F6 Solar owners, 2 questions please...

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While waiting to pick up my Solars, owners please share my 2 concerns: 
 
 - why you' ve decided to take Solar over Sapphire version? 
 - any scratch on your Power glass already, how sensitive is glass from your point of view? 
 
 Thank you

Former Member · Answer

hi, 
 I have as well a 5X plus sapphire, steel. 
 why I choose the Solar? 
 - because of the look, the anti-reflex glass looks much better in any light conditions. 
 - because of the titanium + carbon like DLC finish meaning as well -10 grams (10%) 
 - because glass stays lower than the bezel - on 5X plus sapphire stays flush or higher, and therefore has a kind of protection. 
 no scratches till now. 
 I tried some screen nano protection, it ruins the look. 
 I'm waiting for glass protection, we will see the result. If will ruin the anti-reflex look, I will not use it. 
 price - it is a high price - exactly because of this, that 5-10% difference means nothing if I get exactly what I want. 
 
 let me share a picture:

as per the solar part, I would not minimize the benefits: 
 5X plus, discharge rate 5% steady , in 50min of activity almost 5% battery consumption.

6X solar, started 4% discharge rate, after reaching the sunlight lowered below 2% due to solar compensation, in the same 50min only 1.8% battery drain

to me, it is a big gain. 
 just me, 
 robert

Former Member · Answer

I don't regret getting the 6x Pro Solar! Great watch, no scratches on the glass and same here. I have hit a few times and there are no scratches on the glass. I actually used it, while riding my mountain bike the Friday it was released right through the labor day weekend. It was very dusty and the watch was very dirty and no scratches looks like brand new! Another reason I decided to go ahead get the Solar version was that I have the Samsung Frontier S3 watch and that doesn't have a sapphire glass and I have been through a lot of hits, bumps, etc... on the glass and there are no scratches. Also going Titanium, it is very light! 
 I also put on my Titanium DLC watch band from my Fenix 5x Plus.

Former Member · Answer

I bought the sapphire originally and found the glare to be too much. I am loving the Solar right now. Very little glare and this helps me immensely when I'm inside at my office. The Solar not necessary but I like the fact that with kids sporting events I'm able to get a little extra charge from the sun while I'm watching their games. Also, to me the Titanium weight difference is noticeable vs the Sapphire version more so that the 5X.

nmyeti · Answer

I haven't scratched it yet and I've had a few times where I was pretty sure I hit it hard enough to leave a mark. So far so good, but I am not counting on my luck to last. Battery life is excellent.

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