Which Apple Watch will you be buying?

[greytmom]

Sport $350
Watch $1000
Edition $5000

Easy decision for me and mostly made by Apple. I respect and even appreciate style/fashion but I'm a pragmatist.

All we really know is that the watches start at $349. We don't even know for sure that the Sport watch is the lowest cost.

BUT, if the straps are all interchangeable across versions, that opens the door for major customization.

 

[MarcoCapa]

I'm interested in apple watch sport with rubber band for gym and plied blue leather for everyday.... I'm still undecided between silver and black one...
Does anyone have the ability to make a photoshop of the sport version with some leather bands? I'm not really good in making this kind of things....

 

[aluren]

I'm just going to get the cheapest one and see how I feel about wearing a smart watch. I haven't worn a watch in over 10 years. If it works out I'll fork out a little more for the 2nd gen.

 

[Julien]

All we really know is that the watches start at $349. We don't even know for sure that the Sport watch is the lowest cost....

Yes we do since it has the least expensive parts.

 

[greytmom]

Yes we do since it has the least expensive parts.

No, we don't. We won't KNOW until the info is released. But the way the info was delivered in the video and Keynote makes me wonder if the Apple Watch will be the least expensive. Somewhat strange for them to introduce 1) middle, 2) Low, 3) high.

But, all will be revealed in time. (Pun intended).

 

[Julien]

No, we don't. We won't KNOW until the info is released. But the way the info was delivered in the video and Keynote makes me wonder if the Apple Watch will be the least expensive. Somewhat strange for them to introduce 1) middle, 2) Low, 3) high.

But, all will be revealed in time. (Pun intended).

Yes we do,

Sport: Aluminum & Glass & fluoroelastomer (rubber) band

Watch: Stainless Steel & Sapphire crystal & choice of three different leather bands or link bracelet or...

Edition: 18K Gold & Sapphire crystal & Leather/gold strap

 

[greytmom]

Yes we do,

Sport: Aluminum & Glass & fluoroelastomer (rubber) band

Watch: Stainless Steel & Sapphire crystal & choice of three different leather bands or link bracelet or...

Edition: 18K Gold & Sapphire crystal & Leather/gold strap

I hear what you are saying, and you are probably right. But you still do not know for sure. Hell, for all we know, they won't come with any strap, and that will be a separate purchase.

 

[Julien]

I hear what you are saying, and you are probably right. But you still do not know for sure. Hell, for all we know, they won't come with any strap, and that will be a separate purchase.

The 'no strap' made sense to me too but Apple says they come with bands.

"...the display is protected by sapphire crystal. And there’s a choice of three different leather bands..."

"...Anodized aluminum cases in silver or space gray. Strengthened Ion-X glass. Colorful, durable bands....

 

[PRSGuitarist]

I picked out this one

I want that one, too.

 

[SmGrafiX]

I want the black stainless steal version, thats if they release it, saw the pic on the website but doesnt mean they will release it.

 

[AlliFlowers]

I want the smaller size. I don't want the rubber band. Beyond that...I'm not that fussy. I just wish they were available sooner!

 

[SHNXX]

I might go for the gold if it is priced cheaply.

Otherwise, probably sport since i would only wear it occasionally as a sport watch for gyms etc.

 

[Cashmonee]

Interesting that there are such a high number of "no" votes. Even in a subforum of an all Apple forum that is dedicated to the watch, and filled with mostly watch apologists, 30% still say they won't buy. Far more than all but the sport watch, and not really too far behind it.

Not as discouraging as the article last week that cited only 11% of Apple consumers planned on buying it, but not exactly trumpeting impending world dominance either.

 

[Julien]

Interesting that there are such a high number of "no" votes. Even in a subforum of an all Apple forum that is dedicated to the watch, and filled with mostly watch apologists, 30% still say they won't buy. Far more than all but the sport watch, and not really too far behind it.

Not as discouraging as the article last week that cited only 11% of Apple consumers planned on buying it, but not exactly trumpeting impending world dominance either.

You would have likely found a similar amount saying this too before the giant iPhone (iPad) was released. You could even go back to the iPhone or iPod and find the same. After release if it's successful (which I think it will be) these people will be changing their minds and will be buying.

Also the poll is flawed since most will be buying the Sport (I predict 75% of sales), especially if the Watch lives up to it $1000 starting price rumors (which is likely).

 

[jbachandouris]

Although I am interested in the sport version, it's lack of GPS would cause me not to consider it. I have a 6+ and the whole point of the watch would be to leave the phone elsewhere.

I have a friend who says, regarding the watch:"I want it, but I don't need it.' I suspect he's not the only one.

