spudmachine 0 Posted July 28, 2015 Has anyone felt the need to buy one? One of my workmates has got one and it's the ugliest thing I've ever seen. I pointed that fact out to him and he said "yes, but soon you'll be able to download any watch face you want to it - no need to buy a Rolex anymore". I just smiled politely and walked away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikrotsutsunos 1 Posted July 28, 2015 I absolutely agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted July 28, 2015 He's deluded if he thinks Apple will open the watch faces up to all and sundry to design. They've already stated categorically that will never happen. He needs an Android wear watch and a proper phone if that's his fancy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiko1314 0 Posted July 28, 2015 Human stupidity at its best... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted July 28, 2015 Has anyone felt the need to buy one? One of my workmates has got one and it's the ugliest thing I've ever seen. I pointed that fact out to him and he said "yes, but soon you'll be able to download any watch face you want to it - no need to buy a Rolex anymore". I just smiled politely and walked away. What is this world coming to Spudmachine? Tell your mate that he must be on crack.. I hate the things. I guarantee that when these really kick off, there will be more road accidents than we have ever seen before. Aside from my initial rant, they are also ugly as F£$%6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 28, 2015 A solution in search of a problem. Utter waste of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted July 28, 2015 A solution in search of a problem. Utter waste of time. +1. You hit the nail on the head. I would rather use Maggie Thatcher as a face mask than own one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blancoMatto 0 Posted July 28, 2015 Ugly watch... Leave the tech to the phones... Keep the class in watches. Thats my two pence anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted July 28, 2015 Gadgets and Gizmos' ! I like a watch to be a watch .. not tell me what a Lard arse I am and to burn off some calories .. Dal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted July 28, 2015 Ugly watch... Leave the tech to the phones... Keep the class in watches. Thats my two pence anyway And a good 2 pence worth spending. Well said blancoMatto! and Welcome to the forum mate.: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted July 28, 2015 Not really a watch is it? Just a wrist mounted mini iphone. Marvellous technology but hardly a technological marvel in the vein of a good mechanical movement in a proper wristwatch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jooost 0 Posted July 28, 2015 If, and only if, you feel the weird need to have a smart watch, please go for the motorola. Looks a bit less geeky then the iWatch and you can put different faces on them. Needless to say, I wont be buying one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted July 28, 2015 I don't want one but I don't hate them. But sod it .......in the context of so many knockers I will take the counter view and say I love them. Fuck it I'm gonna get one because I need one. Need one. And the design well I was going to say I'm indifferent but sod that I love the simple design by Marc Newson ..... I love Marc Newson and worship his boyfriend sir Jony Ive. Hail Apple. Or fuck em. Well they all remain way cleverer than me and there legacy of invention will make my rep watch collection seem inconsequential ........fuck I'm devastated I thought I was better than them.....seems I'm probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted July 28, 2015 I don't want one but I don't hate them. But sod it .......in the context of so many knockers I will take the counter view and say I love them. Fuck it I'm gonna get one because I need one. Need one. And the design well I was going to say I'm indifferent but sod that I love the simple design by Marc Newson ..... I love Marc Newson and worship his boyfriend sir Jony Ive. Hail Apple. Or fuck em. Well they all remain way cleverer than me and there legacy of invention will make my rep watch collection seem inconsequential ........fuck I'm devastated I thought I was better than them.....seems I'm probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testomatic 0 Posted July 28, 2015 Meh...iwatch is an expensive gadget not a watch, if i were to put anything digital on my wrist again it would be one of these old school digital casio http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/inspect-a-gadget/cassio.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted July 28, 2015 The 42mm one with SS bracelet is quite nice- I've handled one. I doubt I'll buy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spudmachine 0 Posted July 28, 2015 I agree the technology is amazing. I have an iPad Gen4 and my wife has a Samsung Android tablet. The iPad built quality is noticeably better. But I think the iWatch is two or three generations ahead of being useful. It was the same with the iPad Gen1. You need to wait for the computing power to mature, and for decent apps to appear. Plus the battery life to get way, way better than it is now on the iWatch. Even then who amongst us would swap it even for an inexpensive rep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewcan7 0 Posted July 28, 2015 I liked the idea of one when they first came out. Then I saw them in person and decided it was not for me. I wish they could just build calorie counter and heart rate monitor into our reps -- would make my life a lot easier. FFS, I started wearing my jawbone on my ankle b/c I dont want it to get in the way of my watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_frenchman 31 Posted July 28, 2015 Ugly watch... Leave the tech to the phones... Keep the class in watches. Thats my two pence anyway +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleRaw 0 Posted August 2, 2015 I have one and I actually like it, it's kind of useful sometimes specially if your a bike rider to use the gps and such, it's a sports watch at the end But i would never wear it to go out and such.. AP all day lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PidgeonKeeper 0 Posted August 2, 2015 I have had an apple watch for a couple of months now and to be honest its better than i thought it was going to be. Battery life lasts full day so it only get charged on work. I also have an android wear tgose things are a joke. dont get me wrong its not perfect yet but i can see yhe vision apple has for itas a remote companion. It will never be swiss perfection . But i think thats exactly why the likes of tag are looking to integrate modern tech into watches over the next decade. Because it will be pretty useful when they nail it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jmp2626 0 Posted August 2, 2015 Agree with PidgeonKeeper, i have the 42mm Stainless one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riser 0 Posted August 2, 2015 I have no idea why a mini iPhone on your wrist is worth $600+ It's insulting they're entering the luxury watch market with such bravado. What happens when the tech is obsolete? Rep or Gen "normal" watches will out last the apple watch by decades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadeInTaiwan 0 Posted August 2, 2015 $600 is not more than a weeks pay. An iPhone is good for 3/4 years. So let's say the watch has the same lifespan. $600/3=200. Not that much is it. I'm guessing your monthly electricity bill is higher. Also they make stuff to earn money. And think about RD, marketing, shipping, assembly, parts etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
