I've been torn, but I really wanted the black SS, so at this instant, I'm leaning toward getting the space grey sport... if I REALLY like it, then either wait until v2 or sell it and get the one I really want.
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Torn between Apple Watch Sport & SS
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I've been flip flopping and believe (as of this minute 
) that I'm still sticking with the aluminum space gray. A few factors for me...
1. 1st gen product - sure the software might be polished, but that hardware and bezel will definitely be going on a diet next gen
2. Price of SS - again, it's a 1st gen and even with being able to afford the SS, I'm not feeling spending $600+ USD to see if I'm going to use it with my daily work schedule and lifestyle.
3. No space black SS for the $600 USD price point - this would be the only reason I'd pony up that much coin for the watch. I'm personally not liking the mirror SS look and the black dot on the crown, but would LOVE to have a sapphire watch face.
So in the end, I'm sacrificing NOT having a sapphire watch face for the clean look of the matte aluminum space gray.
The ideal watch would be the aluminum space gray w/ a sapphire watch face
Damn you Apple - always two steps ahead and making the market want more
) that I'm still sticking with the aluminum space gray. A few factors for me...1. 1st gen product - sure the software might be polished, but that hardware and bezel will definitely be going on a diet next gen
2. Price of SS - again, it's a 1st gen and even with being able to afford the SS, I'm not feeling spending $600+ USD to see if I'm going to use it with my daily work schedule and lifestyle.
3. No space black SS for the $600 USD price point - this would be the only reason I'd pony up that much coin for the watch. I'm personally not liking the mirror SS look and the black dot on the crown, but would LOVE to have a sapphire watch face.
So in the end, I'm sacrificing NOT having a sapphire watch face for the clean look of the matte aluminum space gray.
The ideal watch would be the aluminum space gray w/ a sapphire watch face
Damn you Apple - always two steps ahead and making the market want more
I've been flip flopping and believe (as of this minute
1. 1st gen product - sure the software might be polished, but that hardware and bezel will definitely be going on a diet next gen
2. Price of SS - again, it's a 1st gen and even with being able to afford the SS, I'm not feeling spending $600+ USD to see if I'm going to use it with my daily work schedule and lifestyle.
3. No space black SS for the $600 USD price point - this would be the only reason I'd pony up that much coin for the watch. I'm personally not liking the mirror SS look and the black dot on the crown, but would LOVE to have a sapphire watch face.
So in the end, I'm sacrificing NOT having a sapphire watch face for the clean look of the matte aluminum space gray.
The ideal watch would be the aluminum space gray w/ a sapphire watch face
Damn you Apple - always two steps ahead and making the market want more
Haha, word for word this is my dilemma.
I'm getting the Sport edition. Being a first gen device I don't want to spend a ton of money on something I'm not sure how replacements/updates are going to be handled, or if the second gen watch may have some "lessons learned" improvements that we're not foreseeing yet. I liken it to the iPad; the first gen was great but lacking in some key areas that the iPad 2 fixed, and that tablet lasted me three years.
If all goes well I'll just slip the Watch into the bi-annual replacement cycle that most of the rest of my Apple gear falls into.
If all goes well I'll just slip the Watch into the bi-annual replacement cycle that most of the rest of my Apple gear falls into.
That makes sense. However, I think Apple deserves some credit on their aluminum machining. It's estimated that the custom 7000 series aluminum has a Brinell hardness rating of 191 - 202; which is darn close to the 316L SS at 217. In non-factory use, the difference will almost be indistinguishable. Not a bad trade-off considering the lightness.
I'm personally not worried about dents; it's those "micro-scratches" that seem to appear out of nowhere that really give me pause. I still have SS iPod Touch nightmares.
All this will go out the window when we see the grey Sport with a 6-8 week ordering timeframe.
The question is more like.... am I an idiot for paying $400 for a rubber strap or even bigger idiot for paying $700 for a leather one.
The questions noted of how easy the lens will scratch are valid too.
I have had bad luck with a space grey iphone 5 and a stainless Ipod. These both will be improved with the Watch... but who knows for sure.
The question of what bands will fit on the Sport being the other issue.
The question is more like.... am I an idiot for paying $400 for a rubber strap or even bigger idiot for paying $700 for a leather one.
The questions noted of how easy the lens will scratch are valid too.
I have had bad luck with a space grey iphone 5 and a stainless Ipod. These both will be improved with the Watch... but who knows for sure.
The question of what bands will fit on the Sport being the other issue.
This is Apples first stab at a watch. The only difference between the 350 dollar watch and the 17,000 dollar watch is just the made up price tag from Apple. There's very little difference between all 3 watches. I'm honestly curious how much it actually costs Apple to make these watches. I bet it's no where near $350. I bet it's $40.
