Watch Series 8 41mm GPS

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.

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

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

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.