Titanium Apple Watch Series 10 // Up-Close Details (Slate vs Jet Black)

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Apple sure knows how to make beautiful products.

[@eco999]

Seems like Slate Titanium is being overlooked compared to Natural and Gold and the hype that Jet Black gets. I lowkey think it's fire.

[@iblonded8196]

it looks so much better in person

[@D93REDDERZ]

I’ve ordered and had stainless steel natural or normal for 5 years hopefully it’s not too dark

[@Tsumabukis]

As one vlogger/influencer put it: with the Jet Black you get premium looks for a non-premium model at a non-premium cost.

[@mopnem]

It's cause it's largely boring

[@praddaoncoke]

@@mopnemnot when exposed to light. It has a gold/bronze pearlescent to it when it shimmers in light.

[@Jadee22]

Everybody’s hating on Slate. I got mine on the day of lunch and I think it looks amazing. It looks black to me.

[@iblonded8196]

@@Jadee22 so did i!! i was worried it wasn’t gonna be black enough because online it looks sorta goldish grey

[@Riles_-bn4jr]

personally, i think slate look to warm and grey to be considered, at least for me. i usually go with darker colors, and i would go for the jet black but thats a aluminum which means ion-x glass, hence, scratching on the screen. i will be going with the gold titanium this time around, Milanese loop to match cause i like when things match. you do you though! be happy with your choice and don’t let other people tell you what to think of what you spend your heard earned money on :)

[@powerrangerofchrist591]

I have gone through plenty of unboxing videos this days …… I think 🤔 your the first reputed KZbin channel to choose slate / variant ✨ ……Thanks for going to slate than Natural titanium silver variant !

[@DesFit]

Definitely. Thanks!

[@KibbleGiver]

Not a product that's fits my needs but I watched the vid out of appreciation for your efforts and to support the channel. 👍

[@DesFit]

I appreciate that a lot! Thank you! 🙏

[@musikbuf42]

The Slate Titanium 42mm arrives tomorrow for me. I’m upgrading from a 40 mm titanium Apple Watch 5. I wanted to upgrade last year, but they didn’t have titanium and so I waited. I’m so glad that titanium was offered this year; that was the deciding factor for me. So going from a 5 to 10 will be quite an upgrade I assume. I’ve really enjoyed my watch; it has held up beautifully. With daily wear absolutely no scratches on the face with the sapphire crystal. And barely any marks on the titanium case. I ordered slate because I’ve enjoyed having the black color and own a lot of bands. I was really tempted with the gold though, because somebody said it looked more rose gold. And I love myself some rose gold for sure. But some of my bands probably wouldn’t look very good with the gold; however, black goes with everything. I appreciate your video this evening, thank you for posting it.

[@drklopek2971]

Slate titanium is the best looking one of them all imo. 🔥

[@ExposedRoot]

I'm not in the Apple echosphere BUT while at my local mall this past week I dipped into the Apple store which I haven't done in years. I wanted to get a view of the new Apple watches. I was not a fan of the Apple watch Ultra previously but the black looks great and just has a more premium look.. The standard apple watch aluminums were the same old same old I don't care how big they say the screen is They look the same as they have always looked and up into this point since they're calling it redesign will look this way for the next 5 years. The titanium Apple watches were absolutely gorgeous!! At first I thought the titanium was the jet black and thought wow that looks way better than the aluminum but then I realized that the aluminum jet black next to the titanium looked like plastic. I did not see the plain jet black looking premium at all In fact I think it looks cheaper than the standard aluminum colors but that titanium was gorgeous and with a nice melanese band, which I'm also not a fan of I will say it looked stunning!!!!!

[@FRND23]

You should have gone out in the sun for the comparison and not under ligh. Graphite under the sun looks black and under regular light and depends on what kind of ligh it looks gray and sometimes takes a silver hue to it

[@DesFit]

I'll get some shots outside in the sun and post them on my Instagram a bit later today 👍

[@Bromantiker]

No Instagram here… any chance for some outdoor impressions here on KZbin?

