For sure. They just needed to fill that niche itch and they did so with a relatively affordable lineup of Hermès.
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What’s The Big Deal About The Hermès?
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For sure. They just needed to fill that niche itch and they did so with a relatively affordable lineup of Hermès.
The same reason people pay extra money for a personalised numberplate.
I was pointing out that I saw a hermes band that was identical and the fact remains you're paying a premium for a product that functionally speaking works exactly the same as the sport watch.
If it means I spend 500 dollars on a watch that does everything the 1,4,00 dollar watch does, then I'll gladly not get it.
well not everything... you don't get the beautiful watch faces, or exquisite band, extended warranty.. blah blah!
Hey, as long as you're happy with your purchase... I'm happy with mine...
What confuses me are people that purchase the Hermes bands, for a "non" Hermes SS AW, since they lose out on the other goodies (e.g. face, warranty, etc..)
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I guess that means you drive the cheapest Kia? Shop only at Costco in massive bulk? In the generic aisle at the supermarket?
After all, those things do the same job as the more expensive things.
hermes is for the ultra-wealthy. for them to partner with apple benefits both sides - apple gains luxury status and hermes gains brand awareness. an economically challenged person could not afford even the cheapest hermes product - keychains run about $1k, and belts start at $500.
apple buyers come from a much wider swath of consumers. and for a lot of apple customers, they won't get the hermes brand/heritage/lifestyle. and that's okay. only the wealthy would think of dropping $92k on a crocodile t-shirt from hermes. so an extra $500 for an hermes watch is actually a pittance to the ultra-wealthy, but for the avg apple consumer, it's a taste of how the 0.001% live.
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apple buyers come from a much wider swath of consumers. and for a lot of apple customers, they won't get the hermes brand/heritage/lifestyle. and that's okay. only the wealthy would think of dropping $92k on a crocodile t-shirt from hermes. so an extra $500 for an hermes watch is actually a pittance to the ultra-wealthy, but for the avg apple consumer, it's a taste of how the 0.001% live.
hermes is for the ultra-wealthy. for them to partner with apple benefits both sides - apple gains luxury status and hermes gains brand awareness. an economically challenged person could not afford even the cheapest hermes product - keychains run about $1k, and belts start at $500.
apple buyers come from a much wider swath of consumers. and for a lot of apple customers, they won't get the hermes brand/heritage/lifestyle. and that's okay. only the wealthy would think of dropping $92k on a crocodile t-shirt from hermes. so an extra $500 for an hermes watch is actually a pittance to the ultra-wealthy, but for the avg apple consumer, it's a taste of how the 0.001% live.
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That band you’re pointing out is the apple sport band that’s included in the package for casual/sport wear when you don’t want to wear the leather band. It’s not sold separately from the watch, unlike the other bands, so it’s hard to put a value on it.
Considering rarer discontinued Apple Watch bands like the pink Nike sport band regularly sell for $150+ used on eBay it’s not surprising that the Hermes orange one with the logo on it will fetch about $200 or so.
There is nothing wrong with prioritizing function (which is the same except for the watch faces) or price. Both of those are legitimate reasons for a purchase decision and no one is saying someone is wrong not to buy a Hermes. This thread is about what makes the Hermes band worth the money for those who choose it.
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I wasn't talking about the quality of the included sport band, which I assume you understood. That said, even that band is worth something to people because of the unique color (which if you know Hermes is their traditional flagship color).
It is like they always say if you have to ask, then it is not worth you bringing it up....
well not everything... you don't get the beautiful watch faces, or exquisite band, extended warranty.. blah blah!
Hey, as long as you're happy with your purchase... I'm happy with mine...
What confuses me are people that purchase the Hermes bands, for a "non" Hermes SS AW, since they lose out on the other goodies (e.g. face, warranty, etc..)
I spend money on the Hermes leather watch bands but own a non-H SS AW. I buy them because I like the colors. I don't need the watch faces enough to pay H prices for the watch. I also buy quite a bit of H shoes, belts, etc.
Soooo let me get this straight, you have an issue with H prices regarding the watch? But will pay the price for H shoes, belts, etc...?
If you’re going to spend the coin on a SS Watch, approximately 800, plus the Hermès band 399-539? Why not just pay the 1400 or so and have the watch faces available, just in case? The feu Watch face would go great with the indigo/craie/orange single tour.
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I can’t believe that people on eBay are selling the Hermès sport band for over $200. It’s a sport band, not finely crafted leather.
I wouldn’t pay that either, especially being there are third party bands that look exactly like it. But for those who are willing to pay that price, are simply buying it because of the branding, it doesn’t offer any other benefit over the regular Apple sport bands aside from the insignia.
Well, you just can’t walk into an apple store and purchase one. Supply and demand...
In many cases yes, you are correct.I do shop at costco and buy in bulk where it makes sense. Nothing wrong with the generic aisle at the supermarket. You make it sound like those products are beneath you. I'm not beneath saving money, and while I'm not cheap, as a husband and father, I do look at stretching my dollar and getting value for my purchases. This is why I feel the sport watch is a better buy. Just my opinion
Life is too short, get what YOU enjoy (as long as it's not negatively impacting your life or the ones you love), don't look back and just be happy!!
It's all subjective, whatever value we place in material items...