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S5 Ceramic Owners
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I do. I have a S4 SSBS and I would wear the S3C or S5C over the SSBS any day of the week, except maybe on tuesdays
Not only does the ceramic cost more, but I have found I spend an lot more on bands. With the series 4 SBSS I bought 4 bands. With the S5 Ceramic I have bought 8 bands bands, 6 new and 2 from previous seasons.
And yes, because of some people on this forum, which I an thinking about putting on ignore because I am going broke, I am awaiting the arrival of the Meyer Lemon band.
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Bands I have so far:
SB Milanese loop
Black sport loop
Khaki sport loop
Black sport band
White ceramic sport band
Project red sport band
Forest green leather loop
Meyer lemon leather loop
Would like the brown leather loop...
Would like the SB link bracelet...
SB Milanese loop
Black sport loop
Khaki sport loop
Black sport band
White ceramic sport band
Project red sport band
Forest green leather loop
Meyer lemon leather loop
Would like the brown leather loop...
Would like the SB link bracelet...
I expect we never saw a Space Black Ceramic as it would look too similar to the DLC coating of the Space Black Stainless Steel. White Ceramic is a truly unique color within the entire Apple Watch line, so it make sense using it for the re-launch.
On friday I went to return both my Ceramic and Ti because I was intent to keep my ceramic but the watch sportband (white) that comes with the watch would not click into place on the ceramic so I ended up returning.
Today I went to buy the ceramic watch with the Alaskan sport loop. I'm completely dumbfounded that Apple requires you to return both the watch and the band if all you want was different band.
Anyways, today i opened the watch in the car and went to go my trunk to get my bands, but i forgot i had the watch on my lap when i got out of the car. The ceramic watch falls to the Asphalt which then starts to drag and my body froze in horror.
I picked up the watch, looked for any scratches, i clean up the watch and examine closely. NO SCRATCHES, NO BLEMISHES. what a sigh of relief.
Then at that moment, i realized, i made the correct choice of going with the ceramic over the Ti. The SS or the Ti might of had some permanent marks on the watch and that would of bothered me forever. That alone was worth the cost of admission for me and now I can wear my watch in peace knowing i picked the correct one.
Today I went to buy the ceramic watch with the Alaskan sport loop. I'm completely dumbfounded that Apple requires you to return both the watch and the band if all you want was different band.
Anyways, today i opened the watch in the car and went to go my trunk to get my bands, but i forgot i had the watch on my lap when i got out of the car. The ceramic watch falls to the Asphalt which then starts to drag and my body froze in horror.
I picked up the watch, looked for any scratches, i clean up the watch and examine closely. NO SCRATCHES, NO BLEMISHES. what a sigh of relief.
Then at that moment, i realized, i made the correct choice of going with the ceramic over the Ti. The SS or the Ti might of had some permanent marks on the watch and that would of bothered me forever. That alone was worth the cost of admission for me and now I can wear my watch in peace knowing i picked the correct one.
Looking back at my band collection, I bought more bands to go with my ceramics than I did for my SBSS.
wtf I just had a heart attack
These schematics are so satisfying to look at.
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The closest thing would be the gray ceramic from S3. And white ceramic truly looks like a classic Apple product.
I bump mine and the world stops, the portable inspection station consisting of microscopes and bright lights come out. Lol
This is my return week for my Ceramic and I’m really on the fence. I also have the brushed Titanium and can’t decide on which one to keep. I really love the ceramic, but I wear a suit every day and I’m not sure there are many bands that work with different colored suits. The black Milanese loop and Black leather loop look great, but I’m not sure there are many other bands that look right with it and a suit.
The titanium on the other hand is very versatile and I have several bands that look great with it that will match many different colors of suit.
I also prefer the slightly larger size of the Ceramic as well as the uniqueness of having it. To me it’s the only watch that stands out as different, which I kind of like.
First world problems I know, but I have 3 days left to decide.
The titanium on the other hand is very versatile and I have several bands that look great with it that will match many different colors of suit.
I also prefer the slightly larger size of the Ceramic as well as the uniqueness of having it. To me it’s the only watch that stands out as different, which I kind of like.
First world problems I know, but I have 3 days left to decide.
I’d keep the Ceramic compared to the titanium. In my opinion, the only Apple Watch that compares to the Ceramic is the Hermes SS versions. Love the Hermès faces and bands so much. Good luck with your decision.
I like the white and black look that can be done with the ceramic. However, the sport loops are not something I fancy. The woven nylon reminds me more of a NATO strap which I like for my regular watches.
Managed to score two of them on eBay. They both look new, so I’m pretty happy!
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Managed to score two of them on eBay. They both look new, so I’m pretty happy!
100% agree with this statement, which is why I'm keeping my S4 SS Hermès, as well as the S5 Ceramic (arrived today, can't wait to go get it set up)!
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I like the white and black look that can be done with the ceramic. However, the sport loops are not something I fancy. The woven nylon reminds me more of a NATO strap which I like for my regular watches.
Wow, I'll have to check out this eBay vendor and see if I can snag some of those B&W nylon bands! I'm with you, I prefer the (discontinued) woven nylon bands to the (current) sports loops, so I'm glad I bought three of the nylon bands when they were available a couple of years back.
Personally I think you’re over thinking the situation.
As others have posted pick up some woven nylon bands on eBay.
I am not sure if you are insecure with the watch but I see people with huge silver watches that could be used as an ashtray in a pinch.
The ceramic with a blue or black band should put your fears to rest.
Very few people ask about my watch.
Honestly I wouldn’t buy the Ti.
Along with that I wouldn’t even consider returning the ceramic.
The woven nylon bands are closer to Zulu straps than NATO because of their curved buckles.
Ah, well I like those too. In short I like anything except the sport loop, I love the colors they offer but the slack that hangs out on the one side of the band looks terrible.
I bought a purple and green nike one, but returned it quickly.
Maybe, just maybe I would consider the white nike sport loop, but only so I don't get hit by bad drivers on my morning walks
