However, the Apple Watch and Watch Edition instead have a sapphire crystal, the same as on most high - end traditional watches, because it is extremely scratch resistant and
almost scratch proof under normal use.
The world's best [and most expensive] watches all have a sapphire crystal because sapphire is incredibly hard, making them extremely scratch resistant and
almost scratch proof under normal use.
Not exact matches
The findings, which have been reported in Nature Communications, reveal that the h - BN layers form the strongest thin insulator available globally and the unique qualities of the material could be used to create flexible and
almost unbreakable smart devices, as well as
scratch -
proof paint for cars.
What good is being
almost completely
scratch -
proof if the brittle nature of sapphire increases the odds of shattering?