ob81
macrumors 65816
Yeah with the different options, they really have something for everyone. The LTE portion is what made me upgrade. I do miss my Nike+ faces though.
Series 3 Ceramic Edition Owners Thread
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Yeah with the different options, they really have something for everyone. The LTE portion is what made me upgrade. I do miss my Nike+ faces though.
nikster0029
macrumors 6502a
Does anyone think the new Hermes bands (white) would go with the white ceramic option?
Boardiesboi
macrumors 601
nikster0029
macrumors 6502a
Thank you! Looks great!
Lennyvalentin
macrumors 65816
Curiosity question:
Has anyone had a chance to compare LTE reception on a ceramic, versus a metallic case watch, in the same location? (Maybe a few different locations, to get a better spread of results...)
I would think ceramics would be radio-transparent, seeing as it is non-metallic (although also fairly dense, so maybe not as transparent as say, plastic would be). So there exists the potential for better reception in the ceramic watch.
Would be an interesting experiment, if anyone would be up for it...
Has anyone had a chance to compare LTE reception on a ceramic, versus a metallic case watch, in the same location? (Maybe a few different locations, to get a better spread of results...)
I would think ceramics would be radio-transparent, seeing as it is non-metallic (although also fairly dense, so maybe not as transparent as say, plastic would be). So there exists the potential for better reception in the ceramic watch.
Would be an interesting experiment, if anyone would be up for it...
Glad you like that as that is all that matters, but that looks horrible to me.
Do not take any offense though. To each their own.
Boardiesboi
macrumors 601
Mishabella
macrumors regular
You’re so awesome. Thanks for your help and kindness.
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Maybe I should hit up a less fancy store. One where they oh and ah over the ceramic. Mine is like, eh whatever. Lol! Good ol’ California. Thanks for all the help those. You guys are great.
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I think you’re right. I know my renter insurance covers my iPad. I’ll ask tomorrow about the watch. Genius my friend, simply genius.You'll be fine. It's statistically unlikely you'll crack your watch before it is time to upgrade it... Wear it and be happy, however long it lasts.
Btw, at least in my country, home insurance often covers accidental breakage of stuff, even if you're at fault. You get a larger deductible than with applecare (and they "helpfully" write down the value of your stuff over time), but still, with a ceramic watch it still means a sizeable payout should something bad happen.
Maybe something like that is available in the U.S. as well?
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So nice!!
bruinsrme
macrumors 604
I hate you!!!!!
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Isn’t the antenna on embedded just under the screen?
Interesting question though
Lennyvalentin
macrumors 65816
Yes, that's what they said (and I have no reason to doubt
), but still, the case is a metal cup that essentially blocks off (at least) 180 degrees of the visibility of the antenna.With modern signal processing (beamforming, MIMO and whatnot) this doesn't have to be an insurmountable problem, but it would be fun to see if there still might be any difference in performance... *shrug*
ob81
macrumors 65816
I just grabbed the Black/Pure platinum and it looks and feels great. This is my first experience with the sport loop.
KarimLeVallois
macrumors 68030
Same and I love it for the gym!
JanoschR
macrumors 6502
Boardiesboi
macrumors 601
bruinsrme
macrumors 604
I love that
I also like the Apple electric blue.
If I could change the buckle to a space gray I would buy those bands.
band.Why lol. That wasn’t my band haha.
I did get myself the indigo version though
I also like the Apple electric blue.
If I could change the buckle to a space gray I would buy those bands.
KarimLeVallois
macrumors 68030
Wondering what the Hermès Fauve Barenia Leather Single Tour would look like on the grey ceramic with black lugs and buckle...
NismoRoadster
macrumors regular
Boardiesboi
macrumors 601
Looks nice! Did you paint the lugs white?
NismoRoadster
macrumors regular
No, I just put on a piece of vinyl.
honglong1976
macrumors 68000
white ceramic bathroom tile $0.25For anyone that thinks the Ceramic Series 3 Edition is durable, think again.
Case on my white ceramic chipped when I bump the watch on my counter.
Took it into the Apple Store and they want $800, to replace the case! Yes I know I should have bought Apple Care. I dont have an issue paying $400 to fix, but $800 is a flat rip off.
white ceramic apple watch case $800
hmmm
Lennyvalentin
macrumors 65816
A bathroom tile isn't made to quite the same measurements and tolerances though, it's just a square of clay baked in an oven. Also, no electronics and other components inside...
honglong1976
macrumors 68000
True, but they both crack the same. Not counting the electronics as the guy was just quoted for a case, it's hard to justify $800. The material cost would be about $1 if that.A bathroom tile isn't made to quite the same measurements and tolerances though, it's just a square of clay baked in an oven. Also, no electronics and other components inside...
Lennyvalentin
macrumors 65816
The raw materials cost is utterly insignificant, sure, but the time and effort sunk into finishing/polishing that watch case is undoubtedly going to be significant. The case is a very complex overall shape, with many nooks and crannies and various holes of different sizes and shapes and so on, and the ceramic material is quite hard (~8 mohs scale), making it difficult to process.
So apart from apple tax, there's a reason it is costly.
KarimLeVallois
macrumors 68030
Totally agree!