Is the Hermes or Edition AW a Waste of Money?

[technole]

Considering you can get up to three-years AppleCare+ on Hermes/Edition that's likely the target for most people. You'll have some that'll buy a new Edition every year because they can.

I don't feel I always need the latest model every year, but I love buying new bands when I see something I like. So if the jump benefit is that good I wouldn't mind a splurge in two years. The jump from S0 to S3 is totally a justified one currently.

 

[eVolcre]

I think it’s for a certain type of person. The same way you can either buy an iPhone or used to be able to buy a Vertu (sapphire glass, titanium etc etc), so people do.

But I could never because I always like the greatest in TECH, which means what’s on the inside (processor etc) matters more than the exterior. Buying a ceramic or Hermès doesn’t quality as a collectors since It’s useless in 2 or 3 years, similar to the series 0, or an iPhone 5.

Apple should have some sort of special upgrade program for folks splurging on the edition models, allowing their investment to be long term.

Man if we could swop our or upgrade

Considering you can get up to three-years AppleCare+ on Hermes/Edition that's likely the target for most people. You'll have some that'll buy a new Edition every year because they can.

I don't feel I always need the latest model every year, but I love buying new bands when I see something I like. So if the jump benefit is that good I wouldn't mind a splurge in two years. The jump from S0 to S3 is totally a justified one currently.

The pace of the watch upgrades will be faster than the phone. iPhone original to the 4s (arguably 3GS even) was a huge jump. 6s to 8 not so much and the X is really optional at this point for those who want the latest and greatest. A 7 or 6s or even SE works just fine as a smartphone for 80% of people out there. We at MR are the tech obsessed exception.

3 years sounds about right for the expensive watch. Maybe even 4 if it does all you need. I’m waiting one more year only because LTE isn’t supported where I am so there’s no real point in upgrading. And I really do expect a form factor change next year , however slight. Once that happens I’ll splurge. And more than likely hold onto it for 3 years.

I’m too lazy to run the numbers but the cost delta wouldn’t be that high either. Buying a new aluminum or SS every year, selling, upgrading vs just putting down the money upfront and sticking with the same model. That doesn’t even account for the “want” factor or the fact that you’re essentially paying for design or the Hermes brand not just the tech. Once the tech stabilizes or reaches a plateau where gains are incremental and optional, I’ll jump in for an expensive model. Until then, aluminum sg with a bunch of bands suits me just fine.

That swop or upgrade idea is brilliant. Can you imagine ? Keep he ceramic or SS casing and a new watch inside. Buy cases like you buy bands and keep changing out the brains. Never gonna happen. Haha. Apple likes our cash too much

 

[Robbenisland]

Warning: long post.

Here is my take on the Series 3 Edition ceramic in grey:

I have been a watch fan for a long while and have over the years invested in watches from Jaeger Le Coultre, Rolex and Breitling. Before Apple came out with the Apple Watch, I was a very happy owner of a Rolex Explorer II with a white face. I loved the utility of the Rolex and at the time the substantial weight of this large 42mm metal watch with its metal bracelet.

So when the Apple Watch was announced I wanted to have something in that direction and went for the silver stainless steel with the silver Apple link band. I really like the similarities ito of weight and the good look for work dress as well as sports.

When the Series 2 came out, I just upgraded to the new stainless steel and kept the band. I also originally eyed the White ceramic when it was announced, but felt it was too flashy for my use in the office. At the time I really got into minimalism and essentialism and got rid of a LOT OF stuff in my life. This included selling all my Swiss watches, which I did not use any more, as I preferred my Apple watch as my daily driver. I love the idea of „one device to rule them all“.

