When Apple introduced iPhone, I was 17 and I first heard about the phone from AppI heard about it from a friend at practice. At the time, I saw myself as the right wing who would be passed to Allen Iverson, and I never dreamed that I would be the one to write a review of another brand new product that Apple will be listed on the most read website about Applu in the Czech Republic/Slovakia, who will call me sir. However, fate is unpredictable and so I sit here with Apple Watch on my wrist and I think about every next sentence.
To tell you the truth, I am quite afraid of the following lines, after all, it is one of the most important reviews I have ever written, it is a review not only of a new product, but of a product that is supposed to define a whole new category of products. But what, take a few breaths and let's go. And even though the introduction is already damn long, allow me one more small note. Please take into account the fact that the review on Apple Watch you're reading from a man for whom a watch is the only male jewelry, from a man who hasn't slept much in the last five years to have Omegas, Breitlings and other fun things on his wrist. You may be even more surprised by the conclusion that I already have in my head, but you have to chew through the following lines to get to it
So let's start from the very beginning and what else to start with than packaging. Apple Watch se sold in various variantách and there are different packages corresponding to them. Personally, I wanted to try the watch and notchat I only need them for my bike, so I went for the cheapest one. variaof the 42mm models, which is represented by varianta Sport. It is packed in a box that is about 4 times heavier than the iPhone box. Surprisingly, there is not much in it and the vast majority of the weight is the weight of the box itself. Inside you will find the watch itself, which is immediately displayed in all its glory after opening the lid.
The charger is then hidden under them, with a roughly 3x longer cable than the one supplied with the iPhone. Apple it takes into account that you will charge the watch on the bedside table more than at the computer, and this can also be seen in the length of the cable. The package also includes another, larger part of the strap, with the help of which the watch will fit anyone, no matter how wide their hand is. Of course, there is also the necessary documentation and quick instructions, on the contrary, you will look for apple stickers in the packaging in vain. Here it is necessary to say that although Apple trying to sell Apple Watch more like a piece of jewelry or a fashion product, the packaging is much more like a classic electronics package than a watch or jewelry.
Design
The first thing that will pleasantly surprise you, if you are used to sports watches with a diameter of around 42 mm, such as some models from Breitling, Hublot or the like, is the height of the Apple Watch. This is the same, if not lower, than the mentioned models. The height, which is the same as that of a classic watch, turns some crazy piece of electronics on your wrist into a really fashion product that doesn't stand out too much.
Personally, I don't like square watches, even though they are quite trendy these days and many brands are getting into them, and for example the Hermes women's collection has had unusual success with its square style in recent months. Of course, at Apple Watch the square shape doesn't bother me at all, the display suits me better than the round shape and I'm willing to accept it even for watches if they have a display. However, to be honest, I'd rather have a round watch on my wrist, but it doesn't matter, I can live with a square one if it's a smartwatch.
What I like are the straps, even the most ordinary rubber ones don't look cheap, and I consider their replacement a balm for the nerves after minutes with sweat on your body, when you try to unfasten the strap or pull from an expensive watch with a crowbar without scratching it. Apple he came up with a real innovation where, for example, ladies can change the strap several times a day in a short time, completely comfortably, easily and without the slightest risk of damaging the watch. I wish classic brands would also be inspired, they would make our lives easier and I believe they would sell many more straps.
The underside Apple Watch It is decorated with a heart rate sensor, information about the specific model, a speaker and a microphone. On the side we find a digital crown which also serves as a button and a second button with which you can access contacts, for example. The main part is the display, it can have two sizes, I personally went for the 42mm size and I dare say that it is ideal for both men and women. Given the size of the display and its resolution, I dare say that it is almost in Retina quality and you definitely won't see the pixels on it.
However, I personally dislike the level of backlighting, it could be brighter, in short, I would imagine u Apple Watch higher brightness, but here it is obvious that Apple takes battery into account. Another thing is waterproofing. Someone claims that s Apple Watch he goes swimming in the pool 3 times a week and they work for him without a problem, someone takes a shower with them every day and they also work without a problem. I admit that apart from washing my hands and getting wet, I haven't done any waterproof tests and I don't intend to. The differences between the individual versions also concern the design. Indeed, if I omit the version Apple Watch Editions bought by people for whom €15 is something like €000 to me, then they are in the game Apple Watch a Apple Watch Sport.
