Huh? I missed where it was said that was a "new feature."
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New Ceramic and Titanium Apple Watch Models Uncovered in watchOS 6 Beta
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Huh? I missed where it was said that was a "new feature."
I don't know. Never seen any data, but I highly doubt that they were ever expected to sell in large numbers. They certainly wouldn't have been produced in equal numbers to the other models, so I doubt they had millions of them left over sitting in boxes.
How does Apple's battery replacement process work?? I'm interested, but absolutely want to keep the watch past the point where most folks are experiencing battery life drop off. Thx.
I can barely stomach the cost of the stainless steel, I'd hate to see the price of the ceramic or titanium.
If trade-in values weren't such a rip-off, it'd be a different story.
If trade-in values weren't such a rip-off, it'd be a different story.
I always liked the ceramic. My only issue with buying the expensive models of Apple Watch is they just don't last long enough to invest that much money for me. You may get 3-4 years out of an Apple Watch and it's tough to justify $600+ for a watch that will only get me 3-4 years of usage. Take my Series 2. It's 3 years old and performance is quite slow now.
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Yep, totally agreed. We have to remember, value and worth are very subjective.
Still “next year” for at least the third year in a row. So far the only available microLED displays are very expensive, low ppi panels. The high pixel density display suitable for the Watch could be another five to ten years out for all we know.
Could not agree more, digital watches are throw-away and will always be so, spending money on exotic cases is a game for the idle rich, enjoy. Those "Edition" watch owners must still love their Gen1 electronics, ha.
Simple. Some people have a purchase power such that for them $3000 is the equivalent of $300 for the average consumer. A potential $3000 Watch is for those people. The same people can buy a new Watch after 1 or 2 years and for their finances it’s like updating a $300 model. If one asks the question you just asked, it’s just not a prospective buyer for that product or model of the product (neither am I). So the question becomes: “Should some people decide what other people should buy with their money?” There are some valid reasons to answer this question with a yes, but only if you are okay with living in a non-capitalistic economy.
Yeah exactly what I think... I love the ceramic but the extra is not worth it considering the 3-4 years maximum service life.
This is one area where Apple smartwatches are trying to emulate the "jewelry" property of high-end watches but fail horribly. A Rolex, Omega etc still works as well on year 1 as on year 40 (with a bit of maintenance perhaps). A smartwatch is only useful in a fancy display case after its software support is discontinued after 4 years.
Of course you could still wear it as jewelry but the whole point of watches is the combination of form and function.
Edit: Sorry, now that I read the rest of the thread I see many others have made the exact same point (even referencing the same brands lol). But good, I hope Apple catches on to this. Modularity would be a great option IMO.
It’s not an investment at all.
The ceramic watch was great - very durable.
I sold mine early, and bought a USA aluminum model, just so I could get the ecg feature sooner.
Guys who buy the ceramic probably want the latest each year - I sure do - I lose about half every year selling my less than a year old watch.
Regrets? Not really, but yes, it burns up money.
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Completely agree, some folks would see it as an investment and I doubt it won't work on iOS for years to come. You can still sync iPod classics to Mojave.
Call Apple for service, or bring your watch to an Apple Store or Apple-authorized service shop. Regardless, the watch will be shipped to an Apple repair facility, the battery will be replaced, and the watch will be shipped back to you.
I could only just justify the price of the 44mm GPS sport edition, I had the SS S0 but only because I found it for £200 off a few months after release. I will never pay more than £500 for an AW.
Definitely would like to see what the Titanium version will look like. Nervous to see the cost though.
I like to see them “waggle” their wrist just in case you didn’t notice they were wearing an Apple Watch
Very curious about the Ti model...but never saw value in spending more $$ for SS or Ceramic when I upgrade every year. The aluminum is nice and light, too.
But I’ve been swayed by new shiny Apple stuff before, haha!!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! New iPhone, new AW. Wahoo.
But I’ve been swayed by new shiny Apple stuff before, haha!!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! New iPhone, new AW. Wahoo.
I think they were referring to that benefit of longer life expectancy is the same whether you drop $350 or up to 30x+ for a fancier case. Textbook definition of diminishing returns. Would I love a SS or ceramic case, sure. But I, and probably many others can’t justify the cost increase for the 99% feature parity outside of materials.
Ceramic was good decision but ....
Titanium?!!!
The TiBook lives on in The Watch! Hermes band cometh