Fast forward another Apple season and I „had to“ make a choice on series 3. I was hoping for a new color option for the ceramic model and maybe even a new material like titanium or carbon. So the grey ceramic looked interesting. But I had huge doubts that it might look too dull or not dressy enough vs. the steel model I got used to. I also like the new Hermes deployment buckle in dark brown Ebene and thought that is the perfect choice: get the Hermes which also includes the orange sport band and get a new link band in silver as my original one looked quite used after two years. So three bands which allow flexibility from dressy (Hermes Ebene) to Rolex-sporty (link) to pure sports (orange sport band). That is what I ordered with a 3 weeks wait on the Hermes. Buyers remorse set in imidiately and I was wondering if the various band changes in the future (I do sports at least every 2nd day) will be the exact opposite to my new love of minimalism. I also had a chance to see the watch live in an Apple store in London during a trip and did not like how the leather band connects with the watch.

That was the moment where all became „ceramic clear“ for me: go with the edition, as it will be the most minimalistic execution while also being the highest quality construction. It will also not scratch so easily as the steel version, where both precious models I owned have very light but visible scratches on the steel. For my regular running (100-150km per month) it would also be lighter and more comfortable to wear than running with the link steel version like I did over the past two years. So I cancelled my Hermes, sent back the Apple link bracelet which had already arrived and bought (at a premium) the edition in grey through ebay, as I did not like to wait till end of October.

It arrived quickly and I could not be happier. Here is why: I love the stealth luxury aspect of this model. I know about all the craftmanship that went into the ceramic casing and I know about the price, but the watch is not showing this of to others like an expensive Swiss watch tends to do. I love how comfortable it wears and that it will look pristine in the months to come, as it does not scratch easily. I especially like the light weight of the package, which is funny as I was always so happy how heavy my Rolex Explorer II felt. People change I guess ;-)

While the steel version interprets what Rolex and Omega have established on Swiss tool watches, the ceramic edition reminds me of the Swiss Richard Mille watches that Rafael Nadal and other top atheletes wear. They are out of this world ito of price (up to 750k USD), but are the lightest weight complication watches and use cutting edge material combination to achieve this. Even the rubber bands and how they connect look similar to Apple Watch (see the comparison picture I did). Maybe that is where Jony Ive got his idea for the red dot from, too ;-) Any Swiss watch aficionado will probably hate me for this comparison, but as my first two generations of steel apple watches were my equivalent to a tool watch Rolex, my new grey ceramic edition is my equivalent to a Richard Mille. And while the Richard Milles are way more extravagant, they also are only recognized by watch experts. Just like the ceramic is only recognized by people like us here on this threat. So one watch to rule them all and that for now is the ceramic grey Apple watch edition for me. Until next year that is.

 

[seatton]

A lot of Apple Watch users seem very confident Apple will be releasing a Series 4 in 2018. It's hard to say if I believe that altogether, even though it's very possible.

But if I had to guess what features will be improved upon physically, would be a more curved design contoured to the wrist, a larger display option, I believe the band port will be retained, perhaps additional casing options for the stainless model as well. Hopefully, watchOS 5 brings a plethora of Watch faces.

If you look at the competitors, there is no way Apple will not update the watch every year. In a couple years, I can see Apple finally integrate the sleep tracking. The only issue that stops them from doing that now is the battery life, but my SS Series 3 can last for more than 2 days.

 

[eVolcre]

Warning: long post.

Here is my take on the Series 3 Edition ceramic in grey:

I have been a watch fan for a long while and have over the years invested in watches from Jaeger Le Coultre, Rolex and Breitling. Before Apple came out with the Apple Watch, I was a very happy owner of a Rolex Explorer II with a white face. I loved the utility of the Rolex and at the time the substantial weight of this large 42mm metal watch with its metal bracelet.

So when the Apple Watch was announced I wanted to have something in that direction and went for the silver stainless steel with the silver Apple link band. I really like the similarities ito of weight and the good look for work dress as well as sports.

When the Series 2 came out, I just upgraded to the new stainless steel and kept the band. I also originally eyed the White ceramic when it was announced, but felt it was too flashy for my use in the office. At the time I really got into minimalism and essentialism and got rid of a LOT OF stuff in my life. This included selling all my Swiss watches, which I did not use any more, as I preferred my Apple watch as my daily driver. I love the idea of „one device to rule them all“.

