How many are upgrading to series 3, and some questions...

[ssledoux]

Curious how many are making the jump to series 3, and from what series you’re upgrading?

I’m considering going ahead and upgrading to the series 3 because I think I’d really benefit from the cellular. I’m curious as to the weight difference in the series 3 aluminum versus the series 1 aluminum. I had a series 2 stainless and had to sell it - the heavier watch affects a nerve in my arm (I know it sounds weird, but it sends a shooting pain that feels like it’s on fire up my arm, and I wear it as loose as I can get away with).

I’m trying to decide if the weight will be too much with the aluminum cellular version. I’d love a stainless but I know that’s out.

 

[gsmornot]

Curious how many are making the jump to series 3, and from what series you’re upgrading?

I’m considering going ahead and upgrading to the series 3 because I think I’d really benefit from the cellular. I’m curious as to the weight difference in the series 3 aluminum versus the series 1 aluminum. I had a series 2 stainless and had to sell it - the heavier watch affects a nerve in my arm (I know it sounds weird, but it sends a shooting pain that feels like it’s on fire up my arm, and I wear it as loose as I can get away with).

I’m trying to decide if the weight will be too much with the aluminum cellular version. I’d love a stainless but I know that’s out.

If there is a weight difference I can't imagine you would even notice it when comparing two sport versions. Stainless vs Aluminum, you did notice but two Aluminum models should feel the same.

 

[dave006]

Series 3

• Aluminum case - 38mm
  • Case Weight (GPS): 26.7g
  • Case Weight (GPS + Cellular): 28.7g
• Aluminum case - 42mm
  • Case Weight (GPS): 32.3g
  • Case Weight (GPS + Cellular): 34.9g

For reference:

• Stainless Steel case - 38mm
  • Case Weight: 42.4g
  
  
• Stainless Steel case - 42mm
  • Case Weight: 52.8g

Series 1

38mm - Case Weight: 25g
42mm - Case Weight: 30g

Dave

 

[44267547]

If there is a weight difference I can't imagine you would even notice it when comparing two sport versions. Stainless vs Aluminum, you did notice but two Aluminum models should feel the same.

If I recall correctly, the stainless model is actually 40% heavier over the aluminum model. But I found the aluminum model to be fairly light for my preference.

 

[ssledoux]

Thank you! Now I just need to decide if I can get past that hideous red Digital Crown. ;-O