Could you possibly provide any more pics with the Milanese loop in higher light?
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Titanium AW5 thread
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Could you possibly provide any more pics with the Milanese loop in higher light?
I compared the new Apple watches today in store and feel the titanium doesn’t really stand out from the rest like you’d expect it to for the price point. I’ll stick with the SG aluminium personally.
I also compared the 3 different finishes, space grey, and the two space black versions. The titanium looked like a slightly darker brushed aluminum version. In my opinion the black stainless steel looks the best.
I agree. I've been wearing it with the milanese loop since yesterday, and you truly don't notice it. It's the same color, just the lugs are shinier, but IRL it's not noticeable like it is on the aluminum. I will try and make better pics when the sun's out.
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hmmm.... I appreciate the pictures but personally in my opinion, the Stainless Steel-lugged Milanese Loop still sticks out too much on that.
I'm very much considering upgrading to Titanium myself from my Stainless Steel, but I would then have to acknowledge I would be giving up my direct compatability with the 3 Classic Buckle bands I have (which may not actually be a huge issue for me - I've been using them quite less recently and gotten more into Sports Loops).
The Leather Loop might be a good alternative to dress up the Titanium in a fancy manner as it doesn't have lugs ah wait no no, that one discriminates against people that have 40mm, so not an option for me
I would advise that you try it in store before making a decision (and get out of the store light, to a window if you can as the color is different in the store's lighting.
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I'll try later in the day. Today seems a bit better in terms of sun than yesterday was.
Has anyone seen scratches/micro abrasions like this on their Series 5 Titanium? After less then 10 hours of use. If this is the quality then I’m gonna take it back and get a Stainless Steel. I like the weight and look but expect more resilience then this.
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Lmao why are people so hesitant to just admit that this model is going to be prone to scratching ?
it’s like your guys desire for the new thing makes you comeup with excuses as to why the watch is scratching
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that looks so bad. And as Isaid earlier in the thread, the locked up display version at my store had major scratches before 1pm yesterday.
if you really didn’t do anything accidental to cause those scratches , and that is just from normal use, that is a big yikes
According to Istock they have the Silver Titanium at many Apple Stores so I’m guessing that the Regular Titanium will be demoed at every Store. The Black seems to be out of stock everywhere but there are display sightings so maybe you can find them.
These accounts are really making me reconsider the Black Titanium I’ve got on order. On the other hand it looks like they are going for a premium on eBay......
I got it yesterday at 10 am from my UPS Customer Center and didn’t set it up until I got home at 6pm. I wore it to dinner where I know I didn’t scratch or hit it with anything. I put it to charge overnight and when I put it on this morning I saw the scratches. The only thing I can think of is that on the charger the notifications caused it to rattle against the charger (I use the circular Apple Watch charger that’s sold standalone for $99) and that caused the scratches. Super weird though! I guess the material is pretty soft.
I’ve had Hermès models since the original and wanted something different this year. Guess I’ll be going to the SS SB.
That sucks but from what I have read it’s harder than SS but if it scratches it’s almost impossible to buff out the scratches on titanium
No I didn't make any excuses just more shocked that after that little use the watch has scratched that bad and Apple could have an issue on their hands! Surely this material had been through so much testing?
I personally would return that jlsm511 because that is not acceptable and that shouldn't happen from it just being on charge with an official Apple product!
I personally would return that jlsm511 because that is not acceptable and that shouldn't happen from it just being on charge with an official Apple product!
Yeah, the durability of the casing is strong but the scratch resistance is minimal. Its a bummer because I love how lightweight it is compared to the SS, and I love that sport band it comes with.
I wonder if this also applies to the black Titanium. I hope not, as this would still be my preferred choice.
Mine doesn't come until today due to a UPS delay, but if that's how it looks after that little use I would return it. Not sure how that charger could scratch it either. Guess we will see if this happens to all of them, or if this is isolated. I will not keep mine if it does that.
It’s super weird. I would think it would be more resistant to scratches and abrasions then this but from what I’ve read online looks like it isn’t. It’s a shame.
Pretty happy with my black ti. If I don’t hear of reports of it scratching it’s a keeper. Would have been fine with the sssb but wanted something different.
All I know is that scratches don’t happen on their own. But they also happen to any watch regardless of material.
That isn’t normal wear in jlsm511’s photos. I believe him that he did nothing to it, however that’s just not normal wear and tear.
That isn’t normal wear in jlsm511’s photos. I believe him that he did nothing to it, however that’s just not normal wear and tear.
This! Every time titanium pops up in the Apple world I get this song stuck in my head haha