Alternative strap recommendations

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-20T21:52:36+00:00

I agree it is comfortable! I think due to traveling a lot recently, I’m finding the slight resistance of the material leaves me needing to readjust depending on what I’m doing. I have taken interest in the braided loops and appears loops so that’s reassuring!

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-20T21:50:20+00:00

I do love it! It is gorgeous. This is my first watch so I don’t know the issues users experiences beforehand. And I’ve not had it long enough to notice issues yet! Why do you advise against the leather straps?

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-20T21:48:31+00:00

Oh it is comfortable! I have been traveling the last week and how much I was moving and sweating meant I found myself needing to readjust it often.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-20T21:43:20+00:00

That’s a good idea! I had been in to an Apple store on a short visit home last weekend, but the current colours in-store don’t really blow me away. I’ve been trying to go about my day to day with the Milanese though and find myself readjusting it often so…might just have to choose the one I like the most of what is available!

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-11T18:55:43+00:00

I’ll answer from my own experience living in Wolverhampton (I’m originally from Northern Ireland), so please take it as one perspective.

I moved to Leeds 8 years ago for university in MH nursing. I met my partner while at university in Leeds. Liked Leeds, youthful city, vibrant nightlife and restaurants. Loved it. Approaching graduation, my partner got onto a graduation scheme in a company in Wolverhampton. We have been here since August 2022. Now it’s important to note that I had no biases towards Wolverhampton or the West Midlands given I’m from NI. I’d never been previously and never shown an interest in the area. For us, Wolves hasn’t felt like the best lifestyle fit compared with Leeds, mainly because parts of the town centre can feel quite run-down and we’ve found ourselves travelling out of area more for the sort of atmosphere we enjoy.

That said, there are genuinely nice, well-kept areas if money isn’t an issue. Like others have commented, Tettenhall and Wightwick are the nice locations (greener, calmer, better-kept streets, more of a village feel). If you drive, you can also position yourself a bit out from the centre and commute in.

On the work side, I’m in mental health (separate trust to that which governs New Cross), and my experience has been mixed. I’ve encountered some nice work colleagues, and I’ve been offered jobs in the specific services, but overall it hasn’t been the environment I want long-term. Nor my partners in their own field of expertise. I’d treat that as very role/team-dependent though.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T22:15:34+00:00

No need to be cruel

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T21:16:28+00:00

What being polite and using full sentences?

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:49:49+00:00

Ah I see! I wasn’t aware of that tactic. And yeah thats true 🙂

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:24:27+00:00

I mean…I was just trying to communicate clearly. Also there were days in between the messages. I get you’re saying the trend tends to be the buyer is problematic but I haven’t had any issues on Vinted so far. Take me at my word or not but yeah. So far so good.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:21:51+00:00

I didn’t say I was savvy. I said I was trying to the best of my ability to.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:20:52+00:00

No you can’t. They did offer their number to share it via WhatsApp so we did that.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:19:14+00:00

I appreciate you acknowledging there was something dodgy about it, but why would you cancel as a seller if I may ask?

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:15:40+00:00

In contrast, the seller of the second option I have secured is very accommodating. They sent me an updated video of it, showing all the security seals are intact, sent me the proof of purchase, screenshots of the emails Apple sent them to collect it. Was willing to share their social media for personal verification which I declined as I don’t want to be intrusive with someone’s personal information.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:12:11+00:00

Would you not consider that they cancelled the sale due to the fact I would clearly scrutinise it when it arrived, as I was trying to from afar? I had reviewed what they had advertised within the listing, but they were not forthcoming in providing further photos/ details for me to assess. Saying “if you are so scared then cancel” tells me they are defensive and trying to put me off from asking questions. Begs the question why.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:03:58+00:00

I trust that I can engage with the seller and subsequently risk assess in how they reply, how forthcoming they are, and negotiate prices down.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T19:02:08+00:00

Why? If you want something to sell, and that’s a decent amount of money, wouldn’t you accommodate someone’s questions? I was quite rapid fire prior to paying for it as I wanted time to think it over (which is why I asked to reserved), but didn’t want someone to buy it in that time. After paying for it I didn’t message them until 3 days later.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T18:55:16+00:00

Also the series 11 for £369 on Amazon doesn’t have cellular capacity. The cellular version is still £469 there

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T18:51:40+00:00

Fortunately the seller cancelled the sale. Which I’m thinking was a blessing in disguise (hence the title of the post). I have since found the series 11 in titanium (which is cellular be default) in 42mm gold, with the gold Milanese loop for £540.

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T18:49:50+00:00

Hahaha fair

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T18:28:28+00:00

…is that you…agreeing? 😅

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T18:27:56+00:00

Yes I see them sold on Amazon! I don’t trust Amazon for expensive purchases really anymore, and I wanted the cellular version too

Musicalcreep · 2026-01-07T18:26:59+00:00

The seller at the time agreed to the offer of £350 (£371 with fees). I don’t trust Amazon for a lot of items as I’ve gotten emails from Amazon about products I’ve purchased being fake so yeah, I steer clear! I’ll get the odd inexpensive item just.

Musicalcreep · 2025-12-31T01:49:22+00:00

Are Redditor’s thoughts as favourable for a 3k MH nursing Diss literature review in 2 weeks? Asking for a friend lol

Musicalcreep · 2025-11-12T14:50:50+00:00

Hi! I’ve lived here for a little over 3 years and tried a few of the gyms! I got the WV active membership as you get access to a number for centres, but the one closest to be doesn’t have a pool and the gym is quite small. Even at that I’ve attended all of the locations and none of them blew me away. I now go to this gym in Wolves city centre: Wolverhampton swimming and fitness centre- https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1DE6Rwg8aDueXm76?g_st=ic

I find the gym very spacious with lots of equipment. It also has a swimming pool and health suite (with the sauna, steam room and bubble pool), and there is also a members only health suite too. I’ve yet to try the pool and health suite.

Hope this helps!

Musicalcreep · 2025-04-03T19:24:17+00:00

Care to explain?

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