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Someone explain Hermes to me, and what the benefit is of getting it over regular SS AW?
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I found an Apple program that can turn your Apple watch face into any designer look. I am now sporting a Rolex look, and I am on a quest to find a cheap leather band for it, which shouldn't be hard. Now this guy can look like he came from money when he has pennies in his pocket.
Watch faces, bands, 2 year warranty, and Space Black option. That is all there is. That being said its the only version of the Apple Watch that I buy because I love all of those things.
How many different Hermès watch faces are there? Just wondering, as I think I’ve only ever seen the same one in advertisements.
There are 4 Hermės faces that are highly customizable.
Hermės Circuit H
Hermės Ciculaire
Hermės Noir
Hermės (numbered face)
Within each face they are very customizable and the look of each changes depens on the customization being used. Here is my Space Black Series 7 (Circulaire face) with the Series 6 grey band that came with the Black titanium Apple Watch.
It should be noted that the Noir face is only available on the space black version of the watch. The other 3 faces are available on both versions.
I made a post in the Hermes thread some time ago showing the customization options if you are interested.
Good call. I'm not a fan of that face as I find it too dark but it is as you pointed out only available for the Space Black.
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I don't think Hermes is the most intelligent choice, but Hermes leather is decently high quality. It's not for me, but I admit it's one of those "you get it or you don't" things.
Personally I find the Hermes watch faces are the few that are tasteful. I find many of the standard ones too garish or too busy.
I still wish Apple would open a watch face store or to allow users to truly design their own (not just change colours of existing faces). But honestly, I think that ship has sailed.
I still wish Apple would open a watch face store or to allow users to truly design their own (not just change colours of existing faces). But honestly, I think that ship has sailed.
There are many watch face apps available that allow you to pick and customize various designs.
Not sure where you're getting this, but Hermes watch bands absolutely are made with the brand's traditional quality and materials. And people with "money to buy a mainstream Hermes product" (as if there is any Hermes product more mainstream at this point than their watch bands) are as inclined to wear Apple Watches as anyone else. This includes those in the fashion industry, by the way -- go to NY Fashion Week for example and you'll see tons of them.
But the „watch faces“ you get this way are not real watch faces, they are app screens - with all the disadvantages that this entails.
Seeing a bit of dislike and general knocking of the Hèrmes AW on here.
What I don't get is that there are few questions over buying an Aluminium watch, so why is it any different those wanting to buy a Hérmes? Surely each to their own?
We are all different, have different wants and needs and priorities. Some people value designer products, others don't. No right or wrong, but no amount of forum posts are going to change the mind of a Hèrmes wearer or an Aluminium wearer or a Stainless wearer.
I happen to enjoy my Hèrmes more than I have enjoyed any other AW I have had, but to others it is no different. I've yet to come across a Hèrmes AW wearer on here that has knocked a Aluminium wearer, so why all the dislike?
I get this is a forum for debate etc, but surely we all will have different views anyway.
What I don't get is that there are few questions over buying an Aluminium watch, so why is it any different those wanting to buy a Hérmes? Surely each to their own?
We are all different, have different wants and needs and priorities. Some people value designer products, others don't. No right or wrong, but no amount of forum posts are going to change the mind of a Hèrmes wearer or an Aluminium wearer or a Stainless wearer.
I happen to enjoy my Hèrmes more than I have enjoyed any other AW I have had, but to others it is no different. I've yet to come across a Hèrmes AW wearer on here that has knocked a Aluminium wearer, so why all the dislike?
I get this is a forum for debate etc, but surely we all will have different views anyway.
There are apps that have real Apple Watch faces...Buddywatch is one. The app doesn't have to be running like with the Clockology app...the Buddywatch faces are simply predesigned, and download directly into the watch app on the phone, or as a file for sharing.
I don't think there are any actual new faces there - those are just shared personalizations.
I would also say the fact that there are hacks to nearly get a Hèrmes face on a non Hèrmes watch means that surely they are desirable?
There will always be people who feel that whenever a luxury brand name comes into the picture, the price is increased (well) beyond the fair value of the increased quality, features, etc.
