Apple Watch

DelBoy Trotter

eeloe wrote: »

Basically yes, i have the nike version, only because i liked the strap it came with. Saying that, i didn't pay 60 extra for it, i got mine in the US and it was the same price as the stock watch.

The €60 price difference is due to the Nike watch being cheaper!

iniall

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

The €60 price difference is due to the Nike watch being cheaper!

They're both €459 on apple.com?

Sarn

iniall wrote: »

They're both €459 on apple.com?

You can get them cheaper on Nike.com.

iniall

Sarn wrote: »

You can get them cheaper on Nike.com.

Ah ok didn't realise. From €399 - that's a decent reduction! Is the strap the only difference?

Regular non-Nike watches start at €429 in Dixons, Dublin Airport. I thought that was the cheapest around.

Creamy Goodness

iniall wrote: »

Ah ok didn't realise. From €399 - that's a decent reduction! Is the strap the only difference?

Regular non-Nike watches start at €429 in Dixons, Dublin Airport. I thought that was the cheapest around.

A Nike running app comes pre-installed, there’s some nike only watch faces and the etching on the back case has a Nike logo.

Other than that it’s the same watch.

DelBoy Trotter

44mm Series 5 watch from the Nike website is €429
44mm Series 5 watch from the Apple website is €489

I had planned on buying from the Apple website, but couldn't decide what colour watch or strap to go for. I am keeping my black sport band from my Series 3 so can wear that on the new watch. None of the straps on the Apple's website were really jumping out at me, apart from maybe the red sport band. I think I'll go with the watch from the Nike website, but do I go for a space grey or silver watch this time.......

Neworder79

New Apple Watch 5 slid off couch today. New ‘tougher’ screen smashed all over (previous Apple Watch managed 4 years without a scratch).

Contacted support who were helpful arranging collection for ‘repair’...then emailed me an upfront bill €501.30, €32 more than I paid for it new!! WTF? Anyone any experience dealing with them?

whiterebel

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/watch/repair/service/pricing

€341.30 according to their website.

pad199207

Neworder79 wrote: »

New Apple Watch 5 slid off couch today. New ‘tougher’ screen smashed all over (previous Apple Watch managed 4 years without a scratch).

Contacted support who were helpful arranging collection for ‘repair’...then emailed me an upfront bill €501.30, €32 more than I paid for it new!! WTF? Anyone any experience dealing with them?

Christ

Metalpanic

whiterebel wrote: »

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/watch/repair/service/pricing

€341.30 according to their website.

Yeah I looked this up over Christmas and was shocked at the price. My kid ran off with my watch while I was in the shower and I got it back with lots of scratches. Not sure what he did! It's not bad enough to warrant a repair (or lets face it just a new watch at that price) but I seriously regret not putting a screen protector on it.

Neworder79

It was an error, the online support system couldn’t identify my device or location and it allocated default cost+shipping as a result. They identified an issue and contacted me to organising the repair, so happy with service in the end. But in future an Applecare plan might be worth the investment.

embraer170

Neworder79 wrote: »

It was an error, the online support system couldn’t identify my device or location and it allocated default cost+shipping as a result. They identified an issue and contacted me to organising the repair, so happy with service in the end. But in future an Applecare plan might be worth the investment.

How much did they charge you in the end?

Im_No_Superman

Anyone who ordered series 5 via Nike.com how long did it take to deliver?
I ordered on Monday and still have no dispatch mail, now it says estimated delivery date of Jan 21st so maybe I'm just abit impatient but would have though it would need to be shipped today to even make the 21st.

un5byh7sqpd2x0

Im_No_Superman wrote: »

Anyone who ordered series 5 via Nike.com how long did it take to deliver?
I ordered on Monday and still have no dispatch mail, now it says estimated delivery date of Jan 21st so maybe I'm just abit impatient but would have though it would need to be shipped today to even make the 21st.

Ordered Thursday last week, it shipped Friday afternoon and arrived, when it said it would when ordering, on Wednesday.

DelBoy Trotter

Im_No_Superman wrote: »

Anyone who ordered series 5 via Nike.com how long did it take to deliver?
I ordered on Monday and still have no dispatch mail, now it says estimated delivery date of Jan 21st so maybe I'm just abit impatient but would have though it would need to be shipped today to even make the 21st.

