Don’t say that when I’ve got used to the white and brown leather loop...
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Don’t say that when I’ve got used to the white and brown leather loop...
It‘s all good man, I was just interested in the pictures. I know the natural Ti is kinda delicate but I was just wondering if maybe your definition of „scratches“ was different than mine. But these examples you posted I would certainly have returned as well.
@ Relentless Power
Thanks man, you are a very welcome „voice of reason“ in the Apple Watch threads!
I'd love to see ceramic in different colors. I'm kind of tired of black as my last AW was a SBSS, beautiful but I don't see a ceramic black looking much different. I'd love to see a really nice gunmetal grey ceramic, maybe just a tad darker/deeper than the space grey.
Otherwise I have to say I still love my Ti, even with the Achilles heel of it's finish. With that titanium brush I can keep up with any scratches and can verify there are no ill effects, no color changes or other issues other than really fine and almost imperceptible swirling.
I used to have the Series 3 grey ceramic and it was quite nice. However, really enjoying the white ceramic with tan leather loop, just pops. Anyway, enough ceramic talk on here...
Has anyone tried to remove scratches with this sponge? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015ESCNXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0n5QDb6PQBNGM
The only advice I could probably Offer after looking at that link you provided, I would _not_ use that ‘Refinishing pad’ on the space black titanium, because it would damage/scuff the DLC coating. But I imagine for the natural finish titanium, that shouldn’t be an issue, aside from removing the fingerprint coating from the factory.
No store carried a ceramic Apple Watch Series 4. The Series 4 was never offered in ceramic.
Can anyone provide updates after ~4 months of wear and tear? Any good patina? Any ugly scars?
My natural TI looks the same as the day I got it, according to my eyes at least. It did get a few whacks that don't seem to have left any permanent damage. I hit a painted wall so hard it left paint on it that I just wiped/gently picked off.
I’ve had my natural Ti aw5 since launch with no damage to this day. It has taken a few knocks.
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I’d like to know as well. More specifically, the space black titanium, how the DLC coating is actually sustaining over the course of time, say compared to how the space black stainless DLC coating is almost impervious the scratches. I still opted for the stainless in the past, the titanium might be my next choice if Apple offers it for the Series 6. (The ceramic is nice, but I’m not sure if I want to spend that much on a smart watch given the resale value and how they are released every 12 months.)
FWIW, after a few months, my natural titanium is still flawless. Best AW I ever had. It's shiny in a more subtle way than the silver SS and just as versatile wrt using all sorts of straps. Also the weight is perfect, not as heavy as the SS, not as airy as the Aluminum.
like, a plastic eraser off a pencil? That’s a really interesting/easy way of removing the scratches if that’s possible. Just curious what you used specifically, as I think that would be really helpful for others to know, especially if it’s a common household item like a regular eraser, if that’s what I think you’re referring to.
My natural Ti is holding up well. I’ve bumped it numerous times and any imperfections seem to come off with a tiny bit of light rubbing with a wet cloth.
The only mark I can see is a very small mark that won’t come off right above the connection point where it might be rubbing or something. It’s not noticeable unless you really examine it closely in strong light.
Overall I love it and highly recommend it.
The only mark I can see is a very small mark that won’t come off right above the connection point where it might be rubbing or something. It’s not noticeable unless you really examine it closely in strong light.
Overall I love it and highly recommend it.
My SB Ti has held up great. Almost 3 months now and I wear it everywhere. I love the unique grey band and that's the band I wear all the time now.
No scratches and the screen is in perfect condition despite me accidentally hitting it against the door frame hard. Twice.
It's interesting to hear so many people with the natural titanium no scratches. I've had made since launch day and I've got a few marks along the device. In all honesty though, after a few weeks of ownership, I stopped caring. The watch still looks great and IMO provides a more premium look than the aluminum without the flash of the SS.
Natural Ti here. One slight scratch on the bottom, but you can only see it in bright sunlight. And a small ding on the top. I could try to buff it out with one of the numerous ways mentioned but never remember to do so. In other words, they are so minor that I don't notice unless I look hard.