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How does it look with the black/blue face?
I like the pop of orange more

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Exactly right! I would think the carbon footprint of a leather strap over its lifetime would be less than that of a crappy plastic strap over its much shorter useful lifetime. My dad still has a leather jacket he got in the 60's in London thats still in pretty good shape. Its been worn a ton over the years. I bet a fine woven strap or case from 2023 won't be getting used in 2083, but it will still be around sitting in a landfill somewhere.

Feel like Apple is just putting a spin on their story... can't be bothered to go back to producing actual good quality leather goods anymore so lets just stop and tell the people we did it for the environment.
Leather will last a life time if you look after it so in that sense it does have a low carbon footprint, however, the production of leather has a huge carbon footprint that negates how long the product will last. I think it’s a good move, although I’ve not handled the fine woven product yet so time will tell.
 
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UW2 arrived - would be an update from Series 4.

Still a bit unsure if the size is ok, but I tend to say yes.

Anyways, blazing fast compared to my series 4 🤩
Size looks great - It's not supposed to be a elegant slim formal design watch, but is okay it looks bigger and more bulky on the arm - a bit like a mechanical dive watch
 
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Ultra 2, upgrade from S4 41mm aluminium, had ordered an S9 45mm SS but changed my mind last minute and returned the SS. Almost bought the orange strap instead but figured the white will go with more and get more use! Loved the orange though. Great experience in the Apple Store, so helpful and patient!
 
Doesn't look like there is much blue in the band based on this pictures.
It’s quite dark but the blue comes through and it’s quite a nice mix. I got this band delivered today and the colour is awesome, not sure on how the strap sticks out with the loose flap with the swoosh. The changes over the original sports loop is why I ordered it, but now thinking I should have just got the blue Apline…
 
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Ultra2 arrived, how is it looking? I actually bought the S9 41mm but I found it way too small so I went back to the Apple Store and exchanged it for the Ultra2. Never had an Ultra so a bit unsure regarding the size 😅...
 

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Ultra2 arrived, how is it looking? I actually bought the S9 41mm but I found it way too small so I went back to the Apple Store and exchanged it for the Ultra2. Never had an Ultra so a bit unsure regarding the size 😅...
I think 41 would look too small. The Ultra does not look massive on you so it will be good. My view only of course.
 
Definitely not like the flauromester sport bands. It's soft rubber with the H pattern which looks and feels quite intricate.

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41mm S9 Hermès with navy Kilim. Love the band! Might get more colours :)

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Gorgeous, reminds me of the old cartier chronograph bands with black rubber and silver links.
 

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I have a S7 Natural Ti that I am thinking of upgrading (battery running low now). I love the look of the finish.

If anyone can show a side-by-side comparison of the S7 Ti Natural next to the S9 SS Graphite I would really appreciate it and may help me to decide if I want to go SS and trade away the Ti.

Just don't think my needs/wants justify an AWU2. Could get a new battery in my current watch I suppose. 🤔
 
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