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Space Black owners thread.
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This will 100% come out next year. Whenever I decide to buy an Apple Product, the one I really want (in this case a bigger Watch) comes out the next year.
This will 100% come out next year. Whenever I decide to buy an Apple Product, the one I really want (in this case a bigger Watch) comes out the next year.
Apple Watch Plus, awesome!
If the 38mm looks and feels better, I'd keep it. I started with a 38mm link and after 6 months, thought a 42mm would be better for the bigger screen and battery. After a year of using it, I moved back to the 38mm link in SB for the same reasons as you and couldn't be happier. Feels nicer and looks better (to me). I've got smaller wrists (170mm) but have also seen others with your wrist size happier with the 38mm as well. I agree with you, the SB model does look a bit bigger than the regular SS. It's really up to you in the end, but getting the link is also a nice perk. It's an amazing band.
I think I'll be picking up a Space Black to replace my current Nike Apple Watch. The extra $ is worth the stainless steel and the more scratch resistant glass. I've already scratched and chipped my Nike watch.
Thank you for your reply. The link is a fantastic piece of engineering and I will probably get a woven nylon or sport band for daily wear and the gym and save the wear and tear on the link to use on more dressy occasions.
the 38 just 'fits' so much better when working out or just everything in general. I have read where others have had issues touching the buttons/numbers/etc on the 38 but I have had zero trouble with that and my hands are fairly large too. As a business person, the 38 carries more of a professional look over the sporty look of the 42, so that is something else to consider.
They are both excellent devices and it is great to get the choice from Apple of either size.
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Interesting. I had previously owned two Sport models and had problems with both of them flocking off the finish. The silver one I had flaked off all over the back around the etched lettering and the Space Gray I had after that came out of the box with chips already gone around the edge of the screen. I returned it for an exchange and within a week it too started flaking off. That is primarily what prompted me to upgrade to the SSSB with the better case and finish. I read online where lots of people are having this problem with their Sport models, especially the Space Gray.
I've already chipped it around the edges on the top side, both left and right. No to take away from this thread, but I've uploaded some picture to help those on the fence between the Space Gray and SS Space Black.
Reading this thread has helped me go with Space Black. Seeing that model with ocean blue band, so nice!
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That is EXACTLY the same as the Space Gray models I had. Like I said, one ut of the box had the chips at the right top corner and bottom left and being on that little flat area next to the screen, there is no way to bang it there without causing more surrounding damage. Im thinking Apple has a problem with their anodizing process and it shows up worse on these darker models.
the Space Black steel model with the DLC is a whole different, higher quality product. Mine looks great after wearing for a couple months. I am careful with my devices anyway, but I dont have a single mark on my Space Black. Plus the Sapphire glass and ceramic back make for a more sound construction overall I believe.
I explained above, not really much to it. It's just super glossy/reflective. So much so that it appears quite a bit lighter in real-world usage (more gray than black). I am just stating I'd rather have a matte black finish (does not exist) than a matte space gray (aluminum) or a black stainless steel.
Yeah, the colour does seem to change from what's reflecting from it. In the Apple Store it actually had a slightly blue tint to it.
I think the lighting can defintely change the appearance of the black stainless, in certain lighting conditions, it can appear darker or seemingly lighter.
I've joined the club guys! Apple delivery was 9-13 December, John Lewis had them collect the next day... I obviously cancelled my Apple order, ordered from John Lewis and had it on my wrist last night.
To be honest I was really struggling yesterday before picking it up deciding if the space black would be the right choice over the standard stainless steel, but as soon as I had it under natural light on my wrist there is no going back! Love the way the body just blends into the screen and how the text just seems to float on this magical black onyx on my wrist.
To be honest I was really struggling yesterday before picking it up deciding if the space black would be the right choice over the standard stainless steel, but as soon as I had it under natural light on my wrist there is no going back! Love the way the body just blends into the screen and how the text just seems to float on this magical black onyx on my wrist.
I've joined the club guys! Apple delivery was 9-13 December, John Lewis had them collect the next day... I obviously cancelled my Apple order, ordered from John Lewis and had it on my wrist last night.
