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Old 10 February 2016, 01:16 PM   #1
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Hodinkee review of Apple Watch

A really interesting read. Jack Forster's article on the Apple Watch and implications for the luxury mechanical watch industry.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/wh...he-apple-watch
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Old 10 February 2016, 01:25 PM   #2
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Old 10 February 2016, 09:17 PM   #3
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Well I didn't want one before and one one even less now, I am already turning off my mobile phones for many hours each day as I am tired of all this technology which is invading your life, so to add another? NO WAY...
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Old 10 February 2016, 11:39 PM   #4
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I was given one as a gift and upon opening it, realised I need an iPhone for it to work. Then I returned it. Not about to give up my Android phone just to use an iWatch. It does feels comfortable and kind of cool on the wrist but that's about it.
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Old 10 February 2016, 11:57 PM   #5
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I was given one as a gift and upon opening it, realised I need an iPhone for it to work. Then I returned it. Not about to give up my Android phone just to use an iWatch. It does feels comfortable and kind of cool on the wrist but that's about it.
Funny thing is I believe the only thing keeping it alive is the fact it's tethered to a cell phone. On it's own it would compete against the phone and doubt it would stand a chance. As a phone accessory some people will buy it just like some buy the blue tooth earpiece.
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Old 11 February 2016, 12:27 AM   #6
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I read it and while well written I can't say I would want one yet.
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Old 11 February 2016, 12:41 AM   #7
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I read it and while well written I can't say I would want one yet.
Same here, it still does nothing for me aesthetically
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Old 11 February 2016, 12:43 AM   #8
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Apple def paid for this article
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Old 11 February 2016, 02:49 AM   #9
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My watches need more wrist time. No time for the Apple watch although I think it's pretty cool.
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Old 11 February 2016, 02:50 AM   #10
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Old 11 February 2016, 04:18 AM   #11
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I'll probably jump in on Revision 1 or perhaps 2. Need to maintain my Apple fanboi cred.

Will be a right wrist bracelet thing. Not giving up any mechanical watches for it.
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Old 11 February 2016, 05:54 AM   #12
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Had one, sold it. No desire to get another unless battery life is extended to several days.
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Old 11 February 2016, 06:12 AM   #13
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I read the article, definitely a good article. I work in Seattle and few people wear watches here - so if this product makes people put something on their wrists I think that is a good thing. I have noticed more people wearing smart watches as of late. I think a segment of these adopters may be drawn to upgrade the real estate on their wrists. So while I think the iWatch may hurt the under $1,000 segment I think it will help the upper part of the market.
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Old 11 February 2016, 06:19 AM   #14
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I'm usually apple all the way with things, but I'm fully sure I get more enjoyment out my Daytona than I ever would out of an Apple Watch
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I read it and while well written I can't say I would want one yet.
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Old 11 February 2016, 08:40 AM   #16
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Some good comments here.

FWIW, I don't want to be buying an Apple Watch if in 12-36 months time, it's being replaced by a new & improved version and the latest OS no longer runs on it or it runs too slow. I get that it would be helpful when used in combination with an iPhone, but I don't think that's enough for me to be interested in buying one.

If the Apple Watch gets the luxury mechanical watch companies to sit up and take notice, to make better watches and pay more attention to the details, then I think it's a good thing for all watch enthusiasts, whether they like the Apple Watch or not.
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Old 11 February 2016, 05:29 PM   #17
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I purchased the Apple watch and really tried to like it but couldn't. The apps suck and it barely suffices to just tell the time. If I don't turn my wrist enough the display doesn't come on and I can't see the time.

I have a whole list of issues I have with the iwatch.
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Old 12 February 2016, 12:36 AM   #18
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Clearly the use model isn't sufficiently there yet...I'm an apple fan boy as well, but don't have an Apple Watch.

From a design perspective, I like the back watch reviewed...the bracelet with six tool-less removable links on either side of the clasp is a great feature.

I wore a Fitbit for a while on my right wrist, but didn't get much out of it...

I'm interested to see how the product develops, but content to watch (pun intended) from afar right now.
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Old 12 February 2016, 04:39 AM   #19
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I was given one as a gift and upon opening it, realised I need an iPhone for it to work. Then I returned it. Not about to give up my Android phone just to use an iWatch. It does feels comfortable and kind of cool on the wrist but that's about it.
Haha! I think Samsung has their own watch to match their Android phones. I am sure other phone manufacturers will follow suit.

I think the Apple watch will attract the tech crowd as well as those who were drawn to the iPhone and Apple products in the first place.
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Apple def paid for this article
Just recently Marc Newson,the Apple designer created this insane,shamelessly and ridiculously priced USD12000 each Marc Newson 15 cm tall 3.3 pound 10 minute Hourglass Limited Edition to 100 units exclusively for Hodinkee,the online wristwatch journal specialist

You can place an order for 0ne but need to pay a NON REFUNDABLE USD 6000 deposit via Hodinkee website then wait for 3/4 months for a free shipping of the product to destination of your choice anywhere in the world

Of course Hodinkee tries to objectively cover the Apple smartwatches and its implications on mechanical timepieces without sounding too bias and harsh but throws in some criticisms to cover their real agenda which is to further the company brand to an elevated high end status symbol.

Apple doesnt need to stump out money for Hodinkee for any excellant Apple smartwatch write up ad but this time Hodinkee is in a position to make a potential cool 1.2 million bucks total profit ( USD 12000 per Apple/Hodinkee hourglass special x 100 units )
Apple Polishing Any0ne ?
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Thanks for posting.
Thanks for bumping another year old thread (you normally bump 1-3 year old threads). A good 10-12 every single day.

Just curious why?
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I was wondering the same thing..... is he trying to get his post count up? Do you get a prize when you reach the most posts on the forum?
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