What will happen if black SS scratches?

[edlex]

I've had knife blades that have been DLC coated for decades and, although some are better coated than others, they will definitely scratch. Just look up youtube videos of DLC coated knives and you'll see these guys pound these things until the coating comes off. In some cases if the abrasion is deep enough the metal will show. It's not magic, just a nice protective coating that will take the brunt of the usual impacts but can show wear. Just take care of your stuff guys.

 

[Arran]

...changing its lifetime in such service from one week to 85 years.

Yes, but that's under controlled conditions. It's not a magic force-field.

Accidentally scrape your black watch against a brick wall or slide your hand (palm down) over a concrete surface and it's going to scratch. Particularly the finely engineered edges. The surface layer may be hard, but the metal below it will give.

So you'll still have to look after your watch. If you do that, it seems the coating will last for ever.

 

[dotnet]

Instead of just jibber jabbing about whet you think may or may not happen take a look at what DLC is first.

Aha! So it won't scratch but it may pop off, like a cicada shell

That would make for a nice souvenir, actually...

 

[Tezcatlipoca]

They are the same coating.

No they're not...

The Space Grey Apple Watch Sport case is made from anodised aluminium.

The Space Black Apple Watch case is made from stainless steel and is coated with diamond-like carbon (DLC).

 

[davidsturner]

No they're not...

The Space Grey Apple Watch Sport case is made from anodised aluminium.

The Space Black Apple Watch case is made from stainless steel and is coated with diamond-like carbon (DLC).

You are correct. I forgot about the anodizing on the Sport models.

 

[Wallabe]

This is funny. No one ever complains about scratches on their Omega or Rolex. They know eventually it will show micro scratches one way or another after years of regular use. Even second-handed luxury watches are expected to have scratches, maybe some dents.

Must be coming from the iPhone perspective. All those drop tests scaring people with scratches, drops, and dents.

 

[splogue]

This is funny. No one ever complains about scratches on their Omega or Rolex. They know eventually it will show micro scratches one way or another after years of regular use. Even secondary handed luxury watches are expected to have scratches, maybe some dents.

Must be coming from the iPhone perspective. All those drop tests scaring people with scratches, drops, and dents.

I have a Citizen with a black DLC coating on now. I've found it to be extremely durable. I really don't give it a second thought.

I'm also not aware of any factory-issue Omega or Rolex with a black DLC coating. So, I don't understand how that is relevant.

 

[Newtons Apple]

They are the same coating.

Not so.