For example bring this Apple Watch Edition to a pawn shop in 5 years from now once it's obsolete and they will not offer you its weight in gold since the gold is not pure 18k but a custom refinement of different metals changing the way all 18k is created. You would be luck to get half the gold value as a pawn shop bases the offering value on melting the gold as scraps... Custom gold items such as rings, bracelets and chains rarely hold any resale value and in most cases are sold for scrap, melted and re-crafted into a desired piece. Luxury wrist watches on the other hand are never sold for scrap since they hold their value and are highly collectable but in this case the Apple Watch Edition could not possibly hold much value as in 5 to 10 years from now it will be discontinued, obsolete and Apple might no longer support the current operating system which leaves the watch purely as a collectors item and not a functional, up to date wrist watch but merely a useless and worthless piece of old technology. We clearly know that technology quickly becomes out dated and the same will go for the Apple Watch... It's trademark name might be Watch but should we even consider it a watch. This would be the first time in all timekeeping history a wrist watch of such high value would decrease in value so rapidly and become out dated. Has a Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega or Vacheron Constantin ever been out dated? No, because these are true wrist watches and not some electronic gadget most wrists watch enthusiast who have the money to buy Apple Watch Edition would even consider a true time keeping piece.

With that said Apple really should have given us more for our money. Fine if you don't want to use pure 18k gold, if you don't want to give us a solid 18k gold bracelet and if you don't want to give us a diamond bezel you need to bring something special to the table which is very obvious to those who know a little something about the luxury wrist watch world.

Simply telling us the Apple Watch Edition is limited in quantity is the most obscene statement and this scares even those with disposable money from buying it from the start. First impressions are everything right? From the start the Apple Watch Edition should have been presented in its own limited edition presentation box. The watch itself should have been numbered directly on the back of the case. At a price tag of $10,000 plus each Apple Watch Edition should have been physically numbered which would actually help keep each watches value in place and locked in time, no pun intended. Also offered should have been a gold charger which has yet to be seen which in my opinion probably won't be a reality and if it is... Apple failed to properly present the product.

I absolutely hate using the words Apple and failed together but this is how I truly feel. Would these same mistakes have happened if Steve was with us today? I don't doubt he's looking down at us thinking even just a little of what I'm saying has some sense. Make us WANT IT, MAKE US DESIRE IT, MAKE US LUST FOR IT! Apple called it Edition for no other reason than it has SOME gold. Not because you get a luxury case, not because it comes with a gold bracelet, not because it's physically numbered, not because if you own one you have access to and exclusive version of the Watch Edition application.

Apple why have you failed me? Failed us? I have $20,000 in the bank reserved for my Edition but you failed making me WANT IT.

Boom

Fail

 

[technosix]

This entire Apple Watch project is particularly interesting. In an entertaining, sometimes bizarre, sometimes fascinating and questionable way. Raw emotions are on display like never before. Some of the followers that have such a burning desire for the unproven experience is particularly revealing.

I'm actually especially happy I clearly have no interest in Apple Watch, since that's saving me from the inevitable frustrations that are certain to appear once the Watch is being used by consumers. Usually a willing early adopter, this is the very first new Apple product I am not attracted to. As a result it's like sitting in the theatre watching the movie and being able to walk out afterwards completely unencumbered.

I'm enjoying being an observer immensely.

 

[Irock619]

I feel there will be a lot. Claim to look for the gold one, get an extra 15 minutes to try it on, but the cheaper one.

Lots of teenagers and poor folks in ripped jeans signing up to buy a gold watch. All claiming to be rap stars with mega-bucks.

Next thing you know Apple will be doing credit checks before allowing you to try on the gold version lol

 

[Hieveryone]

Great. I look forward to my 30 minute appointment then.

Lol

But seriously, it just seems too...like too many rules. I was considering buying one for my girlfriend and still sort of am. But if I'm limited to 30 minutes before shelling out $17,000 I don't think that's fair.

I shop at Tiffany's a lot and they not only let me stay for as long as I want, they WANT me to stay for as long as I CAN.

Not only that they offer me food and drink, literally.

 

[dkh587]

What is happening to Apple Retail...

The better question is: what is happening to Apple?

 

[christian_k]

How much time do they spend with you if you are interested in a high-end MacPro?

Christian

 

[steve-p]

What I take from this thread is that if, as some people claim, someone waiting tables can make $100K+ a year, there's something seriously messed up with the gratuity culture in the USA.

 

[Neodym]

We give you 30 minutes and then you have to tell us if you are going to give us $17,000!

I think Tiffany would give you more than 30 minutes.

In comparison Tiffany is a high-class restaurant, while Apple is more the fast food diner ...

