Is anyone experiencing buyer's remorse?

[AppleUser0]

i got one for me and my wife both, hers arrived last friday and so far she's worn it for about 1 hour and doesn't seem interested in it at all. i've looked at it and am starting to feel like it's not worth the money i will be spending on it if i don't cancel the order. i really wanted this watch at first but after this long delay and given more time to think about my purchase i am starting to feel like i'll just cancel my watch, possibly return hers (38 sport blue band) and hang on to my pebble and see if apple makes an awatch 2 in a year. i'm still terribly undecided.

Personally, I used it for a week and loved it, but it quickly got old. For long-term, it's truly not worth it. If I were you, I would cancel, but it's your choice. Just know that the feeling wanes away, and the constant Bluetooth connection drains my 6 Plus's battery quite quickly.

 

[mattopotamus]

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Exactly on the point!!

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This is going to sound really stupid, but, today is the first day in 2+ weeks that I haven't worn the watch, and in a sense, I feel freed, like the watch was bringing me down in a sense. It feels like I was always connected and I couldn't be away from an incoming message or a stand-up reminder, and honestly, I'm really enjoying my day without my constant connection.

Interestingly enough, I feel the opposite when wearing a smart watch. My phone pretty much stays in my pocket all day, and I feel less "connected". When I take my phone out I usually get side tracked and check Facebook, instagram, etc. With the watch I see what I need to see and that is it

 

[AppleUser0]

Interestingly enough, I feel the opposite when wearing a smart watch. My phone pretty much stays in my pocket all day, and I feel less "connected". When I take my phone out I usually get side tracked and check Facebook, instagram, etc. With the watch I see what I need to see and that is it

Wow! I felt like I used my phone less, but I was way too connected, and it felt too close and I didn't feel like it was helping me. Also with it draining the battery from my phone with the bluetooth, it just feels so wasteful.

 

[JSRockit]

No remorse here... it's a totally unnecessary device in actuality but I like it as a watch and I like seeing my texts on it when I'm in the middle of something and don't want to keep pulling out my phone (photographing, riding bikes, etc).

 

[418]

I find it kind of strange that people are so determined to like the watch just because it bears the Apple logo (a really small Apple logo).
How many other companies are there even close to Apple's scale where you'd expect to buy every product they make and love each one?
The watch isn't for you; that's its problem, not yours. I'm sure Apple will make something else you can buy sooner or later...

 

[mattopotamus]

Wow! I felt like I used my phone less, but I was way too connected, and it felt too close and I didn't feel like it was helping me. Also with it draining the battery from my phone with the bluetooth, it just feels so wasteful.

I noticed others mention phone battery drain, but I am not experiencing that. It could be b.c I came from a pebble and was use to always leaving BT on. I generally end the day with 50%+ left on both my phone and my apple watch.

Was this your first smartwatch? It took me a few weeks/month to really get use to my pebble, but once I did I knew I would always have a smartwatch going forward.

The problem is the apple watch is not cheap, so if in those 14 days you are questing your decision returning/selling makes the most sense.

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I find it kind of strange that people are so determined to like the watch just because it bears the Apple logo (a really small Apple logo).
How many other companies are there even close to Apple's scale where you'd expect to buy every product they make and love each one?
The watch isn't for you; that's its problem, not yours. I'm sure Apple will make something else you can buy sooner or later...

This is true on so many levels and is the power apple has. People will buy it for the simple fact it is apple. You will see people in business wearing the watch simply b.c it is apple. Those same people would have never considered a smartwatch.

 

[MrXiro]

I'm feeling it with my SS 42mm BSB, it just feels so un-useful and like an annoyance now, honestly. I really think I might sell it. Especially with this normal scuffing, not into cleaning it all of the time. It seems like it's no fun anymore. I don't know why. Tell me about your remorse (if you have any)?

When I saw the SS version I wondered how they had gotten around the scratch prone Steel of the iPods, and when I saw Nilay Patel's review I knew that it definitely wasn't for me. Not that I have the extra money to blow on the higher end model but it confirmed to me that the Sport Model was the way to go for my personal uses.

I tend to use my watch a LOT. Mostly as a fitness device, keeping me motivated every day to hit my 1250 active calorie goal. So no remorse here. But it was also the same reasons I picked up a Pebble a year ago and then a Fitbit Surge on 1/1. I have to say this watch is the best of both worlds and then some. The only thing missing for me is the competition feel of the Fitbit ecosystem... well and a sleep monitor. I like to know how little sleep I'm getting.

