I think I’m going to do it...I’m going to buy an Apple watch

[BSG75]

Originally Posted by JD305

I think only the Stainless Steel and above come with the Sapphire glass front crystal? The cheaper aluminum has this "gorilla glass" front crystal?

I could be wrong ... but I think that's how it works with how much more expensive the stainless steel version is.

Yes, that’s correct. It’s also sapphire on the titanium and ceramic models.

[JD305]

then, I may opt for the model with the sapphire crystal ... us WIS know that sapphire is the way to go.

Originally Posted by BSG75

Yes, that’s correct. It’s also sapphire on the titanium and ceramic models.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by BSG75

Yes, that’s correct. It’s also sapphire on the titanium and ceramic models.

What’s the difference?

[Wesley Crusher]

I briefly owned an aluminum Series 4. I really liked it, but the Ion-X Glass scratched very easily. I now have a titanium Series 5. It definitely has a much more premium feeling and it’s nice to know that the sapphire display isn’t going to scratch like the glass one.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I briefly owned an aluminum Series 4. I really liked it, but the Ion-X Glass scratched very easily. I now have a titanium Series 5. It definitely has a much more premium feeling and it’s nice to know that the sapphire display isn’t going to scratch like the glass one.

Oh it’s only a scratch thing?

[JD305]

imagine Rolex offering a modern Submariner ... with a mineral crystal ... that's what the Aluminum Apple Watch is ;)

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Oh it’s only a scratch thing?

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Oh it’s only a scratch thing?

I read an article that said that Apple went with the glass screen for their sport models because it’s also less likely to shatter (vs sapphire) so it’s better for sport applications, but yea, it’s mostly a scratch thing.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I read an article that said that Apple went with the glass screen for their sport models because it’s also less likely to shatter (vs sapphire) so it’s better for sport applications, but yea, it’s mostly a scratch thing.

Meh. Scratches add character lol

[BSG75]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

What’s the difference?

As far as functionality and features go, there’s really no difference between the aluminum, stainless steel, titanium and ceramic versions. You basically pay a premium for the upgraded materials and the sapphire on the SS, titanium and ceramic.

Even though I’m a big fan of the Apple Watch, I would go for the aluminum model, especially since the other models depreciate much more rapidly. In theory, the watch should be able to go four or five generations before it can’t upgrade to the latest software. Replace the battery, and it should go even longer, although you’ll lose the latest functionality.

If I’m going to spend $700+ on a watch, I’d rather spend it on a nice mechanical timepiece ,like a Hamilton. The aluminum Apple Watches are a much better value, IMO.

[GB-man]

Hey kid you want an Apple Watch?

Kid wonders if you are going to take her RM or 5711....

"No!" lol

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Hey kid you want an Apple Watch?

Kid wonders if you are going to take her RM or 5711....

"No!" lol

She said no. Kind of adamant about it lol

But me and the wife thinks she should have one preemptively.

[Maxtor]

My wife wears one all the time and stopped wearing her Rolex. She prefers the Apple for the light weight and functionality. For her the Rolex was jewellery not a mechanical marvel.

I love my Apple phone but I will always prefer a mechanical watch.

[Fat_ninja]

Follow up question for u guys... what kind of straps are u guys using? I’d love to get some natos, wristbands and alligator... but don’t want to be spending Hermes leather

[JD305]

go to ABP .. top quality
... https://www.abpconcept.paris/collect...40mm-42mm-44mm

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Follow up question for u guys... what kind of straps are u guys using? I’d love to get some natos, wristbands and alligator... but don’t want to be spending Hermes leather

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by JD305

go to ABP .. top quality
... https://www.abpconcept.paris/collect...40mm-42mm-44mm

Thank u... coolest thing is really the phone for me and some of the heath apps for the gym

[Fat_ninja]

Yup. Got 3 of these today

[tom2517]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Follow up question for u guys... what kind of straps are u guys using? I’d love to get some natos, wristbands and alligator... but don’t want to be spending Hermes leather

For workout related stick with Apple rubber. Very few people know that only Apple and RM (they uses an even more expensive version FFKM) uses fluoroelastomer for their rubber strap, it's pretty much the best rubber you can get.

Frankly it's overkill for a watch strap (I can see why RM does it because they like to brag about exotic materials they use) but I guess Apple does it because they can.

[GreenLantern]

FYI, I wear an Apple Watch on my right wrist, and a real watch on my left. Almost always.

Apple Watch not for telling the time, but for safely viewing IMs as they come through, email snippets, general updates from my iPhone (iOS 13 is much more intuitive, it tells me things like traffic and travel time during a regular commute, and it learns what that regular commute is, even when it's weird and has one day a week exceptions), updates from my security system and security cameras, etc., etc.

