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Series 2: No DLC coating?
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Sorry for the slight thread drift, but I'm notoriously hard on things and was thinking about getting the space gray sport v. S2 SS Black for scratch resistance. I had heard stories of the SS being very scratch prone. Then read about DLC, and am now thinking of getting the SS Black. Suggestions? Yah is much!
[doublepost=1474249797][/doublepost]Not sure how autocorrect got 'yah is much' from 'thanks much.'
[doublepost=1474249797][/doublepost]Not sure how autocorrect got 'yah is much' from 'thanks much.'
Well I'm 100% convinced it's DLC coating, side by side it looks exactly the same as my original, it feels the same and I already have brushed my watch up against a number of things that would have easily scratched the jet black iPhone and no marks. It's certainly not the same coating as the iPhone.
I wouldn't stress too much guys and certainly wouldn't change my decision based on a lack of documentation
Well, it can't be the same coating as the iPhone - the iPhone is anodized aluminum - the space black watch is stainless steel.
It is frustrating that Apple's being so tongue-in-cheek about it though. Seems silly to remove the information from the online sources.
It is frustrating that Apple's being so tongue-in-cheek about it though. Seems silly to remove the information from the online sources.
I agree, I already ran my new SS against the same point that scratched the crap out of my old sport on the granite counter top like a dummy and not a mark. On case or glass the granite didn't mark it all where it ruined my sport like a week ago (applecare+ replacement ftw).
I know that isn't directly proving anything really especially the dlc but thought I would put it out there.
Heh. Don't be a martyr!
There's particulates in some concretes and bricks which are approaching diamond hardness and can scratch the DLC coating. Just for fun, I sent a message to the AppleSupport twitter account. We'll see what they say. I want a damn document, not just their opinion!
Heh. Don't be a martyr!
Just for fun, I sent a message to the AppleSupport twitter account. We'll see what they say. I want a damn document, not just their opinion!
hopefully we do get a for sure answer and I totally know that even a freak brush up with something like drywall could somehow make a scratch on sapphire. keep us posted on the reply if you get one.
Looks as amazing as day one and I have already hit the same corner that scratched my sport just a couple weeks ago with no damage what-so-ever. I think that they aren't talking about (have it listed or whatever) because it is normal for a high end watch to include this type of finish. So, they made a point of making it known when they were first coming to market with the idea of having a fancy smart watch (which i really think the apple watch can pull of with the correct band link my new Black SS link
). Now that they have got the news out there that they produce the black SS this way there is no need to reiterate the fact every version. Of course this is all assumption but mine still looks perfect.Agree with your assessment, can't see any scratches on mine after owning since launch, have brushed against numerous objects tooLooks as amazing as day one and I have already hit the same corner that scratched my sport just a couple weeks ago with no damage what-so-ever. I think that they aren't talking about (have it listed or whatever) because it is normal for a high end watch to include this type of finish. So, they made a point of making it known when they were first coming to market with the idea of having a fancy smart watch (which i really think the apple watch can pull of with the correct band link my new Black SS link
I left a support question for Apple on IS it DLC on Wed, 9/21. It remains unanswered. Don't know if they just decided to be silent, or, it's not, and it will be an issue like the report that the 7+ sapphire lens cover is NOT sapphire..
Apple COULD easily clear up these questions, and that they don't is a disservice to their loyal, or frankly any, customers.
Apple COULD easily clear up these questions, and that they don't is a disservice to their loyal, or frankly any, customers.
Yep, I had sent them a message on the 19th. Just sent them another....and did a public tweet using the #applesupport hashtag...calling them out for not responding after 8 days! (and that I want an official Apple document, not their opinion)
My black SS 42 Series 2 phone has arrived and is sat at home so I will provide feedback over durability in a few days
I have both the original DLC covered stainless and the new AW2 in Black stainless and they look a little different to me. I will try to take an image but doubt the image would show the slight difference.
An Apple employee assured me that AW2 does have the DLC and I tend to believe it because I have accidentally bumped mine a few times at work and it hasn't made a single scratch on it.
Sorry but bumping it a few times does not prove that it has DLC.
Sometimes Apple employees tell us what we want to know. It strikes me very strange that the "DLC" has been purged from the Apple web site.
I found this thread to be very interesting. I was actually considering purchasing the Black Stainless for Series 2, but....if it's missing the DLC feature, then I'm holding off until there is a confirmation on this. I agree that it easily could be mentioned in the product details that the DLC coating is included. Its one of the main selling points for the Space Black Apple Watch. If you hear anything on a confirmation, feel free to let me know.
Being You have both Gen 1 Space Black and Series 2 Space Black, any differences you notice?
Yep, only response I'd received from AppleSupport was a link that contained no info on the DLC coating whatsoever (you'd think they'd at least scan it first??)
Pinged them again....now it's been 2 months since I asked them initially.
Pinged them again....now it's been 2 months since I asked them initially.
You're right...if I were you I wouldn't buy it and take the chance, considering how expensive they are. I haven't had any issues with mine but maybe I haven't bumped it hard enough to see the difference between one of my normal stainless steel watches and this one. I keep updating if it shows damage after a while.
Thanks Sir, but the allure of Series 2 already got me and I bought a black stainless 42mm. I suspect whatever it is if not DLC, it is pretty darn rugged.
I hope it still has DLC.
I just received mine yesterday and it's a beauty.
The last straw was when I forgot I threw my gen 0 space grey in my coat pocket, and rummaged for some change, leaving a pretty noticeable scuff.
Black also seems to go with everything, so I can still use all my old bands
The upgrade price hurt though. ($CAD)
I just received mine yesterday and it's a beauty.
The last straw was when I forgot I threw my gen 0 space grey in my coat pocket, and rummaged for some change, leaving a pretty noticeable scuff.
Black also seems to go with everything, so I can still use all my old bands
The upgrade price hurt though. ($CAD)
I'm wondering if someone could reach out to Apple, beyond their customer service to reconcile this concern with the DLC? Someone has to have an answer on this. I personally think it does use the DLC. But then again, perhaps it doesn't have the DLC.
For example, the rumor was the iPhone 7 was not using sapphire on the lens cover for the camera. Someone reached out to Phil Schiller and he clarified indeed the lens cover was in fact genuine sapphire, along with the home button.