 

[kinster]

Take it back before it's too late , you're given 14 days.

I did and very happy I returned mine.

I did the same

 

[bbeagle]

I find it kind of strange that people are so determined to like the watch just because it bears the Apple logo (a really small Apple logo).

I find it strange that people still think this way.

I ordered an Apple watch, and in no way is it because it has an 'Apple logo'. Because it will be actually useful to me. It's the first watch that will interact with my iPhone in a meaningful way.

I don't buy all Apple products - they don't all fit into what I need. But an iPhone and an Apple Watch do. I have choices - I could get an Android Wear watch and an Android phone, but my CHOICE is not to - Android doesn't work for me.

I'm excited. And that's perfectly fine.

 

[418]

I find it strange that people still think this way.

I ordered an Apple watch, and in no way is it because it has an 'Apple logo'. Because it will be actually useful to me. It's the first watch that will interact with my iPhone in a meaningful way.

I don't buy all Apple products - they don't all fit into what I need. But an iPhone and an Apple Watch do. I have choices - I could get an Android Wear watch and an Android phone, but my CHOICE is not to - Android doesn't work for me.

I'm excited. And that's perfectly fine.

I'm not saying there's a problem with liking Apple products and, to a certain extent, buying things just because they're Apple products.
I bought my watch basically because it's an Apple device - I know I like my various other Apple products, so there was a good chance I was going to like the watch. I like the watch, so it worked out.
I'm not sure anyone here could claim not to be influenced by the Apple branding when deciding to buy things.

The bit where it gets strange is when people don't like the watch.
Numerous people have come to this forum and asked to be talked into keeping their watches. That's the bit I find strange. Wanting, desperately, to like something just because it's the latest Apple device.

 

[DynaFXD]

Not at all

Not at all. I'm even considering buying a second SS when the market opens up down the road. One to knock around with and the other for work/formal wear. But maybe not. Still, no regrets either way.

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i ordered an apple watch, and in no way is it because it has an 'apple logo'. Because it will be actually useful to me. It's the first watch that will interact with my iphone in a meaningful way.

+1

 

[Lucifer666]

I would think there's lots of people who bought it for the novelty, and when it wears off they return it.

It's pretty much a novelty device.

To call impulse buying or novelty buying buyers remorse is probably not necessary. We all do the same thing.

Then there's those who aren't sure WTF it is, so they keep it around until they figure it out

I'm just not a big fan of that weird cluster **** of hideous colored icons. Looks like insanity.

 

[spiderman0616]

Nope. I love the watch more and more every day, and have used the fitness features to lose 3.5 lbs over the last 2 weeks. I'm at the point where I don't like taking it off at the end of the day.

 

[OlavA]

Nope. I love the watch more and more every day, and have used the fitness features to lose 3.5 lbs over the last 2 weeks. I'm at the point where I don't like taking it off at the end of the day.

Weight loss probably attributed to 'deferred eating' due to the excitement of a new gadget.

 

[karinatwork]

First $ 500+ purchase that didn't give me buyer's remorse.
Fancy that.

 

[spiderman0616]

Weight loss probably attributed to 'deferred eating' due to the excitement of a new gadget.

Haha--not really, but I am using the watch in conjunction with My Fitness Pal--that's the app I use to input my food. The watch, via the Health app, gives it all my workouts. It's pretty great!

 

[HenryDJP]

While I realize this thread is about buyer's remorse it looks like the OP is only interested in the people that suddenly see the AppleWatch as a nothing device. He only responds to the misery-loves-company type of posts. The people that are happy or the ones that trying to get him to understand the real point of the watch, he ignores those posts.

Look, here's the thing. Apple did not hide a darn thing about that watch. They showcased it wholeheartedly. I knew this would happen. All these people with the "first-kid-on-the-block with the new Applewatch" mentality and quickly bought one are now disappointed. It's their own fault. It's pretty obvious what the watch was about. Been talked about for several months now. People buying the iWatch should be buying as a "Watch" first. The tech stuff is secondary. If you're buying it as a tech device first then it simply becomes an iToy after a short time.
Funny thing, after just two weeks the OP is already sick of it? Hmmm

 

[AppleUser0]

I would think there's lots of people who bought it for the novelty, and when it wears off they return it.

