I would like to see a rose gold Stainless. I don't mind the brushed look of the aluminum, I just prefer the weight of the stainless and rose gold would be a nice variation wiunitjer bands.
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I would like to see a rose gold Stainless. I don't mind the brushed look of the aluminum, I just prefer the weight of the stainless and rose gold would be a nice variation wiunitjer bands.
Agreed. Personally I think screen protectors are just ugly. They really start to warp overtime and they make the screen look very tacky And cheap looking.
Indeed. I don't see the point in them considering the watch will have lost 80% of its value and will be replaced in 3 or 4 years anyway. I'd rather just wear it, enjoy it and look upon scratches as the pieces of history during this gadgets lifespan. As you say too they look ugly so this takes away from the watches aesthetics.
Screen protectors (glass) are great if the screen is flat. But as the Apple Watch screen is curved, screen protectors are null and void. No one ever put one on a Rolex. Look after it and it will be fine. So many people treat their Apple Watch like dirt and wonder why it gets scratched to pieces! It's not indestructible!
When I bought my (Space Grey Aluminium) S2 I was not certain if I would really like it and didn't want to pay up for the SS version. I have had it since September and immediately fell in love with it and still do. I wear it daily. I now wish I had purchased the SS version. So much so that my plan is to upgrade whenever the next version is released and hand this one down to my teenage son.
screen protector probably is mostly pointless on a sapphire screen, however i currently have one on mine because it came with the full body protector and i wanted to see how it looked. i also liked the idea of preserving the oleophobic coating for a little longer and preventing micro-scratches in the coating, at least for a few months. i can honestly say i can't really tell i have a screen protector on the watch the vast majority of the time. it's mostly invisible - at least the one i use.
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good news is that there will always be another, newer version of the Watch to covet. so you have the benefit of loving your current watch and enjoying it while also being able to look forward to an upgrade in the future. kind of a win-win. keeps the love going.
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good news is that there will always be another, newer version of the Watch to covet. so you have the benefit of loving your current watch and enjoying it while also being able to look forward to an upgrade in the future. kind of a win-win. keeps the love going.
When you upgrade to the stainless version, it's the way to go. It really is well made with the 316L stainless and saphirre display. I owned the Sport model previously and upgraded to the stainless model, it has a lot to offer in terms of pairing with bands as well.
Space black is absolutely stunning for sure. Go to the store and compare them. In some light, the space black is also two-toned. It's beautiful. This is the one I just purchased.
I had a Space Black for about a year in the first version and it was absolutely stunning - gorgeous watch and paired well with a lot of nice black and light brown leather bands in my opinion. Just remember the adapters needs to be black
For me, SS was totally worth it. I bought a Space Gray Sport, and before the 14-day return period was up, I ordered a SS and returned the Sport when I picked up the new watch. The look, solid feel and sapphire crystal make it totally worth it to me. While I often have buyer's remorse after a significant purchase, I have never doubted this decision. Unfortunately, the watch I bought came with a Milanese Loop, which I rarely use after buying a saddle Classic Buckle. I think the combo looks great.
I definitely think when we do see a major overhaul with the Apple Watch, we will see additional casing options. Titanium seems like it could be a possibility. But nonetheless, I definitely think we'll see an addition besides the aluminum and 316 L stainless steel.
Maybe a black ceramic if they don't change the design very much
I look at the watch from a different viewpoint. The Apple Watch is not like the Tag Heuer that I've worn for 25 years. It's a piece of electronics which I will want to upgrade every year or two. So just for appearances I am not willing to spend more money than for the base model.
I personally plan on keeping my S2 SS until it is no longer supported. Unlike the phone itself, what can really change?
- More battery life per charge? I'm happy with mine.
- Thinner? I can live with the current thickness - no problems with it
- Round face? I'm happy with current design.
- More waterproofing? I'm not planning on going that deep, the S2 is just fine for me as is.
- Faster processor? App and functionality dependent. Its form factor is very limited - I think it would be a stretch to think over the next 3-4 years something will be written where the S2 (or S1 for that matter) would be severely crippled. Many S0 owners seemed to be fairly happy with theirs; especially with WatchOS3
I'm looking forward to seeing what WatchOS 4 brings to the table.
The Apple Watch isn't necessarily on a two year timeline. If anything, it's likely less than 18 months for a refresh. And the factor you have to consider, is $200 for a stainless steel casing/sapphire display is steep increase for some. I own the stainless model, which I prefer, but for those two standalone features, you'll find out the sport model is likely the more popular option. Technology depreciates fairly quickly, And with how fast the Apple Watch declines in resale, the sport would likely be the better choice, being the stainless doesn't hold much more value in terms of resale.
Yeah we think alike. I bought a Series 1 aluminum model which was $70 off at Target a few weeks ago. I figure I will upgrade if something better comes out and because of depreciation and such, I wanted the base model.
Of course when Apple seems to be on a 18-month refresh cycle, your own personal upgrade cycle doesn't necessarily have to align with Apple's. This depends more on the device's useful life and how much Apple wants to continue to provide support such as WatchOS upgrades and compatibility with future iPhone models. In the end, if you still want to keep using it even after it's no longer supported, it could just be reduced to a time piece and limited fitness tracking device, given the battery condition is still healthy enough to last throughout the day (or you have the means to recharge it mid-day).
I'd say given Apple's past track record of keeping legacy devices usable, we could expect a good 4 year use out of the current series, 5-6 years if really pushing it.
I'd say given Apple's past track record of keeping legacy devices usable, we could expect a good 4 year use out of the current series, 5-6 years if really pushing it.