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UK Apple Watch Series 8/Ultra Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread
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Looks fine to me, as long as it's comfortable for you that's the main thing
To be honest, it's more comfortable than the 45mm I just went and tried at the Apple Store... somehow; I guess this new band makes it easier. It does look a bit big when I'm sitting, but using it (which matters more) is much easier - everything is bigger, and on a watch screen, size matters
Anyone else having issues switching bands??? Ultra band (Ocean band) goes in nice and smooth - but all others I've tried (all official Apple and including a brand new midnight solo loop) were really hard to get in as kept getting caught on the middle piece of the 'connector'. Stainless steel link bracelet (Apple original) was a real challenge and extremely stiff!
I think it’s just an adjustment period for many that haven’t worn such a big watch before. This is probably how many felt when the iPhone 6 Plus came out. 😅 Now look at it!
I think it looks absolutely fine on you.
The strap lugs hang over your wrist. Usually an indication a watch is too big but it only matters if you are fine with it.
So officially outside the delivery slot. I need to leave in about 25 mins. Come on…
Sorry we missed you despite you being stood outside the front door waiting. I guess the driver decided he couldn't be bothered today15 minutes away for me. Come on!!!!!
Just don’t have time… need to shoot in 5 mins and won’t be back for a little while. Need to transfer the mobile plan over etc.
Happy Ultra day all!
I'm struggling to set up Apple Pay on mine. Keeps popping up saying "Could not set up Apple Pay. An error occurred".
I've tried resetting and re-pairing. Changing regions. Deleting passcode and re-enabling. Nothing is working.
Worried I've got a dodgy NFC chip or something...
Anyone else?
I'm struggling to set up Apple Pay on mine. Keeps popping up saying "Could not set up Apple Pay. An error occurred".
I've tried resetting and re-pairing. Changing regions. Deleting passcode and re-enabling. Nothing is working.
Worried I've got a dodgy NFC chip or something...
Anyone else?
Mine is due between 1750 and 1950 this evening.
I almost made a monumental screw up earlier today. At 8am this morning there was no sign of or delivery date for my Amazon order, thankfully backup order number one from Argos was to be delivered at some point today - although I’d received no Yodel email. The Argos order is the green band, which I like, but would prefer the orange band. So, with this in mind i ordered a 3rd watch for collection from the Apple store this afternoon. With this done, I cancelled the Amazon order. Then, before I had the chance to cancel the Argos order, I discovered my purchase from the apple store had taken me over my PayPal limit and the order had been declined 🤪
Thank the man upstairs this happened before I had cancelled the Argos order as well, otherwise I’d have been in a world of pain 🤣
Anyway, my delivery window opens in 19 minutes………..
I almost made a monumental screw up earlier today. At 8am this morning there was no sign of or delivery date for my Amazon order, thankfully backup order number one from Argos was to be delivered at some point today - although I’d received no Yodel email. The Argos order is the green band, which I like, but would prefer the orange band. So, with this in mind i ordered a 3rd watch for collection from the Apple store this afternoon. With this done, I cancelled the Amazon order. Then, before I had the chance to cancel the Argos order, I discovered my purchase from the apple store had taken me over my PayPal limit and the order had been declined 🤪
Thank the man upstairs this happened before I had cancelled the Argos order as well, otherwise I’d have been in a world of pain 🤣
Anyway, my delivery window opens in 19 minutes………..
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I wash the bands I run in inside a fabric wash bag in the washing machine… works fab!
After trying to show the issue to Apple over a phone call whilst they viewed my screen it magically started working, typical! Added my cards without issue now. I'm wondering if it was a server issue...
Yes I did during setup, worked fine later.
Question for those who’ve always had cellular…. Is it worth it?
I can go cycling still make/take calls and messages and still stream to my AirPods without taking my pro max Phone. If I didn’t do that then no not worth it at all for me
Got my Ultra with Alpine band. Think it’s great. Feels comfortable and I think the size is absolutely fine. Was concerned it would look chunky, especially after a 3D printed one I saw a picture of earlier this week.
I didn’t have time to swap my EE plan - I’ve tried read through posts since I left this morning - is it just easier to ring EE?
So I put mine on straight out the box at about 10:30. 89%. Now nearly 7 and 71%. Admittedly been in the car a lot (eldest to uni) but I’ll take that given I’m sure there will be the usual indexing going on…
So I put mine on straight out the box at about 10:30. 89%. Now nearly 7 and 71%. Admittedly been in the car a lot (eldest to uni) but I’ll take that given I’m sure there will be the usual indexing going on…