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Did anyone pass on Titanium model because it looks like the Aluminum model?
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I have a feeling for those who owned the aluminum prior, and opted for the titanium this time around, probably will share your thoughts. I think it’s too similar in terms of what it ‘looks like’, even though there are key differences with the weight and protection favoring the titanium. But the stainless has always been my go to, good choice. Enjoy.
where exactly did you hear that, from other people that haven't seen either in person yet? From other people that just look at pictures on the website?
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gonna regret that lol
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i had all the blacks, aluminum, the stainless black, and ive seen the titanium black. Alumnium is as close to titanium black, as it is the stainless black. People who wanted the Ti, but passed on it because it seemed similar enough to the aluminum, are going to feel dumb.
I had my hands on a silver titanium today and it looks different enough from the aluminum, more so the closer you get. They are both matte so at first glance you probably would confuse the 2, but at 2nd glance even a few feet away you can see the difference. I think it looks really nice, the silver SS kind of looks like that guy who has the huge chrome wheels on his car. Yes I used to be that guy with the chrome wheels, and I also used to own a silver SS AW. I like the understated look of the titanium, looks super nice with a leather band. If you like the silver SS then more power to you, but if you are just looking to appease others that look at your watch you will always feel lacking.
Why would I regret it? I saw the titanium in person. Don’t care for it.
Saw the silver titanium model today with the grey strap and it looked amazing! You have to see the watch in the flesh because the photos do not do it justice.
I agree. Whether you like it or not, it has to be seen in person - at least the silver one is very different than the pictures, and it's more silver than golden. Doesn't look at all like the Aluminum model after all - more like a brushed SS.
That's Space Grey Aluminum, Space Black Titanium, and Space Black Stainless Steel, right? I think most here have been discussing Aluminum, Titanium, and Stainless Steel.
because you said it wasn't different enough for you? its a night and day difference. SS is nice, but its not new at all. This doesn't apply to you, but the masses have already been exposed to SS, and it doesn't stand out anymore.
Anyways, thats my two cents. If you want to stand out, get the titanium, if you want to blend in, get SS or aluminum. IMO.
Don't regret your choice, do the right thing and get titanium. Its the reason you are in this thread
Having a S3C and comparing it to a S5C there is a noticeable difference in height and screen. Color wise the average person thinks you have a cover on the watch
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Received my 44 mm space black titanium. Coming from several years of space grey aluminum, i am digging the color. It's darker and has a textured finish vs the space grey aluminum. I once owned a space black SS but returned within the return period because it was so glossy that it appeared light grey in most lighting conditions.
I finally have a matte black apple watch
I finally have a matte black apple watch
I looked at the titanium and aluminum at the Apple store today. The Ti is darker and looks richer than aluminum. The aluminum looks much brighter and cheaper.
It’s for me. Not for them. Why would I buy something to stand out. Good grief... so many people worried about how much they stand out. I’m the person who would buy the bigger engine and take off the badging... not buy the smaller engine and put bigger engine badging on.
90 percent of people will think the titanium is aluminum.
I was really interested in the titanium but I checked them out at the store today and their model unit already had a ton of scratches on it. It was seriously surprising and really alarming
if you think 90% of people will think titanium is aluminum, then you are misguided.
And honestly, this comes from a guy that believes 99% of people will look and *only* notice you have an apple watch on, and not discern what type whatsoever.
I am just saying, picking SS, because you for some reason think Ti looks like aluminum, is a shortsighted assumption, and a waste of money. Now if you just like SS, then pick SS. But if you fall in the former situation, then again, you are simply making a regrettable mistake.
again...I disagree. I like the SS more. That is why I picked it. You were the one who suggested I would regret it. Lol. What kind of human are you to tell me I’m wasting my money? At the age of almost 42...rest assured I know what I want and that’s what I buy. Peace out.
Sometimes those ‘demo models’ that you see in store, they’re intentionally scratched by customers. I do agree that it is kind of alarming, being the watch was just released yesterday, the same thing applies with iPhone displays, you will have those who handle those displays thousands of times a day, and someone will intentionally try to damage it, to see how durable it really is.
The titanium models are locked up in a drawer that an employee needs to unlock and show to you.
I very much doubt a customer intentionally damaged the watch in front of the employee.
Either way must not be very durable against scratches.
So if the titanium models are locked up in the drawer, how do you propose they’re getting scratched if somebody simply tries it on and gives it back to the employee when they’re through with it?
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I would imagine you’ve got to be very close in proximity to the person to realise what someone’s AW casing is made from? My advice though in the mass consumer market is if you want to stand out, you don’t buy an AW. They are functional, and cool but not exactly flash.
Regardless of how much money a person has... it's laughable because of the nature of the product being replaced and dated so quickly and how effective aluminum is as a material as well.
They’re not locked up in the Apple stores near me. There lying on the table with SS and aluminum.
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It is all about the money. If one has the disposable income they buy what pleases them no matter what it is.
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