The difference between the two models is obvious at first glance. The processing is great on both models, but on the classic ones Apple Watch you will immediately know that you have a real piece of jewelry on your hand, Apple Watch Sport is actually more of a sports accessory in terms of feel. The watches look similar in design, but the difference in feel is huge. So think carefully about which one you want. varianty you will go. The price difference is definitely not negligible, but if I were to Apple Watch bought as a watch that I take when I go to town, meetings, meetings and so on, then I would go for the classic.
What makes a watch a watch is the dial and its complications (a complication is the term in watchmaking for everything that is extra compared to the time indicator on the dial). Of course not Apple Watch they are no exception, and if they become your primary or only watch, then you will be keeping track of time. There are dozens of basic watch faces that you keep customizing with complications. The ability to customize the watch face to your own image is, for me personally, the most interesting thing that a smartwatch offers in this area.
Personally, I monitor the current time on the watch face, the battery status of the watch, the current date, the temperature in the place where I am, the calories burned, and other fulfilled goals from the Activity application, and last but not least, what fascinates me the most – the development of the value of my shares in percentage . Apple Watch i personally wear it for sports and walking the dog and such, but if you want to wear it to meetings or work, you can easily customize the complications on the watch face to track upcoming appointments, countdown to the next appointment, or anything you can think of . You will already understand clearly from the possibility to adjust the watch face to your own image Apple Watch they will find a use for everyone, but we'll get to that later.
Apple Watch are a self-contained functional unit that contains several basic applications and functions. However, it is important to realize that without an iPhone they have access to practically nothing, they do not have access to a GSM signal, to the Internet or even to GPS, and these three basic elements are what Apple Watch are essential for life. So if you go for a run and don't take iPhone, finds out Apple Watch They will only know approximately how many steps you have taken, but how much you have run, and forget about showing you where you are running. iPhone a Apple Watch even personally, I consider it to be almost one inseparable product, and you can't say that without the phone, the watch is half, it's not even a tenth.
However, once you connect them to your iPhone via Bluetooth, the real fun begins. Apple Watch They take everything they need from the iPhone and suddenly they can make calls, connect to the Internet and know where you are, so they come to life and become a perfect tool. You perform the basic settings of the watch via the interface of the Watch application, which is part of iOS, you can also connect and synchronize your watch here. Here you can select basic settings, as well as some more advanced functions. Applications that support Apple Watch they will also automatically install their interface for the watch Apple Watch. However, these applications usually work in such a way that although you launch the interface for the watch on the watch, the application itself is launched on the iPhone or serves only as an input or output tool for data from the iPhone.
Case in point is the excellent Cyclemeter app I use on the bike. The application itself on the watch displays all data about the ride, including a map on which you can see where you are currently located. You really have an overview of anything you can think of, but the data is saved to the iPhone with which the watch communicates during the entire ride. The data is then recorded here.
Apps that are not default launch immediately, apps that open apps on the iPhone launch a little slower, but usually almost anything is launched within 3 seconds. Sports apps in particular can make great use of Force Touch technology, where you can interrupt individual measurements by pressing hard and then confirming with another virtual button. NestSo you don't want to accidentally turn off the app or its measurements during some crazy sports activities. The haptic feedback also works great, notifying you with a gentle tap on your wrist when you reach a milestone, for example when you drive 10km or burn a certain number of calories, everything you set in advance. The navigation can alert you with one vibration to turn right and two to turn left, etc.
The developers were able to really use both functions, i.e. both Force Touch and haptic response, so that they are not just for show, but actually work and make your life easier. Thats why Apple Watch I love to do sports. You don't have to watch your watch every kilometer you run, it's enough that it vibrates on your hand after every kilometer.
It will sound perhaps a little illogical when I am on the previous lines Apple Watch praised and now I will tell you not to expect any wow effect from them. But that's exactly how it is! Apple Watch they are not about taking them out of the box and marveling at what they can do and how perfect they are. They are about the fact that after a few days you realize what they are actually for and how you use them, and then that's it Apple Watch you don't just put it off.