I'm a huge Apple fan. I own a macbook pro, iphone, ipad, and their 2TB router thing. I really think Apple made some serious mistakes on the apple watch and the new 2lb macbook.
The new 2lb macbook only has one port that's also your charging port. Huge mistake. The apple watch is easily 200 dollars more than it should be. Don't get me wrong I want one and I can afford one but the pricing is stupid. Just because you can afford to buy one doesn't mean you should. Would you spend 350 dollars on a penny with an apple logo on it just because apple sold it? Hopefully you're not that stupid.
So in my opinion, which isn't worth anything, is get the cheaper watch if you really want one and see where the market goes. When the second gen comes out and the market is more clear then spend more on it.
I'm a huge Apple fan. I own a macbook pro, iphone, ipad, and their 2TB router thing. I really think Apple made some serious mistakes on the apple watch and the new 2lb macbook.
The new 2lb macbook only has one port that's also your charging port. Huge mistake. The apple watch is easily 200 dollars more than it should be. Don't get me wrong I want one and I can afford one but the pricing is stupid. Just because you can afford to buy one doesn't mean you should. Would you spend 350 dollars on a penny with an apple logo on it just because apple sold it? Hopefully you're not that stupid.
So in my opinion, which isn't worth anything, is get the cheaper watch if you really want one and see where the market goes. When the second gen comes out and the market is more clear then spend more on it.
Sport for me, the 7000 series aluminum that Apple is using for the sport model is very lite weight and strong, and not to mention the added chemical treatment putting the aluminum on steroids. And to top that of with anodized finish. Reminds me of my 2014 Caad 10 anodized black. this treatment process of the aluminum, makes it really hard to scratch. It's like the paint is imbedded in the aluminum itself. The Ion X Glass from research says to be more impact resistant and have good scratch resistance as well. I looked at the SS black, but prefer the sport space grey. Also can't justify the $1110 prize tag for the SS. So the sport in SG will be the ideal watch for me, and I like way the SG looks with the different color bands as well.
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As for space grey vs space black, I can't justify an extra $700 (difference between $400 and $1100) for basically an all black Apple watch. Now I know the difference in materials and different straps, but $700 can buy me two additional Apple Watches (which I only need 1) but basically the huge price difference isn't worth it IMO. I'm just banking on a nice third party metal band that's not as expensive as the link bracelet.
I'm going with the Silver Sport IF and only if in person, it doesn't look as cheap as it looks in some of the real pics of it on display. If it looks good IRL, I'm going with that and the Blue Leather Loop and the White Sport Band. I'm in the process of getting all silver Apple devices otherwise I'd get the Black Sport no question.
Yes I do, not really much different than spending a $1000 on a mechanical watch.
I will get an apple watch eventually but its not like a mechanical watch.
Those last for year and years. Apple watch not so much.
Pricing IMO is over the top.
Maybe 3rd gen ill see how it is.
I too am, or better yet was torn between the sport and S.S.
I've decided to buy both, a space grey with black band and a S.S. with milanese.
Reason being is that I am active so I want the sport for when I'm working out and everyday use but the sport isn't nice enough to go out with, at least in my opinion. So I will buy the S.S. with milanese for when I want something a little nicer when going out.
I could just go with just the S.S. but I don't want to wear that everyday to the gym for fear of scratching it all up. once stainless watches start scratching up, they look as nice.
I'll definitely buy the sport first and I'll buy the S.S. with or at a later date depending on my budget at that time. $1100 isn't too bad for two apple watches. no?
I've decided to buy both, a space grey with black band and a S.S. with milanese.
Reason being is that I am active so I want the sport for when I'm working out and everyday use but the sport isn't nice enough to go out with, at least in my opinion. So I will buy the S.S. with milanese for when I want something a little nicer when going out.
I could just go with just the S.S. but I don't want to wear that everyday to the gym for fear of scratching it all up. once stainless watches start scratching up, they look as nice.
I'll definitely buy the sport first and I'll buy the S.S. with or at a later date depending on my budget at that time. $1100 isn't too bad for two apple watches. no?
No, I said the top and bottom of the strap connectors. Your picture is showing the sides. If you look at it like you were looking at the watch face, you'll see that part of the strap is brushed finish not shiny. Also the edges of the secondary button on the sport watch are shiny, kind of a beveling, which may help with matching as well.
By the time Apple releases a newer generation of the Apple Watch, you would already think about upgrading.