Fast forward another Apple season and I „had to“ make a choice on series 3. I was hoping for a new color option for the ceramic model and maybe even a new material like titanium or carbon. So the grey ceramic looked interesting. But I had huge doubts that it might look too dull or not dressy enough vs. the steel model I got used to. I also like the new Hermes deployment buckle in dark brown Ebene and thought that is the perfect choice: get the Hermes which also includes the orange sport band and get a new link band in silver as my original one looked quite used after two years. So three bands which allow flexibility from dressy (Hermes Ebene) to Rolex-sporty (link) to pure sports (orange sport band). That is what I ordered with a 3 weeks wait on the Hermes. Buyers remorse set in imidiately and I was wondering if the various band changes in the future (I do sports at least every 2nd day) will be the exact opposite to my new love of minimalism. I also had a chance to see the watch live in an Apple store in London during a trip and did not like how the leather band connects with the watch.

That was the moment where all became „ceramic clear“ for me: go with the edition, as it will be the most minimalistic execution while also being the highest quality construction. It will also not scratch so easily as the steel version, where both precious models I owned have very light but visible scratches on the steel. For my regular running (100-150km per month) it would also be lighter and more comfortable to wear than running with the link steel version like I did over the past two years. So I cancelled my Hermes, sent back the Apple link bracelet which had already arrived and bought (at a premium) the edition in grey through ebay, as I did not like to wait till end of October.

It arrived quickly and I could not be happier. Here is why: I love the stealth luxury aspect of this model. I know about all the craftmanship that went into the ceramic casing and I know about the price, but the watch is not showing this of to others like an expensive Swiss watch tends to do. I love how comfortable it wears and that it will look pristine in the months to come, as it does not scratch easily. I especially like the light weight of the package, which is funny as I was always so happy how heavy my Rolex Explorer II felt. People change I guess ;-)

While the steel version interprets what Rolex and Omega have established on Swiss tool watches, the ceramic edition reminds me of the Swiss Richard Mille watches that Rafael Nadal and other top atheletes wear. They are out of this world ito of price (up to 750k USD), but are the lightest weight complication watches and use cutting edge material combination to achieve this. Even the rubber bands and how they connect look similar to Apple Watch (see the comparison picture I did). Maybe that is where Jony Ive got his idea for the red dot from, too ;-) Any Swiss watch aficionado will probably hate me for this comparison, but as my first two generations of steel apple watches were my equivalent to a tool watch Rolex, my new grey ceramic edition is my equivalent to a Richard Mille. And while the Richard Milles are way more extravagant, they also are only recognized by watch experts. Just like the ceramic is only recognized by people like us here on this threat. So one watch to rule them all and that for now is the ceramic grey Apple watch edition for me. Until next year that is.

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Excellent post but Jeez now you’ve got me confused again. Thought I was definitely going for the white ceramic (been buying bands like a madman thinking I’d use them in the future) but that grey ceramic photo comparison. Wowza ! It’s gorgeous. Care to post any more grey pics with different bands?

Thanks!

 

[44267547]

If you look at the competitors, there is no way Apple will not update the watch every year.

But when has Apple always been about competing against other manufactures? There has been many times with many different products that they have not released a product on a competitors timeline. Apple is about releasing a better product, not releasing something on annual basis that they feel that needs to compete.

In the wearable market, those who choose a smart watch, also choose specifically what type of phone they have based on the operating platform. Obviously the iPhone been most popular Phone in the world, and the Apple Watch being at the top, I don't think Apple is too concerned about the competition as they are about making the Watch a better product for fitness and other capabilities. But it's possible an Apple Watch could launch in 2018.

 

[eVolcre]

But when has Apple always been about competing against other manufactures? There has been many times with many different products that they have not released a product on a competitors timeline. Apple is about releasing a better product, not releasing something on annual basis that they feel that needs to compete.

