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S5 Ceramic Owners
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I would highly recommend AC+ for the Ceramic. The fix costs are astronomical without it...Not that it's more brittle or fragile (it's not in my experience), do check the screen repair costs. Also there is a definite "VIP" treatment for Edition owners on AC+. 24h express return is awesome. I've unfortunately had to use twice (once broken bracelet button) and another broken microphone (not sure why).
I have this worry too, that’s why I ordered the black Hermès just in case. I feel like I’ll get sick of having a bright white watch all the time, although it is stunning. My edition arrives before my Hermès, so we will see what happens
I would highly recommend AC+ for the Ceramic. The fix costs are astronomical without it...Not thatAlso there is a definite "VIP" treatment for Edition owners on AC+. 24h express return is awesome.
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For those worried about bright white...in my experience it looks awesome in all circumstances. Black suit, white shirt, ceramic white with black link looks super sharp and top class in corporate environment
It’s about as dressy any Apple Watch. However, if that’s what you prioritize, the silver stainless, gold stainless and silver-hued titanium are probably better choices.
You are right though - the white ceramic is probably the flashiest among the various Apple Watch case iterations.
It’s all subjective but I felt it was the least flashy when I tried it on. It’s white so it’s more casual than the darker colours and reminds me of a G-Shock sort of style. It’s a nice looking watch but not one I could wear every day and especially as I wear a suit to work. Just my opinion though, others may disagree.
I am such an idiot that I didn't even know this was an option. I thought the Ceramic was locked out of Sport bands.
The Midnight Blue loop I ordered will be OK. I did order Sunday night and now have delivery scheduled for Friday... So 5 day turn around works.
I think the bands are in a cardboard colored box.
Yes order 2 days ago when it said Oct 2,3rd in the US.
It departed China last night and UPS says Friday
Mine is currently in Alaska making the trek over... I’ve watched every YouTube video featuring the ceramic at least 5 times lol. Sadly, I’m sure the novelty will wear off 3-4 days after I get it, but oh well.
same for me watching videos even after unboxing mine. Apple unboxings are really nice to watch, especially for the white ceramic haha!
Cheers! This is the most I’ve ever spent on a wearable item, I’m somewhat embarrassed to say. But I recently picked up two part-time jobs to supplement my full-time job, and felt like I deserved to splurge. Absolutely cannot wait!
Not quite, on the Hermès the outer wrapper is an actual box.
NOPE! I love wearing my ceramic more so than the SBSS I have
me too! coming from a SBSS series 4
Just kept having the feeling that black wasn't my fav colour... Super love it now with the ceramic!
I sort of loved-hated my S5 ceramic and decided to return it.
It feels premium and looks gorgeous when you hold it up close because it is heavy and shiny, very reminiscent of stormtroopers or retro sci-fi which I love. But from a distance it looks like one of those toy you get from a capsule machine, especially if you have tiny wrists like me and have to get the 40mm. It gets even worse when you pair the watch with the white hospital admission band - I mean sport band.
Also dressing up formally with a cermic AW is a hit or miss, and finding a good strap to match it can be hard.
It feels premium and looks gorgeous when you hold it up close because it is heavy and shiny, very reminiscent of stormtroopers or retro sci-fi which I love. But from a distance it looks like one of those toy you get from a capsule machine, especially if you have tiny wrists like me and have to get the 40mm. It gets even worse when you pair the watch with the white hospital admission band - I mean sport band.
Also dressing up formally with a cermic AW is a hit or miss, and finding a good strap to match it can be hard.
me too! coming from a SBSS series 4
Just kept having the feeling that black wasn't my fav colour... Super love it now with the ceramic!
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Paired with the Lavender Gray Sport Band
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See, I see a smart watch is being something you can really dress up or down (Being it’s not just mechanical watch for example). The ceramic Apple Watch is unique, because it’s a white casing, versus stainless, which is much easier pair with bands. But the point is, there are millionaire executives who wear the aluminum Apple Watch with a suit, it depends how you Pair it with what band. Any model Apple Watch can be dressed up or down. In the end, it’s just a smart watch made of silicon and metal, not a classic time piece.
I think it also depends on your colour preferences. my personal feel is that the white goes well with black so maybe ok to use black bands..
here’s a few that I tried
I do like the cuff more though (from pad and quill).
Would be nice to see if anyone manages to pull off a Super cool formal look with the ceramic..
I wasn't a fan of the storm trooper look and why I haven't purchased the link, plus the weight.
My least favorite band colors are Yellow, black leather, white, the black with white holes nike, pink sand, black sports band and the pride band (surely not for what it stands for).
If I have a special occasion I will use a third party band to match the shirt.
I like the sport loops.
I like the woven nylon black and gray band. The subtlety of the various shades is nice.
For some reason I don't think a lot of people notice the ceramic. Perhaps it makes us a little more subconscious that we are wearing it.
I worked in an apple store. It was well into the shift before someone noticed I was wearing a ceramic model.
Formal look: Like I said a band to match the shirt and/or tie and you'll be set.
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