You're better off getting the sport version. Buy it with a credit card, worse case, if you actually were able to crack it, look at your credit card policy on insurance, it may cover the whole thing. SS will likely be outside of the insurance coverage range. The black SS will scratch and will show the silver color underneath, since it only has a thin later of carbon.
For the first generation, it's better you stick with the cheaper model. You will have a better idea of what you really want or are comfortable with when the second gen or third gen comes out.
All watches scratches, even Omega and Rolex using the best materials will scratch. The ceramic back vs composite back doesn't really matter, because it's against your skin. It's not likely to scratch or crack at all.
You're better off getting the sport version. Buy it with a credit card, worse case, if you actually were able to crack it, look at your credit card policy on insurance, it may cover the whole thing. SS will likely be outside of the insurance coverage range. The black SS will scratch and will show the silver color underneath, since it only has a thin later of carbon.
For the first generation, it's better you stick with the cheaper model. You will have a better idea of what you really want or are comfortable with when the second gen or third gen comes out.
All watches scratches, even Omega and Rolex using the best materials will scratch. The ceramic back vs composite back doesn't really matter, because it's against your skin. It's not likely to scratch or crack at all.
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No it is not like a mechanical watch. You'll have to be careful for the mechanical watch even more than to an Apple Watch. There are three major points you have to consider when buying a mechanical watch.
1) Inaccuracy - it is not a lot and it cannot be generalized but it is sometimes few and sometimes more seconds per day/per week.
2) Shocks - it is recommended to take down your watch If you're about to do some heavier work or when you are exposed to situations when your hand is about to take shakes/shocks etc.
3) Adjusting - because of point one and two you'll have to time to time put your watch for adjusting
And since we are talking about watch with price tag same as Apple Watch ( not Edition ) those automatic mechanical watch within this price range last around one or two days If you do not wear them.
Why am I buying Apple Watch SS.
1) I don't have to care about those three points.
2) I am using iPhone 5S so first gen of Watch will lasts as much as this phone If we are talking about software thing ( a guess )
3) Since I don't sleep with the watch I don't see a problem with charging Apple's every night.
4) The battery is replaceable ( it is offical )
5) Why SS - sapphire and the steel case. I don't think it is neccesary to talk about sapphire on the watch. Something different than a sapphire for a daily watch is a total non-sense. Steel - If you scratch it there is only steel under it but if you scratch anodized aluminium ...
6) I like the design and classy look with SS version. I do like Hamilton watch within this price range and a lot of other watches but I have to put in mind those three major points ( for me ) above and that i can't use them for fitness statistic and i don't want to wear classy Omega watch and Jawbone band on the same hand.
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Nice! Can you do the same with the black leather loop so I can compare side by side? Thanks!
I did but it only shows the front and side angle, not the same as how posted in the forum here which gives the best view.
I think I'll be getting the SS with a blue leather loop and a white and black sport band. I plan on keeping the watch for a couple of years so it's not really a problem. Most people don't upgrade there Apple devices every year anyway so I don't think the Apple Watch will be any different.
There is one thing I'm wondering, why Apple hasn't made the combination of the SS with the blue sport band it looks nice instead the only options are the White and black sport bands.
There is one thing I'm wondering, why Apple hasn't made the combination of the SS with the blue sport band it looks nice instead the only options are the White and black sport bands.
This is what always fascinates me with people in these forums. They think that the cost of the product should equal the cost of materials used to make that product. Everything else is taken out of the equation
This is what always fascinates me with people in these forums. They think that the cost of the product should equal the cost of materials used to make that product. Everything else is taken out of the equation
Like the amount of R&D, hours spent working on the
Watch, the skills it took and the tools and time it takes to produce not only the Watch but also the bands, for example doesn't the Link Bracelet take 9 hours to make? I think people are a little bit apprehensive about the Watch because it's a new product, that i fully understand, a lot of people are not sure how it's going to fit into their lives much like they were with the iPhone and the iPad. Personally i'm looking forward to buying one and finding out but i do understand peoples concerns with it and this is probably why price is also a big topic at the moment, not just on these forums but also by the media.
Mate, just buy the one you can afford. The SS will be more durable.Or wait ad see both instore
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I think they are pointing out that Apple has high markups, I doubt anyone expects the cost of the products to equal the materials used, as Apple would be making a big loss, given you need to add labour and distribution cost.....and lets not forget the cut the government wants etc etc
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This is what always fascinates me with people in these forums. They think that the cost of the product should equal the cost of materials used to make that product. Everything else is taken out of the equation
I think they are pointing out that Apple has high markups, I doubt anyone expects the cost of the products to equal the materials used, as Apple would be making a big loss, given you need to add labour and distribution cost.....and lets not forget the cut the government wants
etc etc