In the wearable market, those who choose a smart watch, also choose specifically what type of phone they have based on the operating platform. Obviously the iPhone been most popular Phone in the world, and the Apple Watch being at the top, I don't think Apple is too concerned about the competition as they are about making the Watch a better product for fitness and other capabilities. But it's possible an Apple Watch could launch in 2018.

Definitely room for improvement even in the product. Sleep tracking like someone mentioned , battery innovation (would allow it To shed some weight with more efficient power management ), always on display maybe just for time and date not personal info. I read something about smart bands avtually. Move some battery functionality over to the band.

I’d love a slightly less chunky form factor. Contours would be nice so it doesn’t look like a mini tv on the wrist. That’s really about it. And whatever happens , let us use old bands!!!

FaceTime on the wrist is probably inevitable at some point and so is a camera. What use both of them are I’m not sure. Gets silly to replicate everything the iPhone does. And I’d say about 3 generations from now would be a truly independent watch with no need of a tethered phone. Won’t work for me may work for others for just simple calls and text messaging. Like an old Nokia feature phone except this one sits on the wrist and can do a lot more. The phone business will eventually plateau. I mean really what more can you do in terms of functionality and design. They all look like slabs of glass now (we have a notch whoopdedoo) and are pretty overpowered anyway. AR I guess will rise out the next couple of years followed by foldable phones. Thing is every other phone does the same too. The US business may be good because of iOS. Look at China. Everything , I mean everything is done on wechat. Why pay the Apple premium if you’re going to simply use it as a wechat terminal. Buy a oneplus or xiaomi instead. It’s good enough.

Wearables is where the next innovation is coming. Airpods, watch etc.

That’s actually why I really see more and more updates on the watch. That’s tied into the phone. Want an Apple Watch in China ? Better pony up the cash for an iphone, wechat or no wechat. If you’re willing to break away from iOS the iPhone does have plenty of decent competitors. Apple Watch? Maybe I’m biased but nothing really compares. The gear stuff is a joke. Fitbit is a different market.

I’d bet you a buck there’s a whole team at Apple trying to optimize wechat or maybe even working with them directly for the Apple Watch. Once that happens and if it’s exclusive to the watch that’s when China sales go through the roof. That market isn’t about iOS or Android. It’s wechat period.

Now I’m curious if wechat avtually works or has an app for the watch. Need to research this.

 

[bmac4]

Warning: long post.

Here is my take on the Series 3 Edition ceramic in grey:

I have been a watch fan for a long while and have over the years invested in watches from Jaeger Le Coultre, Rolex and Breitling. Before Apple came out with the Apple Watch, I was a very happy owner of a Rolex Explorer II with a white face. I loved the utility of the Rolex and at the time the substantial weight of this large 42mm metal watch with its metal bracelet.

So when the Apple Watch was announced I wanted to have something in that direction and went for the silver stainless steel with the silver Apple link band. I really like the similarities ito of weight and the good look for work dress as well as sports.

When the Series 2 came out, I just upgraded to the new stainless steel and kept the band. I also originally eyed the White ceramic when it was announced, but felt it was too flashy for my use in the office. At the time I really got into minimalism and essentialism and got rid of a LOT OF stuff in my life. This included selling all my Swiss watches, which I did not use any more, as I preferred my Apple watch as my daily driver. I love the idea of „one device to rule them all“.

Fast forward another Apple season and I „had to“ make a choice on series 3. I was hoping for a new color option for the ceramic model and maybe even a new material like titanium or carbon. So the grey ceramic looked interesting. But I had huge doubts that it might look too dull or not dressy enough vs. the steel model I got used to. I also like the new Hermes deployment buckle in dark brown Ebene and thought that is the perfect choice: get the Hermes which also includes the orange sport band and get a new link band in silver as my original one looked quite used after two years. So three bands which allow flexibility from dressy (Hermes Ebene) to Rolex-sporty (link) to pure sports (orange sport band). That is what I ordered with a 3 weeks wait on the Hermes. Buyers remorse set in imidiately and I was wondering if the various band changes in the future (I do sports at least every 2nd day) will be the exact opposite to my new love of minimalism. I also had a chance to see the watch live in an Apple store in London during a trip and did not like how the leather band connects with the watch.

