Here’s What It’s Like to Shop for an Apple Watch

The reviews arrived Wednesday, and on Friday Apple's Watch officially goes on sale around the globe. Here's everything you need to know to secure yours.

There will be three ways to experience the Apple Watch in the store. The most casual is the display table, a glass-topped case that contains the different models (with the strap and color options) on show side by side. If you want a quick glance, you'll be able to scan the collection, hopefully without too much of a wait. The next level is the demo table, which will be similar to how you're used to experiencing Apple products in-store. Watches will be tethered to tables, and you'll get to touch the hardware and play with the software. Finally, there are separate demo tables where, by appointment, you can have an Apple associate help you try on the Sport and standard Apple Watch in various incarnations.