Lightbulb moment

[bjdraw]

Yes, that's true.

I think the important thing to understand about the watch is that its designed for quick interactions, period, whereas we can spend a lot more time interacting with our other Apple devices.

The watch does not rise to the level of being the "game-changing" device that the iPod or the iPhone were to their respective categories, at least not yet. The watch, like most devices, is a work in progress. The best is yet to come.

I think it is a game changer for watches. But I do not think it is so special that it will motivate all non-watch wears to wear one. The iPhone was special, it got everyone to get a smart phone -- even if they choose an Android, etc -- but some people still use feature phones.

I love my Watch and I"m so happy Apple created it, but I don't think it will ever be as popular as the iPhone.

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Just out of curiosity, how much does a watch with sapphire and stainless steel typically cost?

I paid about $800 for a SS Tag with Saphire crystal, which is a bit less than Apple gets for it's SS with link bracelet.

 

[jtrue28]

I just mean... is the watch overpriced (at $850) when it comes to quality of materials and build? Or is it priced fairly?

I have the 42mm SS Milanese. I think it is priced about right...for what it can do. It doesn't weigh as much as I was thinking it would. I like "heavy" watches, so if I have one gripe...that is it.

 

[MartyCan]

Include me with the thoughts of the OP. Mine is 42 Sport SG with BSB. I think it looks good enough to wesr anywhere and is also extremely comfortable. This Apple Watch is replacing a Tag Heuer Formula 1 for me. It's a really nice Watch but my 50-ish YO eyes are starting to have issues reading it. The AW I can read just fine!

 

[redman042]

I totally agree with the OP. I've read a lot of forum posts from people who bought the watch with a completely wrong set of expectations. For me, the Apple Watch is first and foremost a terrific watch, which is also a game changer for handling of notifications, and everything is else is icing on the cake. I'm thrilled with mine. Ironically I end each day with 40% battery which says something about how often, or how little I actually interact with it. It's just lots of little quick glances and occasionally the opening of an app. But each interaction has great value to me. I absolutely love that my phone is no longer beeping, ringing, or buzzing at me all day with notifications, alarms, and reminders. Instead, they come at me as gentle, quiet taps which I can very quickly glance at to determine whether I need to deal with them. Not only is this much more convenient and less disruptive, but it actually contributes to a little less stress in an otherwise very busy day.