I must admit I keep coming back to this thread and we are going round in circles. Those that like (and maybe have) the Hermes will never convince those that have no wish to have one.
We are all different and it is a forum of opinions after all
I love the Hermes bands and the faces - to me the premium was worth it. My wife who has Chanel and Gucci bags thought it was a waste of money as she hates tech. I pointed out to her that I don't get the point of a Chanel bag when a high street one will do the same and she sort of saw what I was getting at. Each to their own.
What I don't get about this thread is the way that (both sides) imply a superior knowledge by falling on one side of the fence. There really is no correct response, it is just down to the individual and their wants and likes...not down to even status or wealth.
FWIW I don't care if people have aluminium, stainless, ceramic or titanium. I love that so many people get to enjoy the Apple Watch and realise it's benefits.