Did he fail to mention that the warranty is for two years on the titanium model rather than one year, and the AppleCare+ is a total of three years rather than two?
It's unfortunate y'all don't have the pay-by-month option.
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Did he fail to mention that the warranty is for two years on the titanium model rather than one year, and the AppleCare+ is a total of three years rather than two?
It's unfortunate y'all don't have the pay-by-month option.
Is that definitely the case in the UK? No he didn’t mention that!!!
That would make it a bit easier to stomach but still a lot of money to front up. Man I wish we had pay monthly
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You are quite right
I have just looked it up
You are quite right
I have just looked it up
Whew. I figured the UK would be the same but also figured you'd go check.
Also not sure if it matters to you but the titanium models also come with a Dark Grey or Light Gray Sport Band depending on which color watch you choose. This is in addition to whatever band you configure it with. So for my SB Titanium it'll come with both a sport loop and sport band.
May not make any difference to you though.
(Also double check if that's the case in the UK, it is in the US.
)Specs have been updated on Apple’s website.
44mm case weights:
44mm case weights:
- 36.5g Aluminum
- 41.7g Titanium
- 46.7 Ceramic
- 47.8g Stainless Steel
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Thanks for posting. Those numbers make more sense.
+5.2g from Aluminum to Titanium, +6.1g from Titanium to Stainless Steel.
FWIW - Ceramic is listed as 46.7g
EDIT: So that means SS is 14.6% heavier than Ti -- likely enough to notice but not something that'd by itself cause me to choose Titanium.
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Having second thoughts about getting the Alaskan Blue Sport Loop for the Ti after ordering the green iPhone 11 Pro as well. Probably not going to match at all. Those of you with Ti and the green iPhone on pre-order, which band are you getting?
Thinking I'll sell the Alaskan Blue, use an old white or grey Sport Loop instead and get the Saddle Brown Leather Loop to mix things up.
Thinking I'll sell the Alaskan Blue, use an old white or grey Sport Loop instead and get the Saddle Brown Leather Loop to mix things up.
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I’m sitting this round of iPhone out, but would’ve gotten it in green. I ordered my Ti watch with the pine green band since I think it works well with the hue of the titanium, and would match the phone
Nice choice, it'll look great. I've never worn a Sport Band for an extended period myself - do you find it to be as comfortable as the Loop?
I've tried, but never bought a sport loop. I'll admit the loops are more comfortable being continuous and fabric-based. Similar to how I prefer my Milanese Loop a lot of times since it's a single piece, not that Sport Bands are uncomfortable. But for everyday wear, the Sport Bands are my go to. Don't have to worry about liquids, can be easily cleaned, and not that I have evidence, but I don't have to worry about the fabric snagging or showing threads.
Does anyone reckon the stores will carry stock? I’ve ordered the SS however may be tempted for the titanium..
I’m sure they will. I’m going to try when I pickup my iPhone on 9/20
Not really understanding the comments of not wanting the Titanium model because it looks too much like the Aluminum. First off, and obviously this is my opinion, but I don’t think they look anything alike. Secondly, you’re paying for the actual material and the properties associated with it. You can polish Aluminum and it will look very similar to the Stainless Steel, but will you get the same properties?
If you’re worried that complete strangers may think you’re wearing the Aluminum model when it’s really Titanium, then the issue is not with the Watch.
If you’re worried that complete strangers may think you’re wearing the Aluminum model when it’s really Titanium, then the issue is not with the Watch.
My 40mm titanium black is set to be delivered 30th Oct. So I’m really looking forward to owners opinions on it for the next month.
I’m really hoping it looks well with my 40mm black link bracelet but if not then I’ll put the bracelet up for sale.
With AC+ it’s going to cost nearly £1000 but I really intend to own this one for the three years of AC warranty.
I’m really hoping it looks well with my 40mm black link bracelet but if not then I’ll put the bracelet up for sale.
With AC+ it’s going to cost nearly £1000 but I really intend to own this one for the three years of AC warranty.
supposedly alu is the best seller by far. I would think ti being the new material would have enough stock for launch day being that hardcore apple fans might choose to pick it over ss. I can't image its a demand issue must be a issue with apple not making enough vs ss.
Well, some people really want it to be obvious that they have a BETTER model ... lol.
I do wish the Ti model was polished, though - I don't really care if it looks like the SS when polished, but I've always preferred polished to brushed because polished finishes are really easy to maintain.
Apple finished it differently at least. SS is polished with a high gloss finish. Aluminum is dull/matte with a porous/textured finish and the Titanium is satin with brushed finish
I mean, how many other ways can you present metal, right? Lol
Agreed about the polished.
Is Titanium harder and more durable than stainless steel? I care about that more than it looking “slightly less premium” (I think it still looks really good)
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https://hellonomad.com/products/titanium-band-black-hardware
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Nomad makes a very nice looking titanium band
https://hellonomad.com/products/titanium-band-black-hardware
Stainless is very durable. Has anyone cracked a stainless AW?
If you’re talking about hardness, scratch-wise, it depends on the titanium and coatings they use.
To be honest, coming from the mechanical watch world, it strikes me as odd that anyone worries about scratches on a watch. That’s part of the character, and I’ve never worried about it on a steel mechanical watch. They usually end up being more valuable being unpolished with scratches all over them. This scratched up watch sold for $17.8 million:
Honestly I’ve only ever had very minor scuffs on the stainless steel watch since I’ve been using them since 2015. I’ve had a space black stainless steel one since February and almost looks brand new just a couple light scuffs. Any differences between the titanium one would probably be negligible.Stainless is very durable. Has anyone cracked a stainless AW?
If you’re talking about hardness, scratch-wise, it depends on the titanium and coatings they use.
To be honest, coming from the mechanical watch world, it strikes me as odd that anyone worries about scratches on a watch. That’s part of the character, and I’ve never worried about it on a steel mechanical watch. They usually end up being more valuable being unpolished with scratches all over them. This scratched up watch sold for $17.8 million:
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But it’s lighter, I’m definitely interested in that aspect. If Apple came out with a titanium band, it would be a no brainer for me.
Yeah, I've wanted a brushed stainless model since day one, so the titanium intrigued me, but it doesn't look like it will match well with my links bracelet.
As far as weight is concerned, since it falls right in between the aluminum and steel models, I can't really see a 5g weight difference being very noticeable.
A watch like that, yes. Looks great beat up. However an Apple Watch is more a piece of tech that requires interaction with the screen. No different than a cell phone that’s scratched and dinged up. Looks like crap.Stainless is very durable. Has anyone cracked a stainless AW?
If you’re talking about hardness, scratch-wise, it depends on the titanium and coatings they use.
To be honest, coming from the mechanical watch world, it strikes me as odd that anyone worries about scratches on a watch. That’s part of the character, and I’ve never worried about it on a steel mechanical watch. They usually end up being more valuable being unpolished with scratches all over them. This scratched up watch sold for $17.8 million:
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Titanium is generally lighter and stronger than steel. I believe titanium is weaker when it comes to torsional forces, which are not of concern when it comes to watches.