Recently purchased a series 1 and took it back for a series 2 mainly because I wanted the brighter screen. I am so glad that I did. The extra bright screen is really good. Did anyone else get a series 2 primarily for the brighter screen?
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The extra brightness on the series 2 watch is outstanding.
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I got a Series 1 when launched but I upgraded to Series 2 (SS) three months later. The main reasons for the upgrade were the SS case (looks nicer) and on-board GPS (running without my phone was a game changer for me).
The sapphire screen, water proofing and brighter screen were all bonuses to me.
But I still kept my Series 1 watch (and the almost two years old Series 0). One is gold aluminium and the other space grey. Having different case colours is nice when switching to certain bands. Also allows sleep tracking.
The sapphire screen, water proofing and brighter screen were all bonuses to me.
But I still kept my Series 1 watch (and the almost two years old Series 0). One is gold aluminium and the other space grey. Having different case colours is nice when switching to certain bands. Also allows sleep tracking.
I didn't purchase the Series 2 strictly for the brighter display, but after owning the stainless Series 2, there is a substantial difference in the brightness. And you really notice it outside ambient lighting and in direct sunlight, where I can actually read the display. Its a great feature, especially with the stainless model.
If anyone is wondering, Gen 1/Series 1 is rated at 450 Nits and Series 2 is rated at 1,000 Nits.