A huge advantage Apple Watch it's a fact that they don't care who you are, because everyone finds their own. If you're a manager who has ten meetings a day, then they'll show you notifications of upcoming meetings, and tell you that there's a traffic jam on the way so you have to leave earlier than you planned. If you're a barbie, then they'll let you know about every new photo your friend posts on Instagram before she calls you to tell you she's uploaded it there. Athletes? I don't even have to talk about them, they will be excited and the applications that are designed for them already count in the hundreds today, as I said, I personally love for example Cyclemeter and the classic Activity applications. That's what got me Apple Watch it's incredibly fun, because it doesn't matter who you are and what you want to do Apple Watch they can, and if not them, then one of the thousands of applications that are already available for them.
So you definitely don't have to worry about not using them. Honestly, I don't want to dedicate an entire section to the flashlight review and I think a single paragraph will suffice. NestI was sorry that I Apple Watch they stopped working during the day because of the battery. You have to charge them every day, but they last throughout the day. Of course, you can't play with them for 24 hours straight, but with any normal use, it's not a problem for the battery to last from morning to night, charging the watch overnight.
He didn't change Apple philosophy?
What bothers me is the fact that for how small a device it is, it is incredibly complicated in terms of settings. You set some things in the app Apple Watch in iPhone, some in Settings directly in Apple Watch, others can only be set for change in individual applications and, for example, you can change watch faces directly by pressing the watch face.
I don't quite understand why I can't set everything in one place, but I have to find out if I can set a specific thing in the watch menu, in the phone menu, in the application menu or something completely different. However, this exact thing doesn't bother me just in the settings, but I don't understand such details as the fact that when you want to reply to a message, you can only reply by dictation or a preset option, you can't send a heartbeat or a picture. You can only do this when you choose the option to create a new message, then you can paint on the display or send your heartbeat directly. In short, such details bother me and I think they indicate that the system is not as tuned as it could be.
Overall, it seems to me that they are Apple Watch much more complicated than they need to be and, honestly, the bezel control seems more convenient to me than the crown control, but I understand that the bezel is quite difficult to fit into a rectangular design. I think that when it comes to controlling not only the watch as such, but also its system, there is still something to work on, and in this direction I Apple in recent years he has not been pleasantly surprised.
The Beluga on the table is slowly going down and I could just stop and give you a break, but not this time. Wait, I'll go get Diplomatico and let's continue. Ok, so what's the point of writing any more? ProIf you look at watches under 15,000 CZK, you have no reason to buy them and it is definitely more worthwhile to go to a store than some Casio, G-Shocky, Swatch and similar fun. Apple Watch. However, there is one big catch that is really important.
Yes, you should definitely buy a smartwatch under 15 rather than a classic watch, but it should be just right Apple Watch? Sure, I love too Apple like you and I also forgive him a lot just because it is Apple, but not this time. Proč others produce metal smartwatches made of polished stainless steel, with sapphire crystal and a metal movement for under ten thousand and Apple can he give you the cheapest model without sapphire, made of aluminum and on rubber for 11 CZK? What they are Apple Watch so exceptional from other watches in the Smartwatch category that, as far as materials are concerned, you have to pay over 20 thousand for it with a metal pull, when others are satisfied with the price under ten thousand?
This time I think it is Apple he actually overshot and if you take the gold you would get by melting it down Apple Watch Edition, then you will find that the price of this model is really absurd. You probably won't buy it for your iPhone, iPad, iMac and MacBooku Air watches from LG or Huawei and I don't even want you to, just think about whether this time Apple he did not exaggerate the price a bit when others can use the same materials as Apple for the premium model for the base model and they want less than Apple for the Sport model.
So to sum it all up, if you want to buy a watch under 15CZK, then basically I wouldn't think about anything other than a Smart Watch, if you want to buy a watch for 000CZK, then buy a Smart Watch to go with it, you'll see for yourself that for them you will find use. Personally, I am currently alternating between the brand new James Bond limited edition Omega Aquaterra, the Breitling Superocean and Apple Watch Sport. I honestly can't imagine wearing just Apple Watch and never wear a classic watch, on the other hand, I can't imagine wearing a watch other than Apple Watch...
