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UK Apple Watch Series 8/Ultra Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread
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I would leave my phone more often if I could link the watch to my car to answer calls.
I’d love to do that, except I am in a work environment for most of the week and emails on the watch is a bit painful
There’s loads of room for adjustments. 5 loops left for me to tighten and probably 12 or so to make it longer. Really is a great strap.
I ordered AppleCare for my Ultra at the time of purchase on a rolling monthly. The order confirmation e-mail states £4.99 per month, but my card was charged £5.49 and the subscriptions area is showing renewal at £5.49 - nothing in the AppleCare Proof e-mail mentions the price.
I had the same issue when ordering, medium or large - went medium. However, before I open the box I’ve just been into the Glasgow Apple Store to pick up an orange band, so I tried on an AWU with a medium band - I’ve made the correct choice going medium.I purchased a Medium in the Alpine but thinking I should have went for Large.
Only reason is the metal clasp hitting the watch case when I take off the watch. I need the full open loop to get it off over my hand. I need to remove it slowly / carefully so not to completely hit the clasp off the top of the case.
I can see the case over time getting marked by constant hitting
Anyone else have a little trouble getting the loop off and over their hand?
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What size is your wrist mate?
Do you not feel it’s slightly awkward getting the band off over your hand?
Out of stock in the larger sizes in my local store unfortunately but they were willing to swap just the band 👍Will they swap just the strap, or do they need to do a full return and swap everything?
I hope they can as I don't fancy having to set up and transfer the data plan again
Out of stock in the larger sizes in my local store unfortunately but they were willing to swap just the band
That’s good to know. I got the small alpine loop. I’ve not yet set up and tried the watch but if the band is too small I will swap it out for the medium. In the mean time I can always use one of my existing bands.
I’m 160mm, size 6 braided loop, and small is slightly too tight getting it over my hand so going to swap for medium
Just back from collecting the Green Alpine Loop (M) and Midnight Ocean Band and loving them both. Tried on a M strap in store just to check that I had adjustability both sides of where it catches naturally and worked well. Just waiting for the eSim transfer then all set. It's a nice size watch but then I've been used to Panerai's in the past. It probably appears larger than my AW6 as with the black case and screen it looks smaller.
My wrist is anywhere between 170 & 175 depending on temperature, and I seem to be able to get the band over my hand without issue, albeit I have to open it up quite far. Once it’s on, the clip is about halfway around my wrist. Have attached a couple of photos…..
I should hope so as I’m not going swimming next week with the alpine band on 😬
Same for me but I’d rather it fits without too much extra band wrapping around my wrist. So I can sacrifice so the slightly more arduous task of putting it on. Personal preference 🙂I purchased a Medium in the Alpine but thinking I should have went for Large.
Only reason is the metal clasp hitting the watch case when I take off the watch. I need the full open loop to get it off over my hand. I need to remove it slowly / carefully so not to completely hit the clasp off the top of the case.
I can see the case over time getting marked by constant hitting
Anyone else have a little trouble getting the loop off and over their hand?
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Well, obviously!FWD to 2:46
Also from the video, it does show from 1 drop the Titanium can easily pick up dinks.
Having thought about it I think you’re right here.
Although the small for me is a little bit of effort getting it on having no overlap is really nice 👌
After having the Ultra for a day it’s definitely the best Apple Watch I’ve used. Also ordered the Trail Loop as an extra band option.
I agree, such a lovely looking watch.After having the Ultra for a day it’s definitely the best Apple Watch I’ve used. Also ordered the Trail Loop as an extra band option.
Will be interested to hear your thoughts on the trail loop band.
I’m looking forward to getting the band, but shipping estimate is mid November to early December. Hopefully it will be quicker than the estimate!
And it makes a nice change for a band end piece to sit in the right place for once! Small wrists problems 😆
After having the Ultra for a day it’s definitely the best Apple Watch I’ve used. Also ordered the Trail Loop as an extra band option.
…..It’s upside down 😜