Why people just don't get it?

[papa8706]

But that is exactly my point. I don't think anyone is trying to compare an Apple watch to that niche market of (single person working for a year) hand-made watches your referred to in another post.

You said that:



But actually, these are the kind of watches people spend 100k plus on (notice the extra 0).

Gold watches that retail for 20, 30 or 40k are as mass-produced as the Apple Watch will be. They are hardly exclusive and appeal to a special segment of the population. One that is not rich but can afford these kind of "luxury". And for these people, spending 10k on a watch that might be unusable after 4 or 5 years might not such a big deal.

Notice you're referring to the higher end. You think the only hand made mechanical watches you can buy are 100k.. you can spend millions on some (notice the extra zeros). They are works of art. Some people sell their artwork for hundreds, some thousands, some millions. Heck you can even buy handmade watches on etsy for a couple hundred dollars, they're just not the patek philippe's everyone recognizes.

The whole point is they are unique and you don't seem them on everyone's wrist. The point you made about some people spending 10k on a watch that might be unusable in 4 or 5 years might not be such a big deal for them is true. True or not, it still isn't unique. IMO, It's more or less a status symbol for people who don't they won't be passing it down or seeing a return on their investment.

 

[technosix]

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While I like a smartwatch and will get the SS, it is b.c of the technology in a "decent" looking package. Anything over $1000 is crazy to me. Apple may think it is a fashion statement, but it is far from it. I will have my apple watch and my fashion watch. At this point, they are very different in looks.

Being a watch enthusiast, I've followed every smartphone to date even though they're not for me.

I do give Apple credit for their creation even if it's a bit plain in appearance, for smartphone enthusiasts I believe this will be a fun experience. Obviously Apple has the resources to power thru the sales challenges that may present themselves after the initial surge.

One thing is for certain, Apple's never been in a better position to pull this off. I believe their timing is exemplary.

 

[Appl3FTW]

I totally agree with that comparison except for one issue. Apple is not the Hyundai of computer makers. They are the Bentley of computer makers. So a more accurate comparison would be if Bentley started a new line of motorcycles. Last I looked IMO Apple made the highest quality (at least in fit and finish) and undeniably the most expensive computers and phones.

nailed it bruh. that's the analogy i have in my head.

 

[MacDevil7334]

Given how new this is, you're going to see a wide spectrum of opinions on it. It's hard for people to understand the value of such a watch, having never owned or touched one, and not knowing many people if any that have used a smartwatch. It wasn't a whole lot different when most people carried flip-phones and then Apple and Google came along and told people they should consider a smartphone.

See, I don't agree. When the iPhone came along, the reason I wanted one was clear before Jobs had even revealed what it looked like. A device that combined a better iPod and a better phone in one and then added a real internet browser, email, and mapping applications? Absolutely that would make my life better.

Apple didn't come close to providing a similar rationale for why I would want an Apple Watch in either the September or March keynotes. What's the point of viewing a text message or an email on my wrist if I still have to pull out my phone to respond? Yeah the watch takes a guess at what I might want to say. But, if it's anything like the quick type predictions on my iPhone, they're going to be wrong about 75% of the time. Remember what Jobs said when he introduced the iPad. If a new type of device doesn't do at least a few things better than existing devices, it has no reason for being. Aside from the fitness tracking, what does the Apple Watch do better than the iPhone I already carry with me everywhere?

While writing this, it turned out I had quite a bit more to say haha. I didn't want to post a long essay here, so I posted it on my blog if anyone cares .

 

[kerosene]

See, I don't agree. When the iPhone came along, the reason I wanted one was clear before Jobs had even revealed what it looked like. A device that combined a better iPod and a better phone in one and then added a real internet browser, email, and mapping applications? Absolutely that would make my life better.

Apple didn't come close to providing a similar rationale for why I would want an Apple Watch in either the September or March keynotes. What's the point of viewing a text message or an email on my wrist if I still have to pull out my phone to respond? Yeah the watch takes a guess at what I might want to say. But, if it's anything like the quick type predictions on my iPhone, they're going to be wrong about 75% of the time. Remember what Jobs said when he introduced the iPad. If a new type of device doesn't do at least a few things better than existing devices, it has no reason for being. Aside from the fitness tracking, what does the Apple Watch do better than the iPhone I already carry with me everywhere?

While writing this, it turned out I had quite a bit more to say haha. I didn't want to post a long essay here, so I posted it on my blog if anyone cares .

Excellent write up on your blog!

Apple Watch being a solution looking for a problem sums it up very nicely. The marketing push, especially of the Edition, screams of 'Well, we're not sure why you should buy this, so let's make it all glitzy and the latest must-have and put it on as many movie stars and supermodels we can. So, everyone will think it's great and will want to have it as well.' Hmm.

Still tempted to get a Sport to try out, sure it's a nice gadget to play with, but could imagine it getting tired very quickly to have to charge daily. It would have to be really good to compell me to keep doing that over a longer period of time.

Perhaps I'll wait a bit and see what the early adopters say...

 

[MH01]

I'd recommend you wait and hold he apple and than compare it to your TAG. I suspect you will see why the TAG is better quality. The reason I say that, I have a moto 360, it weighs the same as the SS Apple watch , or close enough, and it feels like a toy. You have to wear both to understand .

Maybe the Apple watch will be different ?