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Do you plan on ordering the new Apple Watch Series 7 (2021) this September?


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I just love the combination of the starlight watch with the silver milanaise band… I don’t mind the difference between the shiny lugs and the aluminum at all quite the contrary I love it!

and the screen really seems huge compared to my “old” s5…

I am really happy with my new watch…!
Now I only need to decide if I’ll get apple care for it…(I probably should have gotten it for my last watch because battery health it as 75% now and I can’t hand it down like I had planned…)
Thanks for the pictures. I was nervous about this, now I can finally pull the trigger on a milanese.
 
Can someone explain the "after the fact" trade-in process for gift card? I initiated it for my S4, but it just says drop it off at a Fedex location and show the QR code.

Don't I need like a fancy box to ship it back in? I'm supposed to just hand the watch (I assume no bands) to someone at a Fedex store? Do I include the original band?

"Bring your prepared device to a drop-off location, along with this QR code. Our shipping partner will pack up your device for free and send it off. If you’re trading in multiple devices, you’ll need to show separate QR codes from the emails associated with each trade-in."

With my iPhone, they shipped me a box -- this is weird-er. :)
Just take the watch (no band, charger, etc.) with the QR code to the FedEx store. They will package and ship it and give you a receipt for the transaction. I did this with 2 devices recently and it was a smooth process. Had my gift cards by e-mail within days. Hopefully the FedEx you go to will be familiar with the process.
 
John Lewis to the rescue!!

Coming from the 44mm Series 4, I can still really notice the bigger display and I love it.
Also absolutely love the Starlight colour. Gives you a very subtle gold and silver depending on the lightning.

Just need some nice new bands now.

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This post pleases me as I am also coming from a 44mm series 4. Can’t wait to get mine, November 11th delivery date though, ouch!
 
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I just love the combination of the starlight watch with the silver milanaise band… I don’t mind the difference between the shiny lugs and the aluminum at all quite the contrary I love it!

and the screen really seems huge compared to my “old” s5…

I am really happy with my new watch…!
Now I only need to decide if I’ll get apple care for it…(I probably should have gotten it for my last watch because battery health it as 75% now and I can’t hand it down like I had planned…)
Woooow... yes, looks beautiful!
I am using a 3rd party graphite Milanaise band at the moment. But I think I will go for the original Apple band in silver as well. Looks fab.
 
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Yo wtf why is my order scheduled for Monday still preparing to ship!?!? Are they planning on beaming it directly from China to my house on Monday?
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Finally arrived and setting up! It's SO beautiful, nice upgrade screenwise for me from the 4, and I get the cool compass / O2 sensors, AOD, etc. Loving it (except it's charging and updating to 8.0.1 now haha) :D

8.0.1 updated so much faster on this S7 than it did on my S4, so that's nice too.
Glad to hear it's a noticeable upgrade and speed difference from the S4. I too am making the jump to the S7. It will be nice to get the bigger screen and the other features in one upgrade.

Just waiting now for either my Apple order to arrive Nov. 1 - 8 or the Walmart order which the rep said is delayed until Nov. 24, but the app still says delivery on Mon. Oct. 18 with the Walmart charge pending on my credit card.

Of course Walmart has 2 charges pending, I only ordered 1 watch so their system is definitely screwed up. I thought Walmart doesn't charge the card until the watch ships is that the same for pending charges too? Still hopeful for Monday even though I have no tracking info.
 
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A question (relevant probably to all but especially to UK people)

Can I trade in my OLD watch to an Apple Store within 14 days of picking up my NEW watch, and get it as credit applied to my order and not as a gift card?
You can't do that online but I am not sure about in-store, may be worth giving them a call.
 
After some pre- launch day despair, I’m glad to say my Amazon pre-order came good.

The screen size difference feels SO obvious to me even coming from the series 6 watch.

Love the large display and glad I upgraded.
That’s awesome! Glad it worked out. Hope you enjoy your new Apple Watch. Until next time :)
 
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