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hlthe2b

(102,138 posts)
1. Given so few of recent generation cohorts actually wear a watch, I think it will be an uphill climb
Mon Mar 9, 2015, 11:19 PM
Mar 2015

Still, the hard core fitness crowd might adopt it, as they have fitbits and other wearable tracking devices, so I'd bet they do sell quite a few of the entry level "sport" watches. The "status" symbol crowd might as well, but I'd bet a lot of them will find themselves satsified with the mid-level stainless steel variety for $500-$600.

Time will tell. I still wear my 20+ year old small Tag Heuer watch.. It just feels right and still looks good. If they work out enough kinks in the apple watch over time, I'd consider a sports watch as I'd love to be able to track heart rate without having to wear a chest strap monitor. The accuracy of current technology--including apple's optical sensor-- is not likely to be good, however.

As to the original question--would I spend $10K on a gold apple watch? Not on your life (even if handed the money). $350? maybe..

Kablooie

(18,612 posts)
4. I'd think anyone would be embarrassed to wear a $10,000 iPhone watch.
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 01:52 AM
Mar 2015

even a billionaire.
It's a fashion statement that screams IDIOT!

jmowreader

(50,530 posts)
2. It's the product everyone has wanted since 1931
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 12:03 AM
Mar 2015


Forget the flying car. What everyone REALLY wants is Dick Tracy's 2-Way Wrist Radio. And now you can get one that works.
 

OnyxCollie

(9,958 posts)
3. I'd take this watch instead.
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 01:13 AM
Mar 2015
H.R. GIGER'S PASSAGEN WATCH Gold Case, Black Dial, Gold Indicia.
http://www.morpheuswatches.com/H-R-GIGER-S-PASSAGEN-WATCH-Gold-Case-p/p5.htm

18K Gold plated case (thick 5 micron plating) with black dial and gold, luminous hands. Swiss Made and hand assembled with highly detailed and crafted fifteen part case.

43mm case with special cut sapphire crystal. Classic ETA 2824 automatic sweep hand movement. Exhibition case back with Sapphire Crystal. Ships with a black leather strap. Limited Edition of just 25 pieces, with each timepiece individually numbered on the case back with Giger's engraved signature.


And it's only $3,755! Wotta deal!
 

OnyxCollie

(9,958 posts)
5. Besides telling time (which I assume this thing does),
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 03:07 AM
Mar 2015

does it take pictures, or make phone calls, or allow web surfing?

So, it's a watch... and?

I'm trying to understand the impetus for buying this thing.

Auggie

(31,133 posts)
7. No. Not planning to buy the $349.00 version either ...
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 09:03 AM
Mar 2015

It's a cool idea but I don't need to be that connected. My iPhone 6+ is enough.

Pretty sure I'll get another Apple TV for the bedroom though.

Bryce Butler

(338 posts)
8. I don't wear a watch now... i'm not going to start.
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 12:04 PM
Mar 2015

The best things from the March event were the Apple TV and Macbook. I'll get another ATV for the bedroom and a new Macbook to replace my old one (2008 model).

Oh, the medical research stuff was cool, but I would need to learn more about it.

Rob H.

(5,349 posts)
9. Nope
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 03:35 PM
Mar 2015

I honestly don't see the point of having an Apple watch as a companion to my iPhone. It took me a while to get on board with the iPad and the iPhone, too, though.

Edit: I was honestly a lot more excited about HBO NOW since I don't have cable/satellite TV.

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