garcon magnifique Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Even proper waterproof/diving watchmakers tend to advise not to wear it in the shower due to the chemicals in shower gel and shampoo. I'd only take a watch under water that was designed to unless it was cheap and replaceable. It's reassuring to know that mine will still be working fine at 500m ... attached to my cold, lifeless body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 It's reassuring to know that mine will still be working fine at 500m ... attached to my cold, lifeless body. Quite! I'd only need a waterproof watch if I was waterproof myself. As I'm only water resistant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) I'm mostly made of water anyway, so I'm fairly sure I'm neither water proof, nor resistant? I wouldn't be brave enough to wear one swimming, which is a shame as some of the swim focused watches are really good, and I'm pretty sure the Apple Watch with a swimming app would be even better, and more convenient to use as well. Edited April 26, 2015 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 The watch is IPX7, which should be fine underwater (less than 1m) for 30mins after that you are on your own. So yes for marginal usage you should be fine. Fancy going to Center Parcs swimming for a few hours and go down the rapids then you might not find it so good after all. I want something that I can do that with, go for a swim for an hour and not thing I hope its still ok I want somewhat that is good at 200meters. Admittedly that isn't what everyone wants, but if V2 has that and there is a swimming mode, then I might just treat myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I would not try swimming with anything rated IPx7 - that refers to static immersion, it's not designed to handle the force of driving your arm through the water swimming with it on your wrist. Any water damage and I'm sure you'll get the big "F you" from Apple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Any water damage and I'm sure you'll get the big "F you" from Apple! Why don't we ask M..... no, sorry, too easy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Mr P, who is this Mr M that you seem to be referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Spare a thought for some of us Garcon. While you are lapping up the sun's weak rays at 500m down, enjoying the warming waters, I'm further down at 1,220m where some tit has decided my watch will go, so I've gone to see if they are right. Mind you, it is paradise here compared to where I think Rachel might be! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Mr P, who is this Mr M that you seem to be referring to? I forget... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Quite, I used to bash the crap out of the Oakley watches I used to wear, even put them through the dishwasher to clean them they stood up to the abuse unbelievably. My Omega I currently wear as a daily I wouldn't dream of doing that too, but it has picked up the odd scratch which winds me up. In fact I'm looking at picking up one of these as a replacement daily, http://www.gizmag.com/vixtorinox-inox-rugged-watch-baselworld/31416/ simply so that I don't have to be remotely careful with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I know things can get a little tasty in SA now and again, but do you regularly get ran over by tanks? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Apple watch demo of Amazon app ends in comedy when guy accidentally orders an x-box One http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/04/27/journalist-accidentally-buys-xbox-one-during-apple-watch-demo_n_7150424.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ahem... https://themakingprogressblues.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/apple-watch-we-name-the-top-five-apps-you-cant-live-without/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 How about this for crazy - RRP is £519... http://www.expansys.com/apple-watch-42mm-stainless-steel-case-white-sport-band-276743/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Crazy considering it's May tomorrow and Apple will be shipping them in 3-4 weeks, 6 at most. How stupid would you have to be to pay such a premium to get it earlier? If you were a proper Apple fanboy, you would have pre-ordered at 8:02 on launch day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 How do you get it earlier by purchasing from expansys? It says they order it on request, so they have no stock, if anything, it'll take longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 How do you get it earlier by purchasing from expansys? It says they order it on request, so they have no stock, if anything, it'll take longer! They may be able to get them in from other countries I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 They may be able to get them in from other countries I guess? Didn't think of that, although it does say UK model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 How about this for crazy - RRP is £519... http://www.expansys.com/apple-watch-42mm-stainless-steel-case-white-sport-band-276743/ Madness, absolute madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Mine arrived on launch day .... was ordered on 11 April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Interesting news..... Apple Watch does not like tattoos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ultimate proof it's a middle class accessory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Interesting news..... Apple Watch does not like tattoos That's not specific to the Apple Watch - stuff like the Mio Alpha have exactly the same issue as it's a similar sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Ultimate proof it's a middle class accessory Middle class? I'd say working classes too - because as far as I'm concerned tattoos are distinctly the haven of the chav and underclasses. I'm sure that is now going to kick up a shitstorm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 No different to how I feel everytime I see someone who smokes. Dirty underclass with no respect for themselves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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