Great review Romanoh, thanks. I totally agree with that price, that Apple He really overdid it, then that's the only reason why I don't have them yet... It's a shame...
Always from the second generation. The first iPhone was limited and only 3G was usable here (2G was only for the US, so it was also logical). The first iPad had such a small memory and performance that it probably had the shortest support (thank God, I owned it). Even with AW, it can be seen that the second version of the OS is more usable with regard to third-party applications. It will NOT take long and HW won't keep up. I guess I'll have to wait for another generation. Maybe Jeziska doneyes :-D
First of all, I would like to say that the review is really good. I am a big fan. Applu and its overall meaning, but Apple I wouldn't buy a watch for one simple reason: the battery. Paying 10000 for a watch that doesn't even last 24 hours is really not good. From my point of view, it's possible that I only use a smartwatch to notify me of incoming messages and emails and as an alarm clock (which is really great) and therefore I can use the Alcatel one The touch watch lasts 8 days, I don't need to view photos or other apps on a small screen. Of course, this is just my opinion.
TeleKom: I had the same attitude about it and had a high-end Garmin vívosmart, but Apple Watch they are really somewhere else. ProI'm tired of them.onec bought. True, I waited for WatchOS2. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind the 38mm size. Pro For people with narrow wrists, the 42mm AW is quite a large watch and it doesn't look stylish.
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Of the three, the watch looks like this: Apple the best :)
Except for the gold color, it spoils it quite a bit
Apple Watch I have had the Sport for a few months and I am satisfied. I would buy it again, but I would pay extra for the Watch in steel. Although I got acquainted with the functions of the watch before buying, as always, I overlooked a "little thing" here and there and I found it out too late. The watch is primarily a "remote control and information display with a display" for iPhone and other products Appleif forced to complain iPhone (I complained within 2 months iphone 4x – each time with a different defect) will become one of your Apple Watch a piece of metal with a strap. Even the time and date will not be displayed on the watch after logging out.
Roman Zavřel: that's exactly the reaction I expected from you :). It doesn't change the fact that Apple watch are unmistakable in terms of appearance. The others are certainly of good quality, but they are interchangeable with dozens of cheap watches in terms of appearance.
So, as a 50+ person, I have the steel ones with the original Milanese strap a few days after they were launched on the market, and I have gotten extremely used to them. They are extremely easy and really addictive. The strap is extremely light, airy, does not tear the sleeves. Everyone who saw them live on my hands was delighted with how nice they looked. And believe me, they weren't geeks... But I agree that the Sport edition with rubber is not much and no hit parade.
I have been thinking about the watch for a long, long time, but for the reasons described above, I will definitely wait for the next generation. Apart from batteries, I really miss my own GPS. I'd love to play sports with them without having to pull out my phone.
Another watch, a real gem! What makes it Roman alive? :D
I have to Apple Watch my opinion, this type of product didn't appeal to me at all, for me it's nothing more than a fashionable accessory to the iPhone, without a phone it's useless and without a mobile phone you can look at them maxI don't have the time and date, nothing more, it's too small to read sms, it's quite funny to call with it, it probably wouldn't be for games or movies, I wouldn't be able to imagine it with such a fast display, I don't know if I'm a fool or I don't understand the essence of this product, I don't know if it might go back until now, the bigger the display the better, and now it will be the exact opposite, it will get smaller, in the end it will be like in StarTrek that when I call, I will communicate from a hologram of the caller, but that's still the future, nowadays I consider it a fashion accessory or a collector's product when the person in question buys it and never unpacked it, and in 10 years it will be offered unpackaged on eBay for 15000 dollars just as unpacked iPhone first generation, hard to sayiPhone I own a 2G, but I won't buy this watch, not everyone has this type of product, but everyone has their own opinion
by the way, I think the Omegas and Breitlings are more meaningful pieces, I have to praise the decent choice, the price of only the Breitlings is higher than the two apple watch together, I plan to buy an Omega as an investment for the future, I know that when I buy such a watch the price will not drop
Watches as an investment .. Hmmm
Maybe such limited pieces, but not these meatballs for a few tens of thousands
I already answered the romance in an email. It does not change the fact that it is simply not visible to the watch. They are certainly of good quality
Your discussion has drifted somewhere else.
