S4 rounded corners, not a fan of it

[miatadan]

For some reason the rounded corners on S4 display, does not appeal too me. I think the square corners allow more info.

Am I the only one here not a fan of rounded corners? Also when it came to normal watches, never liked round faces in general.

Dan

 

[simplynando]

I actually love the rounded corners on all of the devices. It seems so elegant to me. The edges of the screen compliment the round edges of the devices and i love it.

 

[Significant1]

For some reason the rounded corners on S4 display, does not appeal too me. I think the square corners allow more info.

I Would rather say, that I am not a fan of the margins Apples design guide introduce when designing for rounded corners, which are the reason why less info is shown.

 

[44267547]

Compared to like a Fitbit that might use a square edged watch face versus the rounded corners on the Apple Watch, I definitely prefer the rounded corners, I think it’s more of a complete look for the Apple Watch. To me, I think squared edges looks looks more generic or unrefined.

 

[miatadan]

Compared to like a Fitbit that might use a square edged watch face versus the rounded corners on the Apple Watch, I definitely prefer the rounded corners, I think it’s more of a complete look for the Apple Watch. To me, I think squared edges looks looks more generic or unrefined.

I do not even like the case on the Series 4 having more rounded corners compared to Series 0 to 3. But when I purchased none smart watches, I did not like traditional round watch face. See pic of last regular watch.

 

[SoN1NjA]

To me, I think squared edges looks looks more generic or unrefined.

I agree, it's like a stone that hasn't been run through the cutter yet

 

[oeagleo]

I agree, it's like a stone that hasn't been run through the cutter yet

I think "Clunky" is the term.... 🙂

 

[Monkswhiskers]

0-3 looks better to me, 4 looks like a toy.

 

[miatadan]

Yes, everyone has idea of what looks better to them. For example some , the analog watches such Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, Cartier Tank Americaine, Cartier Tank Solo were also analog watches I liked. I do like the Hermes faces best. The Nixon Rotolog I liked because it was a mechanical digital type style that was different than most. So for some square edged styles is not clunky, or unrefined.

Dan

 

[44267547]

Yes, everyone has idea of what looks better to them. For example some , the analog watches such Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, Cartier Tank Americaine, Cartier Tank Solo were also analog watches I liked. I do like the Hermes faces best. The Nixon Rotolog I liked because it was a mechanical digital type style that was different than most. So for some square edged styles is not clunky, or unrefined.

Dan

I have a few mechanical watches that are designed similar to the Cartier ‘square look’. For a traditional watch, that’s something I do prefer, because it does have an elegance factor to it, and it’s not your ‘every day round’ watch that we see in public either.

 

[SoN1NjA]

Yes, everyone has idea of what looks better to them. For example some , the analog watches such Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, Cartier Tank Americaine, Cartier Tank Solo were also analog watches I liked. I do like the Hermes faces best. The Nixon Rotolog I liked because it was a mechanical digital type style that was different than most. So for some square edged styles is not clunky, or unrefined.

Dan

Okay, I’ve been thinking mostly of the screen — which does look unrefined if it has square edges

As for the case it’s of less of importance to me, though I still do prefer the S4’s look

 

[MiniMoney]

I agree with the OP. I think the S0 - S3 is much better looking. The S4 looks pudgy to me. The S4 should wear an S3 to monitor its exercise and fitness to lose weight. 😉

 

[T5BRICK]

I quite like the S4 and I think the larger screen allows for more information even if the corners are rounded.

Fortunately for you, Apple still sells the S3 and it’s less expensive. I’d say that’s a win.

 

[CWallace]

I like the rounded corners on my Space Black Stainless Series 4 as the glass just blends into the watch case.

 

[ManicMarc]

I agree with the OP. I think the S0 - S3 is much better looking. The S4 looks pudgy to me. The S4 should wear an S3 to monitor its exercise and fitness to lose weight. 😉

Agree I have both 38mm S2 and 40mm S4 and when I put the old one on it just looks and feels nicer. Can't put my finger on why exactly. The watch faces also look nicer without the slightly rotated complications.

 

[BritishApple]

0-3 looks better to me, 4 looks like a toy.

A toy? Behave yourself.