 

[Cashmonee]

You would have likely found a similar amount saying this too before the giant iPhone (iPad) was released. You could even go back to the iPhone or iPod and find the same. After release if it's successful (which I think it will be) these people will be changing their minds and will be buying.

True. I am also sure you would have found similar polls for the iPod Hifi, Apple TV, 1st Gen MacBook Air, Newton, Lisa, 20th Anniversary Mac, Ping, Mobile Me, iCloud, and many more failed Apple products. Apple makes as many, if not more, flops than successes, and the watch feels more like those I have listed than iPhone or iPod.

 

[shanson27]

I like the Apple watch with stainless steel body

 

[SHNXX]

True. I am also sure you would have found similar polls for the iPod Hifi, Apple TV, 1st Gen MacBook Air, Newton, Lisa, 20th Anniversary Mac, Ping, Mobile Me, iCloud, and many more failed Apple products. Apple makes as many, if not more, flops than successes, and the watch feels more like those I have listed than iPhone or iPod.

I agree.

But I will be buying so oh well.

 

[KPOM]

True. I am also sure you would have found similar polls for the iPod Hifi, Apple TV, 1st Gen MacBook Air, Newton, Lisa, 20th Anniversary Mac, Ping, Mobile Me, iCloud, and many more failed Apple products. Apple makes as many, if not more, flops than successes, and the watch feels more like those I have listed than iPhone or iPod.

Who says the first gen MacBook Air was a failure? They updated it later in the year but it seemed to sell well enough.

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No, we don't. We won't KNOW until the info is released. But the way the info was delivered in the video and Keynote makes me wonder if the Apple Watch will be the least expensive. Somewhat strange for them to introduce 1) middle, 2) Low, 3) high.

But, all will be revealed in time. (Pun intended).

Aluminum is cheaper than stainless steel. The Sport is the $350 watch.

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Interesting that there are such a high number of "no" votes. Even in a subforum of an all Apple forum that is dedicated to the watch, and filled with mostly watch apologists, 30% still say they won't buy. Far more than all but the sport watch, and not really too far behind it.

Not as discouraging as the article last week that cited only 11% of Apple consumers planned on buying it, but not exactly trumpeting impending world dominance either.

11% of 200 million is still a big number.

 

[Cashmonee]

Who says the first gen MacBook Air was a failure? They updated it later in the year but it seemed to sell well enough.

11% of 200 million is still a big number.

The first gen MacBook Air was terrible.Way overpriced and under powered.

And 11% of 200 million is 22 million. Or in other words, the amount of iPhones sold in, what, 6 months? Not to mention, there are not 200 million iPhone or Apple customers. Probably somewhere closer to 50-100 million. So in reality, you are looking at 5.5-11 million sold. And that assumes that all of those 11% actually follow through on the purchase, which is unlikely.

My original point stands. People here are cherry picking when they compare the watch to the iPod, iPhone and iPad. It could just as easily be the next HiFi, which, oh by the way, the watch is probably more analogous to than any of those other three products. Going after a high end market Apple has never been a player in, overpriced for the market, me too product in the category, etc.

 

[KPOM]

The first gen MacBook Air was terrible.Way overpriced and under powered.

And 11% of 200 million is 22 million. Or in other words, the amount of iPhones sold in, what, 6 months? Not to mention, there are not 200 million iPhone or Apple customers. Probably somewhere closer to 50-100 million. So in reality, you are looking at 5.5-11 million sold. And that assumes that all of those 11% actually follow through on the purchase, which is unlikely.

My original point stands. People here are cherry picking when they compare the watch to the iPod, iPhone and iPad. It could just as easily be the next HiFi, which, oh by the way, the watch is probably more analogous to than any of those other three products. Going after a high end market Apple has never been a player in, overpriced for the market, me too product in the category, etc.

Apple will sell about 200 million iPhones over the next year. They'll probably sell 60 million next quarter alone. Plus, the Watch will work with about 200 million existing iPhones. Granted, there will be a lot of overlap between the 200 million existing iPhone owners and the 200 million or so that will be sold over the next year, but there will be some new growth.

My point is that even if a small fraction of iPhone owners get a Watch, there is a potential for Apple to sell ten million or more of them. That would be significant. No, it isn't the "next iPhone" but it could very significant over time.

 

[Chad-VI]

I'll buy this one ,if it's for less than $500.

 

[SHNXX]

I'll buy this one ,if it's for less than $500.

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I think it will be more than that, especially with all stainless steel bracelet.

 

[mixeymomo]

The standard 38mm watch with either the milanese loop or classic buckle.

 

[aawil]

I want the stainless one but if it's $1000 I'll probably get the sport and wait for V2. Then I can keep the sport as a beater watch.