I think the best Apple example of this is with the AirTags. Is a Hermes leather AirTag key ring really worth over five times ($349 versus $64) more than an Apple leather AirTag key ring? Obviously, some feel it is but others don't and probably never will.
Of course, "the name" isn't just pure profit to the company. In addition to the added cost of the increased quality and/or features, it can take a lot of money to build and maintain a luxury brand image. It all factors into the pricing.
From a strictly "practical" standpoint, buying a luxury brand product may not be worth it but life isn't always about being strictly practical.
My experience of this forum is there is a lot of dislike for the aluminium Apple Watch and I see it all through the Apple Watch section. It’s often criticised as ‘looking cheap’ or resembles a ‘toy watch’ or ‘scratches easily’ or lacks the ‘premium feel’ etc etc. You’re right it is each to their own and there is no right choice as we all value different things, but criticism goes towards the cheaper Apple products on here from the Watch to the iPad through to the iPhone. This thread is inviting opinions though, so it’s great to have yours in favour of a Hermes Watch, just as it is those who don’t see the value in it.
Or more simply - the majority simply don’t have an understanding of economics. That applies to Apple’s non-Hermes products too.
Anyone calling the aluminum Watch a "toy watch" is obviously being a snob. However, I'm not sure the other comments are necessarily criticism in the same way. For example, "scratches easily" is demonstrably true if one is talking about the aluminum watch's glass face as compared to the others that use a crystal face. "Premium feel" is subjective, but not inconsistent with typical perceptions of these materials. People who spend more for a product are also often inclined to attempt to justify their purchase, so you may be seeing some of that as well.
My view, FWIW, is that the aluminum AW looks great, even though I find myself more drawn to others.
The bottom line is: choice is good. And everyone gets to decide how much the difference in materials, bands and faces is worth to them (or not). And apparently all current tiers sell well (enough), otherwise Apple would reduce the number of choices/SKUs. (Which is probably what happened to the Ceramic Edition.)
WRT Hermès, I can see both sides. The Hermès leather straps are absolutely the finest bands you can get for the Apple Watch and even the nylon Jumping bands are astonishingly high-class in real life, but most people will find that the other not-really-cheap-either Apple straps are beyond „good enough“, and others still will get tons of cheap knock-offs and enjoy the variety of third party options.
WRT Hermès, I can see both sides. The Hermès leather straps are absolutely the finest bands you can get for the Apple Watch and even the nylon Jumping bands are astonishingly high-class in real life, but most people will find that the other not-really-cheap-either Apple straps are beyond „good enough“, and others still will get tons of cheap knock-offs and enjoy the variety of third party options.
It’s a testament to Apple‘s marketing abilities to be able to position 316 stainless steel; ubiquitous in the watch industry, as a premium material.
The only real complaint I have for the aluminium models is the glass. This alone drove me back to SS this year.
My wife got the Starlight Aluminium and it looks really good with a grey leather band.
For me, it's the bands and the watch faces. The swift leather is so soft and divine. The craftsmanship and the precision of the stitching is just beautiful. I have a lot of designer goods, but lately I need to stay connected and use the health sensors, so Hermes AW is the perfect combination.
It's almost impossible to get anything Hermes for around $1,000. But you can do so with an Apple Watch. So there you go. I plan to upgrade/ trade in my watch every 2 years or so, and keep the bands. When I calculate the watch minus the band, and the possible future trade-in value and do a per day cost. I think it's worth it.
And for people who ask why pay multi-fold for the same technology? I'd say it's in the aesthetics and how much value you place on it. It's very subjective.
Here's mine.
It's almost impossible to get anything Hermes for around $1,000. But you can do so with an Apple Watch. So there you go. I plan to upgrade/ trade in my watch every 2 years or so, and keep the bands. When I calculate the watch minus the band, and the possible future trade-in value and do a per day cost. I think it's worth it.
And for people who ask why pay multi-fold for the same technology? I'd say it's in the aesthetics and how much value you place on it. It's very subjective.
Here's mine.