I don't agree the 42mm has superior battery life. I've used both and the 38mm is giving me the same battery life with the same usage. I think people make too many snap judgements about new devices. On both the 42mm and the 38mm I've seen it take a couple of days for the battery life to stabilize. The 42mm has a bigger battery but also a bigger screen. It seems like it averages out about the same.
Apple Watch battery performance claims are based on test results from the 38mm Apple Watch. A 42mm Apple Watch typically experiences longer battery life.
All the reviews I've seen, the actual on the wrist size difference is negligible and given the superior battery life of the 42mm, I'd go out on a limb and recommend that model.
Of course, a visit to the apple store is definitely needed, but I think over all you'll see so little difference in the size that the 42mm may make more sense.
Exactly my experience. The 42mm is far more compact than most photos on forums would have you believe.When I got my 42mm I was surprised by how small it was. I even measured it and checked the back to make sure they'd sent me the right one.
No amount of looking at photos or making cutouts will give you the real experience. Photos seem incredibly deceptive and tend to make the watch look much bigger than it actually is.
Apple don't just say it has a bigger battery. They say "A 42mm Apple Watch typically experiences longer battery life." It would be amazing if they hadn't tested the battery performances under highly controlled conditions. An individual's experience of everyday use (and therefore filled with variables) doesn't make me question their claim.
Yes, but what if the "longer battery life" is an hour?
I don't disbelieve Apple's claim, but I also think that the difference in battery life shouldn't really factor in when picking your watch size. Like, when you are deciding between the 13 inch and 11 inch MacBook Air, if your goal is ultimate portability, you wouldn't say the 13 inch is a no-brainier because of better battery life. With the watch, the ultimate goal is to find one that is comfortable to wear and fits your style. Focus on that, and forget the battery life. It's not like there are going to be that many days where a 38 runs out of battery before you go to bed. I've had the watch since May, and so far it happened only once, when I got up at 8 and didn't get home until 3am.
Not sure what sort of "help" you're requesting. Maybe try these?...Because my wrist is not so big.. Please help
Make photos: Place your current (or any with prefered size) watch beside your iPhone with screens showing Apple Watch real sizes. For me it is easy to go: 42 mm (see image).I M in the same predicament but have no Apple stores nearby....
Make photos: Place your current (or any with prefered size) watch beside your iPhone with screens showing Apple Watch real sizes. For me it is easy to go: 42 mm (see image).
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It is true, but this (about 20 years old and still working, cheap) „SHARP”I think it's important to realize that it's not only the dimensions of the watch case that determines how it reads on the wrist, but also the case proportions and dial (screen) size.