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Quick question:Nike AW Watch Question

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philipb91

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Hi all,

I have a 42mm Aluminum Space Gray black sport band watch ordered ($399)

The Nike 42mm Aluminum Space Grey (with special band that isn't going to be sold seperately apparently) is also $399..

My question is this.. Does it make sense to get the Nike AW since it's essentially the same AND it has the special software built in?

Am I missing anything here? Also with the Nike AW I don't have to use that Nike Face, I can use all the other ones that the regular/standard Apple faces that the 42mm Aluminum has?



I guess my thought is this.. if I'm set on aluminum / space gray, it makes sense to get the Nike band / capabilities.. since I can always get a regular black silicone band and essentially turn it into a "regular apple watch"

Right or wrong? Any help / direction is appreciated!!
 
ifarlow

ifarlow

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I'm considering the same switch. The Apple Watch Nike+ is identical in form and function to the Apple Watch Series 2 but it also includes the unique Nike+ band, the Nike+ watch faces, and the Nike Run Club app preinstalled. So, for the same price I can get the unique Nike+ band (which is really all I'm after) and if I want to I can purchase a regular black sport band as an accessory.

While the Nike+ band is not currently available as an accessory purchase, similar to the Hermès bands it might become one in the future.
 
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rpearlberg

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May 22, 2010
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That was exactly my thinking. I'm in the process or returning my sport and already bought the Nike+.
 
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chabig

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Maybe they are. But I bought some non-OEM bands a few months ago for less than $10 apiece and they were every bit as good as the originals. Even these, at $20, are worth trying out if you like the style and don't want to buy a new Nike+ Watch.
 
ifarlow

ifarlow

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While you and others may be perfectly happy with the quality of the knockoff sport bands, they are in no way as good as the official Apple bands. Of course, it all depends on what you are looking for as to whether the cheaper cost associated with the cheaper quality is worth it. For me, the knockoff sport bands are not anywhere close to being worth it.
 
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trance.addict

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Sep 16, 2016
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ifarlow said:
While you and others may be perfectly happy with the quality of the knockoff sport bands, they are in no way as good as the official Apple bands. Of course, it all depends on what you are looking for as to whether the cheaper cost associated with the cheaper quality is worth it. For me, the knockoff sport bands are not anywhere close to being worth it.
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I was thinking the exact same thing. I am interested in the Space Grey version and I was thinking of buying the Apple Nike+ Watch (Space Grey) and getting the band either from Apple or Amazon. I am not a runner but would like to start a healthy lifestyle.

If I stick with the regular version (Space Grey with Black Band), are there are any good apps that are similar to the Nike App? If so, I will just go with the regular version. I don't care for the Nike Band. It was the app that I was after. I want to place an order tonight but torn between the Nike or the Regular version.

Recommendations?
 
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consultant_on_journey

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Sep 25, 2016
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trance.addict said:
I was thinking the exact same thing. I am interested in the Space Grey version and I was thinking of buying the Apple Nike+ Watch (Space Grey) and getting the band either from Apple or Amazon. I am not a runner but would like to start a healthy lifestyle.

If I stick with the regular version (Space Grey with Black Band), are there are any good apps that are similar to the Nike App? If so, I will just go with the regular version. I don't care for the Nike Band. It was the app that I was after. I want to place an order tonight but torn between the Nike or the Regular version.

Recommendations?
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You also can use the nike app with regular watch
 
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trance.addict

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Sep 16, 2016
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ifarlow said:
Yep: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nike+-run-club/id387771637?mt=8
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Great! so apart from the watch faces and the bands, there is nothing different. Not a big fan of the band (although it makes sense for avid runners), I prefer the black band and could care less for the watch faces. I was initially planning on getting the Nike watch and then buying the regular band but I would much rather spend that $ on other after market bands.
 
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trance.addict

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Sep 16, 2016
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consultant_on_journey said:
You have some features integrated in Watch nike +
Like notifications/reminders and volt color
It is more integrated in the watch than just pre installed.
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Thanks for your response. If your not an avid runner but one of the reasons for buying Apple Watch apart from all the other features is fitness/cardio, would you buy the Nike Space Grey watch and add the Black Sports band after or just buy the regular watch and install NRC?
 
TxWatch

TxWatch

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Nov 30, 2015
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Does anyone know if I can remove the NRC from the Nike version of the Watch or is it somehow permanently installed?

I am an avid runner and I really want the official Nike band, not a cheap knock-off. However, I do not see a need for the NRC app as I am fine with the default Workout App.

I already own the black sports band and the black leather loop with my AW S0, so I do not need to buy additional bands.

TxWatch
 
3lionsbecks

3lionsbecks

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Jul 19, 2010
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TxWatch said:
Does anyone know if I can remove the NRC from the Nike version of the Watch or is it somehow permanently installed?

I am an avid runner and I really want the official Nike band, not a cheap knock-off. However, I do not see a need for the NRC app as I am fine with the default Workout App.

I already own the black sports band and the black leather loop with my AW S0, so I do not need to buy additional bands.

TxWatch
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You can turn off the NRC app (have it not appear on the watch) on the Nike+ watch.

Also, you don't have to have the NRC complication on the faces that you can fully customize excluding the Nike+ exclusive faces. Volt colouring is exclusive and useable on many of the other customizable faces not just the Nike+ ones.
 
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Night Spring

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Jul 17, 2008
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I'm not sure if you can remove the NRC app, but you don't have to use it if you don't want to.

The two Nike Watch faces have a NRC complication that you can't remove, but you don't have to use those faces if you don't want them.

All other watch faces behave like on any other Apple Watch.
 
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