It would be tempting. But for me, the Ceramic Edition is to light. I prefer the weight of the stainless.
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Nike Watch OR Black Stainless
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It would be tempting. But for me, the Ceramic Edition is to light. I prefer the weight of the stainless.
For those of you who own or have seen the actual Nike+ band in person, is the band one piece of fluoroelastomer with the black color "painted" on, or it it two (or more) pieces of fluoroelastomer of different colors bound together.
I've seen photos of some of the third-party ones online that appear to be one solid color (yellow or grey) of fluoroelastomer with the black portion "painted" on. Those don't seem to be wearing well.
I've seen photos of some of the third-party ones online that appear to be one solid color (yellow or grey) of fluoroelastomer with the black portion "painted" on. Those don't seem to be wearing well.
I own a Nike+ Watch, and I believe the colored parts are separate pieces. The texture of the colored parts feel different from the non-colored parts. More specifically, the colored parts, which are in the back of the band, and directly touches your skin, are softer than the front, non-colored parts.
I almost had the same boat with you. Ordered for pick-up for both because I like both and chose SS version.
After reading this forum and others discussing pro and contra between Nike+ and SBSS, I decided to cancel the Nike+ and as others saying, SS looks more premium than Nike+ and more professional. I am in 40s so professional and elegant looks are more important, although I also exercise regularly.
Yeah, my choice was based on a few things:
1) Although I have a lot of Nike product, I'm not a runner. Couldn't see a use of those faces.
2) The band although cool, is a bit too sporty.
3) I wanted to actually "upgrade". I already had a Space Gray Sport. So I went with the Stainless Black.
Seen my same band combo in all Stainless and was happy I went with the black.
We are on the same boatYeah, my choice was based on a few things:
1) Although I have a lot of Nike product, I'm not a runner. Couldn't see a use of those faces.
2) The band although cool, is a bit too sporty.
3) I wanted to actually "upgrade". I already had a Space Gray Sport. So I went with the Stainless Black.
Seen my same band combo in all Stainless and was happy I went with the black.
Yeah, my choice was based on a few things:
1) Although I have a lot of Nike product, I'm not a runner. Couldn't see a use of those faces.
2) The band although cool, is a bit too sporty.
3) I wanted to actually "upgrade". I already had a Space Gray Sport. So I went with the Stainless Black.
Seen my same band combo in all Stainless and was happy I went with the black.
Stainless black was a good choice. It's fairly
Scratch resistant.
TBH, since you can swap out bands the Nike+ Watch looks basically the same as the SB SS model when paired with a nice leather band (for example) it looks great with the blue Apple leather loop as well. Very nice for work or a nice night out on the town.
Then you still have the awesome Nike band for the gym and running. Although I have a white original Apple sport band with my NIKE SG 42mm and it looks even better than my grey black Nike band.
Edit: I definitely won't say the Nike SG with a nice leather band looks better or even exactly as good as the SB SS watch because I haven't got the SS models nor tried my bands with them. But with the price difference I am happy with the Nike options
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I got the noted point and totally understand. Thank you for sharing your view.