I keep bouncing between the ultra and Hermes s8 and I’m leaning the latter. The battery is amazing but I still can’t go a full 48h on low use days where I don’t even work out (sleep tracking done two nights in a row, it died at 37 hours but again without a workout). Friday to Tuesday are my workout days and I imagine I’d just make 30ish hours if I use cellular. Still not quite a two day use watch for me and I’m torn on the look.
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Hermès Edition Owners Thread
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I finally made the decision to return the Ultra. There are too many shortcomings for me (very thick, large bezels, screen isn’t as clear as S7) coupled with durability issues (GPS band discoloration, dents, and dings doing normal around the house activities).Anyone else here got the Ultra and can't decide between Ultra and S7? or keep both? I've moved my cellular plan to the Ultra, and I will be using it for a few days to help me decide. So far I've noticed that the complications in the new Ultra faces are small and aren't easy to read because the font size is also small in the complication. I have Dynamic Type on maximum. The good thing is the Ultra is not as thick or as big or as heavy as I thought it would be. If I keep the Ultra, I will miss Lucky Horse.
If you have decided to keep both, which AW will you have the cellular on? I guess if I keep both AWs, I will keep cellular on the Ultra because I would more likely exercise/work out while wearing the Ultra with no iPhone.
Complicating matterseven though I have all SSS lug straps, I'm now intrigued by the Darth Vader SBSS S8 Hermés . . . if I ordered it now I probably won't get it until December, so maybe next year I'll order the SBSS, but then again Apple Hermés may decide to discontinue the SBSS.
Good luck with whatever you choose. I’m glad I returned mine!
I did notice the screen and felt like I was losing my mind. It does look almost like it’s not aliasing as nicely re: text.
It’s weird because the screen is slightly bigger, but does not look as clear. It’s almost like upscaling of some sort Which is why it looks blurry. I liked the flat screen, but hate the 1980 bezels.
Agree - really love the Hermes faces, especially the circlulaire one. Looks so classic. I care more about the face than the leather band or orange sports band that came with it, even though they are nice.
I hope next year Apple takes the Ultra watch and puts those same qualities in their other watches. Love the more flat face of the Ultra, its brighter outdoors, battery life (although do charge every day) and a little bit extra real estate too. Also - seems clearer, but could be because of the flatter face.
I love both watches too, which makes the decision tough. Wish it was a no brainer, which probably means will keep the Hermes.
Interesting, as I think Ultra is very clear and easier to read than my AW 7 45mm.
I'm leaning towards returning it too because so far there's a quirk regarding Assistive Touch, it works on the S7 but not on the Ultra, so I'm guessing it's hardware. Both AW watchOS updated.
Do you think the Ultra display is less clear because the Ultra has a thicker sapphire display? Idk if the Ultra actually has a thicker display, it seems that it's thicker.
The display of the Ultra is interesting: it's bigger but has thick bezels which makes it look dated (in comparison to S 7/8). The Ultra chassis is way bigger but in real life I don't really feel like the display itself is that much bigger.
Currently, I'm also leaning towards returning the Ultra and keeping my Hermès S7.
Currently, I'm also leaning towards returning the Ultra and keeping my Hermès S7.
Must be your eyes or defective batch, because mine is extremely clear… especially out doors.
I’ve decided to keep mine along with my Hermès
It's certainly clear but if you have them side by side you can see the text's anti-aliasing is different, perhaps due to the flat versus curved screen, and there's a hint more fuzziness. It's certainly by no means glaringly obvious but i've seen mention a few times on twitter on well now as well.
The screen is clear on the Ultra, but less sharp compared to the Series 7 to my eyes at least.
It doesn’t matter to me anyway since I returned the Ultra. Too many shortcomings and lack of durability although I love the cheap pricing.
It was for series 7. But they should do it for pretty much any series.
And it was through messaging on iPhone. I forget how I got to it, but I'm pretty sure it was through the Support app.
When you tell them you want to get a replacement sport band for Hermes and let them know that the particular edition/version isn't sold, they'll ask for serial number of your Hermes watch and iPhone it's paired to. They may ask you to unpair the watch for a bit while they do some backend stuff, but it's pretty easy to set up with backups. But yeah it was easy and took like 15 minutes.
I guess I'm one of the ones that is in sort of the other camp where I actually like the current curved design of the screen on Apple Watch. But better battery life is always appreciated. As for the screen, I am fine with current brightness, and I definitely wouldn't want the screen bigger IF it meant the whole case gets bigger because I like the size of 45mm, but any bigger in case may end up starting to look TOO big on me, rendering my many bands useless if it forces e to step down to the smaller size.
I personally wouldn't wear something that looks like Ultra for the same reason I don't have any G-Shock like watches in my non-smart watch arsenal, but I can definitely see it being useful for the audience it's intended for.
I did all of that but they either say they can't find the Hermes band, or they try to sell me a normal sports band! I'll try again when I got a dead half hour.
I had the same experience... now luck. They wanted me to change THE WHOLE WATCH if I want a replacement LOL
I am amused by how complicated this replacement sport band process is!
In case anyone was waiting, the Hermes us site has the biscuit band again.
Very tempting
Very tempting
I think I probably have one of the most destroyed Hermes sport bands. I have a brand new one in a box in my closet, but it seems like I’m always staining it on things so I haven’t pulled it out yet. Trying to see how far I can take this one.
Since I don’t really care what happens to this band, I used nail polish remover for the fifth time to remove as many stains as possible. Works pretty well, no idea what it does to long-term integrity so YMMV.
Since I don’t really care what happens to this band, I used nail polish remover for the fifth time to remove as many stains as possible. Works pretty well, no idea what it does to long-term integrity so YMMV.
I don't really use my Hermes sport band that much because I have SO many different colored sport bands I've collected over the last 2 years. Hermes orange stands out too much, I prefer Cantaloupe or Marigold. But mainly I'm a Pink Sand kind of gal and like all pastel colors.
What kind of exercise do you do? How did your band get in this condition? Usually I just use soap and water to clean, for spot treatment, I use magic eraser. I have never used nail polish. It's too harsh, probably strips off a layer of your band.
Hey all, if anyone is willing to order a black Hermes sports band 44/45mm (or has one already) and will sell me it please send me a pm. I’m in the Uk but will pay shipping.
I’m beginning to use the sports band a lot and the orange looks silly on me
Btw it seems if you have a S6 or S7 you can order it, or perhaps it’s only working in the US.
I’m beginning to use the sports band a lot and the orange looks silly on me
Btw it seems if you have a S6 or S7 you can order it, or perhaps it’s only working in the US.
I forget, do you have to own the SB in order to order the black sports band, and vice versa?Hey all, if anyone is willing to order a black Hermes sports band 44/45mm (or has one already) and will sell me it please send me a pm. I’m in the Uk but will pay shipping.
I’m beginning to use the sports band a lot and the orange looks silly on me
Btw it seems if you have a S6 or S7 you can order it, or perhaps it’s only working in the US.
Nope it’s just down to stock. It seems S6 and in some places S7 has stock. S8 nothing at the moment.
You just have to have a Hermes and they ask you which colour sports band you want.
Technically, yes. I tried to order the orange band with my SBSS serial number and was denied. I had to call again with the serial number of a random SS serial number I found, and only then did they allow me to order the orange. YMMV depending on the rep you get.