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:
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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.
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Best unboxing vid I’ve seen so far
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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Good video, nicely done.
I disagree about the watch size question, though. I just received a 38mm Apple Watch stainless with M/L black sport band, and I think the size looks just right.
My wrist measures 180mm about an inch up my forearm from the wrist bone. That’s where I wear my watches. If I wore them on the wrist bone, which has a larger circumference, they’d eventually slip off the wrist bone to my forearm anyway. And wearing a watch on the wrist bone limits range of motion when flexing my hand back.
I tried on both the 38mm and 42mm watches at the Apple store, and I like the look of the smaller watch better. It’s still about the same size as my other watches, which range 37mm-39mm. I think really large watches look dorky, and I was worried about wearing a larger watch with snug cuffs on long sleeve shirts.
Good review. Sounds a bit strange maybe but to me the 38 mm looks better on your wrist. more and more we are used to big size watches but to me the 38 mm looks very good.
The 42 seems to be much more popular than the 38 based on a non-scientific review of order times. I am glad I pre-ordered the 42. I think it will be a bonus at resell time when one moves to the next generation.
It’s interesting how hard it is to get a sense of scale in pictures in video compared to seeing the Watch IRL. The 38mm and 42mm are virtually indistinguishable here, but when you see them side by side in an Apple Store, the difference is very noticeable.