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Space Gray X owners - how’s your frame holding up?
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The DLC coating on the space black watch makes it more expensive than the silver watch. Would everyone have paid more for that or gone with silver?
I saw both X's on display and had a hard time deciding based on looks alone (both look great).
In the end, I voted for silver because it matches my watch. Of course, it's in an Apple leather case like the majority in this thread. The leather case has such a high end look and feel that it's the only thing (in my opinion) worthy of covering such a good looking iPhone.
Pretty sure Apple's charging the same price these days. (maybe there was a delta with the Series 0)
Edit: Actually, I don't think there was....the delta with S0 was that initially you could only get the SBSS with the link bracelet (which made it a lot more expensive).
My bad. I only compared the Milanese Loop versions. For some reason, they charge more for Space Black if you get that band.
[Edit] And yes, the Series 0 SB only came with the link bracelet, but it cost more than the SS with link bracelet.
Yeah, I think Apple still charges more for the bands as the PVD process slows down the production for the bands - likely more so than the watch bodies (hence why they're the same price).
Have had no problems with my space gray yet. Fingerprints show up easily, but also wipe off easily.
Mine's naked. Every time I think there's a blemish, it turns out to be oil and smudges and just rubs off. I don't blame people for being worried. The finish looks like cheaper versions on other products that eventually flake. I don't know anything about the materials or engineering, so I'm talking out of my ass.
Nothing, despite being literally pried in and out of numerous hard shell cases.
Certainly the SG is much more resistant to ordinary wear and tear.
Certainly the SG is much more resistant to ordinary wear and tear.
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My silver is fine so far, but I expect some scratches on the exposed bottom band since I also have the Apple leather case. The coats I wear have metal snaps and zippers so it's going to rake across it at some point.
Well the polished stainless steel band on the silver phones.....are reportedly getting micro scratches even WITH a case on. I can believe it because the polished Stainless steel on the silver phones more prone to micro scratches. I’m actually Wondering if that is happening with space gray phones as well.
My Space Gray has been naked since launch day and not even a micro scratch yet.
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Clearly you've never seen what certain cases can do to an iPhone even after just a few days.
Been in the Apple leather case. Taken out to clean a few times, flawless. Don’t think it will scratch unless it comes into contact with something rough. My SS SB Apple Watch is also mint after 6 weeks and I wear it everyday.
Mine’s perfect. Not a scratch or blemish. Bought the phone last November. It’s usually been in a case, but not always. I’ve dropped the phone a few times from a height of 3 or 4 feet (in a case, thankfully) and the phone remains in perfect, like-new condition.
If you like Space Gray, go for it!
I’ve had mine caseless since launch. It’s perfect other than one small blemish on one corner from a drop.
My Space Gray X from launch day last November has not a single scratch or blemish, and I dropped it a few times on hardwood floors & tile from about 4-5 feet. I use Apple leather & silicone cases as well as 3rd party cheap thin cases. Some weeks I'll go naked with no case. Still flawless.