I also have a Tag Heuer but that has nothing to do with Watch.
Personally, I think the discussions about Watch are like those about the automatic transmission in a car 15 years ago. Those who didn't try it had a mouth full of arguments why they wouldn't want it (from sports driving, passion for shifting, etc. like now about the battery, angularity, unusability, ...) and once they tried it, they didn't want anything else. I've experienced it both times. Anyway, I have both an automatic transmission (14 years) and a Watch (4 months) and I wouldn't change.
No Apple compare with exclusive watches from world class brands, it is clear that these watches from Applu i look like a kinder egg? I mean the photos… Pro Those who don't understand what I wrote? And for that money I would rather buy another one Iphone 6 and I would be a fool? Apple must he realize that there is no Hublot etc. in the world of watches?
Omega or Breitling watches were never a mass market, and few allowed themselves to wear even the cheapest ones that could not be bought under 100, only those with Roman the price is somewhere above 150, fix it Roman if I'm not writing the truth and an ordinary person can hardly afford them, yes, I want to buy an investment watch, I will not state the price, I have already ordered the watch, it seemed more reasonable to me than to buy Apple Watch edition, but I think they also have value and as long as you buy them and never unpack them, I'm sure they'll keep their price, but I can't ever unpack them, but look at the back againvenu box AppleA person would quickly tire of this watch
Well, for me they do Apple watch meaning is that it is a useful accessory, a watch is just a fashion accessory, of course it cannot be compared, but smart watches make more sense to me and I always just like them..
Until the golden combination :)
I agree with Venca. Those high-quality watches simply look like watches, while the AW is not only a window into the future. Next to them are classic onion watches, which I also like and like, but who uses them today?
At the same time I agree with Romanabout the complexity which unfortunately is also reflected in iOS and in the fact that they are unable to fine-tune it to perfection the way it worked before iOS6
Apple watch are really a great accessory for sports, they also help me react to incoming messages/calls in a noisier environment. For casual wear, I prefer classic watches that have their own eleganceancand are the jewel of the muse.
Sorry ma'am, but many brands like Omega, Breitling, Hubot, Omega, etc. are mass production, even if you don't like it, they are companies that churn out several thousand watches a day, hence the name mass production. Of course, not everyone can buy them, but despite this, more and more people are talking about such watches;)
Pro My main problem is the dramatic reduction in battery capacity iPhoneWhen using the watch, iPhone It drains very quickly and I have to charge it three times a day. That's too much of a burden for a watch.
When the thing is water and sweat resistant and can do what it does now, but without iPhone, then it will be interesting for me for sports. Until then, it's just useless junk with a charger.
Apple watch are not waterproof in my opinion because they have a microphone and speaker. The speaker wouldn't be a problem as well as the microphone. Sealing it would probably dampen its sensitivity, so there is a compromise. Waterproofing is not rocket science.
PS The above-mentioned watches ala Omega and Co. are meat watches. Of course, they are luxury watches, but certainly not as investments. I would compare them to Mercedes, BMW, Audi. Not everyone has them, but a lot of people have them.
I got it Apple Watch I'm sporting an IP6+ and I charge the battery once a day, and only overnight... It's clear that the watch and permanent BT connection drains the battery more than without the watch, but charging 3 times a day is something I don't want to do in my life. nesthello and I think that it hasn't even happened yet nestno…
Hi, great review. I have about a month apple watch 42 mm + milanese loop and I am completely satisfied. I really don't have to charge the battery during the day and the design itself is really premium. By the way, the strap is extremely comfortable and fits perfectly on the hand. The watch itself is quite eye-catching and works perfectly as your private and quite strict secretary, exactly as Petr Mára describes in a vlog. And to top it off, they answer the phone for my wife just when you are changing the baby, amazing.
I would like to ask if you know where to buy original sport watch straps? They have them in Mironehere, but it costs over 2500, which is completely overpriced. Thanks!
ProDo you have a different date on each of those two machines? ;)
Breitlings obviously stand. They are probably not used often.
These are so incredibly disgusting compared to other Smart watches that I don't understand how anyone can buy them.