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Watch Series 8 41mm GPS
16 positive 1 neutral 14 negative
Based on 31 Reddit mentions
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Does the band locking mechanism wear down?
I´ve had Apple Watches since 2016 (AW2, AW5, AW8, and now AW11). Never had any issues with wearing of the locking mechanism whatsoever. More than 20 bands, Apple and non-Apple.
r-k-f in r/AppleWatch
December 16, 2025 9:28 AM
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AWU3 with Milanese band in black
My new AWU3 is in black as well…coming from a black AW8. Definitely more grey*, but I like it. Can’t comment on the scratch nature yet, although the Apple Store employee at pickup yesterday I was chatting with while waiting for the watch to be brought out appeared surprised at how “good” my AW8 look
...navsaria in r/applewatchultra
September 20, 2025 1:09 PM
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Got my Apple Watch Ultra 3 today, case, screen protector, or nothing at all?
I have been wondering about a screen protector. My AW8 has some scratches on its screen, I am getting an Ultra 3 for my birthday later this month. I wasn't sure how durable Apples version of a sapphire screen is. I only work from home in a computer, I may just go naked and see how I go.
No_Eye1723 in r/applewatchultra
February 8, 2026 1:17 AM
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Got my Apple Watch Ultra 3 today, case, screen protector, or nothing at all?
I work a labor job and also need to clean my watch frequently due to various bodily fluid and chemical exposure. I had this same dilemma. Coming from an AW8 where I used a case over top, I decided on “naked” for my AWU3. Easier to clean, the materials are premium, scratch resistant, & nonreactive. I
...OuchDadStop in r/applewatchultra
November 12, 2025 5:42 PM
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