That was the moment where all became „ceramic clear“ for me: go with the edition, as it will be the most minimalistic execution while also being the highest quality construction. It will also not scratch so easily as the steel version, where both precious models I owned have very light but visible scratches on the steel. For my regular running (100-150km per month) it would also be lighter and more comfortable to wear than running with the link steel version like I did over the past two years. So I cancelled my Hermes, sent back the Apple link bracelet which had already arrived and bought (at a premium) the edition in grey through ebay, as I did not like to wait till end of October.

It arrived quickly and I could not be happier. Here is why: I love the stealth luxury aspect of this model. I know about all the craftmanship that went into the ceramic casing and I know about the price, but the watch is not showing this of to others like an expensive Swiss watch tends to do. I love how comfortable it wears and that it will look pristine in the months to come, as it does not scratch easily. I especially like the light weight of the package, which is funny as I was always so happy how heavy my Rolex Explorer II felt. People change I guess ;-)

While the steel version interprets what Rolex and Omega have established on Swiss tool watches, the ceramic edition reminds me of the Swiss Richard Mille watches that Rafael Nadal and other top atheletes wear. They are out of this world ito of price (up to 750k USD), but are the lightest weight complication watches and use cutting edge material combination to achieve this. Even the rubber bands and how they connect look similar to Apple Watch (see the comparison picture I did). Maybe that is where Jony Ive got his idea for the red dot from, too ;-) Any Swiss watch aficionado will probably hate me for this comparison, but as my first two generations of steel apple watches were my equivalent to a tool watch Rolex, my new grey ceramic edition is my equivalent to a Richard Mille. And while the Richard Milles are way more extravagant, they also are only recognized by watch experts. Just like the ceramic is only recognized by people like us here on this threat. So one watch to rule them all and that for now is the ceramic grey Apple watch edition for me. Until next year that is.

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I love the Richard Mille comparison. I am a high Nadal fan, and have followed him for years. When he started wearing Richard Mille watches, I tried to figure out what they were. Always wanted one, but I don’t have anywhere else to $750,000 for the one he wears. I owned the OG AW and loved it, but then the white ceramic cane out. It looked more like the Richard Mille then any AW before it IMO. I still believe that it does.

Like you said, it’s not the same craftsmanship, but it looks very good.

 

[eVolcre]

I love the Richard Mille comparison. I am a high Nadal fan, and have followed him for years. When he started wearing Richard Mille watches, I tried to figure out what they were. Always wanted one, but I don’t have anywhere else to $750,000 for the one he wears. I owned the OG AW and loved it, but then the white ceramic cane out. It looked more like the Richard Mille then any AW before it IMO. I still believe that it does.

Like you said, it’s not the same craftsmanship, but it looks very good.

That’s the only watch face id pay money for. Apple, make a Richard Mille ceramic edition!

Hasn’t really heard of these watches before and just read this article. Holy heck. 2.2 million dollars for a WATCH “designed like a formula one car “???

I’ll stick with a ceramic watch and put the rest toward a Bugatti veyron instead.


Interesting hobby. I personally don’t get it. It’s a watch! Tells the time. Sits on your wrist. But if intricate mechanical movements make someone happy I guess there’s a market. Obviously Rolex and omega etc sell well. To be honest if I ever bought a Rolex it’s probably to show others I CAN buy a Rolex and has nothing to do with how I value that item. A car or motorcycle. Different story. I can appreciate the engineering and design and genuinely enjoy the power and driving capabilities of sports cars and luxury models.

