![]() “Since Apple’s videos touted its steel as specially cold-forged to achieve superior hardness… If Dom can scratch the SS model with a key in 1 sec for a polish demo, and the Sport can be rubbed around a cheese grater, I think there are some clear advantages with the Aluminum, beyond just the fact that’s it’s lighter and more resistant to surface scratches. It’s MUCH harder and stronger.įrom the scratch and damages tests I’ve seen done to the Sport Model, I think people who purchased it will be extremely happy. I don’t think anyone is doubting that stainless steel, over all, is stronger than aluminum, but you seem to be ignoring the fact that Apple has decided to use 7000 series aluminum with the Apple Watch, it’s a completely different aluminum than that found on the MacBooks and iPhones. ![]() The only logical explanation I can come up with is that you bought a steel model and are having a slight bit of buyers remorse. Not sure why Rich, but you seem hell bent on convincing people that the sport version is completely inferior to the stainless steel model. With a polished finish, even 904L can still be scratched fairly easily. You won’t run into this issue with brushed stainless steel watches because that texture hides any accidental scuffs within the texture/finish. Apple could have chosen to go with more durable 904L stainless steel, but it’s much more expensive to manufacture and would raise Apple Watch’s price. If you’re curious as to where 316L is positioned within grades of stainless steel, check out this helpful chart. The 316L grade used in Apple Watch is actually softer than the 7000 series aluminum used in Apple Watch Sport. But Science: stainless steel is not a super-hard material. ![]() Is it disappointing that the Apple Watch is scratchable, given the grade of materials and manufacturing process Apple used? Sure. If you’d like to learn how to remove scratches from Apple Watch, check out the video below: Simple. In the video below, I polish several surface scratches out from my Apple Watch, showing how the metal polish removes them completely. All you need to do is pick up a $5 metal polish ( here’s what I use), buff it out with a hand towel, and wash your hands afterwards. If your stainless steel watch gets scratched or scuffed, most of these issues can be fixed by just buffing out the scratches yourself - or take it to a jeweler or watch repair shop if you’re not comfortable with the DIY solution. But don’t panic! As I’ll explain below, you can easily fix the scratches yourself for around $5…įirst off, let’s get one thing straight: the fact that the steel Apple Watch can scratch is not a surprise or “scratchgate” scandal. Stainless steel is scratchable, and long-time Apple customers have plenty of experience with this: remember the backs of every full-sized iPod, up to and including the iPod classic? They were scratch magnets. So are other steel watches. Nearly every polished stainless steel watch made from 316L (commonly known as “surgical grade stainless”) or the 904L used on Rolex casings can be scratched, scuffed, and show normal signs of wear and tear. ![]() While this isn’t shocking for 316L stainless steel, it is concerning to customers who just spent $549 or more on the mid-range Apple Watch. Since Apple’s videos touted its steel as specially cold-forged to achieve superior hardness, people have been surprised to discover that the finish is easily scratched – many comparing it to the back of an iPod. Now that the stainless steel Apple Watch is becoming widely available, owners are beginning to post photos showing their shiny steel Watches have already developed scratches on the casing. ![]()
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