Titanium AW5 thread

[Marco123]

I’ve owned my natural titanium for three weeks now and I can’t recommend it enough.
The way light hits the case is fantastic and it’s the first apple Apple Watch I’ve owned that I’ll happily keep for the three years without upgrading.
But don’t expect it to be much lighter that the SS because it’s not.
Strangely the best band I think is the black sports band, I just love the contrast it gives.

 

[Otflyer]

I’ve owned my natural titanium for three weeks now and I can’t recommend it enough.
The way light hits the case is fantastic and it’s the first apple Apple Watch I’ve owned that I’ll happily keep for the three years without upgrading.
But don’t expect it to be much lighter that the SS because it’s not.
Strangely the best band I think is the black sports band, I just love the contrast it gives.

The natural Ti goes looks so good with all bands to the point that I don’t have a favorite. I really enjoy this watch. I originally bought the SS but, am so glad I exchanged it for the Ti.

 

[mikethebigo]

What's the best combination for the SBTi in terms of the Sports Band? Initially i wanted the natural Ti but settled for the SB one.

I really like the gray one that comes in the box.

 

[drewaz]

Two questions .... I've seen conflicting information ...
1. Is AC extended to 3 years for Ti cases?
2. Do you get 2 bands rather than 1 for Ti cases?

 

[Otflyer]

Two questions .... I've seen conflicting information ...
1. Is AC extended to 3 years for Ti cases?
2. Do you get 2 bands rather than 1 for Ti cases?

Yes and yes. you can pick the band you like and there is a gray sport band in the box with the watch.

 

[drewaz]

Thanks Otflyer .... the salesperson at the Apple store said NO to both questions and when I added a Ti case to the order form on Apple that info didn't appear

can you tell me where that info is documented?

 

[noobinator]

Thanks Otflyer .... the salesperson at the Apple store said NO to both questions and when I added a Ti case to the order form on Apple that info didn't appear

can you tell me where that info is documented?

It comes with the band you select and then a dark or light gray band in the box that some employees don’t know about.

AC+ is for three years. I believe regular AC is two years.

 

[drewaz]

thanks ... you can't by a Ti here, even at the Scottsdale flagship store, so I'm not surprised that the guy didn't know the details.

another question: is the band in the box the smaller or larger option ... we would need the small one.

thanks!

 

[noobinator]

thanks ... you can't by a Ti here, even at the Scottsdale flagship store, so I'm not surprised that the guy didn't know the details.

another question: is the band in the box the smaller or larger option ... we would need the small one.

thanks!

I think the 40mm gets the small and 44mm gets the large.

Edit: it comes with both

You can go on the Apple store app and mess with the options and click “what’s in the box”.

 

[drewaz]

that would work ... I'm leaning to the 40 and the smaller band fit
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btw, under my login name, it says macrumors 6502 ... looks like different people have different designations. any idea what it means?

 

[Otflyer]

thanks ... you can't by a Ti here, even at the Scottsdale flagship store, so I'm not surprised that the guy didn't know the details.

another question: is the band in the box the smaller or larger option ... we would need the small one.

thanks!

My 44mm Ti came with the S/M light gray sport band. The band has a long and short half along with the half with the fastener (3 pcs total).
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Thanks Otflyer .... the salesperson at the Apple store said NO to both questions and when I added a Ti case to the order form on Apple that info didn't appear

can you tell me where that info is documented?

The sales person at my store didn’t know either until I opened the box and showed him.

 

[garethjs]

Anyone got the new khaki watch band yet? Really want to see how this pairs with the raw titanium

 

[Otflyer]

You mean sport band or sport loop? Personally, I think the natural Ti goes with any band.

 

[techno-Zen]

Why the hell is this watch so hard to buy in store?? We have a flagship in the Phoenix area but they never have them in stock.. and online is back ordered nearly a month

 

[Otflyer]

Don’t know but, both dark and light titanium watches are readily available in the SF Bay Area.

 

[jaybar]

Why the hell is this watch so hard to buy in store?? We have a flagship in the Phoenix area but they never have them in stock.. and online is back ordered nearly a month

Get it shipped from Apple the SBTi will be delivered before Thanksgiving, according to the Apple Store app.
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The SBTi will arrive before thanksgiving, if shipped.