I guess we all lust after different things in life. The same guy who buys a Richard Mille might be perfectly happy in a Honda Civic ... and there’s nothing wrong with that!
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/watches/article/why-are-richard-mille-watches-expensive/

 

[bmac4]

That’s the only watch face id pay money for. Apple, make a Richard Mille ceramic edition!

Hasn’t really heard of these watches before and just read this article. Holy heck. 2.2 million dollars for a WATCH “designed like a formula one car “???

I’ll stick with a ceramic watch and put the rest toward a Bugatti veyron instead.


Interesting hobby. I personally don’t get it. It’s a watch! Tells the time. Sits on your wrist. But if intricate mechanical movements make someone happy I guess there’s a market. Obviously Rolex and omega etc sell well. To be honest if I ever bought a Rolex it’s probably to show others I CAN buy a Rolex and has nothing to do with how I value that item. A car or motorcycle. Different story. I can appreciate the engineering and design and genuinely enjoy the power and driving capabilities of sports cars and luxury models.

I guess we all lust after different things in life. The same guy who buys a Richard Mille might be perfectly happy in a Honda Civic ... and there’s nothing wrong with that!
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/watches/article/why-are-richard-mille-watches-expensive/

Yeah I have been following the Richard Mille collection since I saw Nadal with it. Haven’t ever been interested in buying one because of the price, but they do look amazing. Also I don’t think I could do without the smart features of the AW. Never going back to a mechanical watch.

 

[Boardiesboi]

I made the switch from a S3 white ceramic to a S3 Hermes Indigo Swift Leather after having the ceramic for a week. I bought an additional Hermes Fauve Barenia leather band.

Was always deciding between the two and the Hermes watch faces, the super soft leather band and exclusive orange band, easier to match stainless steel case and the whole Hermes experience sold it for me.

The white ceramic is a gorgeous watch but it just seems too flashy for me personally and it’s very hard to pair with bands or dress it up for a more formal occasion.

 

[AGamble]

I made the switch from a S3 white ceramic to a S3 Hermes Indigo Swift Leather after having the ceramic for a week. I bought an additional Hermes Fauve Barenia leather band.

Was always deciding between the two and the Hermes watch faces, the super soft leather band and exclusive orange band, easier to match stainless steel case and the whole Hermes experience sold it for me.

The white ceramic is a gorgeous watch but it just seems too flashy for me personally and it’s very hard to pair with bands or dress it up for a more formal occasion.

Thank you for your input. This really sells the Hermes Watch.

Anything disappoint with the Hermes?

 

[Boardiesboi]

Thank you for your input. This really sells the Hermes Watch.

Anything disappoint with the Hermes?

No disappointment whatsoever! I enjoy seeing the Hermes watch face when I'm at work. And when I go to the gym or a brisk walk, I just change the face to one of the stock activity watch faces so I can track my rings/steps etc.

I do look after the watch a bit more especially the leather strap. So I would take the watch off if I'm doing the washing up and definitely change over to the orange sport band when I'm at the gym.

 

[tonoboon]

 

[eVolcre]

Thai? What are we looking at ? How he changes faces to match traditional watches ?
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I made the switch from a S3 white ceramic to a S3 Hermes Indigo Swift Leather after having the ceramic for a week. I bought an additional Hermes Fauve Barenia leather band.

Was always deciding between the two and the Hermes watch faces, the super soft leather band and exclusive orange band, easier to match stainless steel case and the whole Hermes experience sold it for me.

The white ceramic is a gorgeous watch but it just seems too flashy for me personally and it’s very hard to pair with bands or dress it up for a more formal occasion.

Can’t go wrong with that. The pic on Apple website is superb. Definitely a nice watch face. Looks like a “real watch” and the blue band I clicked on is really nice. Would be nice if they had an always on display to keep the watch face on eh? Otherwise mostly you’d see a black screen. That special face definitely adds to the look of the watch. It’s a design element by itself

 

[tonoboon]

Thai? What are we looking at ? How he changes faces to match traditional watches ?
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How Apple watch face came from ? Compare to traditional watch .
People who collecting traditional can collect the Apple Watch .