It's my link to my phone, which is my link to the internet and the world.

To tell the time and other things? I look at my left wrist. :)

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by tom2517

For workout related stick with Apple rubber. Very few people know that only Apple and RM (they uses an even more expensive version FFKM) uses fluoroelastomer for their rubber strap, it's pretty much the best rubber you can get.

Frankly it's overkill for a watch strap (I can see why RM does it because they like to brag about exotic materials they use) but I guess Apple does it because they can.

I hope the don’t use Fluro... it’s bad. There are PFAS lawsuits aroudn fluro gases

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

FYI, I wear an Apple Watch on my right wrist, and a real watch on my left. Almost always.

Apple Watch not for telling the time, but for safely viewing IMs as they come through, email snippets, general updates from my iPhone (iOS 13 is much more intuitive, it tells me things like traffic and travel time during a regular commute, and it learns what that regular commute is, even when it's weird and has one day a week exceptions), updates from my security system and security cameras, etc., etc.

It's my link to my phone, which is my link to the internet and the world.

To tell the time and other things? I look at my left wrist. :)

That’s going to be too kool for me brother...

[toolr]

It's not a watch, it's an iPhone on the wrist.

[BSG75]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Yup. Got 3 of these today

Enjoy! Did you get three aluminum models?

As others have said, get the Apple sport bands for working out and even for daily wear. They're very nice. There are also some nylon options as well.

If you want to dress it up, try the Milanese loop. Very comfortable and infinitely adjustable. So is the link bracelet, and considering how it's made, it is actually a bargain.

As with traditional watches, if one wants the metal bracelet, it's less expensive to bundle it with the watch than buying it separately.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by colpol

Agree

My iPhone is plenty enough without having an addition on my wrist. How did the human race survive before smartphones & smartwatches. Maybe that’s just age talking :,)

Plenty of nice seikos, Casio’s, etc for scratching the itch as you say

I concur.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by BSG75

Enjoy! Did you get three aluminum models?

As others have said, get the Apple sport bands for working out and even for daily wear. They're very nice. There are also some nylon options as well.

If you want to dress it up, try the Milanese loop. Very comfortable and infinitely adjustable. So is the link bracelet, and considering how it's made, it is actually a bargain.

As with traditional watches, if one wants the metal bracelet, it's less expensive to bundle it with the watch than buying it separately.

I did. I got 3. The kid said no but loves it... she may not wear her other watches for a bit. Will definitley do a few other straps

[systematic.entropy]

Got one for fitness tracking purposes. 99% of the time, I wear it on my bicep and still wear a real watch on the wrist.

[BigMac53]

My wife (who is absolutely not a watch person) has one and can't live without it. I have toyed with the idea of getting one but I can't justify the purchase for a watch that i'd probably only wear to the gym/working out. I feel as though (and I could be wrong here) that the Apple watch is a device that gets better (and more useful) the more you wear it; i.e. the fitness tracking. I also love my mechanical watches too much to not wear them, and I would never wear both at the same time. Ultimately, to me, the Apple Watch would have to be an all or nothing; it either becomes your only watch or you don't have one.

[Fat_ninja]

So we’ve had it for a few days... it stays in my watch drawer. But my daughter/wife loves it. They wear it daily.

[NateInBama]

Originally Posted by BigMac53

My wife (who is absolutely not a watch person) has one and can't live without it. I have toyed with the idea of getting one but I can't justify the purchase for a watch that i'd probably only wear to the gym/working out. I feel as though (and I could be wrong here) that the Apple watch is a device that gets better (and more useful) the more you wear it; i.e. the fitness tracking. I also love my mechanical watches too much to not wear them, and I would never wear both at the same time. Ultimately, to me, the Apple Watch would have to be an all or nothing; it either becomes your only watch or you don't have one.

That describes my problem exactly. I figured I’d try. At the moment, getting healthy trumps my love for my mechanical watches. Once I drop 25lbs, the Apple Watch vanishes and I’m back to my watches. If a $1400 Apple Watch helps get me into shape, it will have been so worth every penny.


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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by NateInBama

That describes my problem exactly. I figured I’d try. At the moment, getting healthy trumps my love for my mechanical watches. Once I drop 25lbs, the Apple Watch vanishes and I’m back to my watches. If a $1400 Apple Watch helps get me into shape, it will have been so worth every penny.


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The watch costs approximately $250 bro. Not 1400

[BigMac53]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

The watch costs approximately $250 bro. Not 1400

The new Hermès version is $1400; wouldn’t be my choice if I just wanted to try one out (especially for fitness reasons) but hey, different strokes for different folks


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