 

[telovende]

spend part of your $ 20k on this:

Apple failed to make us desire the Apple Watch Edition by the lack of involving specifically the Edition in the presentation, giving some simple hype and making us want to buy the Edition wether or not we can't or can afford it. By unveiling the Edition in a more prestigious manner it would everyone want it and those who couldn't afford it would dream of it! Apple you've failed us, for the first time in a long time I can personally say, you did not make me feel like I needed the Edition.

Because it's simply in gold? There's no difference other than the materials, precious metals used but the problem is after you changed and modified how the gold is created it is no longer true 18k gold. For example bring this Apple Watch Edition to a pawn shop in 5 years from now once it's obsolete and they will not offer you its weight in gold since the gold is not pure 18k but a custom refinement of different metals changing the way all 18k is created. You would be luck to get half the gold value as a pawn shop bases the offering value on melting the gold as scraps... Custom gold items such as rings, bracelets and chains rarely hold any resale value and in most cases are sold for scrap, melted and re-crafted into a desired piece. Luxury wrist watches on the other hand are never sold for scrap since they hold their value and are highly collectable but in this case the Apple Watch Edition could not possibly hold much value as in 5 to 10 years from now it will be discontinued, obsolete and Apple might no longer support the current operating system which leaves the watch purely as a collectors item and not a functional, up to date wrist watch but merely a useless and worthless piece of old technology. We clearly know that technology quickly becomes out dated and the same will go for the Apple Watch... It's trademark name might be Watch but should we even consider it a watch. This would be the first time in all timekeeping history a wrist watch of such high value would decrease in value so rapidly and become out dated. Has a Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega or Vacheron Constantin ever been out dated? No, because these are true wrist watches and not some electronic gadget most wrists watch enthusiast who have the money to buy Apple Watch Edition would even consider a true time keeping piece.

With that said Apple really should have given us more for our money. Fine if you don't want to use pure 18k gold, if you don't want to give us a solid 18k gold bracelet and if you don't want to give us a diamond bezel you need to bring something special to the table which is very obvious to those who know a little something about the luxury wrist watch world.

Simply telling us the Apple Watch Edition is limited in quantity is the most obscene statement and this scares even those with disposable money from buying it from the start. First impressions are everything right? From the start the Apple Watch Edition should have been presented in its own limited edition presentation box. The watch itself should have been numbered directly on the back of the case. At a price tag of $10,000 plus each Apple Watch Edition should have been physically numbered which would actually help keep each watches value in place and locked in time, no pun intended. Also offered should have been a gold charger which has yet to be seen which in my opinion probably won't be a reality and if it is... Apple failed to properly present the product.

I absolutely hate using the words Apple and failed together but this is how I truly feel. Would these same mistakes have happened if Steve was with us today? I don't doubt he's looking down at us thinking even just a little of what I'm saying has some sense. Make us WANT IT, MAKE US DESIRE IT, MAKE US LUST FOR IT! Apple called it Edition for no other reason than it has SOME gold. Not because you get a luxury case, not because it comes with a gold bracelet, not because it's physically numbered, not because if you own one you have access to and exclusive version of the Watch Edition application.

Apple why have you failed me? Failed us? I have $20,000 in the bank reserved for my Edition but you failed making me WANT IT.

 

[Neodym]

That is so untrue. I make good money as a server. I have a decently expensive car, paid my way through Undergrad and beginning law school in the fall. All on a part time server job.

<Advocatus Diaboli>
If you can already afford a good life on a part time server job - why even bother aiming for a full time job that's leaving you a lot less time to enjoy life?
</Advocatus Diaboli>

 

[H2SO4]

I have a feeling there won't be too many 30 minute appointments

I think Woz agrees with you…………….click

 

[Trapezoid]

So... gee... a half hour. And not even the courtesy of a reach-around, as Gunny would say.

For the most expensive Watch, a profit of ~$15,000 should buy an amazing amount of personal attention.

yeah I wondered the same thing about Google and their $2,000 laptop with 32gb of storage!

Ridiculous that we don't get six hrs of personal attention before purchasing one. It's such a practical thing to do too

 

[H2SO4]

How much time do they spend with you if you are interested in a high-end MacPro?

Christian

I would have thought that the margin is significantly higher on the watch?
I’ve just maxxed out a Pro, (base only no accessories), and it 'only' comes to $9,599.00……or £7,779 if you live in Rip Off Britian.

 

[Arran]

Image

Boom

Fail

Interesting watch. I had to Google it.

