[dangus]

Just a tip with Apple watches: get the battery service at least once during the lifespan of your watch. It's $99 and Apple gives you a brand new watch.

With that battery service the watch should last you about 6-10 years judging by the current status of my Series 4.

Yes, a watch should be able to last a lot longer than that, but I think if you're buying Apple products you already have the expectation of a maximum 10 year lifespan just from software alone with just about the entire product lineup.

[aiisjustanif]

> Apple gives you a brand new watch.

That seems very wasteful

[fretn]

What if the glass is scratched, will they still replace the watch for $99 ?

[dangus]

As long as it's minor scratching and not big chips or cracks, yes. Another huge plus to the battery service.

Another tip regarding scratches is that the higher tier finishes (Stainless Steel or Titanium in the Series 10) are, in my opinion, worth the price premium solely for the improved screen glass.

Apple barely mentions the spec nowadays, and I'm not sure why they don't tout it. A conspiracy theorist might say that it's because it keeps your watch looking new longer so they'd rather you be buying the cheap one frequently.

The sapphire crystal screen is the killer feature that justifies the upgraded models more than anything else: it's something like a whole extra number higher on the Mohs scale for hardness (scratch resistance).

I buy them on the refurbished store to lessen the pain of their ridiculously inflated price.

[saagarjha]

Series 4 isn't getting updates anymore, though.