Apple Watch

[blessingx]

When you're rubbing that sapphire all up on those diamonds.



Also...

 

EDIT: Just realized the above doesn't list the 'Complications' interactions off the Watch App face. 

Edited April 15, 2015 by blessingx

[Hopstretch]

Went for my Apple Watch "appointment." Left sold on the stainless 42mm w/ a link bracelet and a black sport band. Also left with an iPhone 6 Plus that I had absolutely no intention of buying on the way in. See, that's how they get you!

[Hopstretch]

PS: The engineering on the link bracelet makes everyone else from Patek on down look like a bunch of fucking mugs.

[Augsburger]

Do they make a "Stretch" version to fit big wrists?

[Grand Enigma]

If it doesn't have glidelock I am not interested

 

Did they show you how the bracelet is sized?  It looks like maybe there are friction releases on the inside of the band of some of the links?

[HeadphoneAddict]

There's a little spring loaded button on the inside of the link that retracts two tiny hooks at the inside edges of the link to release the link (look like a beefed up version of the hooks on the old 30-pin male iPod connector).

 

I preferred the classic buckle leather, and then the link bracelet second, with the milanese loop third.  Sport band is hard to use, didn't like it.

[Grahame]

Keeping up with the "thought leaders"

http://www.mtv.com/news/2129269/drake-katy-perry-pharrell-apple-watch/

[blessingx]

^ Warning: The side-linked article "Miley Cyrus’ Most Recent Photo Shoot Is All About Freeing The Nipple" is disappointing.

[Hopstretch]

Duly noted.

 

Edited April 17, 2015 by Hopstretch

[TMoney]

Had my try on appointment as well.

 

First thing, the 42mm is smaller than I thought. See this photo of my wrist next to one of the demo units. Maybe I have big wrists?

 

 

I actually really liked the feel of the sport band, at least in the brief minute I tried it. I ordered the stainless with white sport band on launch night and thought at the time that I'd grab another band as a daily driver. Now, I'm not so sure I need a second.

 

I liked the leather loop, but I'm not sure I "need" it. Even after seeing all of them I don't know which color leather loop I'd get. I'm mean, look at them... they all look good. I'll probably end up getting one at some point, just not right away at the launch. Also, for those of you who are getting the space grey sport I will say that the leather loops all look AMAZING with the space grey watch.

 

 

I actually didn't much care for the link bracelet. I knew it would be heavier than the other bands, but the weight difference when its actually on your wrist is quite substantial and is a little too much for me.

Edited April 17, 2015 by TMoney

[Grahame]

You could always use an adapter for your favorite strap ...

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/19/apple-watch-band-adapters/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1516117990/click-the-first-watch-band-adapter-for-apple-watch

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/adappt-standard-bands-adapter-for-apple-watch

[Hopstretch]

Yeah I also liked the blue leather loop a lot, which was out of left field for me.

[HeadphoneAddict]

You could always use an adapter for your favorite strap ...

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/19/apple-watch-band-adapters/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1516117990/click-the-first-watch-band-adapter-for-apple-watch

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/adappt-standard-bands-adapter-for-apple-watch

 

That kickstarter for Click adapter is only $1,300 shy of hitting the final stretch, a free extra set made out of the steel or aluminum.  I wonder if we'll make it in the final 2 hours remaining (Ends at 4PM EST).

Edited April 17, 2015 by HeadphoneAddict

[grawk]

Having backed many kickstarters, I'd suggest that you wait a couple weeks, and the adapters will be available via normal channels.  Or you can invest in Kickstarter now, and get the adapters right after you upgrade to the apple watch 2.0 with a completely new method of attaching bands.

[Grand Enigma]

I stay away from any device specific kickstarter campaigns for that reason. 

[blessingx]

For those ordering anyone get AppleCare? 

[HeadphoneAddict]

For those ordering anyone get AppleCare? 

 

I did.  If I break my Stainless AW I can get it replaced for $79 instead of $599

[blessingx]

Well $148.

[HeadphoneAddict]

Well $148.

 

Umm, right.

[Grahame]

straps (sorry, sports bands) now in exclusive "fashion" colors

 

http://9to5mac.com/2015/04/17/milan-event-new-bands/#more-375318

[blessingx]

http://www.martinhajek.com/apple-watch-is-still-coming/

[TMoney]

So I bought two on launch night (one for me, one as a gift) and it looks like one of them is going to arrive this week and the other isn't. Boo-urns!

 

The Space Grey Sport must be all kinds of supply constrained.

[boomana]

I bought the Space Grey Sport within the first three minutes, and my expected delivery date is between May 13th and 27th  

[HeadphoneAddict]

I should have my Stainless with classic buckle leather strap here between this Friday and 5/8, while my Space Grey Sport is scheduled for 5/13-5/27.  My extra charging cable (for the car and travel) shipped today.

[blessingx]

Although I preferred the 38mm as a shape on my wrist, went back to a second fitting last weekend to check out the 42s display again. Getting old and crossed over to progressive (trifocals) not long ago so always thinking about near/intermediate/far viewing. Anyway, liked the increased font size on the 42 and can't modify my previous order, so I'm way back to June now. Everyone help work out all the bugs before, 'kay?