 

[Boardiesboi]

Would be nice if they had an always on display to keep the watch face on eh? Otherwise mostly you’d see a black screen. That special face definitely adds to the look of the watch. It’s a design element by itself

I totally agree. It will impact battery life but at least give us the option to keep it on all the time!

 

[Luba]

Fun and interesting discussion. Whether it's worth it and has enough value to justify going Hermes or ceramic depends on how much you like ceramic or Hermes. Do you think ceramic is cool? I never heard of Hermes until Apple teamed up with them. And even now I don't feel the Hermes prestige. I guess their marketing hasn't worked on me yet. But I did explore and experiment and recommend that you do the same. Try out one of the "luxury" choices for a year or so, and see how it goes. You got the money as you have sort of told us your money situation. Not taking on one of the "upgrades" and you would be left wondering. The best way to answer your question is to experiment. Sounds like you're seriously leaning the Hermes way. I tried the band with the deployant buckle and thought it was great as it was fast to put on and lengthens the life of the leather. But the deployment has to lay on the bottom of your wrist and that depends on your wrist size. I read others who owned the Hermes got their kicks and decided to just get the steel for their next AW since they really only valued the leather bands and not so much the Hermes faces. In my short time with both the Hermes and the Apple bands, I thought they were both excellent. Hermes had the much prettier buckle and softer leather, but the Apple leather I thought was a good value in comparison. I'm sure there are even better values in 3rd party leather bands, but I stopped my exploration of leather bands as I felt it was too much effort to keep them dry. Btw, AW is essentially my first watch, so I didn't know and was told that leather bands can get smelly after a year or two of wear. So, leather bands only have a life expectancy of a couple of years.

I advocate for just taking the plunge because there always seems to be some surprise and whether it bothers you or not, you can only know by living with it.

 

[eVolcre]

Interesting. My next project. Go through the video and make every one of the faces shown on my Apple Watch.

Never really been into mechanical watches but on another watch thread someone’s been posting watches by Richard Mille. Wow!!! I mean 750000 to 2 million is ridiculous but if there was ever a watch face I’d actually pay money for those would be it. I’d totally pay a premium for a Richard Mille Apple ceramic or carbon fiber special edition.
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Interesting. My next project. Go through the video and make every one of the faces shown on my Apple Watch.

Never really been into mechanical watches but on another watch thread someone’s been posting watches by Richard Mille. Wow!!! I mean 750000 to 2 million is ridiculous but if there was ever a watch face I’d actually pay money for those would be it. I’d totally pay a premium for a Richard Mille Apple ceramic or carbon fiber special edition.

(Replying to the Thai video with the different faces )
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Interesting. My next project. Go through the video and make every one of the faces shown on my Apple Watch.

Never really been into mechanical watches but on another watch thread someone’s been posting watches by Richard Mille. Wow!!! I mean 750000 to 2 million is ridiculous but if there was ever a watch face I’d actually pay money for those would be it. I’d totally pay a premium for a Richard Mille Apple ceramic or carbon fiber special edition.
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(Replying to the Thai video with the different faces )

That video just gave me extra incentive to put down the money for either a grey or white ceramic , or a stainless steel with nice band. Let’s say 4 years from now the tech is outdated. It’ll still work at least as a watch ! You can change up watch faces to replicate famous mechanicals. I mean if you buy a Rolex for 1500 all it really does is show the time on ONE watch face right?

Buy the high end one that talks to your heart and later use it just as a dress up special occasion watch with a nice face. Upgrade the the cheapest aluminum whenever you like for the tech.

Thanks for that link. Now to decide which “premium” watch I want to keep for a while.

 

[44267547]

Interesting. My next project. Go through the video and make every one of the faces shown on my Apple Watch.

That's what I find is the most powerful feature about the Apple Watch, is changing the watch faces. It's the endless customization to make it your own with the bands and watch faces.

