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Would you want an Apple Watch Plus?
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I'd greatly prefer a 46mm option. The 42 is probably the smallest watch I've ever worn.
I'm a somewhat average size guy: 5' 9" 190 pounds (okay, maybe that's a few more pounds than average) and 170mm wrists. I could have gone either way between the 38mm and 42mm. The 38mm just seemed to look right and feel right to me and I have never looked back.
I am totally fine with the thickness of the watch as well, so I don't really care if the next Apple Watch is thinner. I hope it isn't that much thinner or they may have to make the crown smaller. I will probably wear my 38mm Sport until there is a compelling reason to upgrade. When that happens I will stick with a 38mm size but I will pony up for the Stainless Steel.
I can see why there would be a demand for a third size that is larger. If I were a really big guy with big wrists, I'd probably want something even bigger than the 42mm.
I am totally fine with the thickness of the watch as well, so I don't really care if the next Apple Watch is thinner. I hope it isn't that much thinner or they may have to make the crown smaller. I will probably wear my 38mm Sport until there is a compelling reason to upgrade. When that happens I will stick with a 38mm size but I will pony up for the Stainless Steel.
I can see why there would be a demand for a third size that is larger. If I were a really big guy with big wrists, I'd probably want something even bigger than the 42mm.
I'm 6'4 with slightly larger than average wrists and the 42mm is a perfect size for me. I can see people with very large wrists or a lot of fat in the arms that might need a slightly bigger watch, but once you cross over and make the smart watch a gimmick, it loses any charm and great looks and I would say little to zero women would ever wear that ugly gear S at any price.
My short answer: No.
My long answer: I hadn't realized how clunky some of my other watches were until I wore them instead of my AW this week. Although you'd expect that I missed getting notifications and tracking activity, I also missed the smooth, comfortable shape of the AW head itself. I also realized that the Sport Band is the most comfortable watch strap I own.
No, I would not want an AW any bigger than the 42mm I have now. It's a great size. I don't even care if it would gain more abilities to go with a larger size.
My long answer: I hadn't realized how clunky some of my other watches were until I wore them instead of my AW this week. Although you'd expect that I missed getting notifications and tracking activity, I also missed the smooth, comfortable shape of the AW head itself. I also realized that the Sport Band is the most comfortable watch strap I own.
No, I would not want an AW any bigger than the 42mm I have now. It's a great size. I don't even care if it would gain more abilities to go with a larger size.
I personally love large watches so yes, A "Plus" version, 45mm, 48mm would be an amazing option! I love my 42mm, but my friend has the Gear S and I have to say, it's one slick looking watch.
I want it to just not auto power down the screen after 15 seconds while I am watching the clock or talking to Siri.
And run faster..!
Screen size is fine. Alarm needs to be louder.
And run faster..!
Screen size is fine. Alarm needs to be louder.
There was an article somewhere about Apple Watch 2 rumors and concepts, and it had the same size option adding a 45mm option, that would be perfect for me. Don't get me wrong the 42mm is decent and I have no real complaints but 45-46 maybe even 50 would be perfect. I'm 6ft2 230lbs so it would fit good for me and probably others with bigger wrists, especially if the bezel were thinner. Before they even came out I knew I was getting the 42, when I actually saw one in person I instantly wished it was just a little bigger, but for now it will do.
I really hope they don't include cellular capability on the next Watch. I won't buy it if they do. The health implications of having a strong microwave transmitter connected to your body for 18 hours a day can't be good.
Yes... and I certainly don't want to have to pay for another service plan for my watch. The iPhone should be the hub, and the watch should be hung off that hub... in my opinion.
What a novel concept. I doubt its constantly transmitting cellular radiation whilst touching your body though.
Why would it necessitate an additional cellular plan? Is that currently required with the Gear S?
I think the iPhone could be the hub for 90% of the time, but there are use cases (mainly during various forms of exercise) where it's inconvenient or impossible to have your phone with you, but it can still be very important to make/receive emergency calls.
A cellular phone and a cellular watch would be "transmitting cellular radiation" for essentially equal amounts of time while touching your body (ie: while they are being actively used).