Stainless steel: AW 0 vs AW Series 2

[satchmo]

If one doesn't need GPS (lighter Garmin for running), is there really that big of a difference between the original and series 2 stainless steel models?

I understand waterproofing, brighter and faster.
But not planning on swimming, bright enough, and watch OS3 has closed the speed gap.

I mean $350 (Bestbuy w/leather blue band) vs $600 (new with white sport band).

 

[44267547]

The battery is 30% larger in the Series 2, which can be utilized with the GPS off. And Watch OS3 has assisted in the speed, but the S2 Processor in Series 1/2, is much faster than the S1 Chip.

 

[kylera]

I think it comes down to how you want to use it.

If all you need are notifications and aesthetics, then I think there's nothing wrong with a first-generation model.

 

[kanselmo]

I had the S0 sport and bought an S2 SS. While I don't use a lot of third-party apps, I find barely any difference between the two, functionally, apart from the advertised improvements for the S2. Best Buy has some great deals right now.

 

[SoN1NjA]

Get it for future proofing, I might be called crazy, but watchOS 4 may be the last version for Apple Watch Gen 1

 

[jermy4]

Get it for future proofing, I might be called crazy, but watchOS 4 may be the last version for Apple Watch Gen 1

I'm wondering if the original apple watch is going to get supported in watchOS 4.

 

[numberfour]

If you don't need the series 2 features get a series 1 just for the increased battery life in 3.1 (2-3 days).

 

[kevinkyoo]

I had the same thoughts, and went with the Series 0. I love the looks of the SS model, and want to use it as a notification tool. But I don't want to pay $500-600 for it yet. I feel like there can be a lot of things that can still be improved.

 

[TRICKorDEVICE]

If one doesn't need GPS (lighter Garmin for running), is there really that big of a difference between the original and series 2 stainless steel models?

I understand waterproofing, brighter and faster.
But not planning on swimming, bright enough, and watch OS3 has closed the speed gap.

I mean $350 (Bestbuy w/leather blue band) vs $600 (new with white sport band).

The battery is a huge difference, as is the overall speed and performance. If you can afford it, it is really a better experience.

 

[rillrill]

The Apple Watch is still way over priced. You should be able to get through a day on a charge with average activity. Save the money and get series 0.

 

[consultant_on_journey]

I would get minimum a series 1 with dual core processor.
To buy "Series 0" is still ok at the moment but makes no sense when thinking about updates in future.

 

[satchmo]

I would get minimum a series 1 with dual core processor.
To buy "Series 0" is still ok at the moment but makes no sense when thinking about updates in future.

I'm looking at stainless only. Sadly, series 1 comes only in aluminum.