Apple specs show the exact same weight for SS and Ti cases. I hope that’s not correct. Have the brushed finish Ti on order and would prefer it be noticeably lighter than SS.
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Titanium AW5 thread
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For good measure, here is aluminum silver vs titanium white/silver
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I have seen a couple of hands on where they claim the Titanium feels lighter, guess we will find out. Weight really doesn't bother me either way, but hoping it is a bit lighter.
Yes. Big debate for me as well, but ordered the Titanium to try something new, if I don't like the look, will go back to SS.
Yeah I have to see it in person. In the picture above the titanium looks very much like brushed SS, but I'm sure that's in perfect lighting.
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The black SS and titanium look completely different to me. I have a black SS and it's very shiny and smooth, the black titanium looks very matte and rough/brushed almost like a bare metal anodized finish. I agree on how nice a heavy watch is and often miss the heft of my mechanical watches when wearing an AW.
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Oh wow the black titanium does look sharp!
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If they did ceramic in colors I'd be tempted to go for that, something like a gunmetal grey would be really sweet looking.
What a shame no titanium bands! This does give a good contrast on the SS vs titanium as I believe the link bracelet matches the SS pretty decently. I may be starting to veer back towards a SS AW, have to see them in person. My dream would be simply a brushed SS version.
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Although interestingly enough the SS looks darker than the link bracelet, just not as dark as the titanium. I've never seen this combo in real life though so not sure how subtle the mismatch is, but it certainly looks more pronounced on the titanium model. 2nd pic below is the SS case.
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Although interestingly enough the SS looks darker than the link bracelet, just not as dark as the titanium. I've never seen this combo in real life though so not sure how subtle the mismatch is, but it certainly looks more pronounced on the titanium model. 2nd pic below is the SS case.
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I had SS Apple Watch (1). Liked took, was too heavy. When it landed face down on a concrete floor, I got a series 3 AW in aluminum, a few months before AW4 came out, I was bummed to see the new display improvements.
I resolved to get AW5 if something new called to me. Titanium was the trigger. I perform total hip and knee replacements, with titanium being the major metal in total hips. Oh, that and the improved cardiac monitoring, and the always on screen...
Silver Ti AW with the grey sport loop. My son has no qualms about getting the AW3. Said delivery 9/20 when I ordered.
I resolved to get AW5 if something new called to me. Titanium was the trigger. I perform total hip and knee replacements, with titanium being the major metal in total hips. Oh, that and the improved cardiac monitoring, and the always on screen...
Silver Ti AW with the grey sport loop. My son has no qualms about getting the AW3. Said delivery 9/20 when I ordered.
FYI for that $100 you get a special color sport band with the Ti watches, and they come with a two year warranty vs one year for the others. On the other hand, AppleCare+ is $5/mo instead of $4/mo, but can be retained for three years in total.
Most folks believe the specs are a typo and we'll see what the reality is when watches hit the streets. Anecdotal comments from a couple reviewers suggest the Ti is definitely lighter than the SS.
I thought titanium looked like aluminum, but only because Apple's product shots of it were terrible during the keynote. Also using the web configurator there is barely a difference from straight above. Actually seeing other angles of it, you can actually see the brushed finish.
I like Apple's high end models (including the ceramic) but my main issue is that they don't release any high-end specific bands anymore. The SS bands look like they should match the titanium pretty well, but it would be nice if Apple had titanium specific options.
I like Apple's high end models (including the ceramic) but my main issue is that they don't release any high-end specific bands anymore. The SS bands look like they should match the titanium pretty well, but it would be nice if Apple had titanium specific options.
Remember you get 2 years standard warranty and 3 years of AC+ with Hermes and Edition watches for the extra price.
Yeah, that’s what I was saying above. All the pics I’ve seen show the titanium to be the typical warmer titanium color, which won’t blend seamlessly with my links bracelet.
In those comparison pictures above, the silver difference is more noticeable than the black to me. The TT silver has a color to it. The black one looks just ever so slightly darker and I'm guessing up close the brushed sheen will be noticeable.
I went with the Black Ti. If when I get it I don't like the look or find out there are issues I will exchange it for the SSBS. The Ti models have already slipped until sept 30 where it looks like the SS models are still available for the 20th
I would opt for the titanium, it would be strictly for the space black for the DLC coating. Also, it looks like it offers some type of protective finish against fingerprints/smudges. Black isn’t as difficult to pair is some others think, as I was able to be fairly custom with my space black stainless Apple Watch.
Not a fan of the titanium personally, I prefer the look of SS, but the price of Aluminium.. 
This might work out nicely for the Ti models.
https://hellonomad.com/products/titanium-band-black-hardware
https://hellonomad.com/products/titanium-band-black-hardware
agreed!! When I went to apple store earlier and the guy pointed out the titanium one is £100 dearer I was so tempted.... then I realised the AppleCare + is another £100!!!! So it’s actually £200 dearer. The AppleCare pushes it over £1k and I just can’t do that on a watch. Regardless of the sport band and awesome titanium! Shame for the money it doesn’t come with it included.
even if it was a monthly thing I would do it