maka344
macrumors 68020
I did try that, I used my spectacle cleaner and cloth at the demo table - didn’t rub off at all.
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Titanium AW5 thread
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I would be skeptical on this because people come in trying to scratch things. They could have taken one of the bands with DLC and rubbed it on that watch.
This. It’s been said a million times. Anything will scratch given the right material and amount of force is used, even an SBSS...
maka344
macrumors 68020
Possibly. I do really like the SBTi! I might have to reconsider but seeing those scratches really put me off.
D987
macrumors newbie
This is exactly how I felt but the weight, sapphire glass and the quality that it 'oozes' as you put it, won me over. And I'm not quite sure why some consider the aluminum to be similar but they are vastly different looking to my eyes. The Ti seems to glow and absorb/reflect the colours around it. In my opinion, I think Apple hit the ball out of the park with this one.
The natural Ti 'scuffs' and does not 'scratch' per se. The two terms are similar but one seems to imply that a texture can be felt whereas in my experience, so far, small shiny buff marks appear that seem like they can be rubbed out but cannot. Doesn't bother me in the least but a mark on the display would drive me bonkers.
TiS5, black link bracelet.
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supertomtom
macrumors 6502a
I really don’t know what people are doing to the watches in store. Seriously I’ve had my SBTi for a few weeks now and not a single mark. If you really like the look of SBTi I’d say just give it a try during the 14 day window and see how it works out for you first hand.
Donstil-nl
macrumors 6502a
Whow what’s happening with the delivery windows of the Titanium models.
On launch I bought a SBSS but have a little regret nog buying the normal titanium one.
If I now want one with a leather loop it has a delivery Window in Germany of half december 😳
‘is the demand that strong?
On launch I bought a SBSS but have a little regret nog buying the normal titanium one.
If I now want one with a leather loop it has a delivery Window in Germany of half december 😳
‘is the demand that strong?
The usual thing to do is assume it could be because of demand (Which is a possibility), but it could because of Apple supplier that actually manufactures the titanium casing causing a constraint with this specific material. Also, as we all know, Apple tends to under promise and over deliver.
Donstil-nl
macrumors 6502a
Yeah that’s normally the case indeed so i ordered one. Window 7-10 dec now 🤪 (Normal Titanium with Brown leather loop)
its the band, not the case model. Check the sport loop and that is a month earlier.
techno-Zen
macrumors 68000
The Ti models are readily available at flagship stores. Unfortunately they only come with sport loop or sport band option. The long wait for the Ti is if you're matching it with leather loop. The loop has a delivery date of a month and a half or more. None of the stores have the leather loops readily available.
Almost at my 14 mark for the SBTI. Running strong with no scratches. Unlike the Natural Ti which scratched super easily during my short ownership of it.
Almost at my 14 mark for the SBTI. Running strong with no scratches. Unlike the Natural Ti which scratched super easily during my short ownership of it.
noobinator
macrumors 604
Strangedream
macrumors 6502a
That's wrong on so many levels. I'm surprised Apple didn't add any limitation to their refund/return policy to prevent situations like this.
You could just wait like everybody else, or order the SBTi with a less popular band to move the delivery date closer. Also Apple tends to overstate the delivery dates so you get a "good surprise" when your order arrives sooner.
Bazooka-joe
macrumors 603
They do. without a genuine reason, there is only so many times that you can replace items within a two week window
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Which “less popular” bands move up
The date? Every sport loop for the 44mm SBTi shows Dec 4-10 delivery for me.
The date? Every sport loop for the 44mm SBTi shows Dec 4-10 delivery for me.
maka344
macrumors 68020
I've only had it a week and it has a few scratches. It seems very easy to get micro scratches but so far, the scratches only show themselves when they hit the light at the right angle and close up.
At arms length I can't tell they are there.
maka344
macrumors 68020
The stores have them in stock with whatever bands they have on display. You purchase the Ti’s and then select a band. In the box you get either the light or dark grey sports band.
James.K.Polk
macrumors 6502a
Do you think over time it will look nice and even? Sort of the way a wedding band "breaks in" or patinas?
maka344
macrumors 68020
I’ve seen them available for pick up with the fabric bands. However, it’s only flagship stores that are carrying stock - Regent St, London for me.
joefrank64k
macrumors 6502a
Right here. Two weeks and three days later, no scratches in sight. And that’s under a magnifier.
Daily wear, running and swimming, etc.
Looks great with the midnight blue, dark grey, & orange sport band, the Alaskan blue sport loop, and the black Nike sport loop.
This is my first non-SG aluminum AW (I’ve had them all since S0) and it just makes me happy every time I look at it, haha!! I’ve always had a thing for Ti, so I’m biased, but IMHO this is the best looking AW to date. Zero regrets.
