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Durable, lightweight aluminum cases in silver, space gray, gold, and rose gold. Sport Band in a variety of colors. All the features of the original Apple Watch, plus a new dual-core processor for faster performance. All models run watchOS 3. Requires an iPhone 5 or later.
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I bought the 42 mm silver case Series 1 over the Series 2 and saved $100. I bought it for the fitness tracking capabilities, especially the heart rate. It was a great decision as I do not need the new features of the Series 2. The performance of the Series 1 with the upgraded processor is excellent. If you have similar needs to mine, then you can save the money as well. If you are reluctant to spend so much money on a watch, as I was about the Series 2, then do yourself a favor and read this review.
The differences that I considered included the following Series 2 features not available on the Series 1: built-in GPS, brighter display, and water resistance. I don’t need the integrated GPS in the watch for I will always have my phone with me when I need GPS. I won’t swim or shower with the phone. I took a chance that the display could be readable when I needed it in sunlight and I was correct.
The differences that I considered included the following Series 2 features not available on the Series 1: built-in GPS, brighter display, and water resistance. I don’t need the integrated GPS in the watch for I will always have my phone with me when I need GPS. I won’t swim or shower with the phone. I took a chance that the display could be readable when I needed it in sunlight and I was correct.
GPS
My primary fitness work is outdoors doing fast-paced walking. I am not a runner nor a swimmer. The GPS is only needed when I am walking and I always have my phone because I listen to music during my walks. There is a slight difference between the distance recorded by the app on my phone (Map My Walk by Under Armour) and the app on my watch (Workout app from Apple). It amounts to less than one tenth of a mile after my 3 mile walk. If you require extreme accuracy beyond this, look into it in more detail. For me, I don’t need more than this for my distance and pace calculations for each workout walk.
My primary fitness work is outdoors doing fast-paced walking. I am not a runner nor a swimmer. The GPS is only needed when I am walking and I always have my phone because I listen to music during my walks. There is a slight difference between the distance recorded by the app on my phone (Map My Walk by Under Armour) and the app on my watch (Workout app from Apple). It amounts to less than one tenth of a mile after my 3 mile walk. If you require extreme accuracy beyond this, look into it in more detail. For me, I don’t need more than this for my distance and pace calculations for each workout walk.
Brighter Display
I don’t often need to see my watch in bright sun, but I do use it during my outdoor walks and rely on the information the Workout app on the Series 1 makes available to me during the walk. It displays distance walked, average time per mile, and average heart rate. I love having this information available during the workout and it is very easy to view these values during my walks in direct sunlight. It is easily bright enough for me read each value clearly at a quick glance. I can also read the clock and other displays in sunlight. Notifications with their smaller, dimmer text are challenging, perhaps, but I am not interested in these while outdoors during a workout.
I don’t often need to see my watch in bright sun, but I do use it during my outdoor walks and rely on the information the Workout app on the Series 1 makes available to me during the walk. It displays distance walked, average time per mile, and average heart rate. I love having this information available during the workout and it is very easy to view these values during my walks in direct sunlight. It is easily bright enough for me read each value clearly at a quick glance. I can also read the clock and other displays in sunlight. Notifications with their smaller, dimmer text are challenging, perhaps, but I am not interested in these while outdoors during a workout.
Water Resistance
This was an easy decision. I do not do exercise while swimming and have never showered with my watch.
This was an easy decision. I do not do exercise while swimming and have never showered with my watch.
Conclusion
I am extremely happy with my choice of the Series 1 over the more expensive Series 2. My battery life is good for a full day, including my typical 45 minute workout. I wear the watch from waking to bedtime, which is typically 16 hours of wear and frequent use. At the end of the day I usually have slightly over 20% of battery life remaining.
The Series 1 works well for me in my fitness routines and as an everyday watch. I wanted the Apple Watch for its tight integration with my iPhone, but I was reluctant to pay the full price of the Series 2. The $100 savings was the difference between my buying the Apple Watch or settling for one of the popular dedicated fitness trackers. Just remember, this is not the original version of the Apple Watch, so don’t get fooled. This is the upgraded, faster processor Series 1 Apple Watch.
I am extremely happy with my choice of the Series 1 over the more expensive Series 2. My battery life is good for a full day, including my typical 45 minute workout. I wear the watch from waking to bedtime, which is typically 16 hours of wear and frequent use. At the end of the day I usually have slightly over 20% of battery life remaining.
The Series 1 works well for me in my fitness routines and as an everyday watch. I wanted the Apple Watch for its tight integration with my iPhone, but I was reluctant to pay the full price of the Series 2. The $100 savings was the difference between my buying the Apple Watch or settling for one of the popular dedicated fitness trackers. Just remember, this is not the original version of the Apple Watch, so don’t get fooled. This is the upgraded, faster processor Series 1 Apple Watch.
My Best Buy number: 2263008274
I would recommend this to a friend!
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