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Which Apple Watch color Stainless Steel did you get?
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I have the Series 4 black and silver and like them both. The black has been completely impervious to scratches while I need to buff out the silver all the time, if I had to choose it would be the black for that reason alone though I do love my blue/white/orange Hermès band on the silver.
I had a Series 3 Ceramic white that I regret giving away, with certain bands that one stood out like no other. I’m hoping series 5 has the ceramic white option again.
I had a Series 3 Ceramic white that I regret giving away, with certain bands that one stood out like no other. I’m hoping series 5 has the ceramic white option again.
I’m curious. By having both Stainless Steel models do you use cellular on both?
I’m interested whether there’s a way to transfer cellular accounts when the other one is not in use. Have one cellular line for the Apple Watch, but use two Apple Watches... because obviously it wouldn’t make much sense to carry two cellular line for two Apple Watches.
I have had cellular on both through Verizon going back to when I had two Series 3.
It was very easy to setup but when I transferred to two Series 4 I had major problems with one of the lines and spent hours on the phone with Verizon to get it fixed and now it is seamless when I change watches. The difficulty was when talking with their level 1 support they didn't even know multiple watches could be supported, but when I got to level 2 support they were able to figure it out. The level 2 even told me they could support a max of 5 watches at a time.
I got the gold, I really like it. The main issue is band selection is not as easy as the stainless or black which can basically be paired with anything.
I have gold, as well!! And I think it pairs easily with a ton of colors. I wear gold jewelry all the time, so I’m use to pairing gold with a lot.
I've been using Space Black SS for the longest time, but I just switched over to a Silver SS series 4.
I had a series 0 SBSS and then later upgraded to a series 2 SBSS. I thought it was time for a change though and I found a good deal on a Silver SS series 4, so I upgraded. (The AC+ on my series 2 had also run out.)
Going to be strange not having the Space Black after using that color for so long. I do like how the Silver looks so far though.
I had a series 0 SBSS and then later upgraded to a series 2 SBSS. I thought it was time for a change though and I found a good deal on a Silver SS series 4, so I upgraded. (The AC+ on my series 2 had also run out.)
Going to be strange not having the Space Black after using that color for so long. I do like how the Silver looks so far though.
I got the gold as well and have the same issue as you. Wouldn’t change it though. LOL
Black is boring, silver looks clean, gold is beautiful if limiting in band choice.
The main issue is finding bands with that gold lugs, and even then it has to be a kind of rose gold.
I wouldn’t say the Black Stainless Steel is boring, it has a stealth or sleekness about it. The issue is similar to what you mention with the Gold Stainless model.. band choice is limited.
It would appear Black could go with anything... but not necessarily with that Black Stainless Steel model. I bought it when I had the Series 2 model, but took it back in favor of the Silver model.
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the way the Black model look. But I tend to change bands daily... and bands tend to clash with the Black model.
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Silver is boring, black looks clean, Gold is ugly and fairly limited in band selection. See how that works? It’s called a matter of opinion. Plenty of others will disagree with you. The Apple watch is unique enough where it’s completely customizable to make it your own.
FTR, I’ve owned the black stainless and silver, the black stainless is completely underrated.
Many men wear gold watches and gold watch bands. There’s nothing feminine about a Rolex or a Patek Philip. Nevertheless, some watches may be unsuitable for some men because of color. I wouldn’t buy the AW 5 Ceramic if I customarily wore jackets or business suits. Somehow, a pink watch band or a pink iPhone would also look inappropriate on a man.
Black goes with literally everything. Not sure exactly what you mean about not being able to dress it.
I believe he's referring to the conventional dress watch, which is usually either white or yellow gold (or stainless steel) on a brown or black leather band, like the watches below. Black-cased watches aren't generally thought of as dress watches.
Ah that makes even more sense, thank you for clarificationI believe he's referring to the conventional dress watch, which is usually either white or yellow gold (or stainless steel) on a brown or black leather band, like the watches below. Black-cased watches aren't generally thought of as dress watches.
you ever wore brown belt and brown shoes? I can put a brown leather band on my stainless steel. Would not look good with black
Played it safe a few years ago when I ordered my S2 in SS. It matches a lot of bands and while it does have scratches it gives it character imho. I especially like the classic, almost retro-futuristic look of the SS with the SS link band.
This year I wanted something more daring so I ordered my S5 in SBSS with SB link bracelet. It looks amazing and with the always-on display I can picture it as having the time constantly floating on your wrist. If I need to dress up for a more formal occasion I don't think SBSS will do the trick but fortunately I have other traditional watches that will.
This year I wanted something more daring so I ordered my S5 in SBSS with SB link bracelet. It looks amazing and with the always-on display I can picture it as having the time constantly floating on your wrist. If I need to dress up for a more formal occasion I don't think SBSS will do the trick but fortunately I have other traditional watches that will.
I ordered the SS in silver finish. I have an S4 in gold which is beautiful, but as noted, compatible bands are fewer, much fewer in 3rd party. Which may be an asset for your wallet...