Apple Titanium Watch Sapphire Reflectance?

[jsamuels]

Here's a real first-world question for current Ti owners: Does the higher reflectivity of the sapphire crystal bother anyone? According to this DiaplayMate analysis, the sapphire crystal is nearly twice as reflective as the regular Ion-X glass. It also seems to decrease contrast at the same brightness level. Will I notice the differences? I'm thinking of moving up to the Ti watch after being on the basic model each year since the original watch.

Apple Watch Sapphire vs Glass Display Shoot-Out

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[Nozuka]

Keep in mind this article is very old. Might even be from the first Apple Watch. Apple has improved the Watch and especially the display a lot since then.

 

[jsamuels]

Keep in mind this article is very old. Might even be from the first Apple Watch. Apple has improved the Watch and especially the display a lot since then.

Maybe you’re right about screen technology but the glass/sapphire technology hasn’t changed. The main point is glass and sapphire reflect light differently and what impact does that have regarding viewing experience, especially outdoors. Like I said, first-world problem.

 

[BD1]

This is one of the reasons I am sticking to aluminum watch.

 

[Bazooka-joe]

I just think it’s total overkill as I’ve always had the sapphire glass ever since the series 0 and I haven’t really noticed much reflection at all. As I can see it clearly then that’s all that matters

 

[Monkswhiskers]

Sapphire indoors in a dark setting, no difference really. Outdoors in bright sunshine is another matter, AoD on a bright day is only just visible (s5 here) but is ok on wrist raise. I’m in the uk so very sunny days are fairly infrequent. It’s a downside of sapphire for sure but the upshot is the screen looks brand new.

 

[ukms]

I live in a very sunny country, spend a lot of time in bright light and the sapphire has never been an issue for me on any AW up to my current S6