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Who else plans to get the Apple Watch Hermès?
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Its a collaboration not to be confused with real Hermes goods. Without their heritage and being digital it's a hybrid that won't hold its value in typical Hermes history.
For some that like an item that's unique yet slowly turns obsolete as each month passes its their choice. But traditional Hermes buyers are loath to choose this rather odd duck.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
It is.Hey that looks like the Case-Mate band
I have a special hand made leather strap coming next week with matching black adapters. I like the case-mate though.Where do you come to that conclusion?
Look at this glowing review from the #1 watch site on the Internet. Read what a real watch reviewer thinks!
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-hermes-means-to-watch-collectors-apple-watch-hermes
Me too. It was my 1st band purchase. Love the tobacco color.It is.
Thanks for this! Fascinating to see the history and culture behind Hermes and what it means to have an integral collaboration between a historic luxury goods company and now a modern technology company.
Hermes wants to update its image to appeal to a younger crowd, and Apple wants to improve the prestige of the Watch. It's a win-win.
I would have to think that, based on how much Apple is invested in straps with the same attachment mechanism, there will be future Watches with the same attachment mechanism. So, while the "outdated" Hermes watch case may someday go in the drawer for safe keeping, one could still use the Hermes watch bands on newer Watch models.
Eventually they will change the mechanism (and get the same reaction as to when they switched from 30-pin to Lightning and will get when they switch from Lightning to USB-C or something else). But I don't think it will be the next generation. It will be when the current design limits the possible designs of the Watch.
Sure, changing a connector every so often, where one has to replace a few cables, and maybe get a couple of adapters, is a pain, but replacing multiple straps at hundreds of dollars is a bit different.
It depends how much Apple wants to "reference" classic watch design. If they want to do something along the same lines as Swiss watch companies, they may make something that looks pretty similar to the current watch for a long time, with other models eventually added to the mix. They may even design future models with the current attachment system in mind.
Changing the physical design of things like phones and computers every couple of years is one thing, but, with wearables, it's probably a good idea to maintain some design consistency to get traction and create history, rather than throwing things against a wall to see what sticks, like Android Wear. Even some current G-Shock watches look similar to their 25 year old originals. That's probably why Apple took their time to come up with a design that they'd be happy with for the future. Chuck Taylor, Rayban Wayfarers, Levi 501, Rolex Sub...Apple Watch?? I don't know, probably wishful thinking.
The Apple Watch Sport strikes me as more of a tech item that can be upgraded on a tech cycle. That said, I'm sure Apple wants to maintain as much compatibility as possible between the lines, including "special" versions such as the Hermes, so I wouldn't be surprised to see the band connector design last the first 3-4 generations. Apple is likely to keep the case size somewhat similar, perhaps making it thinner when a 14nm chip is cheap enough for the Watch. They might go to a 22nm design with the next Watch, which would help it improve performance and battery life.
Yeah, I think you're right, although I'd be ok with them keeping the same case thickness, in order to improve battery life. The current thickness is well within the range of a lot of Swiss watches, and, with watches, going as small or thin as possible isn't always desirable.
It's amazing what's happening with the watch industry in terms of size. It used to be an achievement to fit a complex movement into a thin, small case. Now the industry is going bigger, bigger, bigger to meet the demands of consumers to whom size matters.
I tried on a Patek Phillipe Calatrava that was 39mm - smaller than the Apple Watch, but still huge compared to the 33mm design they had decades ago.
I think Apple planned ahead to keep the same case for a while by making sure that any space saved by component reduction would be filled with either a bigger battery (doubtful) or more radios (cellular & GPS).
Yeah, don't get me wrong. I don't love huge watches, and generally consider 40mm as about as large as I'd go in a round watch (I have the 38mm Apple Watch.) I'd just be ok with Apple keeping the same case size and increasing battery life, rather than slimming it.
Are people honestly having battery issues?
I don't mind charging it overnight because I always take my traditional timepieces off at the end of the day and return them to my watch case or winder.
I'm not generally, and I charge every night, but I'd take another few hours over thinning the thing out. The workout app zaps the battery quite a bit.
Clearly the solution is to stop working out.
I'm wearing the 42mm. I have no problem wearing a smaller dress watch. The issue with the Apple Watch is that I have large fingers and need a larger case. Traditional watches you don't have to type on!
Yeah, I'm not a huge guy, but I'm 6'1" with average wrists and fingers, so I can get away with 38mm.
I'm on the 4th hole. I started on the 3rd hole. But I have to commit to one and stick to it so it creases properly.
On the 4th hole it's relatively snug and doesn't shift or slide or anyway. There's a bit of an indentation on the wrist when I remove the watch after 14ish hours of wear. And there's already the beginning of a healthy crease a few days in.
On the 3rd hole there's a little more movement, which I generally don't like in my watches. But maybe it needs to breath? My only thoughts. I hate my link bracelets because they seem to slip and slide all day.
I like the tighter, snug fit. Thoughts?
Out of stock in NYC. Lots of disappointment in lines today when employees announced that no deliveries came in and folks should call back in 2-3 weeks.