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Apple Watch Series 5 Titanium Models Weigh Up to 13% Less Than Stainless Steel Models
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They had to change the center part for metal to get the ECG electrode. Pity they kept the red ring but they seem to want to distinguish between cell and non-cell models. I guess if one had many it would be a quick way of checking.
You’re right, and an awesome bit of factual info that you provided as well. Thanks for that.
Maybe for the Pros, but it seems unlikely as that would be a lot of titanium and titanium isn't exactly common like steel and aluminum.
As my later edit states, my Series 0 glass is near flawless after all these years of construction / automotive work. It is my "Dirty" watch (don't think dirty here) that has quite a few case scratches (aluminum) but the glass is great.
The point is to inform forum readers of the error initially posted on the Apple spec sheet. If you already knew that's great but many didn't and were confused why they were the same weight
Was thinking the same thing, but then I also thought I bet their using the same mold's for watch case pieces regardless of metal used (i.e. the aluminum is just as thick as the steel which is just as thick as the titanium). Guessing if they redesigned the watch case to take advantage of the extra strength (and cut down on the metal used) its weight might be in line or lower than the aluminum. JMHO...
I had both aluminum and SS. I love the weight of the S3 SS more. I was disappointed when I tried on the S4 SS and it weighed less than the S3 SS.
I’ve almost convinced myself that my next Watch needs to be Titanium.
That's how I felt about the red dot on Series 3. Except on Space Grey and Space Black models, where it looked stunning coupled with a black/grey watchband and red accents on the watch face.
The subtle red ring on Series 4 and 5 however is fine with me. Doesn't really interfere with the choice of colors for watchbands and faces if you ask me.
Without a doubt, yes. But not from a series 4.
I will be getting a titanium S6 for sure. My aluminum S3 is holding out really well and still supported. Just wish I could grab some new faces for it though.
I do too. Plus I prefer the shiny look in a watch. It just looks nicer to me. So I'm still good with the SS.
Sure, the glass is good but I don't think it compares in hardness to the sapphire.
I find that the ring is even more subtle with the SSGold on the S4.
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I updated from a S1 to S4 last year, the difference is evident. Given that the S5 is a minor upgrade from the S4, the choice comes down to whether or not you want an Always-On Display. There’s no mention if you can turn off the feature, but assuming that you can, then battery life should improve by a tiny bit given that AODs use modest amounts of power depending on the watch face complication.
If you don’t care for the AOD, then save some money and go for the S4. Either way, you will see noticeable improvements and hopefully you enjoy your new watch!
So $100 is the price to unburden your wrist from the overbearing weight of 6 paperclips.
