Thanks!!! My trigger finger is getting ready!!! This should be an easy decision considering I’ve spent the last 4 years buying bands trying to make my AW into something I liked wearing everyday...but then I have a faint voice in my head saying “but you’re spending it on disposable technology” but the helpful voice, who must of been reading this forum, said “you’ll always have the bands! Duh”. A no brainer!
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Thanks!!! My trigger finger is getting ready!!! This should be an easy decision considering I’ve spent the last 4 years buying bands trying to make my AW into something I liked wearing everyday...but then I have a faint voice in my head saying “but you’re spending it on disposable technology” but the helpful voice, who must of been reading this forum, said “you’ll always have the bands! Duh”. A no brainer!
Just be careful because at any point (and honestly perhaps coming up next time) Apple could tweak the watch design and make the old bands incompatible going with new watches going forward. It’s the only thing keeping me from buying a rainbow selection of H Apple Bands. :/
I seriously doubt that will happen - any improvements in screen/innards technology can be used to cram more onto the face and/or slim down the thickness - it would be a hard sell to justify changing the band connector form factor and negate (for many users) significant investment in bands.
It’s Apple. Other than the watches, they’ve never shown any loyalty whatsoever to keeping a consistent design for the sake of accessories. Their leather iPad cases cost around the same as their own branded Apple Watch bands and yet they seem to go out of their way to make each year’s iPad/iphone form factor slightly different in order to make the old accessories obsolete year after year. The watch has not seen any real form redesign in six years since it’s inception, I find it unlikely to continue that way forever. JMHO.
I reached out to my SA to reserve a watch yesterday, and he responded with ""the watch hasn't been released yet and that it would be announced soon? Is Hermes doing a separate release from Apple? I want my watch Fridayyyyyyyyyy lol. I'm so excited about the watch. Being in quarantine, it's so nice to have something to look forward to. I also love that it helps count towards getting another offer.
Also, does anyone have a picture of the space black with fauve barenia strap? I want to get the space black and possibly get a barenia watch strap to switch it out with.
Also, does anyone have a picture of the space black with fauve barenia strap? I want to get the space black and possibly get a barenia watch strap to switch it out with.
I tend to agree. I looked at the bands the first year they came out and they could easily make a round watch face and keep the existing band connectors. Doesn’t mean they will I know, but I think they have a lot of wiggle room. I never buy cases or accessories from Apple except watch bands, I have never liked the leather they use (after H leather especially!) and I always find third-party accessories I like much better.
I don’t think they make the form factor different just in order to force new accessory purchases, I think it typically has to do with batteries, technology updates changes and so on and so on. I’d be more upset if they never changed the form factor of their products - the first iPad for example was heavy and thick and now it’s totally different which I appreciate. Of course they don’t mind the extra revenue from obsolete replaceable accessories. Just my best guess after following Apple for years, but I’ve been wrong before
But I also don’t buy a bunch of H bands, I’m on my third H watch and I bought two extra bands and if I want more bands I’ll just buy an H bracelet! Those only have to fit my arm! Can’t wait to see everyone’s new watches.
No I don't think that Hermes is doing a separate release from Apple. That Hermes SA probably didn't know that the Apple Hermes watch series 6 was announced and will be released this coming Friday. But I've heard that shipping dates have slipped into November already.
Some Apple Watch Series 6 and SE ship dates already slip into November
According to Apple's online store, some Apple Watch Series 6 configurations are seeing ship dates slip into November.
www.imore.com
I don't disagree with you! The number of adapters/cables I have on hand to run everything (all current gear, BTW) is really vexing.
However, the watch is a different animal. The straps ultimately are almost as expensive and immediately after purchase more valuable than the watch itself. Also I think H would have blowback if all of those lovely straps suddenly became trash.
Just from a design perspective, I can't see what changes they might make that would require a modification to the connectors, which is really where the "standardization" issue is for the straps. But maybe you're right. If so perhaps a cottage industry will spring up to retrofit all of our beautiful H straps to whatever the new model turns out to be.
I think maybe the only thing we disagree on is Apple’s/Hermes’ laissez faire attitude about upsetting their customers.
Who’s tempted by the new 44mm double tour? I like the look of the noir.
Any guys on this forum have pics of them using a double tour? Curious to see how it looks.
Any guys on this forum have pics of them using a double tour? Curious to see how it looks.
I was excited when I saw the strap pop up. just read the past posts，seems double tour is quited causal for work. I need to hold my trigger.
I ordered the space black titanium with rainbow sport band and a fauve barenia band. Should be delivered September 25-28. I'll probably get the anemone band later too, although swift makes me nervous as a band because it's prone to scratches.
Yay I see I get them on my 5! I like the round for a different look...
I have the noir 5 and I love it. The double straps don’t work for me but I like the look. I think they look better with the smaller watch personally.