 

[44267547]

Why the hell is this watch so hard to buy in store?? We have a flagship in the Phoenix area but they never have them in stock.. and online is back ordered nearly a month

There’s a misconception about the titanium Edition Apple Watch, that only ‘flagship’ stores actually carry it, that is not accurate, I have three Apple stores in my region, two of which are not flagship stores, which they both have them in stock currently.

Apples allocation process with this specific watch I think really varies, as it’s never consistent and it’s the never the same stores that have the same models in stock either. For example, the space black titanium seems to be the most rare model to come across available in stores, where as the natural titanium is far more readily available.

 

[drewaz]

Why the hell is this watch so hard to buy in store?? We have a flagship in the Phoenix area but they never have them in stock.. and online is back ordered nearly a month

I was surprised that the Apple store at Scottsdale Fashion Square doesn't stock either Ti case but .... if either are ordered on the Apple website delivery is 11/25-26. Just a week's wait.

 

[techno-Zen]

There’s a misconception about the titanium Edition Apple Watch, that only ‘flagship’ stores actually carry it, that is not accurate, I have three Apple stores in my region, two of which are not flagship stores, which they both have them in stock currently.

Apples allocation process with this specific watch I think really varies, as it’s never consistent and it’s the never the same stores that have the same models in stock either. For example, the space black titanium seems to be the most rare model to come across available in stores, where as the natural titanium is far more readily available.

We have a lot of stores in town so it's been crazy how none of the stores have shown in stock since release. istocknow.com notifications have been running since day 1 and i've been keeping an eye on them.

 

[techno-Zen]

I'm getting in a SBTi 44mm - any Natural Ti owners want to swap the gray bands? I have a dark gray already

 

[spinedoc77]

There’s a misconception about the titanium Edition Apple Watch, that only ‘flagship’ stores actually carry it, that is not accurate, I have three Apple stores in my region, two of which are not flagship stores, which they both have them in stock currently.

Apples allocation process with this specific watch I think really varies, as it’s never consistent and it’s the never the same stores that have the same models in stock either. For example, the space black titanium seems to be the most rare model to come across available in stores, where as the natural titanium is far more readily available.

I don't even know what a "flagship" store is LOL, I've even searched it on Google. No Ti's in the entire state of NJ, I check multiple times per day and have NEVER seen one in stock since release. Ship times are a little over 2 weeks with a 1 week window, but I can't receive shipments. I've been meaning to get to Manhattan to purchase one, but just haven't had the time.

 

[noobinator]

I think the bottom line is they are only stocking them at stores which they deem worthy. They probably look at sales, foot traffic, metro population etc...

 

[techno-Zen]

I think the bottom line is they are only stocking them at stores which they deem worthy. They probably look at sales, foot traffic, metro population etc...

You can't see more foot traffic or metro population than Scottsdale Fashion Square.

But anyhoo. My SBTi will be delivered Monday or Tuesday. Paid express shipping which is way better than driving there and finding parking! lol

Does anyone own the SBTi w/ the Royal Pulse/Nike sport band?

 

[44267547]

I don't even know what a "flagship" store is LOL, I've even searched it on Google. No Ti's in the entire state of NJ, I check multiple times per day and have NEVER seen one in stock since release. Ship times are a little over 2 weeks with a 1 week window, but I can't receive shipments. I've been meaning to get to Manhattan to purchase one, but just haven't had the time.

I don’t think even Apple refers to some of their stores as ‘flagship’, but I know in my area, we have ‘brick and mortar’ stores and then of course mall stores. Apple is very mysterious how they keep certain products in stock, it’s almost like they don’t want to stay consistent in terms of what they will offer for stock in ‘Store A’, but ‘Store B’ might have different stock than it did last time.

 

[techno-Zen]

I don’t think even Apple refers to some of their stores as ‘flagship’, but I know in my area, we have ‘brick and mortar’ stores and then of course mall stores. Apple is very mysterious how they keep certain products in stock, it’s almost like they don’t want to stay consistent in terms of what they will offer for stock in ‘Store A’, but ‘Store B’ might have different stock than it did last time.

Apple does, and their employees do as well. I was directed to the Scottsdale Flagship store by a store manager.

But I agree that it is odd how they're stocking.