I have a Series 8 and I don't really know what the life is of a watch. This one still works, and there isn't a reason to upgrade.
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What Apple Watch are you wearing, and when do you plan on upgrading?
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I can appreciate that. I had an S4 until Sept 23 when I bought the Ultra 2. I always felt there was nothing worth upgrading for and a new "S" watch wouldn't feel any different (I was mostly right...)
The Ultra 2 was so different, so much faster, with an insanely better battery life; it felt like a huge upgrade.
The big honky-ness took a bit of getting used to, but I still find it comfortable and sleep with it most nights. The combination of the size and height of the watch combined with just wanting more titanium to match the 15 pro max, I got a used S7 Titanium Edition watch that has been replaced under AC+ to a perfect condition, brand-new watch.
So, now I love BOTH the S7 and the Ultra 2. The Titanium S7 looks so unique and cool, but feels very similar/familiar to my S4. It also feels like I am wearing nothing at all compared to the Ultra 2.
I do however find myself wearing the Ultra 2 more than the S7. Mainly cause I don't need to take it off to charge for days at a time. I also love the 1-touch flashlight action button at night to move about the house and not wake anyone else up.
I think having both watches keeps the other fresh. Alternating makes me appreciate each watch for what makes it special.
Have a series 2, stopped using it when covid started, and didn't wear it since. looking forward to the series X
I’m really stretching my Series 5 out until September, the battery is in the last 10% before bed on a daily basis now, it doesn’t make it to midnight. I’ve certainly got my monies worth out of it though and it’s been pretty reliable for exercise tracking etc.
The first thing I will do when I get the Series 10 is disable the always on display. Not making the same mistake of ruining my battery in the first year next time around.
The first thing I will do when I get the Series 10 is disable the always on display. Not making the same mistake of ruining my battery in the first year next time around.
I’ve had my series 8 since launch, and it still has 100% battery health.
I’ve never disabled always on display, as that would make the watch pretty useless in my view.
I have no idea how some watches suffered from poor batteries because of AOD and other didn’t to be honest.
Luckily it doesn’t make my watch useless disabling it in my case as raise to wake is still enabled. If I’m not looking at it, I don’t need the screen on.
Have the Series 6 44MM stainless steel and battery life is 96% and every time I go to BestBuy to either purchase the Ultra 2 or series 9... I talk to my self and say ..not worth it....there just isn't any WOW factor for me to purchase any of the two. My Series 6 is just fine.
So you prefer the form factor of the regular Apple Watch?
I personally have never been attracted to the Ultra, but each to their own.
I personally have never been attracted to the Ultra, but each to their own.
If you are asking me, I preferred to save $800AUD seeing as they do the same thing. Except extra battery.
$1399 AUD for an ultra is way too much imo. Both have for and against though.
The S9 is much smoother and better for streaming radio walking my dog than my Ultra 1 was, I actually sold it last year so havn't had a watch for 3 months. It's nice having a lighter watch.
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I don’t personally like the aesthetics of the Ultra as I find it’s too casual/sporty in appearance. The classic designed Apple Watch is more universal and essentially does the same thing really, unless you’re regularly out in nature needing the extra battery or often finding yourself needing to know how long you’ve been below the surface in the sea. It’s also far too big for my wrist and looks awful on me, but that’s more of a personal preference. I am a runner so I’d imagine it wouldn’t be the best for that sort of exercise when it’s moving around on the wrist.
I’ll be in the market for the aluminium Series 10 I think. I bought an aluminium Series 5 Nike back in 2019 and it’s been fairly reliable and durable to be fair. I’m not one of these people who is obsessed about scratches so it’s all good.
I’ll be in the market for the aluminium Series 10 I think. I bought an aluminium Series 5 Nike back in 2019 and it’s been fairly reliable and durable to be fair. I’m not one of these people who is obsessed about scratches so it’s all good.
S7 that replaced a broken s4. There really is zero features on the s9 that makes me want to upgrade, and If I needed the stamina etc of the ultra, a Garmin would offer better value and performance
Anybody else hope they bring back the space grey aluminium Apple Watch this year?
That midnight colour which looks more dark blue than grey is a bit odd to me. I compared my S5 space grey with a colleagues Midnight S8 and mine is definitely a nicer colour.
That midnight colour which looks more dark blue than grey is a bit odd to me. I compared my S5 space grey with a colleagues Midnight S8 and mine is definitely a nicer colour.
Just got an Ultra 2 for Christmas to replace my Series 6 stainless steel. I did get the battery replaced for $99 in the SS watch to “renew” it and use it for more dressed up occasions and for sleep tracking (since it’s lighter). But I love this Ultra a lot more than I thought I would.
yup, though I do have an Ultra 2, space grey for aluminum and space black for SS SHOULD return ... and I'd like to see a SB Ultra as well ...
Yes. Or black. Silver/black/grey should always be options IMO. Not just on aluminium but on all of them.
Just got my first Apple Watch last week. A brand new SS Series 7 that was on clearance from a reseller for $200CDN. I use an iPhone 7 so I needed a watch with Watch OS 8 and the price was too good to pass up.
So far I'm loving the watch and will get Applecare+. I want to keep this one for a very long time.
So far I'm loving the watch and will get Applecare+. I want to keep this one for a very long time.
S7 and I’ll upgrade when there is something that gets my interest. I think the average lifespan is four to five years.
I am wearing a Series 5 SS 40mm (Space black, the best color of all time), but I bought a Series 9 45mm cellular midnight aluminum. It's going to be delivered today.