UK Pricing and Pre-Orders

[Bentron]

Seems like the Apple Watch Series 2 isn't the cheapest. http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch

I was set on pre-ordering, but now not so sure. £400 for a 42mm seems very steep. Saying that, come the 9th I'll probably be on the constant postage tracking refresh like everyone else. Which model is everyone thinking?

 

[BSben]

Am I wrong or are the straps also way more expensive thanks to the dropping pound?

 

[egraphixstudios]

Not gonna go with v2.. will stick with my 1st gen. works fine.

 

[Bentron]

Am I wrong or are the straps also way more expensive thanks to the dropping pound?

I may be wrong, but were they not £39 rather than £50? I'm annoyed as I wanted gold case with a midnight blue band, which is no longer a default option.

 

[BSben]

I am pretty sure the sport and woven nylon went up by 10 quid, that is a lot of money for very little material, the stainless steel (steal in this case) also rocketed in price.

 

[nomugs]

How has the stainless steel milanese loop option gone up £100??? That seems absolutely bonkers!

 

[Defender2010]

Sport and nylon bands up £10, Milanese silver, classic buckle up £20...I need fact all have went up! Also the cer,AFC edition is £1249 and $1249 so that's strange.

 

[geordiedan]

Just a head up everyone that some shops are still selling the bands at the old prices. I've just picked up a black sports band for £34.99 from Currys as I wanted the sports band to go with a new stainless steel

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/smart-...atch-42-mm-black-sport-band-10138498-pdt.html

 

[jannette]

I may be wrong, but were they not £39 rather than £50? I'm annoyed as I wanted gold case with a midnight blue band, which is no longer a default option.

Yes they were £39. I am not upgrading my watch....too much money for a few improvements. I do have 6 Apple bands but lately have been buying third party ones...sports style....and there is very little, if any, difference.

 

[Bentron]

To be honest, the series 1 seems the more tempting option at the moment. A far more justifiable proposition, especially considering it has the same processor but £100 cheaper.

 

[eastwoodandy]

Anybody know what time preorders start on 9th in the UK?

Prices are a bit steep for my liking. I've downgraded to a sports band and I'll buy a Milanese loop second hand.

 

[snarlz]

Anybody know what time preorders start on 9th in the UK?

Prices are a bit steep for my liking. I've downgraded to a sports band and I'll buy a Milanese loop second hand.

8:01 I believe.

 

[Richy23]

Why has the watched jumped up £100? I saved £299 for this but £399?!...

 

[andrewstirling]

It's not just the watches. iPhone uk prices have jumped as well. I think the watches are actually slightly cheaper than the equivalent launch prices for series one.

 

[poppy10]

I may be wrong, but were they not £39 rather than £50?

How has the stainless steel milanese loop option gone up £100??? That seems absolutely bonkers!

Yeah.
https://web.archive.org/web/20160620085019/http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/watch/bands

Thanks Brexit racists! Hope you are happy now

 

[colmaclean]

You were getting $1.55 to the Pound this time last year, now it's around the low $1.30s.

The financial uncertainty around Brexit, both before and after the vote hasn't helped a great deal.

 

[Nell]

Am I wrong or are the straps also way more expensive thanks to the dropping pound?

Yes, I really want another nylon strap but I'm not sure I want it fifty quid's worth!
[doublepost=1473322834][/doublepost]And if I decided to get the new watch want stainless steel as a contrast to my current one but it'd come with a white sport strap which I already have. Boo to that!