Having a tough time deciding between the two. Would like to hear what color people chose.
Or experiences people had with their Series 0 models. Thanks
Or experiences people had with their Series 0 models. Thanks
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SG vs Silver Aluminum
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yanki01
macrumors 68040
personally, i think the silver goes better with a ton of different bands. the SG is somewhat limited to darker bands. though that's all based on my OCD and color choices.
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...watch-series-2.1872015/page-284#post-23658715
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...watch-series-2.1872015/page-284#post-23658715
Nell
macrumors 6502a
I prefer the silver. When I first looked at it I thought it was too pale but the more I looked at it the more I liked it. For me, and it's all down to personal choice, the grey is too dark (if it'd been iPhone 6/6S space grey I'd have chosen it).
I went for the aluminium in part because I dodn't want to spend more on a first generation product and in part because I thought the stainless steel was too corporate looking for my tastes. If I got another watch, I'd be tempted by the stainless steel to give myself the choice. The Series 2 stainless steel only comes with straps I either have already (white sport, Milsanese loop) or don't want (leather ones) so I'm not tempted.
I went for the aluminium in part because I dodn't want to spend more on a first generation product and in part because I thought the stainless steel was too corporate looking for my tastes. If I got another watch, I'd be tempted by the stainless steel to give myself the choice. The Series 2 stainless steel only comes with straps I either have already (white sport, Milsanese loop) or don't want (leather ones) so I'm not tempted.
I originally thought about getting the silver for the diversity of it, but I knew I wouldn't be happy with a white band (so that in of itself was a 'negative mark' towards it). I tried one on in the store and decided I didn't like the way it looks on me - especially with the white band. I still feel that it's too 'pale' and doesn't do well with my skin tone. Just don't prefer it. If they sold the silver aluminum with a black band, I might have been swayed, but ultimately I went with space gray and love it.
I don't have a problem with a limited choice in bands... I don't think a stainless steel lug would bother me too much, but I'll likely stick with black bands (except for maybe a couple fun sport colors for occasional use).
I don't think I'll ever pick the stainless steel at the current price... the sapphire crystal and the look of the stainless steel aren't enough to sway me to spend $200 more at a price of $600.
I prefer the darker SG. The lighter color aluminums (silver, gold, rose gold) just look cheaper to me as imitations of metals they mimic. I find the darker gray more sporty, but just depends on the look you like. I also prefer the alum weight over the Stainless Steel too, since I like it for exercise and active wear.
myrtlebee
macrumors 68030
The silver aluminum model isn't mimicking silver - aluminum itself is silver in color.
I had some of the same thoughts as you, OP, before buying. Ended up with the aluminium due to more bands (in my opinion) being more viable 🙂 Bought the saddle brown and the milanese loop (see pictures). I couldn't be happier!
I can recommend the website mixyourwatch.com for trying the different combinations of bands and cases of the Apple Watch 🙂
I can recommend the website mixyourwatch.com for trying the different combinations of bands and cases of the Apple Watch 🙂
Pictures look great! Had the Silver SS for Gen 0 but was disappointed by the resale value. Especially since I'm pretty sure I'll be upgrading again next year.