[@plusplus940]

great video, thanks for showing the different bands... the jet black is a great choice for aluminum but I'm going titanium natural to get the sapphire durability and the ability to dress it up a bit

[@digitallyunbalanced]

Nice review of the Apple Watches. They are so shiny and expensive.

[@MickGeorge-u6i]

I bought the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black and I am returning it tomorrow for the Apple Watch 10 and titanium primary. I don’t like to feel of that raised lip over the screen. It feels kind of sharp. Also to me the series 10 and titanium just seems more classic. And the other point I was gonna make is that Series 10 and titanium is definitely more durable than the aluminum hence the cost difference. When you’re paying $200 more than the aluminum watch you’re gonna get more you’re gonna get sapphire glass, which is stronger scratch resistant and then you’re gonna get that titanium finish which is much more But you get what you can afford. I have the money invested already in this ultra two black so I am the third day in using it so I can go back and easily exchange for the series 10 and titanium looking forward to it. I think it’s just more sleeper and just feels more comfortable on the wrist. I don’t use all the features of the ultra has to offer I don’t dive deep. I don’t rock climb. I don’t do all those kinds of outdoor activity things so I think the titanium and the tin the series 10 will be perfectly fine And I think I’ll go with a natural titanium because just I don’t know like it anyway just my thoughts

[@shambler7359]

Same here, sic of that giant heavy titanium block hanging off my wrist, I don’t even prefer wearing it while running and none of sport features I use, 46 tit. Series 10 will be the best for my purpose and me

[@pacoag99]

Thank you for reviewing the slate one, all the other videos are only of the natural titanium. I was really curious about the color difference between this one and the jet black. Think I like better jet black. How well you think it will last? Since the iPhone 7 was a mess without a case

[@DesFit]

The slate is great!

[@surajkanugo6957]

Would love to see a titanium series 10 vs ultra 2 black comparison. Really confused between the two

[@DesFit]

I’ll see what I can do

[@_clergyman]

thanks for your sharing, i’ve purchased the lte jet black version as well. but one thing i would like to know is that if u use a screen protector for the apple watch you wear for most of the time? being new to apple watches, im really not sure about how durable the ion x glass is

[@TallysVids]

From previous products that have had DLC coating and PVD. I'm pretty sure I read that DLC is the more tougher with regards to getting scratched off. So if that is correct, the DLC on the Ultra 2 in black, should be tougher and less likely to come off, than the Series 10 titanium DLC coating.

[@crobat.3]

Looking forward to see you try on the Titanium Milanese on the Series 10 -- I have one on the way and while Apple technically lists it as being compatible with the regular watch I'm still concerned about how it actually tis

[@Riles_-bn4jr]

slight correction: the natural titanium does not use the pvd coating. the natural titanium is raw material, which is why it scratches more than the gold or slate finish.

[@Ross_in_wiltshire]

Great video my friend! Really helped me out. I’ve ordered mine and now waiting for delivery!

[@DesFit]

Thanks and enjoy your new watch!

[@BarisDuygu-q2u]

Would you recommend the ultra 2 or the series 10 titan?

[@WhittyPics]

I bought the gold titanium version for a more premium look with the gold Milanese loop band

[@sg2664]

When you do the ultra 2 vs series 10 titanium, please spend time discussing daily comfort and sleep-ability. Thanks for your great videos.

[@DesFit]

Thanks! A Series watch is more comfortable for daily wear and for sleep to sleep compared to an Ultra.

[@sg2664]

@@DesFit thanks!

[@cameranerdsmedia]

Love this overview. Thank you

[@DesFit]

Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@Bluemeth32]

Thank you! Im super excited to get mine, hope soon, i don't have a watch since 3 years from now, and i think i need one.

[@DesFit]

Thanks and enjoy your new watch when you get it!

[@wowmangoowow]

I really love your review. Thank you so much.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@chihhaoliao9063]

When you receive the titanium Milanese strap, please update how it looks with the S10 jet black apple watch. I am also curious about such a set and whether the strap will scratch the watch easily.

