Apple's Phil Schiller, Marc Newson appear in Milan for Apple Watch demo

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in Apple Watch edited April 2015
Apple marketing head Phil Schiller and designer Marc Newson made an appearance at today's viewing event for the Apple Watch at the Salone del Mobile, a furniture design fair currently underway in Milan, Italy.




As planned, the viewing took place at Carlo e Camilla in Segheria, an upscale restaurant, according to Macitynet.it. The different Watch ranges were displayed in glass-topped tables like those in Apple Stores. Visitors were also able to arrange for try-on sessions, again mimicking Apple retail.

AppleInsider was informed by reader Mark that Apple made a few modifications to the venue, repainting the outside wall and refinishing the floor just for today's event.




The event is a one-day-only affair, despite the Salone running from April 14 through the 19th. Apple's appearance is presumably another attempt at establishing the fashion credentials of the Watch, joining marketing efforts like magazine spreads and celebrity product placements.

Italy will miss out on the initial Apple Watch launch, taking place April 24. Only Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the US, and the UK will get the device then, but Italy will likely be part of a second or third wave later this year.

Supplies of the Watch are expected to be tight for some time. Already most preorders are only expected to ship in June, which is also the earliest possible date for walk-in sales.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 9
    Would love to see how this watch looks on a lefty! When worn on right wrist the buttons are on the wrong side. When worn with the buttons/crown facing left, does the watch face flip around as it would on an iPad?
  • Reply 2 of 9
    Marc looks drunk.
  • Reply 3 of 9
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gunner1954 View Post



    Would love to see how this watch looks on a lefty! When worn on right wrist the buttons are on the wrong side. When worn with the buttons/crown facing left, does the watch face flip around as it would on an iPad?



    Yes it flips. I'm right handed, but for certain logistical reasons, I'm thinking of wearing it on my right wrist.

  • Reply 4 of 9
    dcgoodcgoo Posts: 280member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gunner1954 View Post



    Would love to see how this watch looks on a lefty! When worn on right wrist the buttons are on the wrong side. When worn with the buttons/crown facing left, does the watch face flip around as it would on an iPad?



    It is configurable.

  • Reply 5 of 9
    mac_128mac_128 Posts: 3,454member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gunner1954 View Post



    Would love to see how this watch looks on a lefty! When worn on right wrist the buttons are on the wrong side. When worn with the buttons/crown facing left, does the watch face flip around as it would on an iPad?

  • Reply 6 of 9
    mstonemstone Posts: 11,510member

    These Apple execs always look so unkept. At least Federini now tucks in his shirt tail after his wife called him on it during a keynote.

  • Reply 7 of 9
    rogifanrogifan Posts: 10,669member
    Phil does realize he's in Milan, right?
  • Reply 8 of 9
    rogifanrogifan Posts: 10,669member
    Marc looks drunk.

    I saw a photo on instagram yesterday of a couple Apple designers with Marc. I wonder if they were also at this event.
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