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UK Apple Watch Pre-Order/ Dispatch thread
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I just gave this a try with the Milanese loop bit on the bottom - but it felt really strange when clasping etc. I'm happy with it on the top like how you say you have it.Lol I am the opposite with my Milanese! It looks strange on my wrist on the bottom
But you are right - it looks good that way on you
I'm blown away by how amazing the Milanese strap feels, it's so light - such a classy look, so glad I upgraded from my Series 8!
Just back from picking up my AWU3 - great service in the Apple Store as I wanted to switch bands and do my trade-in in store rather than mail in. When I ordered the only option that worked was an alpine loop which I already have a couple of and liked. Since then I was tempted by the Ti Milanese. Sadly, this morning it was saying available October but available as a band only.
When I got to the store they were happy to switch straps for me which was great and also sort out the trade-in. It all took 30-40 mins as it required a fair amount of steps to avoid 'system says no' but all done. In the past they have refused to switch straps so a nice surprise this time.
Loving he Ti Milanese as a change from the assortment of other straps I have👍
When I got to the store they were happy to switch straps for me which was great and also sort out the trade-in. It all took 30-40 mins as it required a fair amount of steps to avoid 'system says no' but all done. In the past they have refused to switch straps so a nice surprise this time.
Loving he Ti Milanese as a change from the assortment of other straps I have👍
Interested to know how this works out - not sure if you read my earlier post #12. Since that post I visited an Apple Store in London today for more information, but disappointingly they had not been briefed on this topic, advising me to speak with EE - who earlier had told me to speak with Apple - as they only know about the watch, but did not know if it needed 5GSA or 5GRC.
Both US and UK S11 watch are the same model number.
If you are in a 5GSA area, but only getting 4G, then that suggests 5GRC has not been activated on your mast. Does your iPhone connect on 5GSA?
Again, please post back with the outcome.
I was reading an article that AWU3 may utilise 5G RedCap which is most often found in IoT devices and fitness trackers. It is a tailored version of 5G and I believe requires 5G SA which is not universally rolled out across the various networks in UK. I'm assuming that in its absence the watch defaults back to 4G rather than standard 5G.
It’s working on mine. When I go swimming my watch disconnects from my iPhone in the locker and goes on 5G (the only time they tend to be apart). I’m in Newcastle.
Glad I moved to EE a few years ago. They seem to be the only network that supports pretty much everything.
It's usually been like this for me but, last year, they made a complete mess of it and I ended up with two watch plans. Fortunately I'm on the EE tariff that has free watch data so it didn't cost me any more before it was finally sorted out.
I bought the watch outright from EE. I just transferred over my existing plan included in my tariff.
Sorry, didn't get a chance to post pics earlier.
I flip the crown to the other side because of the gym. Straps usually press against the crown. I'm hoping I don't have the same problem with the Action button.
I flip the crown to the other side because of the gym. Straps usually press against the crown. I'm hoping I don't have the same problem with the Action button.
My pre-order went smoothly, even though it was DHL.
Delivered at 3pm, 20ish meters under the Atlantic at 1815.
Delivered at 3pm, 20ish meters under the Atlantic at 1815.
That's it for me loving my AWU3 so glad I upgraded.
Thanks for all the posts love reading them. I am now on a two year cycle with my phone and watch so see you all in two years!
Thanks for all the posts love reading them. I am now on a two year cycle with my phone and watch so see you all in two years!
My SE3 is due to arrive today (accidentally posted about this in the US thread earlier lol)
Same here I am with O2 and it seems to be only connecting to 4G
It’s not a problem for me I think 5G is rubbish in my area.
My cellular connection is much better on my AWU3 it seems rock solid been using it since day one and not dropped connection once. My AWU1 was dropping all the time.
It’s not a problem for me I think 5G is rubbish in my area.
My cellular connection is much better on my AWU3 it seems rock solid been using it since day one and not dropped connection once. My AWU1 was dropping all the time.
It appears that only EE have 5G Redcap deployed at the moment and based on other forums it’s not extensive. I googled “Has O2 UK deployed 5G redcap” and the answer was no. Only EE are live and using the same question for the other networks I believe VF is most likely to be next later in 2025.
Any chance you could take a pic with the mobile data icon in control centre showing 5G?