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New Ceramic and Titanium Apple Watch Models Uncovered in watchOS 6 Beta
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Was just looking at the ceramic Apple Watch Series 3 on eBay the other day. Glad I decided not to get one if Apple are bringing that material back.
Saw an article about how they basically sold every 18k gold Apple Watch they were going to during launch week. They had thousands of them in a warehouse they eventually scrapped for the raw material.
I was very disappointed they didn’t offer a ceramic case with the series 4 after loving my white series 2. Nothing like an indelible watch case. I REALLLY hope they offer a black ceramic case this time. The reason they haven’t yet is because they’re worried people would be ticked you can’t tell they splurged for a black ceramic that looks like the black SS case, so dumb.
Super annoyed they're not making the gold one any more. How am I going to match the wrap on my Lamborghini?
Note that the ceramic version went away when the whole case went through its biggest change with version four. There is some sense in launching a new case design with a smaller choice of materials and then add new materials a year later.
I'm all for indestructibility on a watch as I tend to beat them up pretty bad. The 'ion glass' front and plastic back was a scratch magnet for me. I'd rather have an older watch in good shape than a new one that scratches quickly... SS and Sapphire are pretty good, although I've nicked my sapphire screen slightly, and that's in a couple of years of use.
No more absurd and brainwashed than the typical person who spends even more per annum on vacation travel, fine dining, shows, sporting events, flowers for the spouse, and other stuff they will mostly forget about in a couple years or so. Not everyone is a college student who sleeps on a couch and eats discount ramen.
Aston Martin tried this with the Cygnet, according to one source it sold a total of less than 600 units. And then they put a V8 in it (as a one-off custom order).
I agree.
I have a S0 SS and a S4 stainless steel.
S0 screen is flawless. S4 has more than a dozen light scratches.
It’s poor.
It’s a selling point. Made in Japan usually means high quality, built to last. So having Japan will draw an association. Japan Display, hmmm.
Who knows till it’s released. Would love a titanium one.
I had a Swiss titanium mechanical watch made by Steinhart. It’s prince ran in the $700 USD range. I’m going to guess that the titanium AW may run in the $1500-$2000 USD range. I’ll be very interested to see how Apple differentiates the appearance from aluminum. Most titanium watches I’ve seen are a dull grey color. The only exception when it comes to titanium watches where the finishing looks very similar to SS are watches made by Grand Seiko. Those GS models are in the $5K USD range.
Most watches, whether they are mechanical or smart watches, are not investments. The exceptions are Rolex, Patek and some vintage models. The resale is much more than the original retail price. For example, you could buy a Rolex GMT Master II for $8,500 USD and sell it for between $18K-$20K USD the minute you walk out of the store. (That is assuming you can even find one to buy).
Most watches, whether they are mechanical or smart watches, are not investments. The exceptions are Rolex, Patek and some vintage models. The resale is much more than the original retail price. For example, you could buy a Rolex GMT Master II for $8,500 USD and sell it for between $18K-$20K USD the minute you walk out of the store. (That is assuming you can even find one to buy).
Your reference to Corinthian leather perfectly underscores how much this topic distills down to two main concepts: how much marketing influences our satisfaction with a purchase and that the value we attribute to an object is a matter of perspective. “Fine Corinthian leather” was born out of an ad campaign for Chrysler in the ‘70s and convinced a generation that their leather interior from New Jersey was some premium stuff. Calling a discontinued and now revived product “new” will doubtlessly help sell some units. The more important point, however, is that a durable, heirloom item (whether it be an Eames Lounge, a Rolex, or anything that will outlive you whilst getting better with age) should be more highly-valued and certainly be appreciated as a well-earned investment. People will always be drawn to the neat and new, particularly in a society increasingly smitten with novelty and caring little for environmental and human costs attached to mass-produced commodities. Some people, however, will instead focus on their appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage, and the knowledge that they are only caretakers for items that can serve as timeless, tangible mementos to future generations.
I have Swiss watches, but also buy Apple watches. They both have their place imo. I can't get into g-shocks though. While I love the tool aspect of them (I would love being able to see altitude, pressure, temp etc data on the Apple watch), they're crazy ugly and quite expensive for what they are to me.
I agree with you in that Apple watches are tech devices that lose value and functionality with time, but that applies to most things we buy as customers. I sell and upgrade my tech every year, and this approach works really well for me.
I prefer the stainless steel variants of the watch myself, as it feels and looks a lot better than the aluminum to me, and helps it feel like a real watch. I also have a collection of higher-end leather straps in a variety of colours to go with different looks.
Personally, I'm pretty excited to see these new ceramic and titanium models, particularly the former.
Btw, I'm not too sure about the Apple watch being a status symbol. I've never perceived it that way or seen it being perceived that way. I see them everywhere.
I agree with you in that Apple watches are tech devices that lose value and functionality with time, but that applies to most things we buy as customers. I sell and upgrade my tech every year, and this approach works really well for me.
I prefer the stainless steel variants of the watch myself, as it feels and looks a lot better than the aluminum to me, and helps it feel like a real watch. I also have a collection of higher-end leather straps in a variety of colours to go with different looks.
Personally, I'm pretty excited to see these new ceramic and titanium models, particularly the former.
Btw, I'm not too sure about the Apple watch being a status symbol. I've never perceived it that way or seen it being perceived that way. I see them everywhere.
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Yeah, it’s really hard to justify spending a bunch extra on a fancy case when you know you’ll likely want to upgrade the innards in just a few years.
If I could upgrade everything but the case at a reduced price, I’d be a lot more likely to splurge on a nice case material. Don’t see Apple doing that though so I’ll stick with the lower priced options and treat them as the disposable devices they are.
The problem Apple had with the previous Ceramic finishes was the limited color selection. Most high-end watches like Rado feature a black ceramic finish. It is far more elegant than white or gray. Apple needs to start offering a black color for other accessories such as AirPods.
But if the people like it more? Why not? I don't have an apple watch, but If I would buy one some day I would go for the stainless steel. It costs more than the aluminium version but I like it better that way. So its my choice. My money. Let me enjoy what I want and not what you think is better. Thx.
That’s simply impossible unless you’re scraping your watch face against rough diamonds. The only thing that can scratch sapphire crystal, which is what the SS models use for the face, is a diamond.
This! I was thinking exactly the same thing. I’d pay for the case if I could swap out the electronics and be able to update them.
It’s usually the same ones that say that Apple shouldn’t have as much money as they do.
Personally I’d never spend over $1k on a watch that would be upgraded every year or so. A phone, sure. It has more capabilities than a watch.
Titanium is something I always wondered about and thought they might think about for the top of the range to replace the ceramic.
I have a Titanium watch though and to be perfectly honest I love the feel and weight and look of the stainless steel Apple Watch so I really hope that they don't switch and this is just an option.
I have a Titanium watch though and to be perfectly honest I love the feel and weight and look of the stainless steel Apple Watch so I really hope that they don't switch and this is just an option.