Also ITT: Stainless Steel purchasers trying to make themselves feel better by claiming that they'll get more resale value than the peasant Sport owners (despite all data reflecting the opposite).
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Also ITT: Stainless Steel purchasers trying to make themselves feel better by claiming that they'll get more resale value than the peasant Sport owners (despite all data reflecting the opposite).
Assuming Apple does not lower the price of 1st generation by $100, and sell it new for $499 from today's $599 like they did to the iPhone... Should that be the case you can shave $100 off your estimates to $300 to $400.
A lot of people are saying that the low-end model will have "better resale value" but just to be clear, you don't think that it will literally sell for more than the Stainless model, right? I'd probably agree that the proportional loss in value would be greater with the stainless, but I certainly don't see stainless models selling for less than their aluminum counterparts.
I also think it's very difficult to project how things will turn out based on previous Apple products like phones, since they are basically identical except for their specs. With the watch, it's the opposite situation. Different appearance/materials with identical specs. They're closer to jewelry than gadgets in some ways.
And of course there's the issue of stainless & sapphire versus aluminum & glass. It may be that the stainless model will look better after a year or two of use, but its hard to say.
I also think it's very difficult to project how things will turn out based on previous Apple products like phones, since they are basically identical except for their specs. With the watch, it's the opposite situation. Different appearance/materials with identical specs. They're closer to jewelry than gadgets in some ways.
And of course there's the issue of stainless & sapphire versus aluminum & glass. It may be that the stainless model will look better after a year or two of use, but its hard to say.
I can't speak for the rest of us but I personally can't see myself in a financial situation where I'd ever need to resell anything I've ever bought. But props on the assumption.
There it is! Took longer than I thought, but I knew there would be someone turning this into a hierarchy!
And yes, this DOES make me feel better for buying Sport
I'm not sure how my comment is an assumption when I was literally referring directly to the title of this thread and the contents. People are asking if the SS will have a higher resale value. Clearly, they are thinking about resale.
Congrats on your financial situation. Too bad you couldn't quite afford the Edition model.
I would imagine the majority of us resell our devices to recoup some of the cost back for upgrades, not because of a financial situation. It would be silly to just let a device you no longer use just sit in a drawer.
As mentioned above in several posts, the people purchasing a second hand Watch will be looking for cheapest possible option, otherwise they may as well buy a brand new Sport Watch. It's going to be a lot of kids wanting the sports bands I think, so my guess is the 38mm Aluminium in fairly good condition with a sports band will have most demand.
I usually pass down my old devices to my parents. They're on a fixed income so it's hard for them to buy that stuff themselves.
It's not just with the watch. It's any apple product. I normally get around $50 at most of the $100 extra storage price difference when I sell my iPhones. It's the same with cars. Luxury cars will depreciate more than econoboxes. It's the same with anything.
Of course a lot of this will also depend on when the next watch comes out, and how appealing it is compared to the previous one. It might be that we're going to have trouble unloading any of the first-gen watches, or that the differences will be relatively small.
Lololol I see what's been done there. Should have photoshopped an apple watch on his wrist for added lols
I think what you have to focus more on is the price your paying for something nicer..
If having the nicer option to you is worth losing 20 dollars a month then resale value doesn't really come into play..
For me I stuck with the sport model to make way for something nicer if I love it. This is Apple people you never really lose out!
If having the nicer option to you is worth losing 20 dollars a month then resale value doesn't really come into play..
For me I stuck with the sport model to make way for something nicer if I love it. This is Apple people you never really lose out!
I think that a year from now I'll be able to sell my stainless steel with link band for more than I'd be able to sell a watch sport.
Yes, but you will get from 50% to 80% resale value. On the aluminum you will get about 50% or less. Especially, if you get the sports space grey.
The Aluminum comes with the same glass as the iPhone. There is a better chance of scratches on the glass and casing. Wear and tear will appear more.
Gadgets are never an investment. Enjoy it and get the most out of it. These watches are not meant for you to hand down to your children.
The Aluminum comes with the same glass as the iPhone. There is a better chance of scratches on the glass and casing. Wear and tear will appear more.
Gadgets are never an investment. Enjoy it and get the most out of it. These watches are not meant for you to hand down to your children.
Another factor to consider is that if current sales projections are accurate, they'll likely be many, many more used Sports watches for sale as those are the biggest seller now. That could depress market value.
That being said, it's impossible to predict resale value at this point, and whether they'll even be a V2 watch next year.
Just buy what you like and enjoy it. It's only money...
That being said, it's impossible to predict resale value at this point, and whether they'll even be a V2 watch next year.
Just buy what you like and enjoy it. It's only money...
I buy to use and enjoy the product I've chosen. Frankly resale is of no consequence. It cannot be controlled, it will be whatever the market will pay. That rule applies to everything used. I'm not going to second guess.
Yeah i agree, the SS version is much better built and will hold up better period. Watches take a beating.
Stainless steel vs. Aluminum
Sapphire crystal vs. Ion X glass
Ceramic Zirconia back vs. Composite (plastic)
I have a stainless steel Movado for the past 15 years, and - granted, it's been 15 years - but it was so scratched to hell around the band and bezel that I had it polished from its original shiny and smooth surface to a brushed look.
How do you Stainless Steel owners think it's going to hold up over time? Think all that Apple hype on how they reinforced the metal is going to prevent similar wear and tear?
How do you Stainless Steel owners think it's going to hold up over time? Think all that Apple hype on how they reinforced the metal is going to prevent similar wear and tear?
I will give my personal guarantee that with time the SS watch will be scratched up. But... I also guarantee that if treated the same, the AL watch will be more scratched up, as it is a softer metal.
Regarding resale, I am buying the SS, I may either give it to my dad when I upgrade, or I will sell it. I will then have to front less case for the next SS watch, simply because of the higher resale AMOUNT. Yes, I will have lost a larger % of the watch value, but I'll take that, because I think the SS is light years ahead of the SS (personal opinion on the look).
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