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#1,981
Yes! Even though I’m not buying a new H Apple Watch, as I love my Series 5 SB H, I LOVE the anemone single tour band, and just bought it to match my Anemone Kelly bag!!! It is very cool this year though, because you can actually build the case you want with the H band you want right out of the box, and they announced extra colors on launch day to do so. Finally!

I think that’s a great feature and if I was in the market for a new H Apple watch it would’ve been stainless with the anemone band. Yes, the pulse oximeter feature is great right now during Covid, but if I must have it, I will probably just buy the aluminum sport with no cellular service, along with the anemone band on order and have both for about half the price of the H version. I’m really wanting the new iPhone 12 pro max when it’s released so that’s where the Apple $ will go for the most part. And next year it’s rumored there will be a new form factor (round face maybe?) so I think I’m waiting for that H version.

Have fun with mix and match everyone!
 
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leechiyong said:
I'm disappointed they didn't release the Bambou in 40mm too. I'm eyeing the new DT, but I have the SBSS version and kind of wonder if it'd just clash too much.
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I actually wear my older H bands with silver hw and don’t even notice the difference with my black H case as I don’t look at the connectors. So for me it doesn’t clash, for some I know it does.

TheLuxeBoheme said:
I was hoping for a gold case this year. I skipped out on upgrading last year because it wasn’t much of an upgrade but was hoping to finally get it in gold. Alas it was not meant to be but I can still go for the all black that I missed out on the previous year. I dislike the new thin band it just doesn’t appeal to me. The technology upgrade this year is hard to pass up though. The biggest benefit is of course the blood ox sensor which would be extremely helpful if I contracted Covid. Knowing that I could leave it on and allow it to monitor me is tempting! How do you all feel about the new upgrade?
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I like the upgrade with the pulse oximeter a lot, just not enough to do a new H Apple this year. I MAY do a sport aluminum 6 without cell service to get that feature and trade watches in and out depending on my activities. Don’t know yet, but the anemone band is on order!!! Couldn’t miss that beauty! And hoping next year for some serious form factor changes.
 
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ehemelay said:
Yeah... I see your point about the SBSS. Fingers crossed the Attelage will be popular enough, they'll add more colors. I think they could sell plenty of black, etoupe and other "basic" colors if offered.

I would probably wear a DT band more often with the Attelage style. I like the DT bands I have, but they skew more casual to my eye than a classic, ST band. I usually wear them on weekends only, not that it matters anymore. I just think the dainty Attelage style looks so crisp and professional, I guess a bit more feminine?
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I really hope they offer more colors in this style. I'd love it if they offered it in any of the ST colors. It seems a lot daintier.
 
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DrTr said:
I actually wear my older H bands with silver hw and don’t even notice the difference with my black H case as I don’t look at the connectors. So for me it doesn’t clash, for some I know it does.
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This gives me hope! I'm considering it, but worry it's too much between the black/silver, black/brown, and contrast stitching. I may get it to try though.
 
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I just ordered one (upgrading from the H series 4 version). That DT Attelege really tempted me, but I already have the wider one in Barenia so it seemed somewhat redundant. Like other comments, I am hoping they introduce other colors in this narrow style.

Went for the Rouge Piment which should be a nice fall pick-me-up color (and I have a decent red bag wardrobe so hopefully it will "go" when I feel like redding out!)
 
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zzzman said:
Ordered the silver stainless steel with bambou single tour. Liked the Attelage version but I already have a Fauve single tour.

We finally get watch faces with complications!
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That's your SBSS in your avatar, right? I wonder if you will be able to keep the special edition face when you swap for the new S6? I hope it stays linked to your Apple ID or something like that! I love the black/gray gradient face.
 
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ehemelay said:
That's your SBSS in your avatar, right? I wonder if you will be able to keep the special edition face when you swap for the new S6? I hope it stays linked to your Apple ID or something like that! I love the black/gray gradient face.
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Yeh I sold my S5 SBSS last week in anticipation for the S6.
I think the noir face is attached to the hardware and no the Apple ID
 
#1,990
How often does H come out with new Apple watches? And.....two really dumb questions.....are H Apple watches just the same as regular apple watches, but with really nice bands?? And finally, is selling your old one the only way to get rid of it?
I’m thinking of getting an H watch for Christmas but I don’t want to keep buying a new one every time a new one comes out. Thanks!
 
