Poll: Did you purchase AppleCare?

[Armen]

Apple Watch: Two years of warranty coverage and phone support for $69. Covers two accidental damages over two years with a $79 service fee for each incident.

I can appreciate the warranty but the accidental damage is what I'm most interested in.

if I remember correctly it's $200.00+ to replace the sapphire glass if you "accidently" shatter it vs $79 if you have Apple care.

Not sure how Apple handles an Apple watch say, run over by a steam roller. Is it the same $79 to replace or?

Regardless I bought Applecare+ for my watch and it follows the watch to the next owner if I sell it next year.

 

[puckhead193]

Not yet. I didn't want to waste any time.

this.. will add it when it comes

 

[Esexx]

No, but I will purchase it when I receive the watch.

 

[cwosigns]

C) I will when I get my watch. ApplePay works FAST. So I fast I forgot to add AppleCare.

Same here. I am debating doing it when I get it. On one hand, it does offer some piece of mind. On the other hand, I got a stainless steel model with a Milanese loop. I'm not hard on my watches. I've had a Pebble Steel since launch and my Gorilla Glass screen is still flawless, and I do not baby it.

 

[Sophrosyne]

Yes. I plan on being super careless with the watch.

 

[dedufour41]

C) I will when I get my watch. ApplePay works FAST. So I fast I forgot to add AppleCare.

Samesies #

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Not sure how Apple handles an Apple watch say, run over by a steam roller. Is it the same $79 to replace or?

It's $79 to replace, but you'll need to return the flattened watch to Apple in its entirety ("This Plan only covers Covered Equipment that is returned to Apple in its entirety;").

 

[Lamarak]

I did as it makes selling it much easier when the improved version of this comes out. And nice peace of mind with it if I break it. Been awhile since wore a watch for any length of time so what was an extra 70 bucks after spending 700.

 

[boshii]

If you're only keeping the watch for a year you can cancel after 1 year and get half your money back.

Something to consider for those saying they don't plan on keeping their watch long-term.

 

[gcooldude86]

I'm voting Yes because I am buying AC+ once I have the watch.

 

[Armen]

It's $79 to replace, but you'll need to return the flattened watch to Apple in its entirety ("This Plan only covers Covered Equipment that is returned to Apple in its entirety;").

so what would the cost be if you returned a crushed apple watch with no applecare?

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

so what would the cost be if you returned a crushed apple watch with no applecare?

See https://www.macrumors.com/2015/04/10/apple-watch-out-of-warranty-express-replacement/

Apple Watch Sport $229
Apple Watch $329
Apple Watch Edition $2,800

The $329 for the Apple Watch is the same as the OOW replacement cost for the iPhone 6+.

 

[Armen]

See https://www.macrumors.com/2015/04/10/apple-watch-out-of-warranty-express-replacement/

Apple Watch Sport $229
Apple Watch $329
Apple Watch Edition $2,800

The $329 for the Apple Watch is the same as the OOW replacement cost for the iPhone 6+.

$329? yikes. Ok, I'm glad I got Applecare+ with my watch then

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

$329? yikes. Ok, I'm glad I got Applecare+ with my watch then

I'll take my chance. I have more important thing to worry about if my arm gets flattened by a steamroller.

 

[daijholt]

Apple care is such a waste. Unless I'm mistaken, the product comes with a 12 month warranty anyway. Apple Care is just expensive insurance that adds another 12 months (by which time you'll have moved on to the new Apple Watch).

Covers you for accidental damage as well mind. And if you could see the way people fly off the handle when you tell them you can't replace their faulty iPhone for free after 12 months, you would soon appreciate the benefits of AppleCare plus.

People seem to think they deserve everything for free these days, even when they choose of their own free will, not to buy the extra warranty + insurance that they are offered. Granted, we're early adopters that probably buy the new version every year so the warranty is immaterial to us, but exclaiming how it isn't worth the money to the early adopters will only mislead the average joe that ends up on this site.

It is what it is though.

 

[dtdt123]

Yes I did.
As well as the accidental damage cover you get two years of telephone technical support included, instead of the normal three months.
If any issue arises and a quick Google search doesn't throw up any answers it's great to just pick up the phone to get things sorted.

 

[Gooberton]

Hellllllls no

 

[gabo864]

Apple care is such a waste. Unless I'm mistaken, the product comes with a 12 month warranty anyway. Apple Care is just expensive insurance that adds another 12 months (by which time you'll have moved on to the new Apple Watch).

That's not correct. What you're talking about is Applecare, which is the manufacturer's warranty for 12 months (which doesn't cover any accidental damage)

Applecare PLUS is Apple's insurance and it doesn't only extends the manufacturer's warranty, but it also adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage. So if you break it or damage it in any way, they will replace it for you. I've used this with my iPhone and I can tell you it is definitely worth it.

 

[capitanbuzo]

No. Amex adds a year of warranty.

Exactly. Except Apple pay used the wrong card for me so I had to call up and change it. Well worth it though. My girlfriends iPad mini I bought her on my Amex died right out of warranty. Got the full price refunded and it was enough to by the 2nd gen retina with more storage and an apple case for the same price.

 

[eoblaed]

1). Yes
2). No

Of course.

Not getting it for a device that has more potential than any other to get damaged is silly. That, and it's dirt cheap.

 

[totten76]

No but if people start experiencing problems, the cost of AppleCare I'm sure will be worth it

 

[viachicago22]

I'm thinking of adding AppleCare... I did not get it when I submitted my order, but for only $50 or whatever it is, seems like a reasonable investment. These things are only going to have a shelf life of about 2 years anyway, so the entire term would be covered by apple care. More than any other product, this one seems more at risk of water/scratch/crack/etc, as it is attached to the outside of your body at all times.

My thoughts exactly

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No. Amex adds a year of warranty.

Does that cover accidents or just manufacture defects?

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If you're only keeping the watch for a year you can cancel after 1 year and get half your money back.

Something to consider for those saying they don't plan on keeping their watch long-term.

That I did not know, thanks!

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I did as it makes selling it much easier when the improved version of this comes out.

Precisely.

 

[Mildredop]

That's not correct. What you're talking about is Applecare, which is the manufacturer's warranty for 12 months (which doesn't cover any accidental damage)

Applecare PLUS is Apple's insurance and it doesn't only extends the manufacturer's warranty, but it also adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage. So if you break it or damage it in any way, they will replace it for you. I've used this with my iPhone and I can tell you it is definitely worth it.

So that's exactly what I said isn't it? An expensive insurance plan.

 

[fullauto]

Yes. $112 Australian.

Then read the fine print - coverage for two incidents and you have to pay an additional $112 per incident. What a joke.

 

[urda]

I'll pick it up after getting the watch. It's much easier to do exchanges and repairs directly through Apple. In case that doesn't work, I simply fall back to my Executive credit card coverage.