[@andrewgrant788]

Last year I wished someone had done a video comparing the stainless steel AW 9 with the Ultra 2 as those were the two I was considering. I would never buy the Aluminum version because it would get banged up and scratched within a week on my wrist.

[@IJones]

The nike sport band seems more blue than what it was last year. Mine looks more on the black side. I'm glad I stuck with more ultra 2, I really wanted the black and 46mm titanium slate colors. I will just get the natural titanium band. Out of the dozens of videos I seen so far, I like this one the most.

[@MartyPape78]

What titanium Milanese loop did you buy? I didn’t realize there was a true titanium option.

[@Solunexxx]

The true titanium version is only available to the Ultra, don’t know why

[@sublimechimp]

That is a cool light

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@bdragosstelian12]

When we will see a review about TRex 3?

[@b3llar0ckz_]

Wait, so with series 10, you can purchase GPS and then add cellular later?

[@DesFit]

Not later but at the time of purchase where there's GPS or GPS + Cellular options

[@Ross_in_wiltshire]

Yeah u will have to buy it in store. Once u buy the gps that’s all u will get.

[@OrlandoUltraRunner]

Only if you get the titanium, as it only comes with cellular

[@Ross_in_wiltshire]

@@b3llar0ckz_ so yes titanium only comes in cellular, or u can the aluminiums with just gps or gps/cellular! 👍🏻

[@hudson8074]

oh shii, i've been agonising over the slate-it looks so beautiful in the renders, but in this video its not that different from the Jet Black, at least not enough to justify the price increase. Think i'm just gonna go with the Jet Black during the upcoming holiday sales.

[@CCharlesHahn]

I don't get why they don't have a black or at least gray tone Nike sport loop; I also wish they'd bring the solid color silicone Nike bands back. I'm not a fan of the confetti.

[@jaredweiman2987]

It's the same sapphire display the Ultra 2 uses. I've taken my Ultra 2 sub 100ft on shipwreck dives. Navigating janky shipwreck geometry (one of which was upside down) and bonking it on old metal. The titanium has some scuffs on the casing. Not actual deep scratches, but just scuffs that are barely visible under direct sunlight. The screen looks the same as the day I bought it. It's absolutely nuts. Do not put a screen protector on the sapphire. Complete waste of money and it interferes with the tactility of the watch. You will be fine.

[@cypvh74]

It’s a bit too bad they went so high gloss on the Titanium. The series 6 black titanium has more of a matte finish, which has been super durable.

[@GusBougadis]

Nice 👍 first look video Des.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@GOLFADDICT65]

interested in buying my first Apple Watch ever question is do i get the series 9 or 10 or the new Ultra not very techy at age 59 i like all the health features and being able to use it as a golf watch great review by the way ordering the 16 Pro Max iphone in black with 512gb pretty excited about both cheers from Vulcan Canada

[@Solunexxx]

I would say 10, because Ultra is mostly for high end athletes. If you want to save some money get the 9

[@jenpatterson4760]

I just got the silver aluminum series 10 on launch day. Upgraded from a 7 but it isn’t a huge upgrade. Love the 42 mm size as my 7 was 41 mm. I traded it in and got $135 credit on the series 10. I am 59 as well and watched a lot of KZbin videos on how it works. Apple Watches are very user friendly. I am married to a techy but wanted to figure it out on my own! In my opinion, you should get the 10 and if you like a bigger watch, get the 46 mm. Cheers from Ohio!

[@Robalansson]

Thank you for showing the slate grey unboxing, must be the only unboxing I've seen so far showcasing this colour. I initially ordered the slate with the matching band as it looked lighter on the apple store website. I have cancelled now and have ordered the natural titanium and matching bracelet, my currant AW7 is a black one and I was hoping the slate would be a lot lighter. A very useful review 👍👍👍

[@DesFit]

Thanks and glad it helped!

[@shannynkay]

I love it and matches my black 16 pro max better than jet black

[@TheCrackedProject]

Been looking for close ups of the slate 🙏 want the jet black because my carrier doesn’t even provide cellular but my jobs very physical so I need that sapphire glass 😂

[@iAddictions763]

I’m so disappointed to hear that the new link bracelet ain’t made of titanium like wtf

[@allanwetzel8038]

What size trail loop do you use for the Ultra?

