Hi Donna, Sorry if I wasn’t clear. What I am trying to say, is there is no justification for my decision to purchase the Watch Ultra. I purchased the Ultra model because I wanted it, not because I needed it. The Ultra felt really nice on my wrist, and after years of owning the entry level aluminum model, I decided to go with the Ultra model this time. As I said, when compared with a comparable 45mm stainless steel cellular model, the cost to go with the Ultra was not a significant increase in price. Everyone makes their own buying decisions, and makes those decisions based on their individual values. After owning the Ultra watch for 6 months, I am very happy with my decision to get the Ultra, and encourage anyone who is thinking about getting one, to try on the Ultra for themselves and make their own decision. It is understandable that you feel the need to justify the extra expense to go with a top of the line watch, and there is nothing wrong with that. You need to do what is best for you and your individual needs.
- Brad - On Sep 24, 2023, at 11:14, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: Dear Brad, I apologize if my question put you on the defensive. That was not my intention. Though I suppose one’s definition of a significant price difference is relative, in my book, $400 constitutes a pretty significant price difference. You made the statement that you think one gets what one pays for, which suggests that in your opinion the $400 extra has value for the consumer. So, to restate my question, what do you feel makes the additional $400 worth it? I understand that that is somewhat subjective. The one clear difference I see is in battery life. For me, that is probably not worth $400, but perhaps for you it is. Also, the benefits for athletes are clear, and perhaps you are an athlete. If you bought the Ultra just because you liked it, that’s fine. But that’s different from deciding to spend the extra money because you feel that there is a technical advantage to the product. As I’m sure you are aware, we frequently discuss the benefits and disadvantages of different products on this list, so with that in mind, I do not think my question was unreasonable. Best, Donna > On Sep 24, 2023, at 10:31 AM, Brad Snyder <wb...@swbell.net> wrote: > > The price difference is not significant. > The Watch Ultra is only about $50 more than a Comparable stainless steel 45mm > model. > As I stated in my first post, I tried on the watch Ultra, and liked it so > much that I bought it on the spot. > I don’t have to justify my decision to purchase the watch to anyone. I liked > the watch, so I got it, and I am very happy with it. > > - Brad - > > > > On Sep 24, 2023, at 10:02, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Hi Brad, > > So I will post the same question to you that I wrote about in my first > message. The price difference is significant. In my opinion, if I’m going to > spend that much more money on a product, I need a good reason to do it. What > do you see as being the advantages of the ultra over a regular series 9? I am > asking because I am about to replace my series 6 with a series 9. > Cheers, > Donna > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 24, 2023, at 8:45 AM, Brad Snyder <wb...@swbell.net> wrote: >> >> I have the first generation watch ultra, and like it very much. The second >> generation ultra is identical. The size and bulk of the watch is hardly >> noticeable. When I went to the Apple Store to try it on, I fell in love with >> it immediately and bought it on the spot. Mine came with the midnight blue >> Ocean band, which I didn't care for because the corrugated edges of the band >> bothered my wrist. I replaced it with a midnight blue leather link band that >> I bought from Apple. It makes the Watch look a lot dressier and feels very >> comfortable. >> Sure the price of the watch and replacement band are high, but it's Apple >> quality, and I feel you definitely get what you pay for. If you decide to >> get one, I have no doubt you'll be very pleased with it. >> - Brad - >> >> On Sep 24, 2023, at 07:38, Tibor Niesner <tibornies...@seznam.cz> wrote: >> >> Hello all, >> >> Has anyone here an Apple Watch Ultra 2? >> >> How is it? >> >> I have an Apple Watch Series 4, but I think about Apple Watch Ultra 2. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Best regard >> >> Tibor >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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