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Titanium AW5 thread
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I wonder if the scratches were inflicted by whatever machines are used for handling and packing the Ti watches?
My natural Titanium is still pristine after weeks of normal use. So happy I didn’t listen to the nay sayers.
I doubt it. It was most likely because of the hype around/after the launch.
I agree. In my opinion it has to do with the combination of new product and unrealistic desire for perfection. We see similar things with the launch of every iPhone. Much less drama in the stainless steel thread.
Remember the drama around the iPhone 7 jet black scratching? Or around the original SS Apple Watch?
Now we look back at those products and don’t think about scratching.
I’ve been on the Apple Watch forum for approximately three years and pretty much involved in every type of discussion, I’ve never seen anyone trying to keep the Apple Watch ‘perfect’. But for what Apple charges $800 plus for a smart watch, consumers have expectations, can you really blame them for wanting to keep the device in excellent condition as much as possible? (Rhetorical).
@Relentless Power. People can feel however they feel. My point is that, in my opinion higher prices for the AW, do not necessarily correlate with fewer imperfections, although people seem to feel they should. Whether one pays $500, $800 or $1300, THIS IS STILL A MASSED PRODUCED ITEM. Some proportion will scratch or have out of the box issues. This has little to do with the item price. Granted, some configurations are more prone to scratching than others, but I see it having little to do with price. How people treat their watch or particular use patterns are also factors, which are difficult to control and how, as I said, little to do with price.
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squeaky wheel?
Funny thing though....I was sitting in church and the sun was shining through the window and I caught a scratch on my watch. I thought "damn a scratch", then "oh well it would happen eventually".
But now its gone! I wipe down my phone/iPad/watch with a microfiber cloth once in a while, must of buffed it out or something.
I'm sure everyone is riveted enough by this story.. but after sitting on my return box of my Titanium S5 I just couldn't send it back. I love the SBTi that much to pay $300 more. Have to treat yourself in life right! lol
SSSB is gorgeous but it's just more of the same.
I know the feeling. I originally bought the SS S5 and returned it for the natural Titanium. So glad I did.
If you look again in direct light it will very much be present. This is the problem I had when trying for a Ti - under the Apple store lights it was perfect, when caught by direct sunlight/lighting then the scratches out of the box where there.
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This is where I was. The different tones in certain lighting conditions make the SBTi simply stunning.
my gut says that all the scratches are actually due to the coating getting scratched off unevenly and not the actual metal..
Finally bit the bullet and ordered by SBTi. Shipped last evening. I should have it next week. I've been SBSS for all generations and just love the varying tint of the SBTi that I decided to take the plunge. Can't wait.
Well at that level of saving ($300?), it's a no brainer to keep the SBSS. BTW, people are getting confused 'cuz you keep saying SSSB but it's SBSS. Either spell it out fully or use the correct acronyms. LOL.
PS: no guarantee that Ti will be offered in Series 6.
Having read all 57 pages over the last few days, I'm now (almost) sold on the SB Titanium watch.
This watch just screams to me begging me to purchase it. LOL.
This watch just screams to me begging me to purchase it. LOL.
It's a company Lenovo machine buddy.
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100% agreed. I tend to go SBSS but the S5 just felt the same as my S4 and S3 thus, wanted a change. I then couldn't decide between the normal Ti and SBTi but couldn't get a regular Ti scratch free out of the box (I tried 5 times) thus this made my mind up for me. I then went with SBTi and it is simply stunning especially when the light catches it. It's presence is understated but stealthy - go with the dark grey (black) leather loop:
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Thanks for sharing this pic. I'd get it configured exactly like yours, though I'll certainly purchase few extra bands to spice it up given my mood.
Be sure to post plenty of pics once you’re a proud owner!
You won’t be disappointed. The diamond like carbon coating [DLC] will protect the casing from any scratches, the black casing offers a really unique look away from the ‘silver’ traditionally of what we see in public. Enjoy.
I just did the same thing.
I have a Nike AW3 and bought my girlfriend a Nike AW5 and saw a big difference. I ordered the SBTi with the sport loop and then canceled that and ordered the SBTi with the leather loop figuring I have plenty of sport loop bands already (and an old leather band from my AW0). Shipping time is 1-2 weeks.
Excellent!
I also ordered the SB Ti with black leather loop. Note that the Titanium watch also comes with the sweet looking dark grey band.
The best part about Titanium is how understated it looks. If I wear a sport band, no one can tell whether it's aluminum or Titanium. Though I know and that's what matters (to me).