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Apple watch need tempered glass for screen protection
Apple Watch Series 9, watchOS 10
The stainless steel versions of the Watch use a Sapphire glass that is very scratch resistant. It's the same type of crystal that is used in Rolex and Breitling watches. The aluminum models use Ion-X glass which, though not quite as scratch resistant, it is still shatter-resistant.
Apple Watch nee tempered glass
