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Old 20 September 2018, 05:08 AM   #31
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The 4 is the first one I’ve considered. Don’t think I’m ready yet, but the strong health connection is a good move by Apple.
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Old 20 September 2018, 05:15 AM   #32
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It’s no doubt a cool watch with all the functionality, but it wouldn’t be for me as I much prefer the classic mechanical wristwatch
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Old 20 September 2018, 05:38 AM   #33
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Old 20 September 2018, 05:47 AM   #34
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The 4 is the first one I’ve considered. Don’t think I’m ready yet, but the strong health connection is a good move by Apple.
Agree totally
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Old 20 September 2018, 05:54 AM   #35
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I use my Apple watch to avoid having to carry my phone (need to be available for rare emergency calls or texts with my work). I'll wear the Apple watch on my right wrist, but don't take off my proper watch on my left wrist.
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Old 20 September 2018, 06:32 AM   #36
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I had feetbit on my right wrist for about 4 month to track my resting hear rate for my training.
Can't stand it any longer though. All these tech gadgets become obsolete every 3 month or so.
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Old 20 September 2018, 06:37 AM   #37
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Old 20 September 2018, 06:56 AM   #38
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I have a gen 1 apple watch and I enjoyed it for a couple weeks but it lost its novelty. I like the exclusivity and look of my current non-smart watches. Quite frankly, half the features on the watch I never use since my phone is always with me. I am hoping sometime in the future there will be a less bulky variant that provides all the key features and allows for it to be worn on the opposing wrist without looking silly.
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Old 20 September 2018, 07:09 AM   #39
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I obtained an apple watch free from work last year and it appeared mysteriously in my daughter's Christmas stocking... Pass.


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Old 20 September 2018, 07:22 AM   #40
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I like a nice dial on my wrist. I think the Apple watch has some cool graphics for dial choices, and I bought the Hermès edition when it first came out. But the fact I have a dark screen on my wrist most of the time is a deal breaker for me.

One day Apple will figure out how to keep the screen on, and I’m afraid I might then ditch my Rolex. Until then...


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Old 20 September 2018, 07:25 AM   #41
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Old 21 September 2018, 06:18 AM   #42
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One thing that makes me laugh.

Wrist watches for, what... 100, 110 years?

Apple walks in and says "Remove a band like this... remove a link like this" with their debut product... and totally schooled an entire industry.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204818

It's like a five year old walking up and beating a UFC champ with a first round knock out.

We wear an inarguably inferior band/link system. There is no defending it, other than "Heritage".
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Old 21 September 2018, 06:27 AM   #43
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I have one in the mail, I’m excited to be able to leave my phone behind and only need my watch. In my life there is a place for both
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Old 21 September 2018, 06:58 AM   #44
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I can't imagine why anyone's preference is to be *that* connected. Aside from the potential life save capabilities it's just another gadget.
I think that says it all... kind of like "Apart from the enjoyment, vacations are over-rated."
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Old 21 September 2018, 08:06 AM   #45
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I was gifted an Apple watch. I am on an older blackberry so was at a loss with what to do with it until my wife saw it and appropriated it. She absolutely loves it.
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Old 21 September 2018, 10:39 PM   #46
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I tried a smartwatch a little while back. They have a coolness factor, but that wears off pretty substantially after a bit of time, at least for me. I couldn't wait to get the gears back on my wrist.
I have tried an Apple Watch three times.

Just cant do it.
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Old 21 September 2018, 10:50 PM   #47
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I have been wearing my old Apple Watch at work all week.

In just jeans and a tee shirt I can work without my iPhone in my pocket and still keep in touch with emails, messages and calls.

My Rolex watches can’t do this......yet?

I might even look at the new 4.

I can’t buy any of the Rolex watches I want.
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Old 22 September 2018, 05:10 AM   #48
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The Millennials is about smart watches....we appreciate mechanical watches than smart watches...but what will happen when all of us perish from this world?

I'm sure it's a threat to Rolex and they're taking actions..maybe reducing production?

If I was Apple, I would release maybe 10,000 unique and rare iwatch. I'm sure bunch of Apple fans would pay premium to start collecting them....
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Old 22 September 2018, 05:30 AM   #49
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Zero temptation here.

already connected enough.
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Old 22 September 2018, 08:22 AM   #50
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For me, it was a novelty waste of money.
I have the third generation and never use it.
Too many nice watches to give up wrist time to Apple.
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Old 22 September 2018, 08:32 AM   #51
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The Apple Watch is just not my thing (and I love Apple products)
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Old 22 September 2018, 08:40 AM   #52
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The series 4 is a great watch, nice features too, especially the ECG, still got to rock a mechanical watch
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Old 22 September 2018, 12:42 PM   #53
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It’s been a week and a half and the Blnr Has got no wrist time... I’ve even delayed the purchase of my new Rolex... gulp! What’s happening to me lol
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Old 23 September 2018, 10:14 AM   #54
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Hmmmm, I’m rwally conflicted here. I was sold on the first series but quickly reverted back to wrist watches. In seeking a healthily love style I optioned for a slim fit flex2 which I wear on my right wrist and wear my watches on my left however there is no doubt Apple are aiming to be an essential part of our lives and I can’t help but wonder how long it will be until it stops becoming a segue into mechanical watch ownership but instead a replacement
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Old 23 September 2018, 10:41 AM   #55
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Hmmmm, I’m rwally conflicted here. I was sold on the first series but quickly reverted back to wrist watches. In seeking a healthily love style I optioned for a slim fit flex2 which I wear on my right wrist and wear my watches on my left however there is no doubt Apple are aiming to be an essential part of our lives and I can’t help but wonder how long it will be until it stops becoming a segue into mechanical watch ownership but instead a replacement
Maybe sooner than we expect.
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Old 24 September 2018, 03:13 AM   #56
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Interesting stuff. Maybe an Apple Watch could be a “gateway” for some toward a mechanical watch? Some maybe but not many I’d guess.
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Old 28 September 2018, 11:58 AM   #57
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I'm also only too painfully aware of how much data we are providing for FREE to Apple and their partners.
Very true but, at least for now and from what I currently understand, at least Apple isn't selling the data but, rather, uses it to improve their product. Regardless. I'm not the target market for this watch. The next watch on my radar is a Cornes de Vache in platinum. That written, a lot of the people I know are getting the 4th generation Hermes Apple Watch while their Cartiers and Rolexes are sitting in their drawers. We're in a brave new world in a lot of ways.
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Old 1 November 2018, 05:16 AM   #58
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Very true but, at least for now and from what I currently understand, at least Apple isn't selling the data but, rather, uses it to improve their product.
With what level of accuracy are you stating that? That's the problem with everyone. They "thinK" their data is safe. Or, someone told them, so it must be true. Truth is, you have ZERO knowledge of where that info goes the second you tap it into the screen.
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Old 1 November 2018, 05:22 AM   #59
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I have too much technology in my life as it is, so I won't be replacing any of my analog - automatic watches for an Apple, or any other computer driven watch.
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Old 1 November 2018, 05:26 AM   #60
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