If only it was that simple. Sometime people purchase the SS or Ti because of allergy or because there particular disability makes one need the sapphire crystal. One should not assume that one is just making a luxury choice.
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Can't decide - Titanium or SB Stainless Steel?
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If only it was that simple. Sometime people purchase the SS or Ti because of allergy or because there particular disability makes one need the sapphire crystal. One should not assume that one is just making a luxury choice.
Most here tend to view this as if they are forever young, without limitations and without disability. Can be myopic, sheltered and potentially insensitive.
I don't see why SS is better than aluminium for disability or old people ...
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if one had a coordination issue with mobility impairment, for example CP, one might need the relative ruggedness of the sapphire crystal, because they may be more likely to bump into walls than others.
I would never consider a case for the AW. For me, the sapphire crystal is essential, as is the stainless steel or Ti. Resale value, for me, is not a consideration. Doctor’s advice is.
I bought the Titanium. It looks good, is more durable, and importantly, I don’t actually upgrade until it no longer supports updates or 4 or 5 years, whichever is longer. It’s a watch. It does what I need it to and then some. New devices these days only offer marginal improvements over the last.
More durable? Compared to what? If I hit my regular 316l stainless on a wall and you strike your natural titanium against the same wall, they both will likely show damage. So How does that make the titanium more ‘durable’ over the stainless? In terms of everyday usage, I’d say they’re equally durable for a watch casing material. (Excluding the DLC coating).
The natural titanium isn’t more durable in the sense of how watch casings will display the same damage without the assistance of the DLC.
Titanium is naturally stronger than steel. My Titanium Watch has been subjected to quite a bit of abuse that I have banged against the wall more than once. It still looks pristine. My Stainless Steel scratched quite easily compared to my titanium model.
Bolded: I don’t disagree, but that wasn’t my point. Both metals are raw, they both will show damage when in contact with various surfaces/objects, in respect to a watch casing, that doesn’t make the titanium more ‘durable’ over the stainless. In terms of durability with watch casings, they’re ideally equal in that regard.
Now, in terms of actual ‘stress test(s)’ putting both metals through rigorous testing phases, that would be a totally different subject.
I’m going strictly off my experience with the watches. SS scratches more easily than my Titanium does.
That’s probably true. Reference the titanium thread, there’s been a swath of members talking how easily the natural titanium scratches/gouges as well. So putting that in perspective, I’d say they’re probably equal in terms of displaying the same amount of damage.
@Relentless Power, does the DLC coating on the SBSS, make it more durable or do both with DLC have about the same durability?
There're already plenty of threads about the advantage/drawback of either material.
Personally I enjoy the SBSS version more. It's more classic, heavier so feels more premium, and it is remarkably resilient to scuffs. It's also relatively easier to pair with more bands - finding black SS lugged straps is easier than titanium ones.
Personally I enjoy the SBSS version more. It's more classic, heavier so feels more premium, and it is remarkably resilient to scuffs. It's also relatively easier to pair with more bands - finding black SS lugged straps is easier than titanium ones.
I went with the natural titanium because, I have owned SS and SBSS and wanted something different.
You not wanting ‘heavier’ on your wrist is merely a preference, but In terms of ‘Premium’, Stainless/titanium watches are directly associated with weight, partially because with the quality of materials and build. You typically won’t find an aluminum watch considered ‘Premium’ because it’s a cheaper/less desirable metal.
Traditionally, watches that are more expensive, are considerably ‘weighty’ for said reasons above. It’s always been that way, it has nothing to do just with ‘Apples’ Design decisions.
Is that your experience or assumption based on hearsay? I have owned two SS and a natural titanium Apple Watch since launch. The SS scratches easier. My titanium is pristine.