
Thus even the tiniest scratches on the watch are hidden. Despite its matte texture, the aluminum casing is not scratch resistant. However, this isn’t a huge problem since aluminum cases are hard to fracture on contact.Īluminum has an edge when it comes to the appearance of small scratches and micro-abrasions. Hence it may be more prone to obvious fractures than stainless steel. Stainless Steel ComparedĪluminum is softer than stainless steel.


This Apple Watch is more durable than the aluminum model, but it costs at least $300 more.