I ordered a couple of weeks ago from Nike. I ordered on a Sunday night and it was delivered on the Friday

DelBoy Trotter

Is anybody else disappointed with the battery in the Series 5?
I got a Series 3 almost 3 years ago. I used to have to charge it every third night. My usage used to include tracking gym sessions and running, and depending on the session, I would have a heart rate monitor chest strap and bluetooth headphones connected. After about a year battery life deteriorated so I had been charging it every second night since.
I got a Series 5 a couple of weeks ago and had presumed that I would be back to charging it every third night. I have been using the watch for tracking gym sessions and running as I did with the Series 3, but haven't had the heart rate monitor or headphones connected, and I've had to charge it every second night since I got it, and it's touch and go whether I even get to the end of the second day. I do have the always on display on, but Apple claimed this new feature and battery management improvements meant the battery life was the same as the Series 4 even with the always on display on. I had hoped/assumed I'd be back to 3 days use again between charged. I will more than likely turn it off next time I've charged fully to see how much of a difference it will make

awec

Never noticed. I just charge mine every night.

Metalpanic

Anyone else a bit disappointed with the screen glass? I seem to be picking up more and more fine scratches lately, much more than on my phone. I know it isn't sapphire glass, but still, I guess I expected more.

Im_No_Superman

Athena Curved Surgery wrote: »

Ordered Thursday last week, it shipped Friday afternoon and arrived, when it said it would when ordering, on Wednesday.

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

I ordered a couple of weeks ago from Nike. I ordered on a Sunday night and it was delivered on the Friday

I must be unlucky so, still no sign. Big backlog of orders according to Nike online support, if I had know that at the time of purchase I would have just bought directly from Apple. :rolleyes: Just got to wait it out now I guess.

MoonUnit75

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

Is anybody else disappointed with the battery in the Series 5?
I got a Series 3 almost 3 years ago. I used to have to charge it every third night. My usage used to include tracking gym sessions and running, and depending on the session, I would have a heart rate monitor chest strap and bluetooth headphones connected. After about a year battery life deteriorated so I had been charging it every second night since.
I got a Series 5 a couple of weeks ago and had presumed that I would be back to charging it every third night. I have been using the watch for tracking gym sessions and running as I did with the Series 3, but haven't had the heart rate monitor or headphones connected, and I've had to charge it every second night since I got it, and it's touch and go whether I even get to the end of the second day. I do have the always on display on, but Apple claimed this new feature and battery management improvements meant the battery life was the same as the Series 4 even with the always on display on. I had hoped/assumed I'd be back to 3 days use again between charged. I will more than likely turn it off next time I've charged fully to see how much of a difference it will make

Do you have the alerts for loud noises turned on? That sucked the life from my watch before I turned it off. Series 3 didn’t have that feature as far as I know.

Creamy Goodness

In reality your series 3 has really been over performing. It had battery capacity in spades because Apple got so good at energy efficiency but they still quoted the battery at “all day” battery life of 18hours.

Now with the series 5 they still quote the same battery life but due to the always on display it’s just getting closer to that 18 hours rating.

Eire Go Brach

Metalpanic wrote: »

Anyone else a bit disappointed with the screen glass? I seem to be picking up more and more fine scratches lately, much more than on my phone. I know it isn't sapphire glass, but still, I guess I expected more.

Sapphire is only on the stainless steel version. Not even sure that’s available in Ireland.

DelBoy Trotter

MoonUnit75 wrote: »

Do you have the alerts for loud noises turned on? That sucked the life from my watch before I turned it off. Series 3 didn’t have that feature as far as I know.

I don't, I have the watch on silent at all times

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

In reality your series 3 has really been over performing. It had battery capacity in spades because Apple got so good at energy efficiency but they still quoted the battery at “all day” battery life of 18hours.

Now with the series 5 they still quote the same battery life but due to the always on display it’s just getting closer to that 18 hours rating.

The Series 3 had only been out approximately 3 months when I got it, so they hadn't had that much time to get overly efficient with it. The Series 5 had been out a similar amount of time when I got it.

I have turned off the always on display this morning to see how much of a difference it makes

un5byh7sqpd2x0

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

I don't, I have the watch on silent at all times

You misunderstand, its the monitoring / alerts for loud noises it hears that kill the battery not the fact that it makes noises.

