Apple Discontinues Higher-End Ceramic Apple Watch Models With Launch of Series 6

[Toratek]

OK, the chickens can go back to something else to panic over.

 

[xgman]

Sapphire face for stainless steel plus Apple Watch series 6 confirmed by Apple Support.

phew.... yeah it had to be same screen. sapphire is one big reason for the higher cost.

 

[tothemoonsands]

In my opinion, not confirmed until Apple explicitly states this in the tech specs or someone does a scratch test, whichever comes first!

 

[pers0n]

The cult of materialism isn’t concerned with such mundane things as sanity. Money is no object when it comes to filling the void.

A lot of it is for status and style. Not any different than cars, some of the most stylish or luxurious cars are not built to last past 100,000 or 150,000 miles

 

[Fred Zed]

I wouldn’t trust a chat support tech with that information, would you ?

 

[SMGreenfield]

I cannot find any reference to the glass at all anymore, neither sapphire nor ion-x ... it could be an oversight, or every S6 is either sapphire or ion-x ... better find out soon

This is truly a bummer. I just noticed a LOT of scratches on my Series 5, so I was thinking about taking the plunge and paying for the SS just to get the sapphire glass -- but it really DOES APPEAR TO BE GONE!

It's odd, because I would've imagined that the sapphire glass was a key differentiating feature for paying an additional $300 for SS!

Anyone know what happened?

 

[thadoggfather]

Why are they so flippant about ceramic?

 

[thr33stones]

I always wanted one, but I think they were only keeping it around for Ive.

Exactly this, they have seemed to gradually cut all of his post-Jobs wims and fancies (as Jobs is no there to back him) even Marc Newson seems to have been let go as well

 

[mdorais]

I think the consensus is that this was Ive's baby and left with him. I wasn't a fan so good riddance.

 

[5105973]

I have Space Black Series 5. I will go for the Gold Stainless Series 6 this time. I hope it's not too different shade from Series 4/5.

Be careful with soaps and hand sanitizers near the gold stainless. I thought I was being very careful with my series 4 gold but it’s badly tarnished in the side facing toward my fingers. I think when I washed my hands some soap residue was left each time on that edge of the watch. It’s also not a very good gold color and looks brown in most indoor lighting. I think the new gold is more truly gold and much better looking.

 

[thealextn]

Also got confirmation that Sapphire display is still in Series 6!

 

[KPOM]

is their a Hermes S6?

Yes. There are several new band color options, and a redesigned Double Tour available.

 

[Claypidgeon]

Ultimately decided to replace my S3 White Ceramic with a S6 Titanium. Interesting that the Hermes and Edition still include the power adapter in the box.

 

[KPOM]

Why are they so flippant about ceramic?

They may bring it back next year, but my guess is that the titanium sold better.

 

[btrach144]

Funny because there were rumors or thoughts that this would replace SS.

 

[Claypidgeon]

I guess I better hold onto mine. Hard to justify upgrading to a Series 6 when I currently have the Ceramic Series 5. I've never seen anyone else with one.

I've been wearing my S3 White Ceramic all day every day since launch. The only people I've bumped into that even knew what it was were Apple Store employees, and I've only ever had one person "notice" it in public and say "weird I didn't know they came in that color". Never seen another one in the wild.

 

[Onelifenofear]

I always wanted one, but I think they were only keeping it around for Ive.

Or it’s the highest selling smart watch and is actually really useful.

 

[Sasparilla]

Odd Apple doesn't have the sapphire on the website (going to SS on the case isn't going to add $300 to the case cost - in quantity aluminum is typically more expensive than steel), but seems almost certain they didn't drop it - way too much of a feature - and one I will probably go for with Series 6.

 

[lanegandy]

I'm trying to find this info. The sapphire front is a must for me personally.

I actually messaged support about this and they claim it's still sapphire.

 

[XXPP]

Looks like sapphire crystal front on the stainless and titanium models is gone too.

There is no sapphire crystal display from 3rd generation.

 

[XXPP]

Odd Apple doesn't have the sapphire on the website (going to SS on the case isn't going to add $300 to the case cost - in quantity aluminum is typically more expensive than steel), but seems almost certain they didn't drop it - way too much of a feature - and one I will probably go for with Series 6.

They drop it from 3rd generation.

 

[pesos]

100%, I was ready to upgrade from my Ceramic Series 3 but can't find any info about sapphire screen on the new models.

Same, just gonna stick with mine for now. Can’t imagine owning a non-ceramic and always worrying about scratches on face and body

 

[XXPP]

I cannot find any reference to the glass at all anymore, neither sapphire nor ion-x ... it could be an oversight, or every S6 is either sapphire or ion-x ... better find out soon

From 3rd generation there is identical display in aluminium and steel.

 

[Apple-is-Cool]

There is no sapphire crystal display from 3rd generation.

Yes, there is. I have one on my ceramic Series 3.

 

[Toratek]

What are you on about? It says “sapphire crystal” and “stainless and ceramic case” right on the backs of both the Series 4 and Series 5.