First look: Hands-on with Apple Watch and working software
Apple spilled additional details about its hotly anticipated Apple Watch wearable on Monday, and AppleInsider was there to take a first look at the device that could soon dominate a burgeoning smartwatch market.

Following a formal presentation covering previously unanswered questions about capabilities, battery life and -- perhaps most importantly -- pricing, Apple gave attendees at Yerba Buena Center a chance to preview working Apple Watch examples.

On the outside, Apple Watch remains largely unchanged from demo models shown off in September. The units at today's event, however, were fully functional, giving those in attendance a taste of how Watch will operate in the real world.

On the underside is Apple's bespoke heart rate sensor, which will enable Watch to track realtime stats to offer users a more personalized health and fitness experience.

Also on display were various Apple Watch straps, including fluoroelastomer sport bands included with many entry-level Watch models.

Along with a 38mm model, Apple is offering a 42mm version for each of the three Apple Watch tiers; Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. The larger versions come at a premium of $50 for the Sport and Watch, while the 42mm Edition costs an extra $2,000.
Apple will start accepting preorders for Apple Watch on April 10, the same day devices are slated to hit Apple Store display tables for fittings. The device is scheduled to launch on April 24.

Following a formal presentation covering previously unanswered questions about capabilities, battery life and -- perhaps most importantly -- pricing, Apple gave attendees at Yerba Buena Center a chance to preview working Apple Watch examples.

On the outside, Apple Watch remains largely unchanged from demo models shown off in September. The units at today's event, however, were fully functional, giving those in attendance a taste of how Watch will operate in the real world.

On the underside is Apple's bespoke heart rate sensor, which will enable Watch to track realtime stats to offer users a more personalized health and fitness experience.

Also on display were various Apple Watch straps, including fluoroelastomer sport bands included with many entry-level Watch models.

Along with a 38mm model, Apple is offering a 42mm version for each of the three Apple Watch tiers; Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. The larger versions come at a premium of $50 for the Sport and Watch, while the 42mm Edition costs an extra $2,000.
Apple will start accepting preorders for Apple Watch on April 10, the same day devices are slated to hit Apple Store display tables for fittings. The device is scheduled to launch on April 24.
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I assume we'll get some impressions as well? Or will you wait for a full reivew?
beside the fking price, it's all good....
I hope with the low sale number, Apple just slash the price to $299/$449 for Sport/Watch...I ignore the Edition.
...only an extra $2,000.00? Why don't you check your numbers at Apple.com before you publish? Starting price of Apple Watch Edition is $10,000.00 and it goes up from there.
I think you need to brush up your comprehension... the $2000 is the increment for the 42mm over the 38mm ($10K vs $12K)... it's pretty clear.
I'm a guy but I'm leaning towards getting the smaller one. I don't have large wrists and these things look too large and clunky on the guys the photos.
I'm good with the Sport, Watch and band costs for those but I just checked out the bands on the Edition... the leather classic buckle bands cost $3000 over the sport band!!! The Grey modern buckle cost $7000 over the sport band!!!
HOW MUCH GOLD IS IN THESE BUCKLES???
If this proves anything, it is Apple pricing the Edition at what the luxury market will bear rather than anything related to cost. I am sure they know their benchmarks and comparators. At those levels, I'm not sure people will buy fewer Rolexes... they'll probably just add an Apple Watch to their collection and keep it charged, like the Rolexes sit in the $10000 winders!
I think 38/42 mm is a tad small.
Samsung has a much larger diamter device at 155 mm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K9_Thunder
I'm beginning to think of the Apple Watch more like the iPod than the iPhone. The success will come from having more functionality and intuitiveness then other products available.
I'm a guy but I'm leaning towards getting the smaller one. I don't have large wrists and these things look too large and clunky on the guys the photos.
Agreed, they look pretty large, but I think it's an interesting strategy having people come in and try them on but then have to wait 2 weeks before they can get them . But like the iphone 6 and 6+ they say the 42mm has a bigger battery. So might be worth it.
Despite people saying it looks huge, and despite the fact that 38 and 42mm are standard watch sizes, I'm betting we see larger faces as standard as the wrist-worn wearable market grows.
The main reason for a larger size right now is battery size. If someone offers GPS or Cell on the watch, it HAS to be larger.
There are a few battery tech coming up, but not within 2-3 years. I'd expect improvement to the screen energy consumption to occur before there is improvement in batteries.
It's hard to get a sense of scale on the wrists in the photos but the watch looks too big.
I was hoping to get my girlfriend one but I think I'll have to take her to try on one in case the small one is even too big.
This might be a wait until next year type of thing for the thinner/faster/etc one
The big watch is the standard size for men. The small one a bit larger than the larger current women's models Movado and Tissot have 35mm.
Since typical standard women's watch are 30-35mm, not sure we will see those sizes anytime soon with current battery tech and a need for a decent size screen. At 32mm, even with a rectangle, the screen would be less than a square inch
beside the fking price, it's all good....
I hope with the low sale number, Apple just slash the price to $299/$449 for Sport/Watch...I ignore the Edition.
So, you'd be happy if they cut $50 bucks off ? With this kind of product I doubt it would make a big difference in sales. So, I expect they wont slash it.