DelBoy Trotter

Athena Curved Surgery wrote: »

You misunderstand, its the monitoring / alerts for loud noises it hears that kill the battery not the fact that it makes noises.

Ah sorry, I did misunderstand you. I already have that switched off

Creamy Goodness

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

I don't, I have the watch on silent at all times



The Series 3 had only been out approximately 3 months when I got it, so they hadn't had that much time to get overly efficient with it. The Series 5 had been out a similar amount of time when I got it.

I have turned off the always on display this morning to see how much of a difference it makes

What I meant was the components in the series 3 got more efficient at running watchOS and got smaller to facilitate physically larger battery. If the software was targeting a slower CPU i.e. series 2, and the series 3 is faster and more efficient it wouldn't use as much battery doing exercises, gps etc.

the series 5 decided to use that battery gain to give an always on screen but still give daily battery life.

Newport81

Just bought the series 3 today. Is there any apps that you guys recommend? Also is there a way to put music on it for running without having the phone. Won’t let me use Spotify out n about?

PaulT21

Newport81 wrote: »

Just bought the series 3 today. Is there any apps that you guys recommend? Also is there a way to put music on it for running without having the phone. Won’t let me use Spotify out n about?

Great watch. Enjoy

https://www.wareable.com/apple/apple-watch-tips-and-tricks-iwatch-7383

https://www.wareable.com/apple/how-to-add-apple-music-tracks-to-the-apple-watch

https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/buyers-guides/apple/133729-best-apple-watch-apps

Roberto_gas

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Watch-GPS-Cellular-40mm/dp/B07XS7ZV2H?tag=hupeuk-21

Series 5 cellular and GPS for 379 sterling...

chrislad

Newport81 wrote: »

Just bought the series 3 today. Is there any apps that you guys recommend? Also is there a way to put music on it for running without having the phone. Won’t let me use Spotify out n about?

Maybe not what you want to hear, but I swapped over to Apple Music, which does support copying music to the watch itself, and playing via bluetooth.

forumdedum

I really want to buy the Titanium Apple Watch 5 but it's not for sale in Ireland. Any idea's where I could buy this please?

Creamy Goodness

forumdedum wrote: »

I really want to buy the Titanium Apple Watch 5 but it's not for sale in Ireland. Any idea's where I could buy this please?

Uk and get it in via parcel motel/address pal.

murpho999

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Uk and get it in via parcel motel/address pal.

I'd recommend Parcel Wizard too, same price but deliver to any address.

iniall

murpho999 wrote: »

I'd recommend Parcel Wizard too, same price but deliver to any address.

Or OP could visit Belfast and pick one up in the Apple Store there.

flexcon

I’m unsure if I’m breaking rules here but

I am selling Apple Watch series 5 GPS Space Grey black sport band 44mm

Sealed and one year Apple warranty - corporate gift but I already have one.

So if someone is looking to dive into the unknown and fancies saving €100 over RRP it’s yours. PM me.

forumdedum

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Uk and get it in via parcel motel/address pal.

Thanks very much for that. Never used parcel motel before but looks good.

forumdedum

iniall wrote: »

Or OP could visit Belfast and pick one up in the Apple Store there.

They only have the stainless steel in stock. Lovely watch too of course.

iniall

forumdedum wrote: »

They only have the stainless steel in stock. Lovely watch too of course.

Really? That's disappointing.

Hope you fare better with Parcel Motel...

forumdedum

iniall wrote: »

Really? That's disappointing.

Hope you fare better with Parcel Motel...

Guy in shop said Titanium would have to be ordered in. So using the Parcel Motel recommendation from London store it would be 28 February before arriving.

Pacifico

Anyone recommend any good 3rd party straps? Particularly a milanese loop one

ablelocks

I got this : https://www.amazon.co.uk/VIKATech-Replacement-Compatible-Stainless-Spacegray/dp/B084ZC3W3M/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vikatech&qid=1582390737&sr=8-4

And

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simpeak-Stainless-Steel-Strap-compatible-Black-42mm-44mm/dp/B016QAHSKW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SUDOT48S0AYV&keywords=simpeak+stainless+steel+band+strap+for+apple+watch+42mm&qid=1582390969&sprefix=Simpeak%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

DelBoy Trotter

ablelocks wrote: »

