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If you were making the switch to SS…
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DMG35
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The 8 could bring the redesign they've been talking about for some time now. I would think this year there will be some notable improvements that make this year a definite upgrade year.
On the other hand, I hate waiting for the next thing around the corner and just get what I want when I want it if its within my means.
On the other hand, I hate waiting for the next thing around the corner and just get what I want when I want it if its within my means.
Howard2k
macrumors 604
What would be the benefit? Is it just to change the case material? I would not replace the watch just for that. But if it's a cellular upgrade that you're going for too, then maybe that makes a little more sense.
Without knowing the background, I'd wait for sure.
Without knowing the background, I'd wait for sure.
Yeah, mainly. I really like the full screen, and regret not getting SS.
If they change the design to the more flat edges, I definitely wouldn’t want it - not a fan of it on the phones, and definitely wouldn’t want to wear it - but at that point I‘m sure I could still buy a 7 in SS.
Arctic Moose
macrumors 68000
Personally, I would hold on to the S7 until just before the September event, and then sell it. After you see what is presented you can either buy an S8 or pick up a stainless S7 for less.
I guess it just comes down to how concerned you are about wasting money and how bad you want it now. 🙂
I guess it just comes down to how concerned you are about wasting money and how bad you want it now. 🙂
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Devyn89
macrumors 65816
Chevysales
macrumors 6502
wait you are halfway thru the cycle already... just my opinion nothing more
bricktop_at
macrumors 68000
This is sooooo me 😆
Thinking about the pros and cons, blablablah.... couple of days, weeks at most, I can't stand waiting any longer and shell out the money anyway.
Morrissey
macrumors regular
Wait for the 8, I bought my SS since the series 4, before that I changed watches every year because the screen had always scratches and now I plan to upgrade every 2 years with SS. The screen is almost indestructible and no scratches, and IMHO the watch looks a little bit elegant because the shiny material.
freddyonderstal
macrumors newbie
I made the switch from alu to ss last month. Had some scratches on the glass without knowing where they came from. With my OCD I’m very careful and didn’t hit anything.
So I did made the switch to the graphite SS 45mm.
So I did made the switch to the graphite SS 45mm.
LFC2020
macrumors P6
I know what you mean. 😬😂
That stainless steel though. 👌
I’d definitely wait for the series 8 if you can, not long to go now.
Apple_Robert
Contributor
Stacey,
Did you purchase an SS model in the past and returned it? I could have sworn I read that you did.
If you plan on upgrading your watch every year or two, (because of new features you want) it doesn't make sense to spend the extra money on the SS model, as there is no real benefit in doing so over the aluminum model.
Did you purchase an SS model in the past and returned it? I could have sworn I read that you did.
If you plan on upgrading your watch every year or two, (because of new features you want) it doesn't make sense to spend the extra money on the SS model, as there is no real benefit in doing so over the aluminum model.
Apple_Robert
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HattieGrace
macrumors newbie
I just purchased the Gold SS & Milanese band, I love it! Hubby got the red version-which is amazing!
Go for it! (I came from a ceramic 5).
Go for it! (I came from a ceramic 5).
I don't think Apple will be changing the design right after the refresh with the S7. The flat edge rumors are possibly for a new model (a rugged watch is rumored) or a new SE.
fwmireault
macrumors 68020
If you already have an S7 and it works at it should, I'd definitely wait for the S8 before upgrading. I have a Gold SS myself, so I understand why you'd want to jump on this material, but I think that you'll regret it if you don't wait next September (except if you find a very good deal for a SS S7). Half a year and you're there!
I'll be the dissenter here: I would buy now. The S7 is already a highly refined version of the original Apple Watch, so I suspect it will still serve you well after an S8 is introduced (which we're assuming will happen this year as it has in the past, but there's certainly no guarantee that will be the case). In addition, why let Apple's release dates control your purchasing decisions, especially when buying now means you can enjoy it that much longer?
1rottenapple
macrumors 603
1rottenapple
macrumors 603
I’m liking this thinking. I highly doubt there will be a redesign but my Question is the features. Maybe better battery life or maybe apple will stick with the 18 hr battery given then stuck with the 10 hr iPad battery. Apple gets stuck in its line of thinking and doesn’t necessarily want to adjust.
I did, but mainly because I couldn’t justify it after just buying the regular 7. I haven’t been able to quit thinking about how much I love the look of it though - it just looks so good with all the bands.
And that’s part of my reason for making myself wait now - so I can get a design I’m really happy with and hold onto it 2-3 years. I know with SS I’ll have to do that to make it worthwhile.
I definitely felt it was noticeably different in weight, but thinking I will get used to that. It wasn’t my main reason for returning at the time.
You definitely have a point. I guess I’m just thinking if they would make big battery improvements by some chance, or have some upgrade that’s really great, I’d likely regret not waiting.
The main reason I got to thinking about it this year is because I really love the display, and I’m not interested in a design change, so I know I wouldn’t want the 8 if they went that direction, but I like the idea of having the most updated version if indeed they would go that direction a year or two later.