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KOTULCN

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After a week with my 42mm Space Grey black sports watch I decided to upgrade. I sold it on CL for $550 and ordered the stainless steel 42mm with black sports band. July ship date, FML.
 
After a weekend of travel I decided to take my trash out. FML.

Why does this require a thread? Maybe you could describe why you wanted to go with a stainless steel watch...perhaps that would help people who may have been in a similar situation weigh the pros and cons of both. Instead you seem to just be upset that you have to wait for another watch while a ton of people on this forum, including me, are still waiting for their stainless steel watches.

After a week with my 42mm Space Grey black sports watch I decided to upgrade. I sold it on CL for $550 and ordered the stainless steel 42mm with black sports band. July ship date, FML.
 
It came down to the possibility of screen getting scratched. I was able to sell the model I had for more than I paid for it. I didn't realize how much I bang my wrist on things, for example putting seatbelt on.
 
This thread isn't just dull...it's pointless! :D

*Ba-dum, psch*

Just kidding, good luck with your new watch and all that.
 
The cost involved in AppleCare+ and either a screen shield/case or both is close to just getting a stainless version. The amount of rustled jimmies around here is high, lol.
 
No one needs a case for a watch. Its a watch.

A watch.

No one needs a sapphire crystal 'protector'.

Its a watch.

I like my car and everything, but I'm not going to put it in an otterbox. Reminds me of someone who buys a Porsche and wraps it in a hummer to take it out for a spin.

But since no one does that...
 
The cost involved in AppleCare+ and either a screen shield/case or both is close to just getting a stainless version. The amount of rustled jimmies around here is high, lol.

that makes no sense, and not even close... you aren't planning on getting the applecare+ for the SS version? it's more expensive than the AL version. Glad you made some money though.
 
No one needs a case for a watch. Its a watch.

A watch.

No one needs a sapphire crystal 'protector'.

Its a watch.

I like my car and everything, but I'm not going to put it in an otterbox. Reminds me of someone who buys a Porsche and wraps it in a hummer to take it out for a spin.

But since no one does that...

agreed.
 
that makes no sense, and not even close... you aren't planning on getting the applecare+ for the SS version? it's more expensive than the AL version. Glad you made some money though.


My cc doubles manufacturers warranty, not worried about bezel getting scratched.
 
Imagine someone wearing a Rolex with a case on it, laughable


Cases shouldn't even exist for this, but all these case makers just taking advantage of these first time watch buyers
 
No one needs a case for a watch. Its a watch.

A watch.

No one needs a sapphire crystal 'protector'.

Its a watch.

I like my car and everything, but I'm not going to put it in an otterbox. Reminds me of someone who buys a Porsche and wraps it in a hummer to take it out for a spin.

But since no one does that...

Agreed as well!
 
Good point. Case manufacturers will sell cases to anyone with an electronic device that leaves your house.

Anyone have a case on their Mac mini? You have a case for your iMac?? How about for your Apple TV? No? Ok, so why is that? Because its stupid and no one else does it? Probably, if you were to really stop and think about it. Then why put a case on a watch? It is simply not socially acceptable to put a case on a watch. I've personally handled (and owned) many TRULY expensive watches and I've never even SEEN a case. The whole idea of taking something absurdly beautiful and wrapping it in something bulky and stupid looking is patently ridiculous.

The watch is a beautiful piece of functional jewelry. I know everyone wants to think of it as an iPhone for your wrist, but if you really think that then you're doing it wrong. Phones and watches are tools. The iPhone is beautiful and I enjoy looking at it and I like to appreciate its design and the precision of the engineering involved. Which is why it has no case. Watches are the same way, especially fine mechanical watches. Many watches have transparent case backs to view the mechanism. Would you put a stupid case on that? If so, you're entirely missing the point. Life happens. Dings happen. Scratches will happen. Especially with a polished stainless steel case, like the apple watch. You just have to get over it and remember what the thing is - a functional piece of jewelry.

But, then again, maybe you're the type of guy who uses a pocket protector and a case on your wedding ring...

Imagine someone wearing a Rolex with a case on it, laughable


Cases shouldn't even exist for this, but all these case makers just taking advantage of these first time watch buyers
 
Having a case on your phone is different than having a case on your watch.
 
I can see a place for the cases in extreme sports like football or basketball. For daily use? I don't think it's necessary
 
Good luck getting your credit card company to replace your entire watch for a scratch.


I wouldn't have it replaced because of a scratch but it doubles Apples 1 year warranty. That means if the battery fails or there is a hardware malfunction it will be replaced.
 
Having a case on your phone is different than having a case on your watch.

No, it's not. I never had a case for my iPhones 3GS, 4s, 5 and now the 6.

And yes every single one had a scratch or a ding eventually and I still sold them for a decent price when I was getting a follow up.

I appreciate the Apple design and I will sure as hell never put any device in a fugly case. I want to feel and see the nice haptic. Watches, phones, tablets are just devices for me that I use every day. That's it.
 
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