[@CynicAtheist]

They should put sapphire on the iPhone Pro

[@off-roadingcars]

ultra 2 vs titanium 10. thats what im considering. i have an ultra 1 but cant get sleep apnea notifications with the ultra 1 so considering an upgrade. Also, the series 10 has a better chip than ultra 2. So it makes the choice even harder

[@dontaylor4464]

I already have the ultra 1 as well, so for that reason alone, my choice was series 10 natural titanium 46mm.

[@wgthn5103]

Can you use vitals and training load without sleep tracking?

[@DesFit]

Vitals is a sleep tracking app, training load is for workouts

[@wgthn5103]

@@DesFit my training load just says pending when I go into the fitness app. Then it links me to turn on sleep tracking

[@michaelmoritz3105]

Why is nobody mentioning how harsh the titanium end watch straps slide into the watch on the Ultra 2 black. First time I put my band on, it left scratches inside the strap slot. Seems like apples quality control has gone down. Anyone else notice this?

[@dparke70]

I’ve noticed that too. Thought it was just mine

[@bridoyal]

The surface finish of the DLC seems a bit rougher than the natural Ti Ultra finish, so there’s more friction between the body and end piece.

[@komatsui159]

I am experiencing same… contemplating on returning it and getting AW 10 instead

[@SteveDion]

Titanium is 350+tx more than aluminum (same specs) here in Canada. That’s hard to justify.

[@Solunexxx]

All because they force you to get cellular connectivity, which is usually around 100$USD difference

[@SteveDion]

@@Solunexxx that’s the price with LTE.

[@eyem27]

Are they sratch resistant like the Ultra?

[@imnotindanger]

the ultra isn't a bit scratch resistant. mine scratched instantly. robust but fast cosmetic damage.

[@eyem27]

@@imnotindanger Ive been using my Ultra for 2 years now and you cant barely notice the scratches.

[@judezhu7954]

Is it worth the 200 dollar price difference to get the titanium?

[@DesFit]

The 3 main differences are case material, lens material, and cellular (over GPS-only Series 10).

[@judezhu7954]

@@DesFit Waiting to see your comparison between the titanium and Ultra 2!

[@ECrespo48]

300$ price difference.

[@Scott_Miller]

If it helps, for me it wasn't. I chose the aluminium jet black because cellular is only useful if you go places without your phone AND you have another plan open with your phone provider for the cellular to work. The Sapphire crystal will help when it comes to minimising the chance of scratches, but it's still more than possible so I'd say you could just put a screen protector on the aluminium's glass. The only guaranteed value will be the titanium case. So because of that it wasn't worth the additional £300.00 difference when that could be put toward a new phone or the new AirPods.

[@Tsumabukis]

@@ECrespo48 Just $200. You should compare the Titanium to the Aluminum also having cellular.

[@OGaccking]

Pvd coating? for the price, it should have been DLC.

[@lululemon0424]

Titanium gold is probably my new favorite color. But just checked its price… 1000 bucks… nvm. That’s too much for a smart watch that would be outdated in a year. Will look into the jet black aluminum version instead.

[@Netzwerkdose]

What will be outdated about it in a year? I expect mine to be good enough for at least 5 to 7 years.

[@lululemon0424]

@@Netzwerkdose it’s more like a causal speaking… relax bro. i mean apple will eventually put blood glucose detection on it. people are waiting and the tech is right around the corner if there is no lawsuit. so once it’s on, the rest of apple watch would be outdated whatsoever. blood glucose is a big deal.

[@Netzwerkdose]

@@lululemon0424 I wonder for whom it is a big deal. It likely won‘t be accurate enough if you have to measure blood glucose level. And as a precaution to catch beginning diabetes hopefully doctors will be capable enough to catch that during a checkup.

