Get the cheap one. I see no real benefits to spending more money when there is no functional difference between the three options. Personally, I'm waiting until next year in hopes that the Watch will come in a waterproof version.
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Stainless Steel Apple Watch Vs Aluminium Apple Watch Sport [MERGED]
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Get the cheap one. I see no real benefits to spending more money when there is no functional difference between the three options. Personally, I'm waiting until next year in hopes that the Watch will come in a waterproof version.
The Space Gray sport band has the pin in Space Gray SS ( rather than traditional stainless steel).
So I was watching the verge recap the Spring Forward event and I heard them say the Apple Watch display is better then the Sport? Watch the video below and let me know what you think?
http://youtu.be/x_OGVPqHteg
http://youtu.be/x_OGVPqHteg
When he says the screen is better he is referring to the Sapphire vs the ION-X.... not the quality or resolution of the actual LCD underneath.
The SS is the only way to go. I'd jus be disappointed to find out that the resale value of it would be that of the sport in a few years.
If you were to get a Sport, Space Grey is a must. Unfortunately the Stainless Steel models will likely lose more value than the base models :/ I too was hoping otherwise.
I think so. Just from the videos I have seen, the quality between the sport and watch is pretty big. It reminds me of the 5c vs the 5s. The sport will be great, but from a looks/fashion POV the SS takes the cake by a large margin.
In the video in the link below, the Verge seems to think that the display looks better on the Sapphire VS the Sport model. Could this actually be true? Is the Sapphire clearer allowing the display to be more vibrant?
Let me know what you think?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_OGVPqHteg&spfreload=10
Let me know what you think?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_OGVPqHteg&spfreload=10
I've never paid more than $250-300 for a watch at anytime in my life. Most of mine were under $100. The one I'm wearing now, which by the way is round but the outer edges of the watch face are the same size as the 42mm, has been on my wrist for about 4-5 years now, cost a little over $225 and has held up well. The way I figure with the value of the US dollar that's about $300ish in 2015 terms. I'd love to get the black SS but I just can't see paying that much for a watch that will have a second version in all likelihood in 1-2 years, IMO. So the sport watch will do just fine and I'm not going to worry about scratches or the like. I can certainly afford one but I just personally can't see spending the extra money for the SS model. It's the classic do I need it v do I want it and the don't need it wins out for me.
Does anyone know machining or chemical aspects of Apple's Sapphire production? I realize that sapphire is supposed to be more shatter prone, but is it not possible that Apple has done something to remedy this issue a bit? Gorilla Glass itself is an enhanced glass, could Apple have an enhanced sapphire? I'm not too knowledgeable on this subject and I'm genuinely curious.
Many of us were going through this thought process yesterday including myself. I decided I am going to go with the Stainless model with Milanese Loop (unless I'm not happy with the strength of the magnets on that band).
- Stainless steel is more ding proof than aluminum
- Sapphire crystal is a must for day to day wearing. I've banged my Omega watch around many times and it still doesn't have a scratch on it.
I don't know where the idea that Sapphire is shatter-prone.
I only have 2 watches, both Tags and both with Sapphire Crystal. It's hard to describe the accidents I've had with these on my wrists and my watches have banged hard onto concrete more than a few times. (cycling, inline skating, etc.) I've never had any issues AT ALL with the crystal. The metal aspects of my watches have shown the impacts, but the glass has been flawless.
Thats what I was thinking too, but was't sure if he had seen something different.
Since it's the first generation, I think I'll just get the cheapest.
I'm not going to pretend it's better than the SS version (which, with the right band, looks very nice), but the aluminium is less of a fingerprint magnet, it's lighter, and, of course, much cheaper.
I am on a budget but could probably afford the base SS model, but for me the extra £180 for steel and sapphire just isn't worth it. My current watch has been worn everyday for the past three years and only has hardened mineral glass, and it only has one light scratch.
I'm not going to pretend it's better than the SS version (which, with the right band, looks very nice), but the aluminium is less of a fingerprint magnet, it's lighter, and, of course, much cheaper.
I am on a budget but could probably afford the base SS model, but for me the extra £180 for steel and sapphire just isn't worth it. My current watch has been worn everyday for the past three years and only has hardened mineral glass, and it only has one light scratch.
Hey, send me your Omega watch, I want to do some testing - for science.
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He is talking fast and I think off-the-cuff, in the context of saying most will want the SS model, he lists why, and says Sapphire is better, but he does not say the image quality is better.
Someone said its Gorilla Glass just like on the iPhone but Apple does not use its common name.
Upon further research, it appears Ion-X glass is made using alumina silica glass, which is what Gorilla Glass is also made from.
So it should be at least as scratch resistant as the iPhone.
Decisions, Decisions. I work in an office so I'm not going to expose the watch to many harsh conditions, but one never knows.....I am also torn because I really like the look of the space grey aluminum, i also love the stainless steels mirror finish.....ugh