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Scuffing On Link Bracelet
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Why on earth do people think because it's Apple and it's the best that it will be different than other products with the same material??
SS scratches!
SS scratches!
well when they overmark a stainless tell bracelet to $500 dollars i expect some type of resistance.
not to mention the bracelet isn't smoothed out. its very rough on the edges.
This is normal for all SS type watches with full metal bands.
Don't worry, it adds a character to the watch! The main attraction, the actual watch unit, is what I would worry about scratches over.
Don't worry, it adds a character to the watch! The main attraction, the actual watch unit, is what I would worry about scratches over.
sorry, I'm a watch noob.
i haven't had a watch since middle school/ 9th grade.
i didnt know. but I'm wondering how the Space Black is fairing is it noticeable like the iPhone 5 Space black scratches?
because it seems like the similar color but i doubt they would have the reoccurring problem.
i haven't had a watch since middle school/ 9th grade.
i didnt know. but I'm wondering how the Space Black is fairing is it noticeable like the iPhone 5 Space black scratches?
because it seems like the similar color but i doubt they would have the reoccurring problem.
Similar color but totally different material and finish. The scuffs and scrapes will happen, but they shouldn't be as visiable as they are on the soft aluminum of the iPhone 5.
The Space Black isn't like the iPhone. It has a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating that's extremely durable. Most "scratches" that will be seen on the SB model will actually be remains from the object that rubbed against it. Often wiping it will clean it and apparently some mineral oil will help remove the most stubborn blemishes. Some high end knifes use a similar coating and it seems like those knives are very scratch proof.
From what I understand, and I may be wrong, but the black stainless steel uses a different process than anodized aluminum to become black. I can't remember what the process is called, but it's different—I think it somehow changes the color of the metal deeper and might also harden it a bit on the surface. I think that's also why it's $100 more but Apple doesn't charge more for the black aluminum case. Does anyone else remember reading that somewhere? I tried to Google but didn't do a very good job finding anything. I wish I could get a black SS with milanese loop or a black milanese loop. Why can't we buy the black without the link bracelet? Wish that was possible.
Jony Ive seems to imply that the space black is more durable in the Steel video.
"For the space black stainless steel, an additional diamond-like carbon layer is added to achieve a durable finish and a brilliant appearance."
I guess, before the Apple Watch, not many people wore watches. But guess what people, metal can scratch and scuff.
Apple is not immune to this, even $50,000 watches scratch nonetheless a $1000 Apple Watch... :SMH:
Apple is not immune to this, even $50,000 watches scratch nonetheless a $1000 Apple Watch... :SMH:
Well, your original post really annoyed me, I was going to write sarcastic stuff... We all learn from things we are not familiar with, don't we? But please, do some research, there are many posts on this same topic already.
Here's a couple you might find useful:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1882390/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1883902/
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=21277283
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1880433/
And the mega threads on watch with link bracelet orders.
I somehow managed to scratch the bottom of the bracelet while I was doing the initial setup, hadn't even been out of the box for 10 minutes. I own a few watches with stainless steel bracelets and they all have small scratches. I don't even notice them anymore.
The first couple scratches still hurt, but you will get used to it.
The first couple scratches still hurt, but you will get used to it.
Link bracelets from high end luxury watch manufacturers many times more expensive than $500 scratch too.
Yeah that was it! I read on some websitemaybe one linked from Daring Fireballthat talked about that. I'd love to see some tests of that if anyone has a link. I'd definitely pay an extra $100 to get a hardened coating for my SS case. For now I think I'll probably just polish it every month or two.
I'm glad you highlighted finish because like any finish it will come off over time with use - exposing the steel below.
use a plain scotchguard pad, and you can buff it out.
BTW the same thing happens on TAG, Breitling, Omega bracelets.
get used to wearing a watch
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save your $$$.
with brushed SS a small peice of scotchguard pad will buff out the scuff.
You mean there were other watches before the Apple watch?
Armen, that was a good one. #
lol of course it scuffs. Gimme a break it isn't made out of unobtanium. Its just stainless steel.
Its prone to scratch. Just like an OMEGA, Rolex, Bulova and every other watch that has a SS watch band.