Scuffs on new S11 graphite titanium

[QCassidy352]

I've had my S11 titanium less than two weeks, and it already shows light scuffs. By contrast, my four year old SBTi S7 has absolutely no marks whatsoever.

Is this typical? I thought the S11 Ti would be as durable as the S7, but apparently not, maybe because it's polished to a high shine?

I guess it's not a huge deal, but if it's got marks after 2 weeks, what will it look like after the 3 or so years that I intend to keep it?

 

[SierraVista]

The space black finish on the titanium S7 (and SB stainless up to the S9) is DLC-coated which makes it exceptionally resistant to scratches and scuffs, moreso than any of the other Apple Watches ever made before or since, with the exception of the Ceramic case models.

It’s definitely expected to see more visible marks on the polished finish of the titanium S11. These will obviously increase with time, but having used the polished stainless and titanium models daily for the last 5+ years I can say that the likelihood of damage beyond light marking is very low. Today, the only Apple Watch that is available with a DLC-coated finish is the black AW Ultra 3.

 

[QCassidy352]

Thanks very much for your reply. That’s a little disappointing, since I really loved the bomb-proof nature of my DLC S7. But the ultra is way too big for me, so that’s a non-starter. I guess I might go to the Apple Store and consider going for an aluminum model if the Ti isn’t as durable as the old DLC models.

 

[BigMcGuire]

My wife picked up an S11 Titanium yesterday. She comes from a SS S9 I believe. I'll ... keep an eye on it and try to remember to report here if I hear anything or see anything. :/ - That wasn't a cheap watch.

I have the Ultra 3 and... it's ... big (helps that I'm big) ... - however, I'm jealous of the thin S11 - and if I had to get one, I'd go with the Aluminum for a cost reduction and so I'd feel better if I dinged it.

My 2 year old Ultra 2 that I traded in wasn't perfect - but that thing destroyed anything I slammed it into (metal, concrete, marble, etc). lol

 

[Jeweller]

Thanks very much for your reply. That’s a little disappointing, since I really loved the bomb-proof nature of my DLC S7. But the ultra is way too big for me, so that’s a non-starter. I guess I might go to the Apple Store and consider going for an aluminum model if the Ti isn’t as durable as the old DLC models.

Space Gray S11 recommendation here. I've tried an Ultra 1 as well as last year's S10 Ti. Really wanted to be a "premium watch" owner but neither worked for me because they were either "too bulky" or "cost didn't line up with finish quality," in that order. You know what you get with aluminum and you know that it's literally the same size/components and will not depreciate in value nearly as much (if that matters). That said, if I worked a desk job I would have likely stuck with the S10 Ti because it is a good looking watch. And if I was retired/unemployed I'd consider the Ultra 😜