Questions fo NIKE Watch owners

[rangerdeyo]

Why did you buy the Nike version?

Was it just for the band? Do you use Nike Run Club? Was it worth waiting the extra 6+ weeks to get your watch?

Just curious.

 

[StraightlineBoy]

It's a good question and I think I have an answer!

I think there was a lot of vagueness about exactly what was exclusive to the Nike watch at launch time and so I think I went for the Nike watch just in case I missed out on anything (given that I am a keen runner). Sure we knew the straps were exclusive and a couple of faces but the rest was quite vague. I kind of knew I was unlikely to use NRC long term because Strava is my running platform of choice.

The best thing is definitely the bands. Very comfy. Is it more comfy than a standard sport band? No idea, never worn one.

Would I recommend one over a regular Series 2? Yes, because it's the only way to get the official Nike bands and there's no downside to buying one.

Would I do the wait of an extra 6 weeks all over again knowing what I know now? Probably. I already had a perfectly functional Garmin running watch so I wasn't without a means of recording my running which is the single most important thing to me with a watch these days.

 

[RHChan84]

I got it for the band. I know for sure that the normal silicone bands causes sweat to get trapped between my skin and the bands and the holes help so I don't get rashes. I had an issue with another smartwatch and once I went to a band similar to the Nike, no more rashes.

I don't bother with Nike run club. I don't run too much. A few times here and there. Usually when I'm at a hotel. I think the stock health workout is enough for me.

 

[Mac Guy]

I like the bands well enough but want the Nike+ for the watch faces.

 

[tcuprof]

I got mine mainly for the black/volt band. I figured I wouldn't use the Nike watch faces (and I haven't), nor have I used the Nike Run Club. The extra time to get it was irrelevant for me because I ordered it while out of the country and it was waiting for me when I got home.

 

[rangerdeyo]

I like the bands well enough but want the Nike+ for the watch faces.

I can honestly say you are the first person I have seen or heard say that.

 

[BIG CAT 7]

I like the bands well enough but want the Nike+ for the watch faces.

This is exactly why I am buying it as well but the bands also weighed in on the decision. I returned my Series one after a week and ordered the Nike+.

 

[tylerbarnhardt]

I went for it because its the same price as the regular series 2 but has more features. Regardless if you want to use the band or the watch faces they are there if you want. Same price + more features = worth the 6 week wait. Easy for me though because I had a Apple watch stainless steel already...

 

[tcuprof]

I went for it because its the same price as the regular series 2 but has more features. Regardless if you want to use the band or the watch faces they are there if you want. Same price + more features = worth the 6 week wait. Easy for me though because I had a Apple watch stainless steel already...

Yeah, it's a lot easier to wait for a new one when you have an original to wear while you wait.

 

[Mac Guy]

the bands also weighed in on the decision.

Of course. That's why I bought knock-off bands while waiting for a sale on the Nike+. And that's going to be a wait. Target has a sale today only, for $70 off, plus an additional 10% if you order online and pick it up. The last bit pays the tax! No Nikes, though

I don't have a silver aluminum so I'm trying to resists the temptation to get an S1 instead of waiting for a Nike+.

 

[Mac Guy]

Yeah, it's a lot easier to wait for a new one when you have an original to wear while you wait.

I'd say that's an individual thing. I'm getting antsy!! :laughing:

 

[ItnStln]

I went for it because its the same price as the regular series 2 but has more features. Regardless if you want to use the band or the watch faces they are there if you want. Same price + more features = worth the 6 week wait. Easy for me though because I had a Apple watch stainless steel already...

What extra features do you get?

 

[rangerdeyo]

What extra features do you get?

Two Nike exclusive watch faces and the Nike band. Other than that, its the same as every other sport series 2 watch.

 

[ItnStln]

Two Nike exclusive watch faces and the Nike band. Other than that, its the same as every other sport series 2 watch.

That's what I was thinking, thanks!

 

[StraightlineBoy]

Hey you forgot the big exclusive feature...being able to use the Nike Volt yellow colour on the other watch faces too ha ha ha!!!!

 

[rangerdeyo]

Hey you forgot the big exclusive feature...being able to use the Nike Volt yellow colour on the other watch faces too ha ha ha!!!!

My bad. :rotfl:

 

[Mac Guy]

Two Nike exclusive watch faces and the Nike band.

But WAIT! There's more! You get four, count 'em FOUR Nike-exclusive Watch faces. I really want one.

 

[bamf-hacker]

Just like the exclusive Hermes bands, the Nike+ band will be available at some point. Apple wants to sell and those bands will sell for sure. Just give it some time.

 

[tylerbarnhardt]

Two Nike exclusive watch faces and the Nike band. Other than that, its the same as every other sport series 2 watch.

You also get a deeper integration into the Nike Run Club app. If you'd not use that app or plan on using it then you aren't missing out but I enjoy that aspect to the watch as well.

 

[ItnStln]

You also get a deeper integration into the Nike Run Club app. If you'd not use that app or plan on using it then you aren't missing out but I enjoy that aspect to the watch as well.

What kind of deeper integration do you get versus the AW2?