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Series 4 SS. Still going strong with 93% battery health.
I’ve had this for 4 years and the sapphire front has zero scratches.
I’ve had this for 4 years and the sapphire front has zero scratches.
Maybe I nitpick but Apple should totally axe ion-x. I only ever see super scratched up watches or watches with cheap ugly screen protectors/cases on. I can't imagine the production cost for sapphire crystal over ion-x is that expensive on a mass scale.
Except when youre mucking about doing the sports and the sapphire shatters where the ion-X wouldn’t
I didn’t scratch any of my ion-x watches - even wore one while doing tough mudder.
I think the fear around ion-x is grossly exaggerated. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s just a matter of taking care of your stuff too.
Well the ION-X might get a massive scratch in that case. Might not crack but close.
ultra watch 2 I got from Amazon for about $80 off
Yes, I agree with the original premise that ion is more scratch-prone than sapphire
Bought the same orange ocean band yesterday!
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Amazon briefly had the silver stainless 45mm watch on sale for $520 the other day, so I pounced. I've been looking to replace my series 5 aluminum watch with a stainless version for months, but the usual price made it easy to wait. Cheap Chinese black leather band...
This is how I scored mine back in October. Some people even had 20% coupons available on their Amazon accounts for this most recent sale the other day which was a crazy deal.
Enjoy!
My series 8 45mm with a £1.50 lime band of AliExpress.
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It would be cool if they just put sapphire on all watches but at the same time I don’t understand why some worry about the scratches so much. It’s a fast depreciating smartwatch and they hold up fairly well to abuse. Mine has some deep scratches but I did throw it across a kitchen floor once due to being frustrated how crap Siri is. A bad day too if I remember lol.
Added a S9 to the SS family. Pink Citrus
Well I just REALLY hate screen scratches.It would be cool if they just put sapphire on all watches but at the same time I don’t understand why some worry about the scratches so much. It’s a fast depreciating smartwatch and they hold up fairly well to abuse. Mine has some deep scratches but I did throw it across a kitchen floor once due to being frustrated how crap Siri is. A bad day too if I remember lol.
And wow. Throwing your watch because of Siri seems a bit next level
AWU2 on the Sequoia Orange I got as Christmas present 
Got a Nike Black/Blue Sportloop for Christmas
Me too 😬
