Is The Stainless Steel Watch Upgradable?

v2 will not come out in 6 month.

My crystal ball is telling me nothing for 2016 either (maybe new bands, and that's it)

 

It's safe to say that we won't be seeing the second-generation watch in six months.

 

There absolutely will not be a v2 6 months from now. And there's always something better on the horizon. If you want an Apple Watch, get one. If you don't, then I guess you can wait a year or two for v2.

Also, remember, the width of your wrist is what effects the decision for a 42mm or 38mm watch, not the circumference.

 

Just like the iPhone there will be a new one every year .. since Apple is trying to go the fashion route, that changes every year.

But no way in hell will you see a new one in 6 months.

 

It being upgradable are just people's wishful thinking. It won't happen.

 

Apple won't even catch up with initial demand until the second half of the year. They haven't even launched in all countries yet. V2 is not coming any time soon.

BTW: A 175 inch male wrist is NOT normal. Please see your doctor ASAP!

 

That would be one heck of a big band to fit a 175 inch wrist! LOL

 

Pure speculation here, but I suspect that will give gen 1 at least 18 months before any new hardware come out (except bands).

I think that we'll see a 2 or 3 software updates in that time, though, as they work out any bugs and perhaps add some new features.

 

And speed optimizations which could therefore increase battery life a little more...

 

I agree. Fall 2016. Hopefully we will have software upgrades.

 

Everyday fashion changes by the season.

Premium fashion stay the same for years if not decades.

 

Nope. We're all going to be stuck on WatchOS 1.0 forever.

 

I am intrigued by the port that exists on the Apple Watch that they say could potentially interface with smart bands. Let's say v2 comes with some new sensor(s)... They could potentially integrate those into a band as a v1 "upgrade."

There would still be incentive to buy the v2 for the new form factor, but it would be a way to keep people who spent over $1,000 on v1 from feeling completely obsolete.

 

There is absolutely no way a new model will be out in 6 months. I would go as far as to say unlike iPhones and iPads that get refreshed annually this is not going to happen with the Watch and we are more likely to see new models every 2-3 years. An annual upgrade of a smart watch does not make sense. It won't be upgradeable either. If you want the newer specs you will have to buy the newer model.

 

We'll find out during an ifixit tear down I'm sure

 

But the technology is so new and hence advancements will be happening so quickly, that I think a new version in a year should be likely. The question is if it is a CPU upgrade only and if the form factor stays exactly the same.

I strongly suspect that even if the Sport and SS form factor remains the same, new colors will become available in the Edition every year. Also Editions will be "limited" and reach end of life quickly at the high end. Get that red version for $17,000 while you can rich folks. I'm guessing it is not available at this time next year.

 

Because it's not true and a very obscure rumor. Where did you come across it?

There's no way. At best they will have an trade in program.

 

Its been posted on this site before. The rumor got started because people thought that there would be no way that the company could sell a $10,000-17,000 watch without having it upgradable. i.e people wouldn't buy a watch that expensive if it was going to become obsolete. That trickled down to the Stainless and sport models as well, but the general consensus was that if it was offered on the other 2 models, it probably would be worth the cost.

 

Ahhhh I missed that one.

 

I don't think so. I don't think the enhancements for a watch will as significant as they would be for a phone or tablet. Also there won't be as many of them. This the inherent nature of a watch. Most advancements will likely be software based. Eventually they will improve battery life but that will likely take 2-3 years. Also people are typically not likely to upgrade a watch as often as they would a phone or tablet.

 

Agreed. It's going to really deter people to purchase the watch if its updated too often. On the other hand, Apple will have to give people a reason to upgrade their watch, and that won't be new colors.