Yep, as is the case with most watches in general, when you really think about it.
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Who else plans to get the Apple Watch Hermès?
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Just went to the Apple Store here. The employee at the door who checks people in literally screamed when she saw my Hermès.
That alone was worth the flight and the purchase price.
I may be the only one in town with one. Let's keep it off the hoi polloi please.
That alone was worth the flight and the purchase price.
I may be the only one in town with one. Let's keep it off the hoi polloi please.
It's October. I'm in shorts sitting next to a koi pond. Not a care in the world.
Some people get no enjoyment and pleasure out of life.
I haven't gone to the Apple Store here yet.
I wonder if they got any more in stock back in New York. Has anyone tried at Hermes or the Apple Stores there?
I haven't gone to the Apple Store here yet.
I wonder if they got any more in stock back in New York. Has anyone tried at Hermes or the Apple Stores there?
It seems rather odd that only BigGuy219 is posting pictures of the watch.
What about all the others here that bought it. I would like to see some different colors or watch strap types.
It seems rather odd that only BigGuy219 is posting pictures of the watch.
What about all the others here that bought it. I would like to see some different colors or watch strap types.
Apparently I'm the only one with the stones to get it dirty.
Or you are the only one who actually bought it.
Or you are the only one who actually bought it.
Actually, people were buying them at Hermes. I somehow doubt those people hang out on MacRumors, though.
To be fair I didn't register for MR until after the keynote that announced the Hermès.
It seems rather odd that only BigGuy219 is posting pictures of the watch.
What about all the others here that bought it. I would like to see some different colors or watch strap types.
Or you know, they don't give a rat's behind about this forum. There are other humans out there...
Kidding aside, this watch is precisely aimed at people that are NOT techies. These buyers don't get their Apple Watch rumors from this site. They saw Anna Wintour wearing one. They saw it advertised in a magazine in a first class flight. They overheard about it at Neiman Marcus. They saw it at a fashion show behind closed doors with a fashion critique. Their realtor mentioned it as small talk on their way to see a property that is usually not paid with a mortgage.
There were a couple of people here who wanted to buy the watch. Doesn't matter any way.
Also, the cuff one, which seems the most popular from what I have talked to the sales people at both Hermes and the Apple Store has not had any single shipment. At least in San Francisco. Not a single one has been delivered since Monday.
So you won't see any pictures from the west coast unless L.A. had some shipments.
I bought the last 38mm Fauve Barenia leather model at the UES on Monday (at 9:30am). They had one Noir left. I don't know whether they got any additional shipments in since then.
It looks just like the pictures that BigGuy219 has posted, except smaller, and I'll add that in real life the leather is a bit lighter than it looks in the pictures and on Apple's web site.
It looks just like the pictures that BigGuy219 has posted, except smaller, and I'll add that in real life the leather is a bit lighter than it looks in the pictures and on Apple's web site.
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I tried on the Cuff. 2 for display. None for sale.
Really
KPOM, how 'tight' are you wearing yours? Snug or loose?
It seems rather odd that only BigGuy219 is posting pictures of the watch.
What about all the others here that bought it. I would like to see some different colors or watch strap types.
Posted this previously, it's 42mm with the Noir band.
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And here is with the Sport Band in Stone.
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Definitely looser than the Classic Band, but it's primarily a function of how it fits. The Hermes band doesn't go as small as the Classic Band (145mm vs. 125mm). I'm at the third buttonhole from the top (roughly 155mm).
Oddly, UES had no Single Tours to try on, but that's apparently all that was in stock.
I know. Very nice color. Even looks good with the sports band.
Also, nice modern font on the watch face.
It's singular in that it has a custom crafter leather band, that is no different than many other custom crafted bands they have created for other watches they sell. It's the exact same stainless steel Watch case that they're selling in Target and London's, without the "Hermes" engraving which is a sham anyway since Hermes had nothing to do with the watch case, nor the internal hardware which is exactly the same as all other watches regardless of materials. The Hermes Watch face is exclusive to this particular model, but seriously ... it's technically not anything that can't be duplicated on the other watches, if only Apple would allow minimal customization by the consumers. And what if a Hermes customer doesn't like the Hermes watch face, and prefers Tapping Mickey? Then there's really nothing that sets it apart from any other stainless once you remove the bands, yet the watch will still read Hermes on the back.
Like I stated, I get why someone would pay a premium for the bands, but beyond that there's nothing special about the watch from any other watch in its class, and certainly no reason to compliment the thought and care specific to this watch.
Hermes is all about accessories. And the Watch itself is an accessory to the iPhone. I get packaging a complete product, which is why Apple is likely to never sell the Watch without a band. So I get this product. I don't agree that it should be co-branded like this, and I think eventually ties Apple's hands, and diminishes their achievement by sharing the limelight with Hermes, and elevating the watch band to the same status as the watch itself. But we shall see.
Not being a Hermes customer, I just don't understand why I wouldn't buy an Watch somewhere else, and then buy my Hermes watchbands separately. I guess we'll see if Hermes ever sells the watch bands separately.
I think that's the point, no? It's why we don't see Apple logos all over the thing. Apple realizes that no one wants to wear things that advertise what's considered a tech company, and they want the watch case to blend in to the background a little bit. They are certainly elevating the bands to a competing status with the body of the watch, because that's the main differentiator, outside of case material.
I doubt Hermes will offer the bands separately, but, if they do, the complete models are still going to sell to those who are in the Hermes store or see the advertisements. Plus, buying them a la cart wouldn't be much cheaper, and you at least get the watch face and a small engraving, which matters to some.
p.s. you can walk right into a Costco right now and buy a $8000 Rolex. The Apple Watch line is subdivided enough to pull in people from various income levels, and Target is only carrying Watches up to the $600 price point.
I think things like the Hermes engraving and the watch face are definitely the selling points that are being discounted, and when they are then the watch is the same as the other models. The problem is those features are what the customer cares about - the engraving, the exclusive face, the packaging, the band made in France, and that the band is not sold separately (as of now). And even if they were to purchase the 'exact' same SS watch, it still wouldn't have the watch face or the engraving. The customer for the watch probably sees value in all the features that you may not see any value in.
Incase anyone wanted to know what the Space Black Hermès will look like.
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