I know you asked the other member but I've used these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7UJI2M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The one that is on the screen now has been on there for well over 6 months and is showing no sign of peeling at any of the corners. A couple of drops of dish soap in water, stirred and then applied generously to the back of the skin and watch face. This one in particular has been on longer than any screen I've used. Before this I went with Zagg because of good experience with other products. Their watch protection kept peeling at the corners and it became a PITA to file for replacements not to mention more expensive.
I use skinomi. I am not particularly stuck on the brand, but they come 6 to a pack and I have not run out. I have replaced the protector a couple of times - mostly due to a paint project that the watch survived but my watch band and the screen protector did not.What brand of screen protector do you use?
I checked this out but couldn’t find any for the Series 4.
Its a non-issue - I will never see the point of paying extra for the Stainless Steel, having owned both. Not worth the extra money
Resale value as well is horrible for stainless steel, fetches almost the same price as the Aluminium.
I have the same screen protector and I don’t notice it while it’s on. I’ve used a few over the years and this one is my favorite so far.I had S2 and S3 for one year each and they looked perfect when I upgraded. The SS is tempting though. It’s a tough call. If I had the money I’d get an SS for events and dressing up and the alum for working out. Not an option so got the aluminum s4. i ordered an armorsuit screen protector (never used one before) to see how it looks and also got AppleCare.
Isn’t SS supposed to scratch more easily than anodized aluminum?Evening all,
Those who have owned an Aluminium Apple Watch, would you say it is/isn’t hard to scratch?
Thus far, I have owned an AW2 & AW3, both Stainless Steel.
With the latest prices, I am seriously considering the Aluminium edition.
Thanks
Isn’t SS supposed to scratch more easily than anodized aluminum?
Depends how you define worth. I think the aluminum is a solid choice, especially for the price point difference between the stainless model. But saying it’s not ‘worth the extra money’ is entirely subjective, because some do prefer the aesthetics and the Sapphire display for the added protection. And personally, my counter argument would be that I *don’t* care for the Ion – X Glass, which is not nearly as durable as the Sapphire having on the sport model, I was less than satisfied with the display and how easily it scratched.
Not everybody cares about resale value, some just want to enjoy the watch for what it is and what it has to offer. Secondly, the resale for the Apple Watch in general is not good, it’s not just about the stainless not selling well, when Apple releases annual Apple Watches like they have been, the whole market plummets with the Apple Watch altogether.
Hmm, I can't answer that with facts. I was under the impression that Aluminum would scratch easier than Stainless Steel, period...
Anodizing aluminium turns the surface into a hard ceramic(-like) material, so it will resist scratches quite well. (And as the other guy mentioned, matte finish helps to hide imperfections.) Hard dings can dent or gouge the casing though since aluminium alloy is softish compared to steel, especially as at least first/early-gen stainless watches used cold-forged steel billets to form the cases which is really resistant to deformation. Not sure if Apple still cold-forges its raw steel material though. Anyway, even cold-forged steel will microscratch, which shows up very easily on a mirror finish.I was under the impression that Aluminum would scratch easier than Stainless Steel, period...
- Aluminum holds its value much better, as has been documented the forums since there is a $300 difference when purchased new..
I wanna get a screen protector, but I'm always afraid of using the wet install. I don't wasn't my brand new watch to get water in it anywhere like the speakers or between the glass and the frame. I know the watches are IP68 rated, but I find it hard to believe that water won't seep through somewhere when using the squeegee to remove the excess liquid after putting the screen protector on.
I absolutely would not worry about that... I shower with my S2 on almost every day, and swam with it all Summer last year and this year. Any water that would get on your watch during the process of a wet install would be insignificant in comparison.
Don’t worry about getting it wet. I swam in the pool and showered with my S3 SBSS w/ milnese loop and never had issues.I wanna get a screen protector, but I'm always afraid of using the wet install. I don't wasn't my brand new watch to get water in it anywhere like the speakers or between the glass and the frame. I know the watches are IP68 rated, but I find it hard to believe that water won't seep through somewhere when using the squeegee to remove the excess liquid after putting the screen protector on.
Cool, thanks!I absolutely would not worry about that... I shower with my S2 on almost every day, and swam with it all Summer last year and this year. Any water that would get on your watch during the process of a wet install would be insignificant in comparison.
I have a S2 aluminum SG watch... it took several hits that made me wince... after 2 years of wear, I have one small scratch on the edge of the screen and for the most part, the body is flawless - with the exception of underneath by the sensor.. the coat is like chipping!
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