Apple Watch has undoubtedly been a long time in the making, but it’s finally here. Today we’re taking a look at the Sport models to see exactly what you get for between $349 to $399. Apple’s strategy for rolling out this product line hasn’t been favored by everyone, but if you were one of the lucky people to place a preorder two weeks ago, here’s what you can expect…
Apple Watch Sport comes in an anodized aluminum case and your choice of either Silver or Space Gray as color options. There are 38mm and 42mm size options and by default it ships with a “durable fluoroelastomer” band in a variety of colors that can be sized to fit S/M or M/L wrists. There are a total of 10 models available for Apple Watch Sport and today we’re looking at the 38mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band and the 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band.
Inside of the box, you’ll find the Apple Watch Sport, a 2m magnetic charging cable, 5w USB power adapter, Sport band (with an “adapter” for configuring different sizes), and a quick start guide. Unfortunately, you won’t find any of those famous Apple stickers inside of this box. I know, sad times.
Check out our Apple Watch unboxing & comparison video below:
When comparing the 42mm and 38mm sizes on my wrist, it’s obvious which size works out better. My wrists are simply too large to wear a 38mm Apple Watch full-time. In case you’re curious, my wrist measures approximately 175mm. Because of this, I’m likely a better fit for the 42mm with a M/L band configuration. For any other band Apple sells, the medium version fits perfectly.
42mm vs 38mm on my wrist.
As for first impressions, the Sport model feels well-built. It’s definitely not as flashy as Apple Watch, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I like the look of the Silver Sport. Of course, a favorite among preorder sales is definitely the Space Gray Sport model. The finish looks very sleek and in my opinion, better than the Silver version. Either way, if you went with the Sport model, you will not be disappointed in the materials used. Though it’s likely that I’ll swap out this Sport band for another third-party option in the future.
The software experience can be a bit confusing at first. There are so many different options and navigation methods. It may take a while for you to get used to things, but it’s fairly easy to learn. We detailed some of the software experience in our initial hands-on during a try-on appointment, but stay tuned for more coverage on Apple Watch and its features.
Be sure to check out the above video for our unboxing and comparison between the 42mm and 38mm Apple Watch Sport models. We’ll be bringing more detailed coverage throughout the coming weeks, but hopefully this brief unboxing and comparison will help you decide between the sizes and colors.
Best unboxing vid I’ve seen so far
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Nice to finally get a size comparison as well as knowing what size the wrist trying them on is. Almost no one has done this yet. However … that has to be the weirdest way to wear a watch I’ve ever seen.
Is this like a thing in some countries to wear the watch on the wrong side of the wrist bone? I have never seen a person wear a watch “on the hand” like that instead of on the actual wrist.
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OK… My wrist is 190mm, over the wrist bone. 42mm looks perfect, and the large strap (which is installed as default) is perfect right in the middle – that is, out of 7 holes, mine is just right in the middle hole.
I wear the watch on my right wrist, as I am left-handed. Because the crown is away from my hand, I wear the Apple Watch on the “hand side” of the wrist bone – no crown to dig in so it is quite comfy. If I wore it on my left hand I’d probably want to wear it on the “elbow side” of the wrist bone, because on that side, the crown would tend to dig in to my hand.
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OBTW, setup and pairing with my iP6+ was super quick and easy. I just held the phone cam over the watch and it worked great!
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I got the 42mm silver sport. I agree – the band is a bit of a nightmare to put on. Suspect my white one will discolour quickly too. Glad I ordered the Click adapter for third-party bands on Kickstarter. Still tempted to get a Milanese loop as well though. Worth mentioning that the rubber band is very comfortable. The Watch is just gorgeous. I’m in love.
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