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Is it inevitable that the Ultra will get dings, scratches and marks on it no matter how much you baby it?
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Well, you could leave it in the box. Otherwise, yes, it's going to get nicked.
The AW Ultra is made to be rugged go raw use without a case let the digs flow battle scars are a must
I do not own an Apple Watch, but I can tell you from my experience of wearing, buying and selling a variety of steel and titanium mechanical wristwatches that as these things get used, scratches, dings and other marks can and will happen. It's a fact of life.
I am sitting here right now with a steel dive watch on a bracelet. The clasp, lugs and some of the edges of the bezel are scratched and there is a tiny nick in the metal on the edge of the bezel - and this watch mainly sees the inside of an office environment.
For the anticipated lifespan of a smartwatch, I wouldn't worry.
For a mechanical watch, a polish every decade or so will suffice.
I am sitting here right now with a steel dive watch on a bracelet. The clasp, lugs and some of the edges of the bezel are scratched and there is a tiny nick in the metal on the edge of the bezel - and this watch mainly sees the inside of an office environment.
For the anticipated lifespan of a smartwatch, I wouldn't worry.
For a mechanical watch, a polish every decade or so will suffice.
if that is a concern, you shouldn't buy anything new, no watch, no car, nothing, everything will get scratches, dings etc
Just wear it and enjoy it. It’s just a smart watch with a shelf life.
The ultra will be obsolete in a few years just like every other old apple watch. Might as well enjoy it before it becomes a wasted $1000 in a box.
Considering how they sold the Ultra at the event I'm not surprised it's going to get dinged up. Maybe Apple expects it.
Put it this way … if you don’t get a few scratches here and there, it’d be a crying shame.
Imagine you’re a freshly-made Rolex in the early 1940s. Chuck Yeager comes into the store looking to buy a new watch, along with a lawyer. Would you rather that the lawyer buys you and you remain pristine for decades, or would you rather Chuck buys you, you get rather beat up … but you’re also the first watch to break the sound barrier?
My Ultra arrived on release day. I’ve worn it non-stop since, save to charge. I haven’t done anything particularly adventurous … some hiking, that sort of thing. But I wear it in the garden, even when I’m up to my elbows in dirt pulling out Bermuda grass roots from underneath rose bushes.
The case has a couple barely-visible scratches here and there. The crystal is perfect.
But that’s okay. I’ve only just begun … plenty of time for a great adventure, or even just lots of little ones.
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Imagine you’re a freshly-made Rolex in the early 1940s. Chuck Yeager comes into the store looking to buy a new watch, along with a lawyer. Would you rather that the lawyer buys you and you remain pristine for decades, or would you rather Chuck buys you, you get rather beat up … but you’re also the first watch to break the sound barrier?
My Ultra arrived on release day. I’ve worn it non-stop since, save to charge. I haven’t done anything particularly adventurous … some hiking, that sort of thing. But I wear it in the garden, even when I’m up to my elbows in dirt pulling out Bermuda grass roots from underneath rose bushes.
The case has a couple barely-visible scratches here and there. The crystal is perfect.
But that’s okay. I’ve only just begun … plenty of time for a great adventure, or even just lots of little ones.
b&
I’m realizing as I read this that I’ve never studied mine carefully enough to notice and don’t intend to start now. I look at the face, get the information I need and go about my day. If nothing interferes with that then I’m good.
Leave it on the box then.
Everything will get wear marks, stop worrying about it. The watch will probably last you a good solid 5+ years.
I'm surprised how durable the Ultra is. I've slammed it into metal hand railings, wooden doors, and even door handles and each time it's come away visibly perfect. I even shaved off some wood and metal shavings when I slammed the edge of the screen into these things. It's like a knife - really sharp lol.
That alone has convinced me that this thing needs no baby'ing. It's going to get used and there's a lot of freedom in my use of it because of its durability.
That alone has convinced me that this thing needs no baby'ing. It's going to get used and there's a lot of freedom in my use of it because of its durability.
Tech isn’t jewelry.
It’s meant to be used, and usually usage of anything shows wear and tear.
Anyone remember this commercial?
Yeah, none of those look straight out of the box.
I remember the white MacBooks used to be in schools, and they always would be all scratched up with the rubbery material on the bottom losing all of its texture.
As for a watch, yeah, if it’s going to be on your wrist all day it’s going to get the occasional scratching.
That’s life.
It’s meant to be used, and usually usage of anything shows wear and tear.
Anyone remember this commercial?
I remember the white MacBooks used to be in schools, and they always would be all scratched up with the rubbery material on the bottom losing all of its texture.
As for a watch, yeah, if it’s going to be on your wrist all day it’s going to get the occasional scratching.
That’s life.
God forbid people using whatever they want on their devices, right?
Babying a thing designed for extreme activities seems like not eating a beautifully presented dish of food at dinner time.
Mine's a little banged up, but I am the only one that really notices it.
I used it every day (work in an office environment) and it also gets abused occasionally when I go mountain biking (gravity is my jam).
I used it every day (work in an office environment) and it also gets abused occasionally when I go mountain biking (gravity is my jam).
What stopped me from purchasing is the bead-blasted finish. No way to buff or polish the titanium to new with this type of finish. It will get scuffed and I'm seeing a lot of dings to the bezel surrounding the screen being shown on internet forums.
The point of view that any watch will get wear marks is correct but not having the option to correct the wear & tear kind of sucks. I can polish my car, get corrective polishing, repaint etc. I often polished my previous stainless steel AW to new. Shame as its the perfect-sized smartwatch.
A watch for me is also like a piece of jewellery (the only piece I wear) and I like to look after my gear, the price of the AWU would cause me to try a little harder to keep it looking nice and I can't be doing with that so a stainless model is best for me.
FYI - Larger thread discussing - Apple Watch Ultra: Titanium finish less durable?
The point of view that any watch will get wear marks is correct but not having the option to correct the wear & tear kind of sucks. I can polish my car, get corrective polishing, repaint etc. I often polished my previous stainless steel AW to new. Shame as its the perfect-sized smartwatch.
A watch for me is also like a piece of jewellery (the only piece I wear) and I like to look after my gear, the price of the AWU would cause me to try a little harder to keep it looking nice and I can't be doing with that so a stainless model is best for me.
FYI - Larger thread discussing - Apple Watch Ultra: Titanium finish less durable?
I've not babied my at all since I got it back in October and it doesn't have a single scratch, ding, or mark whatsoever.
I'm sure at some point its going to get nicked up and scratched... As long as it's not on the face then I'm ok with it.... a scratch on the face which I look at all day would definitely bother me... but with the sapphire crystal and me not doing anything crazy or adventurous I think I'll be fine. I've definitely banged it against doors, tables, railings and a few other things but so far the watch is pristine.
Had it since Oct., so far, so good with avoiding nicks & scratches..and I've bumped this a few times. It will happen eventually...no matter what. I accepted that when I bought it. I've seen the bumper cases for this..I WAS going to get one, but many look clunky and sloppy to me. *Still have some troubles with a few bands that won't slide & connect with ease, it actually sounds like I'm grinding metal and I just bail on that band. The rest of the watch looks perfectly fine.
THIS...as long my screen is fine, that's all that matters.