Graphite Steel vs Space Black Titanium

[johnyyz]

But what about the scratches? Any issue?

No, but I don't use a Milanese loop nor will I ever. With the DLC coating I expect this to look as good as new for the life of the watch, much like the space black did. If it ever gets super messed up, I'll use a hammer on it and replace it with AppleCare+.

It really does. Another member already worded it perfectly, lighting conditions are everything, it depends how you’re looking at it, from what angle and if it’s indoor ambient lighting or natural sunlight. Perception can be very much subjective.

This is the truth right here. Like I mentioned a few posts up, lighting plays a big role in how this one looks. In my opinion, it ranges from plain SS to an almost inky black.

 

[Germao]

No, but I don't use a Milanese loop nor will I ever. With the DLC coating I expect this to look as good as new for the life of the watch, much like the space black did. If it ever gets super messed up, I'll use a hammer on it and replace it with AppleCare+.



This is the truth right here. Like I mentioned a few posts up, lighting plays a big role in how this one looks. In my opinion, it ranges from plain SS to an almost inky black.

That’s what I always thought (the hammer) but fortunately never had to use it.

 

[johnyyz]

That’s what I always thought (the hammer) but fortunately never had to use it.

A quick tap to the sensor area should do the trick!

 

[danmart]

In my opinion, it ranges from plain SS to an almost inky black.

Here’s a picture of the two side by side:

They look completely different. Got any pics of them looking the same?

 

[apple_iBoy]

Here’s a picture of the two side by side:

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They look completely different. Got any pics of them looking the same?

Wait
You get bottled milk delivery?

 

[richard371]

how often does the milk man come?

Here’s a picture of the two side by side:

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They look completely different. Got any pics of them looking the same?

 

[Germao]

Wait
You get bottled milk delivery?

 

[tommyboy9996]

I bought the SS graphite S6 and am delighted with it coming from SBSS S5.

Is that the graphite AW6 w/ the SB Milanese?

 

[johnyyz]

Here’s a picture of the two side by side:

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They look completely different. Got any pics of them looking the same?

Remember the part where I said “in my opinion”?

Sometimes when I see it it looks like plain SS, sometimes it looks like SB. Sometimes it looks like liquid mercury.

 

[Toratek]

It certainly does respond to different lighting conditions very differently.

 

[mireki1975]

I had SBss since S0 but right now i feel SBti is better - it matches perfect with the SB Bracelet

 

[Germao]

Finally I cancelled my Graphite and ordered a SS

 

[44267547]

They look completely different. Got any pics of them looking the same?

Hey Dan, pretty sure If you take the time reread @johnyyz post, he said in his opinion based on the lighting, which is completely accurate. It does range greatly from natural to artificial light the hues of gray alter, and there is no right or wrong answer here, again, perception varies.

 

[Otflyer]

Is that the graphite AW6 w/ the SB Milanese?

No but, I have the black Milanese loop from last year that I use with it. I had The black Milanese loop on my SBSS all last year and it was in perfect condition when I sold it before purchasing the SS graphite. You just have to be aware the loop can scratch the band. there’s no need to be paranoid about putting a Milanese loop on your watch In my experience.

 

[tommyboy9996]

No but, I have the black Milanese loop from last year that I use with it. I had The black Milanese loop on my SBSS all last year and it was in perfect condition when I sold it before purchasing the SS graphite. You just have to be aware the loop can scratch the band. there’s no need to be paranoid about putting a Milanese loop on your watch In my experience.

Gotcha, yeah I have absolutely 0 marks on my SB SS AW5 w/ the SB Milanese loop. I currently have the Graphite AW6 SS on order w/ graphite Milanese. Was curious if the SB Milanese will work with the graphite as well.

 

[danmart]

Remember the part where I said “in my opinion”?

he said in his opinion

No, I got that. But I’m sharing my experience.

What talk about it on a forum unless you want to learn from other peoples experience of a product?

 

[deeddawg]

No, I got that. But I’m sharing my experience.

What talk about it on a forum unless you want to learn from other peoples experience of a product?

The phrasing/implied-tone of your post came across as a bit of a challenge.

Probably not your intent, but that's how it seemed from here - and the other replies suggest perhaps they interpreted it that was as well.

Written media is tough to convey nuances.

 

[anthonymoody]

Sorry guys but based on what I see with my eyes IRL the Graphite never looks as light as the SS. I've had the SS on my wrist for 5 years (4 watches) so I am extremely familiar with how it looks in all lighting. I now have a Graphite in hand (on wrist) and even in the very brightest of lighting you can easily see the difference between it and SS. It's not subtle to the naked eye even if the photographs have a tendency to have the appearances converge somewhat i.e. they look closer in photographs than IRL.

I would say that overall it is a really nice blend of SS and SBSS, and overall, across all ranges of lighting, is somewhat closer to SB than it is to SS. But at zero points would I look at my wrist and think it was a SS model.

 

[Otflyer]

Gotcha, yeah I have absolutely 0 marks on my SB SS AW5 w/ the SB Milanese loop. I currently have the Graphite AW6 SS on order w/ graphite Milanese. Was curious if the SB Milanese will work with the graphite as well.

Graphite SS with black Milanese loop.

 

[richard371]

Decided to do the same scratch test as I did when I got the Black Ti S5. I took a butter knife to the side of the case of both the graphite and the Ti SB. Both left small marks but the marks on the Ti wiped right off with my shirt as last time. Ive tried to wipe the light marks off the graphite and they do not come off no matter how hard I try. Its so light on both I can't photograph them. I think the DLC on both are fine for normal use but the SBTi has an edge. Might have something to do with it being dull vs shiny, I don't know. We are starting to see more reports of the Graphite shcrathing right away supposedly with PVD bracelet that may be PVD or DLC. If I can scratch it with a butter knife I'm a bit concerned. I think ill return it, keep the SBTi S6 and hold off until next year. The Graphite sure looks nice IMHO. Do not try this at home lol.

 

[Beau10]

I took a butter knife to the side of the case of both the graphite and the Ti SB.

Man, you're sure taking one for the team in the name of science.

 

[richard371]

Did it when the 5sbti came out also.

Man, you're sure taking one for the team in the name of science.

 

[johnyyz]

Did it when the 5sbti came out also.

Can you take a picture of the mark on the graphite?

 

[Angelica Hill]

Just got my SS graphite. it looks so much better in person. I’ve had a silver aluminum, pink aluminum, space gray, SS gold and this is my favorite finish.

 

[Retroglide08]

Just got my SS graphite. it looks so much better in person. I’ve had a silver aluminum, pink aluminum, space gray, SS gold and this is my favorite finish.

Just be careful with the Milanese loop if you have it