Mine happened to fall from waist level (while removing the watch), this is what happened.
Two side cracks, one big vertical crack.
Luckily I have AppleCare+. Still, it's 80$ to replace and I have to wait two weeks for the replacement one.
Don't count on the Sapphire display for anything other than scratch protection. If anything, the sports model might even be better at falls with its gorilla glass.
So sorry that this happened to your AW.
Thanks for posting a very clear high quality photo of the damage.
I have several luxury timepieces in my collection, all with high quality Sapphire Crystals. I can assure anyone that not only does Sapphire come in a few quality grades, but various thicknesses as well. It's the standard material for all watches priced at approx $7,500 and higher. There's also some models under that figure that come with Sapphire.
Apple has a world class team of engineers. I'm shocked that they would make a mistake so significant. With Apples resources and their compliant customer base that will buy with little regard for price, it's quite odd that they failed to choose the right Sapphire to insure it would not break.
My Rolex Submariner is a watch I wear regularly when Scuba Diving which I do frequently since I live on the beach. That's my knock around watch that gets smacked on coral and all sorts of things. It's bracelet and watch case have plenty of scratches yet the crystal looks new. Apple should have insured theirs had the same strength.