Does the gold SS watch have a DLC like the Black SS watch?

[shaud]

Does anyone know if the gold SS have a diamond like coating? I can’t seem to find an answer anywhere.

 

[tromboneaholic]

Edit, because I was incorrect.

 

[Bazooka-joe]

Its just polished like the silver stainless steel so it will scratch

 

[treellama]

Its just polished like the silver stainless steel so it will scratch

If it’s titanium nitride it should be fairly scratch resistant.

 

[Relentless Power]

Does anyone know if the gold SS have a diamond like coating? I can’t seem to find an answer anywhere.

There is no confirmation that it will include a DLC finish, my thoughts are that it will be exactly like the regular stainless, so it will show scratches. I don't know how the Gold will react if using a polishing cloth to remove the scratches.

 

[KarimLeVallois]

Awaiting confirmation from Stan Ng at Apple...

Got a reply...

Hi Karim,
It is a PVD process. Thanks.

-stan

 

[ejayboy]

Awaiting confirmation from Stan Ng at Apple...

Got a reply...

Hi Karim,
It is a PVD process. Thanks.

-stan

According to Gruber, Apple confirmed it uses the same DLC coating for the Gold Stainless as well.

https://daringfireball.net/2018/09/iphone_xs_xr_series_4_apple_watch_event

 

[KarimLeVallois]

According to Gruber, Apple confirmed it uses the same DLC coating for the Gold Stainless as well.

https://daringfireball.net/2018/09/iphone_xs_xr_series_4_apple_watch_event

I think Stan would know better than Gruber to be honest, I doubt it does.

 

[bunnicula]

I think Stan would know better than Gruber to be honest, I doubt it does.

It is PVD. Will be interesting to see how it wears, but should be a pretty sturdy finish.

 

[Relentless Power]

It is PVD. Will be interesting to see how it wears, but should be a pretty sturdy finish.

If it’s anything like the PVD coating on the stainless bands for the space gray iPhone X, it should be fairly durable. The negative side would be that you can’t use a polishing cloth on PVD coding if it does scratch, because it will remove the finish due to abrasives from the cloth.

 

[bunnicula]

If it’s anything like the PVD coating on the stainless bands for the space gray iPhone X, it should be fairly durable. The negative side would be that you can’t use a polishing cloth on PVD coding if it does scratch, because it will remove the finish due to abrasives from the cloth.

I don’t polish my SS now. I’m fine with minor scratches.

 

[Soba1]

According to Gruber, Apple confirmed it uses the same DLC coating for the Gold Stainless as well.

https://daringfireball.net/2018/09/iphone_xs_xr_series_4_apple_watch_event

On Apples website it stated PVD

 

[KarimLeVallois]

On Apples website it stated PVD

It’s PVD, this was confirmed in an email to me from Stan Ng from Apple.