To be honest I was really struggling yesterday before picking it up deciding if the space black would be the right choice over the standard stainless steel, but as soon as I had it under natural light on my wrist there is no going back! Love the way the body just blends into the screen and how the text just seems to float on this magical black onyx on my wrist.
Awesome. Mine will be here this coming. Wednesday. Looking forward to it.
In amost all of the Apple marketing photos for the Space Black, it looks like a dark gray matte color. I had to do a google search to find pictures of the two of them side by side. In normal lighting when comparing the two, the SB looks darker and shinier than the SG.
That is good to hear! I am on the fence between a Nike SG and a SB S2 with a Nike Knock-off band. I will only use the Nike band when running, or possibly on the weekends. I already own the Apple black leather loop and the black Nylon for my Watch Sport S0, so they will get used for daily wear at work.
I have $145 in BB rewards money, so I need to find an open box of each kind so I can finally make up my mind.
I was going to get the Space Gray Aluminium as a daily watch to accompany my Standard SS S2 but in the end i went for the Space Black SS S2 over the aluminium as a daily work horse and i am glad i did. It looks really sharp with back and white sports bands and goes well with the brown classic leather buckle.I've joined the club guys! Apple delivery was 9-13 December, John Lewis had them collect the next day... I obviously cancelled my Apple order, ordered from John Lewis and had it on my wrist last night.
To be honest I was really struggling yesterday before picking it up deciding if the space black would be the right choice over the standard stainless steel, but as soon as I had it under natural light on my wrist there is no going back! Love the way the body just blends into the screen and how the text just seems to float on this magical black onyx on my wrist.
I dont think its as fancy as my standard SS but it wont chip or mark like the aluminium does
I just went with the sport band version and I'm pretty happy to be fair, it's really comfortable. I used to have a Series 0 SS with link bracelet, but the prices for those are now a joke over here. Might not even buy any more bands to be honest, as happy enough with this.
Struggling with this decision for a while. Had my heart set on silver SS, but couldn't pass a black SS one up at $500 and no tax. I'm psyched as I;ve changed my thoughts on its use. I can't see it replacing my Rolex or any other dress watch, so it seems better to just give in and use it as a casual walk around and/or sports watch. Anyone else pair a white band with the black SS? I've seen pics and it looks very nice with the contrast.
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Wow I just love the white band on the black SS!
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Wow I just love the white band on the black SS!
I wear my apple watches all the time but for formal dinner i still rock my Rolex Submariner
Yeah i wore my black SS with the white sport band on Friday and it looked sharp. I wore it with a fake nike white/grey band on thursday and that looked really good.
I had a silver SS S2 for a couple of weeks and I tried very hard to make it dressy, but I still wasn't satisfied with wearing it purely for fashion. I got a SS bracelet for it, but felt a bit corny every time I wore it this way. But loved the functionality when working out or during my work day. The black SS with the black band is perfect for stealth mode, and I'm looking forward to a white band for when I want to go crazy.
PS anyone selling a white OEM sport band?
You can get them pretty cheap on eBay:
http://r.ebay.com/75ihxf
I bought a black oem band from this same company and it looked new and came with all the original packaging.
I myself am a tall guy with big hands, when i tried on the apple watch for the first time, it was clear that the 38mm was too small for me, so i've had several 42mm models, HOWEVER I LOVE THE 38MM SS WITH LINK BRACELET!! for some reason, that watch/band combo just looks absolutely amazing in the smaller size even on my bigger hand/wrist. It reminds me of silver casio bracelet watch.
My Space Grey had the EXACT SAME ISSUE! It came with a tiny chip right out of the box! It's been chipping along the edge of the screen ever since! Whenever it chips, I just touch it up with some leftover gunmetal grey paint I got my car's wheels lol. I'm thinking of upgrading to the Space Black too. A few posts up I asked if the Space Black paint chips too. You've confirmed that it doesn't. Thank you! I'm so getting a Space Black now. This paint chipping is driving me mad!