I got this : https://www.amazon.co.uk/VIKATech-Replacement-Compatible-Stainless-Spacegray/dp/B084ZC3W3M/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vikatech&qid=1582390737&sr=8-4

And

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simpeak-Stainless-Steel-Strap-compatible-Black-42mm-44mm/dp/B016QAHSKW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SUDOT48S0AYV&keywords=simpeak+stainless+steel+band+strap+for+apple+watch+42mm&qid=1582390969&sprefix=Simpeak%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

What’s the quality like? I’d be worried about the straps breaking and watch falling off and getting damaged!

iniall

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

What’s the quality like? I’d be worried about the straps breaking and watch falling off and getting damaged!

I got this for my series 5 last month. It was £8 at the time.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0829SGPM4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just wanted to see what the Milanese loop was like without splurging. It looks ok, but it has a habit of slipping slightly every so often, which feels a little like a notification from the watch, so that's put me off.

I guess you get what you pay for, as my grandmother used to say!

Will have a go at a sport loop next, I think.

ablelocks

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

What’s the quality like? I’d be worried about the straps breaking and watch falling off and getting damaged!

quality is fine, particularly the steel band. The loop one does slip ocassionally so i did find I was tigthening the band more often.

I couldn't justify the price of the apply branded straps so these are a much better option and if i ever see a different band I like I can just buy it. thinking of getting a leather one next.,..

Vudgie

The first apple watch I had was the Stainless Steel and it was great for resisting scratches, my current one is the S4 aluminium and it is covered in scratches despite me 'looking after it'. I know the screen components are different but it would put me off the aluminium one in the future.

Luckycharms_74

Looking for some help here. My watch has started throwing mad spikes in heart rate the last couple of days, just an anomaly I hope.

Yesterday :

1.29pm : 81bpm
1.32pm : 205bpm
1.38pm : 56bpm
2.05pm : 185bpm
2.07pm : 76bpm


Today:

7.23am : 71bpm
7.24am : 180bpm
7.24am : 154bpm
7.27am : 78bpm
9.54am : 81bpm
9.57am : 185bpm
10.00am : 65bpm


They just seems a bit mad and off the charts. I'm gonna try reset watch and repair with phone.
I should say none of the recordings were doing any physical activity. They were either in work at desk or in the car

embraer170

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

Looking for some help here. My watch has started throwing mad spikes in heart rate the last couple of days, just an anomaly I hope.

Yesterday :

1.29pm : 81bpm
1.32pm : 205bpm
1.38pm : 56bpm
2.05pm : 185bpm
2.07pm : 76bpm


Today:

7.23am : 71bpm
7.24am : 180bpm
7.24am : 154bpm
7.27am : 78bpm
9.54am : 81bpm
9.57am : 185bpm
10.00am : 65bpm


They just seems a bit mad and off the charts. I'm gonna try reset watch and repair with phone.
I should say none of the recordings were doing any physical activity. They were either in work at desk or in the car

What generation watch is it? Do you have anything to check it against?

Luckycharms_74

embraer170 wrote: »

What generation watch is it? Do you have anything to check it against?

It’s a 4th gen watch. I didn’t check against my phone app as I just noticed it after the event on the watches historical readings .

I have reset watch to factory settings and repaired. I will keep eye on it

I was just about to start a thread asking this but I seen this top of the page and I’ll ask here (probably been covered but the thread is huge).

Thinking about getting a watch. Never used an Apple Watch before (I’m on my first iPhone) so was looking at the series 3 and not the 5 as the money for the 5 would mean I’m really tying myself to Apple for the foreseeable. Is the series 3 worth buying now or would I be just wasting 200-250 quid getting one?
Also, why is there no series 4?

Mr Velo

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

I was just about to start a thread asking this but I seen this top of the page and I’ll ask here (probably been covered but the thread is huge).

Thinking about getting a watch. Never used an Apple Watch before (I’m on my first iPhone) so was looking at the series 3 and not the 5 as the money for the 5 would mean I’m really tying myself to Apple for the foreseeable. Is the series 3 worth buying now or would I be just wasting 200-250 quid getting one?
Also, why is there no series 4?

Series 4 was taken out when the S5 was released. S4 is basically the exact same watch as S5 but without the AOD and compass features.
S4 can still be bought A grade at CEX for instance (i have one myself and love it).