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Annawakes said:
How often does H come out with new Apple watches? And.....two really dumb questions.....are H Apple watches just the same as regular apple watches, but with really nice bands?? And finally, is selling your old one the only way to get rid of it?
I’m thinking of getting an H watch for Christmas but I don’t want to keep buying a new one every time a new one comes out. Thanks!
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Apple releases new watches every September (series 5...series 6...etc). Each series has an Hermes version (“Hermes Apple Watch series 6”). New watch band options are released at the same time, and then additional bands are sometimes offered randomly during the year, but not often.

The only difference between a standard Apple Watch and the Hermes Apple Watch is that the Hermes model comes with additional Hermes watch faces in the Apple Watch software that can’t be unlocked in the standard watch models. The Hermes version also comes with an exclusive orange rubber apple sport watch band that you can’t get anywhere else. Resale value is typically not that great on older models but so far the Watch bands have been fully compatible with future models so at least you don’t lose usability of those. Apple sometimes offers buy back credit for turning in your old watch when you upgrade but typically their offers on H watches are abysmal.
 
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acrowcounted said:
Apple releases new watches every September (series 5...series 6...etc). Each series has an Hermes version (“Hermes Apple Watch series 6”). New watch band options are released at the same time, and then additional bands are sometimes offered randomly during the year, but not often.

The only difference between a standard Apple Watch and the Hermes Apple Watch is that the Hermes model comes with additional Hermes watch faces in the Apple Watch software that can’t be unlocked in the standard watch models. The Hermes version also comes with an exclusive orange rubber apple sport watch band that you can’t get anywhere else. Resale value is typically not that great on older models but so far the Watch bands have been fully compatible with future models so at least you don’t lose usability of those. Apple sometimes offers buy back credit for turning in your old watch when you upgrade but typically their offers on H watches are abysmal.
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The Hermes edition is comparable to the stainless steel case "regular" watches. So, for $500 more you get a superior band and also the Hermes watch faces.

The Hermes bands are leaps and bounds nicer than the leather bands sold by Apple. In my opinion they elevate AW from an everyday wearable tech piece to a genuinely nice watch. Technically you could buy a regular SS AW and purchase an Hermes band separately, which would save around $100 on the overall cost, but you wouldn't get the Hermes faces.

I don't think anyone in my personal life (pre-pandemic when I interacted with other humans on a regular basis) has ever noticed that my AWH is an upgraded edition. But since it's on my wrist and I look at it all day, I really appreciate the quality of the Hermes bands!
 
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acrowcounted said:
Apple releases new watches every September (series 5...series 6...etc). Each series has an Hermes version (“Hermes Apple Watch series 6”). New watch band options are released at the same time, and then additional bands are sometimes offered randomly during the year, but not often.

The only difference between a standard Apple Watch and the Hermes Apple Watch is that the Hermes model comes with additional Hermes watch faces in the Apple Watch software that can’t be unlocked in the standard watch models. The Hermes version also comes with an exclusive orange rubber apple sport watch band that you can’t get anywhere else. Resale value is typically not that great on older models but so far the Watch bands have been fully compatible with future models so at least you don’t lose usability of those. Apple sometimes offers buy back credit for turning in your old watch when you upgrade but typically their offers on H watches are abysmal.
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I just traded in my Series 4 Hermes watch (I don't think Apple distinguishes between the models for trade-in - it's a software-only difference in the device). My trade in value (maximum) was $155 for just the watch (no bands).

FYI. (For me this is a no-brianer. I get rid of the two models ago watch, I keep my H bands that it came with, and I don't have to even think about dealing with ebay.)
 
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ehemelay said:
The Hermes edition is comparable to the stainless steel case "regular" watches. So, for $500 more you get a superior band and also the Hermes watch faces.

The Hermes bands are leaps and bounds nicer than the leather bands sold by Apple. In my opinion they elevate AW from an everyday wearable tech piece to a genuinely nice watch. Technically you could buy a regular SS AW and purchase an Hermes band separately, which would save around $100 on the overall cost, but you wouldn't get the Hermes faces.

I don't think anyone in my personal life (pre-pandemic when I interacted with other humans on a regular basis) has ever noticed that my AWH is an upgraded edition. But since it's on my wrist and I look at it all day, I really appreciate the quality of the Hermes bands!
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Agree totally, and I also appreciate the enhanced watch faces. They add that little extra something that H is so good at.
 
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