Apple Watch Nike Sport band now sold separately for $49, joins new spring lineup

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• Reply 1 of 13

  NY1822 Posts: 621member

  March 21, 2017 2:10PM

  have the Series 2 Nike version with neon band...just ordered the black Nike band...it's all black with just holes...all the knockoffs on amazon to this point are black with grey holes and the color rubs off within weeks

  
• Reply 2 of 13

  randominternetperson Posts: 3,089member

  March 21, 2017 2:19PM

  sog35 said:

  But if you buy the Nike Band do you get the software upgrades also??????

  I have no reason to believe that the Nike band gets you software that you can't get for free. From what I can tell the exclusive Nike watch faces are only available if you get that version of the watch. Oh well.
• Reply 3 of 13

  rogifan_new Posts: 4,297member

  March 21, 2017 2:57PM

  When ordering online Apple should allow you to pick a size and then pick any band you want. There's nothing on the Watch packaging that indicates what band is in the box. Then just have the most popular combinations available for purchase in store. 

  
• Reply 4 of 13

  NY1822 Posts: 621member

  March 21, 2017 3:11PM

  Apple Watch Series 2 is now only available with Sport Band and Milanese Loop when purchased new. And in addition Hermes.
  
  
  "Hermès collection aside, all Apple Watches purchased now will come with Sport Band or Milanese Loop. Whether this is based on what sells the most (or creating more add-on purchases) or only bundling swim-ready bands for the swim-proof Series 2 for the spring season, it certainly simplifies the Apple Watch lineup."  -9to5mac
  
  I think Apple is trying to simplify their watch lineup...for someone who is not like us, they may be intimidated by choices/options at point of purchase which could be a deterrent to purchase. There have been studies confirming this is a real thing. 

  edited March 2017
• Reply 5 of 13

  SpamSandwich Posts: 33,407member

  March 21, 2017 4:26PM

  NY1822 said:

  Apple Watch Series 2 is now only available with Sport Band and Milanese Loop when purchased new. And in addition Hermes.
  
  
  "Hermès collection aside, all Apple Watches purchased now will come with Sport Band or Milanese Loop. Whether this is based on what sells the most (or creating more add-on purchases) or only bundling swim-ready bands for the swim-proof Series 2 for the spring season, it certainly simplifies the Apple Watch lineup."  -9to5mac
  
  I think Apple is trying to simplify their watch lineup...for someone who is not like us, they may be intimidated by choices/options at point of purchase which could be a deterrent to purchase. There have been studies confirming this is a real thing. 

  More choices mean more potential sales. Personally, I've been surprised how many times I've seen people wearing the Watch in the real world these days. More popular than I would've thought.
• Reply 6 of 13

  trumptman Posts: 16,464member

  March 21, 2017 4:43PM

  I bought my wife the Nike version so we could make sure she has the Nike software and additional watch faces. She hated the band. She went for a nylon band replacement and has never looked back.

  
• Reply 7 of 13

  NY1822 Posts: 621member

  March 21, 2017 6:03PM

  SpamSandwich said:

  NY1822 said:

  Apple Watch Series 2 is now only available with Sport Band and Milanese Loop when purchased new. And in addition Hermes.
  
  
  "Hermès collection aside, all Apple Watches purchased now will come with Sport Band or Milanese Loop. Whether this is based on what sells the most (or creating more add-on purchases) or only bundling swim-ready bands for the swim-proof Series 2 for the spring season, it certainly simplifies the Apple Watch lineup."  -9to5mac
  
  I think Apple is trying to simplify their watch lineup...for someone who is not like us, they may be intimidated by choices/options at point of purchase which could be a deterrent to purchase. There have been studies confirming this is a real thing. 

  More choices mean more potential sales. Personally, I've been surprised how many times I've seen people wearing the Watch in the real world these days. More popular than I would've thought.

  I agree, the options are still available...they are pushing fitness and waterproof
• Reply 8 of 13

  cali Posts: 3,494member

  March 21, 2017 6:16PM

  SpamSandwich said:

  NY1822 said:

  Apple Watch Series 2 is now only available with Sport Band and Milanese Loop when purchased new. And in addition Hermes.
  
  
  "Hermès collection aside, all Apple Watches purchased now will come with Sport Band or Milanese Loop. Whether this is based on what sells the most (or creating more add-on purchases) or only bundling swim-ready bands for the swim-proof Series 2 for the spring season, it certainly simplifies the Apple Watch lineup."  -9to5mac
  
  I think Apple is trying to simplify their watch lineup...for someone who is not like us, they may be intimidated by choices/options at point of purchase which could be a deterrent to purchase. There have been studies confirming this is a real thing. 

  More choices mean more potential sales. Personally, I've been surprised how many times I've seen people wearing the Watch in the real world these days. More popular than I would've thought.

  I believe more choices equates to less sales as it confuses the average consumer.
  
  

  rogifan_new said:

  When ordering online Apple should allow you to pick a size and then pick any band you want. There's nothing on the Watch packaging that indicates what band is in the box. Then just have the most popular combinations available for purchase in store. 

  
  Great idea but potentially less money for Apple.
  
  
• Reply 9 of 13

  macgui Posts: 2,357member

  March 21, 2017 11:28PM

  rogifan_new said:

  There's nothing on the Watch packaging that indicates what band is in the box.

  Wrong. It's clearly stated on the end of the box what band is included. Apple has reduced the default band options to two to minimize stocking SKUs and inventory, and maximize profit. And my guess is that Apple has sold far more Watches with Sport and Milanese bands than the Link or Leather bands. Also, by limiting the Watch/band options, shipping time is reduced. 
  
  
  

  randominternetperson said:

  sog35 said:

  But if you buy the Nike Band do you get the software upgrades also??????

  I have no reason to believe that the Nike band gets you software that you can't get for free. From what I can tell the exclusive Nike watch faces are only available if you get that version of the watch. Oh well.

  My guess is sog was kidding.
  
  
  
  

  NY1822 said:

  have the Series 2 Nike version with neon band...just ordered the black Nike band...it's all black with just holes...all the knockoffs on amazon to this point are black with grey holes and the color rubs off within weeks

  Not true. It just depends on the manufacturer. I've got a Nike+ knockoff that's very good. It's thinner than the Apple proper, but has worn extremely well. That said, I have a few Apple Sport bands and to me the feel of their fluoroelastomer is superior to the silicone knockoffs. 
  
  
  

  cali said:
  I believe more choices equates to less sales as it confuses the average consumer.

  That makes no sense. "Oh I'm so confused! So many choices I don't know what to do! I'll buy a Timex instead!" Yeah, not gonna happen. Buy a Watch with a Sport band or Milanese loop. Pick a color. Want a different band? Easy pick one, pay, done. Easy, peasy.
  
  I do agree that making every purchase a CTO would mean less money for Apple, besides the increased delay in shipping time.

  
• Reply 10 of 13

  maclvr03 Posts: 198member

  March 22, 2017 1:52AM

  I think I'll just stick to my $7.99 knock off "sport" band with holes from Amazon. 
• Reply 11 of 13

  bestkeptsecret Posts: 4,265member

  March 22, 2017 6:14AM

  I really do not like the nylon straps. For some reason they look very tacky.

  
  

  
• Reply 12 of 13

  randominternetperson Posts: 3,089member

  March 23, 2017 8:12PM

  bestkeptsecret said:

  I really do not like the nylon straps. For some reason they look very tacky.

  
  

  
  I don't think dudes are their target audience.