Thank you for sharing. Posts like this (you are one of several saying the same thing) are making me feel more confident about going with the 42mm...
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It's official! Ignore the photos!! This thing is a dream (UK)
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Thank you for sharing. Posts like this (you are one of several saying the same thing) are making me feel more confident about going with the 42mm...
Didn't spot this on any version I saw or tried on. Seemed sold, well built and premium. The screen is gorgeous to look at too!
I tried on sport, milanese, leather loop and traditional leather. On all of them the band for was flush and felt solid - I would guess that the pics we have seen were of incorrectly fitted bands
I agree this looks fantastic on you! So why when I was wearing the exact same band (I'm female with 145mm wrists...see earlier pic) does it look smaller on my wrist than yours??! Soooooo confused?!
The clue is in the title of the thread 'ignore the photos' lol
(or they told him it was a 38mm even though it was a 42mm haha)
Ok so just had my appointment and here is my view.
I am sticking with the link strap on the 42mm SS. The Milanese is really nice but doesn't look as classy and Is a little fiddly to strap to the wrist so I have cancelled my order for the latter.
The 42mm is the way to go. That 38mm is just far too small in my view. The 42mm looks a lot bigger in the photos than in real life.
The sport model is nice but it does look cheap. The SS is a lot classier and you can see why it costs more.
That's just my humble opinion though. Others may think differently
I am sticking with the link strap on the 42mm SS. The Milanese is really nice but doesn't look as classy and Is a little fiddly to strap to the wrist so I have cancelled my order for the latter.
The 42mm is the way to go. That 38mm is just far too small in my view. The 42mm looks a lot bigger in the photos than in real life.
The sport model is nice but it does look cheap. The SS is a lot classier and you can see why it costs more.
That's just my humble opinion though. Others may think differently
The clue is in the title of the thread 'ignore the photos' lol
(or they told him it was a 38mm even though it was a 42mm haha)
It was definitely a 38mm sized watch.
I have 160mm sized wrists fwiw.
Thanks for letting us know!! Agree on most things. The Milanese is a little fiddly agreed but after taking it off and putting it on about 10 times in the store it became quicker each time.
The clue is in the title of the thread 'ignore the photos' lol
(or they told him it was a 38mm even though it was a 42mm haha)
Yes! It was one of the first bits of feedback I gave first thing this morning...ignore the photos! However, why two photos are different makes my head spin!
I really wanted a metal link bracelet but I figured I'd buy it later after I decide for sure that the Apple Watch is for me. I ordered a 42mm stainless version with the black sports band, which will be better for running anyway. So I'll probably end up with both bands.
Thanks for all your very helpful comments. Especially thread starter!!
Thanks for all your very helpful comments. Especially thread starter!!
This might seem weird but how wide is your wrist. Mine is 2 in. Yours looks about the same.
They had no MacBooks in the store! Even staff were fairly surprised by this.
I tried on the 42mm Space Grey Sport - must admit it is very nice. For some reason it looked a lot smaller than what I was expecting, which therefore meant the 38mm was REALLY small in comparison - albeit only 4mm.
Had my appointment this morning at Manchester Arndale Apple Store.
Pics here http://imgur.com/a/8TamP
I agree with OP go and see it in person, the 42mm for my wrist (175 ish).
The 38 mm was too small IMO, the general consensus is the pics make it look bigger than it really is.
- Great service my Apple - very intimate experience
- No black SS models viable for try-on
- The watch is beautiful, light and extremely responsive.
- I don't understand the issues with not understanding the UI, I played on the demo units for 25-30 mins and was already use to it.
- Space Grey Sports version is perfect for me, looks even better in real-life!
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I was taken aback as to how well its been put together, worth the asking price IMO
Pics here http://imgur.com/a/8TamP
I agree with OP go and see it in person, the 42mm for my wrist (175 ish).
The 38 mm was too small IMO, the general consensus is the pics make it look bigger than it really is.
- Great service my Apple - very intimate experience
- No black SS models viable for try-on
- The watch is beautiful, light and extremely responsive.
- I don't understand the issues with not understanding the UI, I played on the demo units for 25-30 mins and was already use to it.
- Space Grey Sports version is perfect for me, looks even better in real-life!
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I was taken aback as to how well its been put together, worth the asking price IMO
Yes you can. They have rows of watches to play with to your hearts content. So fill yer boots
Hmm! I have ordered the SS Milanese Loop 38 - I do have VERY thin wrists and have a job to find bangles or bracelets that do not fall off - I usually buy ones made for children. So I am hoping that the Milanese Loop will be tight enough for me.
I know i keep saying ignore the photos but bloomin heck, how does the tiny 38mm look so big on your wrist. Bizarre to say the least
no way
I also think, that picture of BMox looks weird for 38mm, you send this 2 picture of yours AW - so one is 42mm and the other picture are both 38mm and 42 mm.
You have 145mm wrist
This guy - who has bigger wrist - 160mm is saying that he's wearing a 38mm
If i compare those pictures and do some logic....makes no sense.
how can she have smaller watch and smaller hand - and he has bigger hand and bigger watch??
i think that he's wearing a 42mm?
I also think, that picture of BMox looks weird for 38mm, you send this 2 picture of yours AW - so one is 42mm and the other picture are both 38mm and 42 mm.
You have 145mm wrist
This guy - who has bigger wrist - 160mm is saying that he's wearing a 38mm
If i compare those pictures and do some logic....makes no sense.
how can she have smaller watch and smaller hand - and he has bigger hand and bigger watch??
i think that he's wearing a 42mm?
