To those of you who were wondering, earlier in the thread, about whether you would receive both size bands and power adaptor with the SBTI/Natural Titanium - I received my Natural Titanium today and it had both size bands and power adaptor. My order was placed on the 21st September and was shipped the evening of the 24th. I am assuming that everybody that placed their orders while the power adaptor was still advertised in the what’s in the box” list should get theirs.
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Titanium AW6 thread
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Well, the titanium watches come with an exclusive sport band that you can only get with the purchase of a titanium watch. Does that help? The natural titanium watch comes with a light grey band and the space black titanium watch comes with a dark grey band, so you might have to get both watches so you can add both of the exclusive bands to your collection
I stopped thinking about the Ti but now stores an hour away have them in stock.Well, the titanium watches come with an exclusive sport band that you can only get with the purchase of a titanium watch. Does that help? The natural titanium watch comes with a light grey band and the space black titanium watch comes with a dark grey band, so you might have to get both watches so you can add both of the exclusive bands to your collection
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I feel that the classic watch case materials are steel, gold, and titanium.Then you must reside by stores that are ‘high volume‘, because the three of the Apple Stores in my region do not have tThe Ti, and they didn’t carry them last year either. But then again, these are ‘mall stores‘, and not brick and mortar standalone stores. So I have to order the Ti, but I still would prefer to at least see it ‘in hand‘, but then again; I’d rather avoid crowds given the pandemic.
For what it’s worth, I believe that even the stores that don’t carry the Ti watches do still have them in their watch table and possibly available for inspection.
Thats a great point. And to be clear, I don’t know if they do or do not have those on display in local stores I have. But I do know they don’t sell the Ti models in my region. Either way, I’m fine with the ‘blind-buy.’
In general, how do you go about your 'blind-buys'? Perhaps read reviews with a critical eye, also forums like MacRumors?
I do that and ask too many people for their opinions. I end up with almost too much information. In the end, I think it's a crap shot, but I feel we have no choice to do 'blind-buys' because many types of stores now choose not to carry low-volume items. Then there's the unexpected, not sure, but I think Apple improved the way the anodized the aluminum AW. It looks to me that S6 aluminums have a smoother texture than S4 and below. Apple didn't say they changed the way they anodized. After visiting an Apple Store, I might get a S6 aluminum now.That can be difficult as most stores don’t carry the Ti watches. You may be able to view one though, then order if you don’t have a flagship store with SBTi stock.
In general, how do you go about your 'blind-buys'? Perhaps read reviews with a critical eye, also forums like MacRumors?
My blind-buys Typically just come from past experiences with products and services I’ve owned. Apple has a lengthy history of releasing top quality hardware standards where I wouldn’t question if I would question my expectations. (Also owning a slew of other Apple products over the years.) But yes, other members photos and feedback does aid in my decision process.
Also, my last two vehicle purchases In the last two months (Cobra/Camaro SS) were complete ‘blind buys’ that I didn’t see in person and have been amazing. I’m just that type of guy that doesn’t solely rely on seeing it in person to make a purchasing decision, but I do lots of background research.
ive tried all combos and dont see any, but when i was in to get a solo braided loop the associate there told me they only list pick up when they have plenty and if its not listed it can just mean low or limited stock. i dont want to return my graphite and wait a month or two thats the thing
After returning my Graphite SS and picking up a Nike Edition, I was not quite satisfied and found a new shipment of the natural Titanium S6 at one of my local Apple Stores. I picked it up 2 hours later and just finished setting it up. Man, is this watch gorgeous. I had the S0 SS then had a S4 SBSS. I picked up a 2nd S6 because I feel that the watch is finally reaching a tech precipice with functions such as compass, stopwatch, alarm, HR monitor, SpO2, etc. It's also very fast and the AOD makes it feel finally like my old mechanical watches. I have always LOVED titanium for their lighter weight, slightly better scratch resistance and just less tendency is get smelly on hot summer days vs SS.
And for those who wanna know, my watch had it's first full charge at the factory on 9/22/2020 and it STILL came with the 5 watt wall charger.
And for those who wanna know, my watch had it's first full charge at the factory on 9/22/2020 and it STILL came with the 5 watt wall charger.
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It’s crazy how the natural titanium pretty much looks like aluminum in pics but in real life in looks quite different. I love it
Indeed! In real life, the Ti AW has a matte sheen and an every so slight tinge of light, light gold that makes it look nothing like Aluminum. It's a gorgeous color and material to touch and hold.
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Does anyone have the Natural TI with the silver link bracelet ?
Im returning my SBTI as i cant get on with the sport band - the only other band I like is the silver link bracelet - so its either natural TI with silver link or Silver SS with silver link ..... from pictures on apples site i think the Silver SS looks better with said link bracelet
Im returning my SBTI as i cant get on with the sport band - the only other band I like is the silver link bracelet - so its either natural TI with silver link or Silver SS with silver link ..... from pictures on apples site i think the Silver SS looks better with said link bracelet
You basically have two options... Either you return your graphite within the return period or you don't.
Whether you find a SBTi within that timeframe doesn't change the decision-tree.
FWIW - SBTi 44mm with black sport band is showing Oct 16-23 delivery at the moment here in the US
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Sigh. This is going to get expensive. I’m on day 11 of my first ever AW, a SB 40mm Titanium (like you, just in time to still get a power supply in the box) and I love it but that natural Ti looks fabulous as well. I’d also like to add a gold SS at some point. And then there are all the band options. I’m about to push the button on an online order for an Hermes strap. Unless Apple do something weird next year I’m definitely on the get-the-new-generation-every-release-day cycle for at least the next couple of years and I suspect there’s a real danger that I might even crack in the next few months and end up “double dipping” into the s6 range before the s7 is released (which won’t stop me from also buying an s7 on release day of course!).
My only misstep so far has been getting the graphite Milanese loop with my SB s6 Titanium watch. The graphite finish doesn’t quite work with the SB finish, at least to my eyes, so I’m going to exchange the strap in the next few days. I still haven’t quite decided whether to downgrade to a sports loop to get a £50 refund to put towards my Hermes strap, and that would also start the process of me building up a collection of sports band colours, or side-grade the Milanese loop to the leather link to give me a couple of leather options. There isn’t a lot of stock on the leather link at the moment in the U.K. so maybe downgrading to a sports band (the dark green one I think) and pocketing £50 might be quickest & easiest.
Got my SBTi watch delivered earlier today. Love the colour- the natural Ti looks too much like my Rolex so I thought I should get something different. Looks excellent with the SB link bracelet and also got a saddle brown leather loop for it.
FYI, I also got a charger in the box and both sizes of the pink citrus sport band.
A quick tip for people going for Apple Care- paying in montly installments ended up being about £50 cheaper than paying in one go. Go figure
FYI, I also got a charger in the box and both sizes of the pink citrus sport band.
A quick tip for people going for Apple Care- paying in montly installments ended up being about £50 cheaper than paying in one go. Go figure
I should’ve used your process. Online, I actually canceled mine and then just re-ordered. I never thought to actually call Apple directly and have them make the change (Actually I didn’t even know you could do that), where it would save me some time with my shipping process. But using the method what I did, cost me more time, pushing my ship date out.