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Q: AppleWatch Chrome face or aluminium?

im looking at buying an AppleWatcg but i really dont know what face to have either chrome, or aluminium. I would buy a few different colours of the sports band to go with either watch if that is possible but I just need help deciding which face! Chrome scratches easily, but apparently if you polish it the scratches come off where as aluminium does. Please help me!

Posted on Apr 18, 2016 8:04 AM

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  • by Flopsy2011,

    Flopsy2011 Flopsy2011 Apr 18, 2016 8:05 AM in response to Flopsy2011
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    Apr 18, 2016 8:05 AM in response to Flopsy2011

    I Mean stainless steel not chrome sorry, Apple don't do a chrome one

  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Apr 18, 2016 8:08 AM in response to Flopsy2011
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    Apr 18, 2016 8:08 AM in response to Flopsy2011

    Hi

     

    There is no chrome Apple Watch - you are referring to:

     

    - Apple Watch, which has a stainless steel case;

    - Apple Watch Sport, which has an anodised aluminium case.

     

    Note that Apple does not recommend polishing or buffing the watch with abrasives:

    Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Apr 18, 2016 8:14 AM in response to Flopsy2011
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    Apr 18, 2016 8:14 AM in response to Flopsy2011

    Flopsy2011 wrote:

     

    .. I would buy a few different colours of the sports band to go with either watch if that is possible ..

     

    Any 38mm or 42mm Apple Watch band - including the full range of Sport Bands - will fit any Apple Watch of the same case size.

  • by Meg St._Clair,Solvedanswer

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Apr 18, 2016 8:14 AM in response to Flopsy2011
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    Apr 18, 2016 8:14 AM in response to Flopsy2011

    The stainless steel does scratch some. However, it's not terribly noticeable and doesn't detract in any way from the usefulness of the watch.

  • by Axeman1020,

    Axeman1020 Axeman1020 Apr 18, 2016 8:17 AM in response to Flopsy2011
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    Apr 18, 2016 8:17 AM in response to Flopsy2011

    Hi Flopsy2011

     

    The Apple Watch (stainless steel) uses Sapphire Crystal to cover the display whereas the Apple Watch Sport (aluminum) uses Ion-X Glass.

    I have the Apple Watch Sport and in hindsight, I wish I had spent the addition money to get the Sapphire Crystal as the Ion-X Glass seems to scratch very easily. If you go with  Apple Watch Sport, I suggest a screen protector of some sort.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Apr 18, 2016 9:03 AM in response to Axeman1020
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    Apr 18, 2016 9:03 AM in response to Axeman1020

    Axeman1020 wrote:

     

    Hi Flopsy2011

     

    The Apple Watch (stainless steel) uses Sapphire Crystal to cover the display whereas the Apple Watch Sport (aluminum) uses Ion-X Glass.

    I have the Apple Watch Sport and in hindsight, I wish I had spent the addition money to get the Sapphire Crystal

    That was the sole reason I spent the additional money. I'm okay with the case getting a bit scratched but I the crystal getting scratched would have been a problem. So far, after almost a year of daily wear, my crystal is still perfect.

  • by Axeman1020,

    Axeman1020 Axeman1020 Apr 18, 2016 9:34 AM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    Apr 18, 2016 9:34 AM in response to Meg St._Clair

    That was smart.

    Every time I look at my watch I regret not spending the extra $100 or at least getting a screen protector.

    I am not a fan of the cases. I do not like covering any of my Apple devices. IMO, it takes away from the aesthetics and feel.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Apr 18, 2016 9:40 AM in response to Axeman1020
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    Apr 18, 2016 9:40 AM in response to Axeman1020

    Something to remember for when you buy your Apple Watch 2!

  • by Axeman1020,

    Axeman1020 Axeman1020 Apr 18, 2016 9:43 AM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    Apr 18, 2016 9:43 AM in response to Meg St._Clair

    Meg St._Clair wrote:

     

    Something to remember for when you buy your Apple Watch 2!

    Yes ma'am!

    Lesson learned!

  • by baseballboyg,

    baseballboyg baseballboyg Apr 28, 2016 5:28 AM in response to Flopsy2011
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    Apr 28, 2016 5:28 AM in response to Flopsy2011

    I would recommend getting the Sport edition, which is not only cheaper, but has a matte finish.  It still goes great with most bands, and is very protective against everyday use.  It resists scratches great as well. 

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Apr 28, 2016 5:40 AM in response to baseballboyg
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    Apr 28, 2016 5:40 AM in response to baseballboyg

    baseballboyg wrote:

     

    I would recommend getting the Sport edition, which is not only cheaper, but has a matte finish.  It still goes great with most bands, and is very protective against everyday use.  It resists scratches great as well.

    The downside to the Sport edition is that the crystal is less scratch resistant.

  • by Flopsy2011,

    Flopsy2011 Flopsy2011 May 2, 2016 11:57 AM in response to Flopsy2011
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    May 2, 2016 11:57 AM in response to Flopsy2011

    thanks

  • by Flopsy2011,

    Flopsy2011 Flopsy2011 May 2, 2016 12:02 PM in response to Flopsy2011
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    May 2, 2016 12:02 PM in response to Flopsy2011

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