[@lululemon0424]

@@Netzwerkdose

[@lululemon0424]

@@Netzwerkdose The way this is being discussed reminds me of the old “horse vs. car” debate. But honestly, I’m not sure what we’re arguing about here. To me, the Apple Watch is a mix of fashion, health tracking, and a notification tool that works perfectly within the Apple ecosystem. I love my Series 8, but I prefer shinier colors, which is why I’ve always wanted the stainless steel version. That said, for two years in a row, I haven’t seen enough innovation to justify upgrading, especially at over $1000. Blood glucose monitoring and AI are the two big features coming in future Apple Watches, and we all know they’ll eventually arrive-especially the AI stuff. Apple’s already made it clear that none of the current models will fully support those AI features, so I don’t think the current watches will have the same 10-year lifespan as earlier ones. At the end of the day, if you like the Series 10 and the price isn’t an issue, go for it. It’s a stunning watch, and the titanium gold model really caught my eye. I almost bought it myself. But my practical side told me to hold off for one more year. That’s all there is to it.

[@RishiO-ux4yv]

Am I confused or does it seem like the band connector of the Series 10, is exactly the same as the band connector on the Ultra? That means that the Series 10 Bands are NOT compatible with Series 9 and below. They are wider! That also means that the new Ultra bands should work perfectly with the series 10. Can you confirm or deny this?

[@DesFit]

The 46mm Series 10 bands are compatible with the Ultra 1/2 bands as well as the 45mm Series 9 bands, actually the band compatibility goes back many generations.

[@RishiO-ux4yv]

@@DesFit Compatible, yes - but I have seen pictures online showing that the bands adapters on the new Series 10 bands, fit the older Series watches, but stick out. They are wider. So while it works, I’m not sure they are exactly the same.

[@christianewerner4755]

The Ultra bands work perfectly fine with my 8. In daily use you can’t see or feel that they might be sticking out a bit (at least me).

[@DesFit]

@@RishiO-ux4yv Just to double check, I just tried all the bands I have on hand and all of them fit perfectly. All but one of them are official Apple bands so wondering if what you saw were 3rd party bands.

[@RishiO-ux4yv]

@@DesFit I don’t have access to the new Apple Watch yet- what I said was just based on some videos I saw. Thanks for exploring that and look forward to your next one - especially with the Ultra Milanese on the Series 10.

[@Davehaha2001]

I think it’s funny how apple went from using cool aircraft grade aluminium to using the stuff they make old people’s new hips

[@mo_b.]

I think it’s funny how apple went from using soda cans to using the stuff they make aircraft parts

[@Davehaha2001]

It’s Silicon Valley I thought 💭 they would’ve done something different that’s all titanium isn’t pretty. The amount of advanced technology I use to wash my car now I thought apple would have made the watch out of a more unique material now days

[@Davehaha2001]

I went with the Nike sports band because I don’t put my watch in my mouth so it doesn’t need to be titanium 🤣

[@mopnem]

Anyone know the "knock-off" brand in all black @12:40 that was good enough to demo but not name drop? Thanks in advance edit: no response shows this channel to be lesser teir. Good for visual like every other channel but not much more

[@PabloJuan-vq2yq]

I like watching this video because I’m excited to get mine when I have the money. Hope you’re upgrading from an eight since my screen is 41. I need a 46 one titanium rose gold.😊

[@Frogsplash27]

Jet Black is easy to scratch… 😭😭

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

wow and zamzam water

[@Mowikan]

More durable means in 3 jaars its unused in some drawer because of a new model. There is nothing sustainable about these watches.

[@manuel0578]

Actually the sapphire glass is more crack resistant, whereas the ion x glass is actually more scratch resistant.

[@xisaacbx]

think you got that backwards

[@manuel0578]

@@xisaacbx nope check apple’s specs website

[@lexbraxman9270]

the aluminum is for peasants

[@michaelmoritz3105]

Why is nobody mentioning how harshly the titanium end watch straps slide into the watch on the Ultra 2 black. First time I put my band on, it left scratches inside the strap slot. Seems like apples quality control has gone down. Anyone else notice this?

[@David-l1w3p]

Alpine loop