 

[eVolcre]

Yeah I don’t get bored of it. Always something to play with or change or buy (band addiction problems )

Here’s a couple of interesting reads from hoodinkee for you. I think they compared it to Richard Mille actually. I’ve got Richard Mille watch faces up on the laptop and trying to make a custom one to match on the watch but it isn’t easy. Chronograph with a light background is the closest I’ve come.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/apple-watch-series-2-review

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/white-ceramic-apple-watch-edition-hands-on

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/apple-watch-series-3-edition-review

 

[eVolcre]

SG aluminum trying to go undercover as a Hermes hahaha

 

[Robbenisland]

That’s the only watch face id pay money for. Apple, make a Richard Mille ceramic edition!

Hasn’t really heard of these watches before and just read this article. Holy heck. 2.2 million dollars for a WATCH “designed like a formula one car “???

I’ll stick with a ceramic watch and put the rest toward a Bugatti veyron instead.


Interesting hobby. I personally don’t get it. It’s a watch! Tells the time. Sits on your wrist. But if intricate mechanical movements make someone happy I guess there’s a market. Obviously Rolex and omega etc sell well. To be honest if I ever bought a Rolex it’s probably to show others I CAN buy a Rolex and has nothing to do with how I value that item. A car or motorcycle. Different story. I can appreciate the engineering and design and genuinely enjoy the power and driving capabilities of sports cars and luxury models.

I guess we all lust after different things in life. The same guy who buys a Richard Mille might be perfectly happy in a Honda Civic ... and there’s nothing wrong with that!
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/watches/article/why-are-richard-mille-watches-expensive/

People who buy these watches have the cars, too. But you can not carry a Porsche into a restaurant or a business meeting, so you buy a Rolex to have around. And if you drive a Bugatti or a Ferrari you weart a Richard Mille next to your other watches. Showing of plays a role here, but also the appreciation that these watches are pieces of art with lots of man hours going not only into the design but also in constructing each piece individually. Apple invest also heavily on the design side, but way less on the production ito of man hours - hence the Edition as well as the bands of the Hermes versions bring back a bit of that craftsmenship to an otherwise robotic production process. Coming from Swiss watches I like this fusion of both worlds.

 

[Marco123]

I have had a SSSB series 1 and 2 and now a SG aluminium for series 3 and this is my personal opinion.
I loved the look and feel of the SSSB but I lose to much money upgrading each time because the resell value is not great and I’ve come to realise that as much as Apple want to sell these as a luxury timepiece, they’re not.
They are tech items with a constantly degrading screen, battery and processor so it makes no sense to pay more for and item when a cheaper version is available with the exact same innards.
I see Apple now pushing the health and sport features more and more because they must now know that’s what it needs to be.
Now that I have an aluminium version it makes sense because it’s lighter and the haptic feedback is far more pronounced because of it.
Trust me, the SS body and sapphire screen are not worth the premium price over the aluminium version.
Personally I would prefer the next version to morph into something similar to a sport band like the Microsoft Band.

 

[eVolcre]

People who buy these watches have the cars, too. But you can not carry a Porsche into a restaurant or a business meeting, so you buy a Rolex to have around. And if you drive a Bugatti or a Ferrari you weart a Richard Mille next to your other watches. Showing of plays a role here, but also the appreciation that these watches are pieces of art with lots of man hours going not only into the design but also in constructing each piece individually. Apple invest also heavily on the design side, but way less on the production ito of man hours - hence the Edition as well as the bands of the Hermes versions bring back a bit of that craftsmenship to an otherwise robotic production process. Coming from Swiss watches I like this fusion of both worlds.

Fair enough. It’s not one or the other at that price point.

I’ve changed my opinion too. I guess the Rolex omega etc didn’t do much for me but spending the last couple of days reading about Richard Mille and the tech and innovation and craftsmanship that goes into each one ... truly pieces of art. I’d love one someday taking back pretty much everything I said above. They’re beautiful.