Fenix 6X Sapphire or 6X Pro Solar Titanium

Actually there is already quite a lot of research shown that the protecter do not reduce the effectiveness of the solar charging system.  So scratch that point.

Sapphire does scratch and research (just Google it) has shown to achieve that hardness, it makes the glass more brittle that a standard (goriila) strengthen glass.   

Visibility impact.  Maybe.  If its installed wrong.  Sapphire is glossy with lots of reflection.  The protecter will keep it the same or even reduce it.

I'll look for the photo of my 5x and unless u zoom in very close and see the edge next to the bezel. You will not know.

That's for your opinion but I have first hand experience to despute both your points.

From my reading, solar is there to give a boost when sun is available, you aren't expected to set aside time for solar charging,  

"The goal of the solar here isn’t to fully power the watch, under GPS or otherwise. Instead, it’s to provide incremental battery life. Garmin notes this in their super-detailed battery life chart. Note specifically the assumption of 3 hours per day of solar light at a pretty high intensity (full sun basically). That goes both ways though. If you’re mid-summer and spending the day at the beach (or workout side), then you’ll way overachieve here. Versus if it’s mid-winter and you’re indoors…then not so much."

=> https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/garmin-fenix6-pro-solar-series-review.html

I always put a screen protector on my phones.  A larger display on a phone is more apt to get scratched and I can't stand a "real" scratch on my phone.  That being said, I've had many high-end watches with sapphire crystals and have never had a scratch on any of them.  You are correct in that sapphire is more brittle but I think high-end dress watches are more likely to crack if dropped.  In these rugged sports watches I think it's gonna be a lot more difficult to shatter a sapphire crystal.  Just my thoughts.  That being said, I'd be hesitant to wear my Solar Ti without a screen protector.  

There are black bezeled ones but they come with either a leather band in 51mm or red/black nylon band in 47mm.  I just really like the subtle shade difference in the gray dlc bezel.  It's not a huge difference but does have a bit of shine to it as well.  Just depends on what you like.

Thanks Robert those photos help.

I'll be mounting the watch on the handlebars on my mountain bike same as you So good to see that.

Still yet to make up my mind

jartoo said:

do you think that model 6x sapphire with TITANIUM will be available? I miss that model

Thats what i wanted and it is driving me nuts not finding it. Nor a 6X Sapphire with metal band. I hate the silicone bands and love the one from my 5X Plus Sapphire. 

I am afraid I like the "silver" bezel so for me the choice is 6x pro solar vs the 6 sapphire titanium ... couldn't decide so got both ... still can't decide. They don't look quite as imposing as the black ones to my eye. So now I alternate wearing them charge by charge. The solar charging makes very little, if any difference, it was aesthetics for me. Not a great photo but gives some idea. The 6 is a great size but an extra week of battery life is very appealing. So confusing!

How did you get the Vitality discount if you don't mind me asking?

I can only see models up to the 5plus on there...

Thanks

The link in vitality takes you to Garmin's website, but on a lending page of "popular" watches.

Just browsr  around or search for Fenix 6, or any other watch.

At it to the crest, and you'll see a discount get automatically applied