Poll: ** The Apple Watch Series 2 Thread **

[Cob]

Just out of interest, which strap did you buy from amazon ?

R

Mehul

This one. Yeah it was cheap, but I would have expected it to last more than a few days.

I know the question wasn't directed at me, but I bought this one and can't fault it.

I bought the black version of that too. Comfortable, but I prefer leather.

 

[Junglist]

To those debating it... If I ever leave my watch at home I instantly regret it.

I wouldn't want to go back to an Apple Watch-less life. Payment is amazing, notification alerts are immensely useful, you can be handsfree for so many things.

Don't be worried about tech being outdated soon either. My launch day AW is still great. The fact you are so closely connected with your digital world is a huge advantage that will not go away if a new better model comes out.

Grrr

I successfully talked myself out of getting one. Now this post has stirred the pot again.

 

[Feek]

The leather one wasn't particularly great. Starting splitting on the underside after a few days, so I bit the bullet and bought the Apple classic buckle. Loving it.

This one. Yeah it was cheap, but I would have expected it to last more than a few days.

Did you return it for a refund, clearly not fit for purpose.

 

[Gee]

If anyone has the Series 2 Stainless Steel, mind taking some photos and posting them please? Ordered one today (due early Dec) and I'm still unsure about which one to get; SS or Space Black.

Cheers!

 

[BeatMaster]

Can anyone recommend a running app? Loving the watch but got a 10-mile run on Sunday and not had it long enough to evaluate them all

 

[djcj]

Isn't the nike+ app made especially for it?

 

[GSXRMovistar]

One of these is on my daughters list for xmas and I'm trying to decide is the cost of the Series 2 over Series 1 is worth it. From what I've read it's the inclusion of water proofing and GPS, anything else noteworthy?

 

[Valo]

My SS Space Black has finally shipped and should be with me early next week

Now just need to wait until Christmas to actually use it!

 

[Valo]

One of these is on my daughters list for xmas and I'm trying to decide is the cost of the Series 2 over Series 1 is worth it. From what I've read it's the inclusion of water proofing and GPS, anything else noteworthy?

The only other thing is the Series 2 display is twice as bright as the Series 1.

 

[Broken Hope]

One of these is on my daughters list for xmas and I'm trying to decide is the cost of the Series 2 over Series 1 is worth it. From what I've read it's the inclusion of water proofing and GPS, anything else noteworthy?

Other than the twice as bright screen that has been mentioned the series 2 also has a ceramic back for both the Alu and SS versions where's the Series 1 has a composite back on the alu version which has caused rashes on people.

 

[Spleen Sauce]

Isn't the nike+ app made especially for it?

Yes but it's rubbish. Had problems with the GPS - if your phone is still within range when starting a run it tries to use the phone's GPS. If you then move out of range of your phone it doesn't switch to Watch GPS which is ridiculous.

For that reason alone I'd stick with the built-in workout app and run with that.

 

[roman59]

One of these is on my daughters list for xmas and I'm trying to decide is the cost of the Series 2 over Series 1 is worth it. From what I've read it's the inclusion of water proofing and GPS, anything else noteworthy?

Better battery life by far on the series 2, I can get 2 days use out of mine on one charge, I was lucky if I could get one day out of my old series 0 (original).

Cheers all

 

[jrodga2k5]

I just picked up a series 1 for £249 + 3% Cashback, was going to wait until I went to the US in a few weeks but with the exchange rate the way it was I would have saved only about £10 max.

Anyways, I like it, I've used Android Wear since it's beginning and this is me fully integrating myself into the Apple Ecosystem...or at least trying to.

Got the 38mm which does actually feel really small, you don't notice it and that's what I like about it. I'll be wearing it over the next few days so will have better impressions about it then but definitely is a nice piece of kit that's for sure.

 

[welshdragon]

Looking into an Apple Watch. Is there a way to tell the 1st gen apart from the Series 1? I suspect the model number but if someone could help me I'd be really grateful

 

[Junglist]

dunk it under water

If it still works, its a series 2.
If it doesn't work, it's a series 1.

 

[welshdragon]

dunk it under water

If it still works, its a series 2.
If it doesn't work, it's a series 1.

 

[Junglist]

I mean, that is legitimate advice! Though maybe an expensive way of finding out

I believe series 2 has a much brighter screen so that may give it away when side-by-side?

 

[GSXRMovistar]

I believe series 2 has a much brighter screen so that may give it away when side-by-side?

I had the apple guys give me a comparison side by side, messing about with the brightness on both, and yes the series 2 is a little brighter (not by much though) but you really do need them side by side to notice.

 

[Cob]

Looking into an Apple Watch. Is there a way to tell the 1st gen apart from the Series 1? I suspect the model number but if someone could help me I'd be really grateful

The model details are printed on the back.

 

[welshdragon]

The model details are printed on the back.

Just I'm on the bay of plenty and many seem confused between a gen 1 and a series 1 so just wondered how bets to check. No worries though