The Omega Chrono-Quartz was the world’s first digital/ analogue chronograph. It was invented by Omega SA. The watch launched at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and was Omega's flagship chronograph at that time. The watch is noteworthy as it was the first chronograph wristwatch in the world to combine analogue display for the time functions and a digital display for the chronograph function, each working independently of one another but running on the same quartz resonator. (32kHz) [1][2]

Famous owners include NASA astronaut Charles Duke, famous cyclist and tour de France competitor Bert Oosterbosch and in recent years British motoring journalist James May.

Apparently quite collectible now. Many are still fully working after over 40 years. (In comparison, how many folks are still using an original iPhone?)

What was your point again?

 

[jkruehne]

for so much money …

… I would expect to get unlimited time ;-)
(e.g. if a wife brings in all her shoes to fit with the watch

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(…)At a price tag of $10,000 plus each Apple Watch Edition should have been physically numbered (…)

I like that numbering idea! would really be great to have this. and limited quantities, too.

 

[Zaft]

an IT company I work for..

Never said I was a FT waiter

Ahh ok. Makes sense now

 

[JeffyTheQuik]

If I bring teh shark will they jump it in the store while i watch?

Only if you bring them a leather jacket to wear while they do that...

 

[OriginalClone]

Im not aware of your situation. Nor do I personally care. Im referring to the servers making 100k. Thats a flat out lie.

lol. You're naive or just ignorant.

 

[JeffyTheQuik]

He didn't say that to Oscar. He said it to the girl who was going to buy a theatre ticket from him. She assumed that he wanted more than face value. This was in a courtroom setting with her on the stand

Ahhh... thank you for the correction.

Man... When did I get old?

 

[houstonche]

Apple failed to make us desire the Apple Watch Edition by the lack of involving specifically the Edition in the presentation, giving some simple hype and making us want to buy the Edition wether or not we can't or can afford it. By unveiling the Edition in a more prestigious manner it would everyone want it and those who couldn't afford it would dream of it! Apple you've failed us, for the first time in a long time I can personally say, you did not make me feel like I needed the Edition.

Because it's simply in gold? There's no difference other than the materials, precious metals used but the problem is after you changed and modified how the gold is created it is no longer true 18k gold. For example bring this Apple Watch Edition to a pawn shop in 5 years from now once it's obsolete and they will not offer you its weight in gold since the gold is not pure 18k but a custom refinement of different metals changing the way all 18k is created. You would be luck to get half the gold value as a pawn shop bases the offering value on melting the gold as scraps... Custom gold items such as rings, bracelets and chains rarely hold any resale value and in most cases are sold for scrap, melted and re-crafted into a desired piece. Luxury wrist watches on the other hand are never sold for scrap since they hold their value and are highly collectable but in this case the Apple Watch Edition could not possibly hold much value as in 5 to 10 years from now it will be discontinued, obsolete and Apple might no longer support the current operating system which leaves the watch purely as a collectors item and not a functional, up to date wrist watch but merely a useless and worthless piece of old technology. We clearly know that technology quickly becomes out dated and the same will go for the Apple Watch... It's trademark name might be Watch but should we even consider it a watch. This would be the first time in all timekeeping history a wrist watch of such high value would decrease in value so rapidly and become out dated. Has a Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega or Vacheron Constantin ever been out dated? No, because these are true wrist watches and not some electronic gadget most wrists watch enthusiast who have the money to buy Apple Watch Edition would even consider a true time keeping piece.

With that said Apple really should have given us more for our money. Fine if you don't want to use pure 18k gold, if you don't want to give us a solid 18k gold bracelet and if you don't want to give us a diamond bezel you need to bring something special to the table which is very obvious to those who know a little something about the luxury wrist watch world.

Simply telling us the Apple Watch Edition is limited in quantity is the most obscene statement and this scares even those with disposable money from buying it from the start. First impressions are everything right? From the start the Apple Watch Edition should have been presented in its own limited edition presentation box. The watch itself should have been numbered directly on the back of the case. At a price tag of $10,000 plus each Apple Watch Edition should have been physically numbered which would actually help keep each watches value in place and locked in time, no pun intended. Also offered should have been a gold charger which has yet to be seen which in my opinion probably won't be a reality and if it is... Apple failed to properly present the product.

I absolutely hate using the words Apple and failed together but this is how I truly feel. Would these same mistakes have happened if Steve was with us today? I don't doubt he's looking down at us thinking even just a little of what I'm saying has some sense. Make us WANT IT, MAKE US DESIRE IT, MAKE US LUST FOR IT! Apple called it Edition for no other reason than it has SOME gold. Not because you get a luxury case, not because it comes with a gold bracelet, not because it's physically numbered, not because if you own one you have access to and exclusive version of the Watch Edition application.

Apple why have you failed me? Failed us? I have $20,000 in the bank reserved for my Edition but you failed making me WANT IT.

