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Interesting. That's good to know. I generally prefer Fedex over UPS because I have the flexibility to request a hold for pick up at my nearest Fedex Ship & Print Office and at anytime I am free, oppose to UPS CC as they have very limited hours during the day of when you can pick it up.
I’m actually the other way around. I’ve rarely met a FedEx shipment that actually ever came on time. Plus the I caught FedEx going 60 in our neighborhood earlier today on camera. They don’t hire quality employees. Add to that, I’m at a loss why UPS can ground ship from CA to FL in just 7 days, but FedEx can’t swing that, requiring 10 or more days to make the delivery.
I didn’t notice the weight difference. You’re the first I’ve read where you distinguished the difference between the weight of the stainless and ceramic. It’s so close in comparison, it’s really negligible in the hand. But it probably depends how tight you’re wearing the band as well, which can play a role in noting the weight difference
For me Fedex has always and 100% reliable, and every time has been on time and I never had any issues with Fedex. I guess it depends who works and what not. While UPS is the one I don't trust at all, especially when they leave my AirPods Pro that I ordered on launch day and they just left it sitting outside at my condo complex in plain sight while I was at work. Luckily it wasn't stolen but it was very cold that day and could have been worse.
I have an S5 SSSb and S5 natural titanium. I don’t notice any difference in weight or haptic.
I've always had UPS come on time with things, FedEx has been on time but they have also left things in stupid places before (like on my porch in the rain, stick it in the door dummy).
To be honest, the one carrier I've never had an issue with is USPS. Whenever I'm dealing with eBay shipments, or just regular shipments to family members, my local post office has been great. Their online click-n-ship, that's a little more problematic due to me not remembering my password every time I go to use it lol.
To be honest, the one carrier I've never had an issue with is USPS. Whenever I'm dealing with eBay shipments, or just regular shipments to family members, my local post office has been great. Their online click-n-ship, that's a little more problematic due to me not remembering my password every time I go to use it lol.
Really? I found it quite noticeable. I mean for a 44mm you’re talking about 7 grams difference which can be a lot on the wrist. Granted it’s not a deal breaker either way. I really noticed it when working out. I use sport loops mainly when working out and found the titanium stayed in place on the wrist better due to the reduced weight of case compared to weight of band.
Here in Germany the titanium watch is not available in a single Apple Store, very weird. It also can not be ordered with pickup at any of the stores.
Does anyone know, with which delivery service the watches are shipped in Germany? I am considering ordering one, but do not want to collect it in a hard to reach pet food shop, which closes early in the afternoon... UPS would be fine, than I could redirect the shipment for pickup at an UPS center, DHL would be even better.
It is a pitty, that Apples does not allow selecting the delivery service when ordering.
Does anyone know, with which delivery service the watches are shipped in Germany? I am considering ordering one, but do not want to collect it in a hard to reach pet food shop, which closes early in the afternoon... UPS would be fine, than I could redirect the shipment for pickup at an UPS center, DHL would be even better.
It is a pitty, that Apples does not allow selecting the delivery service when ordering.
I have to say after a few weeks with the TI. I often times have mild panic that i'm not wearing my watch or it fell off but there it is.. on my arm!. I was a SS wearer since Series 0 so it's definitely engrained in my subconscious.
It seems like the Ti watches all ship from China. I had an original natural one that came from China as it was launch date. I ended up returning for a defect where the screen wasn’t flush on one side. Ordered a SBTi for at the end of Nov and it shipped from China. Had to exchange it for the screen being worse than the first one and the replacement is shipping from China. Fingers crossed their times the charm or I’m waiting for Series 6 or whatever is next.
What do you mean by not being flush Are you just being super picky? Or do you have incredible bad luck?
Little bit of both probably. When you run your finger over the edge where the glass meets the case it’s not smooth. You can feel a lip/edge/roughness. My first Series 4 had the screen not flush on the bottom. Second was good all around. It seems to be the luck of the draw during assembly. I’m felt a flush Ti in store and one that wasn’t when I checked once. But for the money these cost, if I’m not happy with the fit and finish I’m not keeping it.