Keep in mind that your Tag is 38mm across the face, but likely larger from lug to lug. The 38mm Apple Phone is closer to 33mm from left to right, so it'll be skinnier than your watch.
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Keep in mind that your Tag is 38mm across the face, but likely larger from lug to lug. The 38mm Apple Phone is closer to 33mm from left to right, so it'll be skinnier than your watch.
I have a couple of watched that are similar or even thicker
But I understand that many people are used to thinner watches. With the battery and big screen it will always be thick.Yup.
Rolex GMT is 12mm thick while the Patek Calatrava is about 8-9mm thick.
12.5mm for Apple is really not thick at all.
Male wearing 38mm?
You are not alone.
The 42mm is actually smaller than most other smart watches but they still look too big on most wrists in pictures.
There's a reason why Rolex sells mostly 40mm sport watches and even bigger watches like Panerais sell mostly 44mm diameter watches with very thick bezels (smaller than the stupid ridiculous looking moto360).
You are not alone.
The 42mm is actually smaller than most other smart watches but they still look too big on most wrists in pictures.
There's a reason why Rolex sells mostly 40mm sport watches and even bigger watches like Panerais sell mostly 44mm diameter watches with very thick bezels (smaller than the stupid ridiculous looking moto360).
What about the color selection? I'm a bit surprised they didn't offer more band options with rose gold. It is either a white sport band or a rose gray leather band. They are offering the sport band rose gold in both 38 and 42mm versions but the rose gray leather version in 38mm only. I'm guessing it will appeal mostly to women, though I think it could work well with olive skin tones. That said, it would be nice to have a black modern band with rose gold trim but it doesn't appear to be an option.
You can buy any band to go on any watch. If you can afford the Edition you will likely be buying several (probably 5 or 6) mix and match bands too.
Also expect an explosion of 3ed party bands to drop ASAP.
But the other bands won't match. The trim on the other Modern buckles is stainless steel or yellow gold.
They will still fit. Matching is up to you. With Rose you could have a white or black (hell green, pink or blue if you want) sports, leather loop or classic buckle for instance.
EDIT: How do you know the modern buckle (and others) won't be offered in all colors in both rose and yellow?????
Or wait on 3ed party.
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This excellent review posted in another thread illustrates both the 38mm and 42mm on the same (male wrist).
Personally I'm planning on waiting until I can try both in the store, but if pressed to order sight unseen I'd probably go with the 38. My main concern is that since both sizes are essentially the same thickness will the 38 appear relatively more "chunky".
Personally I'm planning on waiting until I can try both in the store, but if pressed to order sight unseen I'd probably go with the 38. My main concern is that since both sizes are essentially the same thickness will the 38 appear relatively more "chunky".
The website has a gallery showing all 34 designs that will be sold at the outset. Also, the site is clear that there are 6 designs within the Apple Watch Edition. http://www.apple.com/watch/apple-watch-edition/
That comes with the watch. All bands will be sold separately as an option for any aWatch. The aWatch has a standard fitting that makes it a snap to change bands in seconds. 3ed Party bands will be almost as common as iPhone cases and easer to change to boot.
If you can afford the several thousand dollar Edition then you can afford a few extra bands. I plan on buying at least one extra to go with a Sport.
Not all males have the same arm/wrist size. So get the size that suits you.
From the images of the Apple Watch, both are identical in shape and form. The smaller watch is not "girly-shaped" or "female-styling" or anything. It's the same form as the larger model, but just a tad bit smaller. But IMHO, it's best to try it out on your wrist before buying.
Smart-wearables…. kinda like buying clothes, you want to try it out first. It will be difficult to buy them online without first wearing it.
It'll be interesting to see how the various straps with silver lugs work with the Sport Watch. It may not look very good to have chrome lugs on a space gray frame.
Maybe they'll have more options including matching lugs/clasps. I like the brown and midnight blue straps but they're only available in 38 mm for the standard models. Hoping they'll make them available in 42 mm.
But the colors may not match. There doesn't appear to be a modern buckle with rose gold trim apart from the rose gray leather.
I bet you good money that there will be dozens of Chinese companies that will provide 3rd-party clasps/straps/lugs/bands and other accessories for the Apple Watch, in every imaginable shape, size, color, and pricing range.
Also, I bet good money that dozens of high end fashion accessory makes will produce Watch and Edition Bands too. Especially since we are likely looking at >$1000 Watch and >$5000 Edition watches.
Of course I'm buying the Sport and will probably buy several 3ed party Chinese bands too.
Sorry, my midsize Tag is 25mm across the face.
38mm from the left side of the case to the edge of the crown on the right and 40mm from lug to lug