Hate to say it, but if you are concerned with the resale value of this watch, you can't afford it.

 

[JeffyTheQuik]

Hate to say it, but if you are concerned with the resale value of this watch, you can't afford it.

A man I respected enlightened me to the cost of jewelry. He said that the initial cost was the price you pay, and after that, you just pay the "upgrade fee".

So, if you buy a gold ring for $3000, when you want a nicer $4000 one, you sell it, and just spend $1000 on the new one.

I tried that, and it worked with my wife's tennis bracelet, but the numbers were different, in that I got about 85% of the retail value for it, but the point is that the 15% "lost" on the purchase was the cost of rental, not the loss of an investment.

The one thing that I see that may go against this curve is the technology involved with this, and the upgrade cycle of Apple products. In a year, the mantra will be, "Your Watch 1 stinks. You need an Watch 2!" and the value of the Watch 1 may have declined significantly.

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This entire Apple Watch project is particularly interesting. In an entertaining, sometimes bizarre, sometimes fascinating and questionable way. Raw emotions are on display like never before. Some of the followers that have such a burning desire for the unproven experience is particularly revealing.

I'm actually especially happy I clearly have no interest in Apple Watch, since that's saving me from the inevitable frustrations that are certain to appear once the Watch is being used by consumers. Usually a willing early adopter, this is the very first new Apple product I am not attracted to. As a result it's like sitting in the theatre watching the movie and being able to walk out afterwards completely unencumbered.

I'm enjoying being an observer immensely.

I like your perspective. I keep waffling back and forth on this, and I'm glad they have the April 10-23 events to try things out. I have my collection of Best Buy cards to buy this thing, if I choose to.

Mrs. thequick is in your camp. The funny thing about her is she comes around to my camp ("Let's get it now!!!! I'll stand in line at 2am and hold your place!") after I try it out, and show all the cool things about something. To her, my anticipation is humorous, and she says, "as long as it's your money, do as you wish..."

 

[rdlink]

You know multiple servers that make a little less than $500 a day serving food?? Get your BS outta here.

Yes, I do. I have no reason to lie to you about someone else's money. Someone else that you don't even know. Just because you could only get a job at McDonald's manning the french fry machine doesn't mean that there aren't professionals in this field who work at high end establishments. And whose customers routinely drop $150-$200 or more per meal, and value their servers enough to compensate them well.

Though it might not be the case in your little myopic corner of the world, but there are cities where the best food service industry professionals (chefs, waitstaff, bartenders) are highly valued.

So I have no "BS to get outta here" pal.

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Well that's not bad just like almost twice the average wage in Monaco or buying a Pagani Zonda or Bugatti Veyron in 10 years. That sounds quite normal for being a server, doesn't it?

If you take into account that there are several servers per restaurant there you go

WTF? I make far more than $100K per year, and have done so for many years. I have no Bugatti Veyron, nor any plans to buy one. Are you bad enough at math to think that making $100K per year will put $1 million in your bank account in 10 years?

Though it might not be the case in your little myopic corner of the world, but there are cities where the best food service industry professionals (chefs, waitstaff, bartenders) are highly valued. Not all of them make that kind of money, but a few of them do.

If you're interested in knowing more you could always PM me, and I would be happy to put you in touch with some of them. Not sure they'd share their tax forms with you, but if you need something to broaden your narrow horizons they might be willing.

 

[houstonche]

A man I respected enlightened me to the cost of jewelry. He said that the initial cost was the price you pay, and after that, you just pay the "upgrade fee".

So, if you buy a gold ring for $3000, when you want a nicer $4000 one, you sell it, and just spend $1000 on the new one.

I tried that, and it worked with my wife's tennis bracelet, but the numbers were different, in that I got about 85% of the retail value for it, but the point is that the 15% "lost" on the purchase was the cost of rental, not the loss of an investment.

The one thing that I see that may go against this curve is the technology involved with this, and the upgrade cycle of Apple products. In a year, the mantra will be, "Your Watch 1 stinks. You need an Watch 2!" and the value of the Watch 1 may have declined significantly.

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I like your perspective. I keep waffling back and forth on this, and I'm glad they have the April 10-23 events to try things out. I have my collection of Best Buy cards to buy this thing, if I choose to.

Mrs. thequick is in your camp. The funny thing about her is she comes around to my camp ("Let's get it now!!!! I'll stand in line at 2am and hold your place!") after I try it out, and show all the cool things about something. To her, my anticipation is humorous, and she says, "as long as it's your money, do as you wish..."

Got my point exactly. For most we can only justify that kind of spending on an investment, but it's illogical to do so on a depreciating item, or atleast one most seem in agreement that will. Not sure why people are struggling to accept that.