So got the watch today. I must say it does look better on than in pictures. The fact that it's made in China and stainless steel doesn't really make the watch look or feel cheap. With inflation over the last three years, I'd say the price is basically the same. I still feel like a sucker paying over 2k for a Chinese steel watch. I suppose this issue has been going on for years in the watch community with how one brand can charge so much more than another with the same ETA movement.
Changes
-Screen is noticably brighter, slightly higher res.
-With the 3100 chip, the AOD display now shows updated seconds in real time.
- Heart rate sensor looks legit, but still no speaker, honestly wtf TAG. Apple and Samsung had this for years.
-No longer modular, but I only had one set of lugs anyway. Won't be missed
-As others have said, the rubber straps don't hug the case anymore. This bothered me at first but looks ok, doesn't look as high end as the first and second gen because of this through.
-Super responsive so far. Even right out of the box. The 45 has gotten better over the years with updated, but is still a big laggy.
-Pushers and rotating crown are awesome.
-Stopwatch app works perfect. And updates AOD.
-All straps, even metal bracelet have quick release.
-Clasp on rubber strap is alot smaller due to not being modular anymore.