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Series 5 Stainless Steel Thread
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That is the AOD sleep display, once it wakes, the seconds show.
Interesting comments about the SB ML. I had a third-party one for a time, but the only scratches are on the band itself (and they are minor). Been thinking of getting the Real Thing now that it is cheaper, but I prefer my Nike Sport Loops when I don't need "fancy" and my Link Bracelet when I do...
I have used a black ML for nearly two years without scratching the watch. Just have to take care when putting it on, taking it off and laying it down. It really takes very little effort to avoid scratching. .
My scratches happened without me knowing it was a potential issue. And yes, you can avoid but it only takes one slip up and you have scratches. Not worth it to me...
SS. Pairs with more bands. Ceramic looks like plastic to me. Or, you can do as I did and keep two watches. I bought the SBSS and titanium. I couldn’t decide which I liked better so I’m keeping both.
The ceramic case looks chunky and not as sleek as the SS. That‘s disappointing.Cross post with ceramic thread... trying to decide which one to keep.
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My series 3 sbss had its sapphire watch face scratched by my sb milanese loop.
I took great care to avoid having this happen, and it still scratched the face at some point. It's easier just not using it.
This is exactly what I'm doing with my series 5 sbss. Link bracelet most of the time, and a sport loop for more cozy and casual days. That being said, the link band is still incredibly comfortable.
I’m so disappointed in the SBML.
I’ve put it away and don’t intend on using it again ever since it made a tiny scratch on my SBSS watch body.
I’ve put it away and don’t intend on using it again ever since it made a tiny scratch on my SBSS watch body.
This is the SS thread so I'll reply accordingly; "Keep the SS"Cross post with ceramic thread... trying to decide which one to keep.
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The ceramic has a protruding lip that makes it looks slightly chunkier than the SS.
Cross post with ceramic thread... trying to decide which one to keep.
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I had the same problem. I had the Ceramic and the Hermes SS. Ultimately I chose to stay with the Hermes because I wear suits every day and have tons of band that go with it. But I did prefer the larger size of the Ceramic and how nice the watch looked. I just wasn't sure about wearing it with a suit every day. Still not sure I made the right choice but I figure I can always buy it again if I feel like I really have to have it.
Not to rub it in but, people keep saying they took extreme care but, the ML still scratched their watch. Well, they obviously weren't that careful. I have used a ML for nearly two years without it scratching my SBSS. You have to be sure the ML doesn’t come into contact with the watch while taking it on and off your wrist, off and on the charger and laying it down And especially when changing bands.
you definitely made the right choice. I have A corporate finance job and would never wear a white watch that looks like a fisher price toy. I know some guys like the plasticky swatch look, but not me. I have always loved the Gray Ceramic watch though. Apple needs a ceramic watch that isn’t white.
i bought a SS Series 5 and am real happy with it.
Yeah I kind of felt the same way. I really liked wearing it outside of work but didn’t want to buy both of Apples most expensive watches. I feel the stainless steel just goes so well with either casual, business, or formal.
The DLC coating of my Space Black Stainless puts me in the mind of what a Space Black Ceramic watch could look like.
I’ve decided to go stainless steel again but gold this time. The Ceramic just is too expensive and can’t justify the price.This is my favorite Apple Watch combo.
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I am struggling with the ceramic vs SS decision also. I like the ceramic but not sure I love it. And the price difference is in the back of my mind for something I don’t love, at least not yet.
I don’t love the SS either but I do like. I have had SBSS for a few iterations so wanted a change. My problem is I get closer to loving the SS when paired with the link bracelet but that adds $350 to the price of the SS and then I question.