It's pretty much a novelty device.

To call impulse buying or novelty buying buyers remorse is probably not necessary. We all do the same thing.

Then there's those who aren't sure WTF it is, so they keep it around until they figure it out

I'm just not a big fan of that weird cluster **** of hideous colored icons. Looks like insanity.

This is extremely true for myself, and I'm guessing many other people.

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First $ 500+ purchase that didn't give me buyer's remorse.
Fancy that.

Really? What do you use it for though, I don't really have a use for it except for messages.

 

[retrospek]

I returned mine to Apple after 2 weeks - didn't see the point of it when I have a phone next to me anyway.

Maybe when it has a mobile signal built in then it will be useful..

Since returning it I've not missed it at all...

 

[AppleUser0]

While I realize this thread is about buyer's remorse it looks like the OP is only interested in the people that suddenly see the AppleWatch as a nothing device. He only responds to the misery-loves-company type of posts. The people that are happy or the ones that trying to get him to understand the real point of the watch, he ignores those posts.

Look, here's the thing. Apple did not hide a darn thing about that watch. They showcased it wholeheartedly. I knew this would happen. All these people with the "first-kid-on-the-block with the new Applewatch" mentality and quickly bought one are now disappointed. It's their own fault. It's pretty obvious what the watch was about. Been talked about for several months now. People buying the iWatch should be buying as a "Watch" first. The tech stuff is secondary. If you're buying it as a tech device first then it simply becomes an iToy after a short time.
Funny thing, after just two weeks the OP is already sick of it? Hmmm

Hey, I'm right here, and I've responded to both, just more of the people with my mentality to see why they're not into it. I actually did buy it more as a watch, but also the tech. Now that there is the steel scuffing, it just seems like such a nuisance, paying $600 for steel that was not formally said to be prone to scuffing and scratching. Now the only real reason that I would keep it is for the jellyfish face. I also really am not into it wasting my phone's battery, because there is a noticeable drain/difference in the battery.

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I really do like the look of the watch, but the pros don't really make it up to me tor the amount of cons. If anything, I will eventually buy a sport watch, but probably not. I just feel as if my money will be spent better elsewhere. I thought it would be more of somehing fun and enjoyable, not a constant reminder or: why did I spend my money on this?

And that is why I will be selling my 42mm SS BSB watch.

 

[roddenshaw]

I bought and sold a couple of watches to cover the cost of my own. As a result it would be pretty difficult for me to experience buyer's remorse. Had I not covered the cost I probably would be returning the watch. I enjoy it, and I find it useful, but not enough to justify the price.

 

[wdfly]

i went and cancelled my order this morning, i could have left it on order and tried/returned it but i think i will give it more time in the wild to see what develops with it before making the decision. i may get a pebble time to replace my pebble watch to hold me over in the meantime, i can always give it to my son if i decide to get an apple watch later.

 

[Docsteel]

I feel like a lot of people are missing the point of the watch. Do they realize it's an accessory? Like, it's not supposed to be the focus of your life. It's there to conveniently compliment the functionality of your smart phone.

Exactly - most people (including reviewers) keep wanting the Apple Watch to be an iPhone on your wrist, which is not what it is.

First, it is a watch, pure and simple.

Second, it's a device to tell you when (and arguably more importantly) when not to take out your phone.

In time, it will be an indispensable utility item in navigating the Internet of Things - but until then, we are left with the first two. Going on a week, for someone who has to keep up with a fair number of emails and so forth, I definitely feel freed from my phone to the point I won't be going back.

 

[Michael CM1]

At least I can still sell it for more than I bought it for. I don't know, it looks really pretty, but I'm just left with no feelings from it anymore. It's quite a nuisance now.

If you're feeling like that and can profit from it, by all means sell it. Then if you change your mind again in a month or so, you just buy another. The original iPhone wasn't for everybody. It cost $600 on contract and didn't have 3G. Next model comes out a year later for $199 on contract with 3G.

 

[AppleUser0]

If you're feeling like that and can profit from it, by all means sell it. Then if you change your mind again in a month or so, you just buy another. The original iPhone wasn't for everybody. It cost $600 on contract and didn't have 3G. Next model comes out a year later for $199 on contract with 3G.

Very good point. Thank you.