Slate vs. Natural Titanium?

[Chancha]

I own a S7 SS graphite with Milanese, and also would like to know which of the S10 Ti color would match best with the graphite band so I don't need to get another Milanese with a new color, and can save the bundled band for the fine woven or something.

Judging from the second hand photos and videos from the Apple Theatre show floor it seems slate is darker than graphite, but only slightly so. The Natural Ti is really close to the SS silver, with only a slight tint of yellow.

 

[WatchBands]

Another good video that shows how dark Slate is.

It seems the natural titanium has a nice darker warm tone to it, it’s a good inbetween of silver and slate.

I’m still very conflicted about which one I want to get. Slate will be a nice change and looks very sleek but natural will go with more bands and has a bit more of a pop to it…..

Have you decided which one you’ll go with yet?

 

[deeddawg]

I own a S7 SS graphite with Milanese, and also would like to know which of the S10 Ti color would match best with the graphite band so I don't need to get another Milanese with a new color, and can save the bundled band for the fine woven or something.

Slate is most likely the best match. ... but my opinion is based on the same videos and pictures anyone here can view and assess for themselves.

I will also say that slight mismatches really don't make a noticeable difference (again IMHO). I bought a used original space black link bracelet that I've used with space black stainless, space black titanium, and graphite stainless watches. It's looked good with all of them.

 

[FrankySavvy]

@WatchBands I am still not 100% sure, I preordered both. I am leaning towards the Natural Titanium. It is actually darker than stainless steel and the silver Titanium Hermes. I think that gives it a bit of character but not being too dark to not go with other bands.

 

[Someirishguy]

@WatchBands I am still not 100% sure, I preordered both. I am leaning towards the Natural Titanium. It is actually darker than stainless steel and the silver Titanium Hermes. I think that gives it a bit of character but not being too dark to not go with other bands.

It’s a good problem to have. Enjoy working it out!! Comparison shots in different lighting would be great

 

[FrankySavvy]

In this photo Slate does not look as dark, so weird.

 

[mk313]

I’m still struggling, I’ve ordered both, slate coming 20th and natural the week after.

I originally ordered slate because I wanted a polished watch but not the bright shiny silver of steel and so slate seemed to be the one, but then I saw pictures of it, even on apples website, seemingly a little earthy coloured which isn’t what I wanted. Then I saw the natural looking perhaps a bit more muted compared to the bright silver steel so I thought that will be the way to go. Don’t think I’ll be able to be sure without seeing them in the flesh

Please post your thoughts here once you see them both. I'm in a similar boat, and it would be nice to hear what someone else thinks of them. I like my brushed Ti Series 7, and wish that was an option. I think the polished titanium might look too shiny, but maybe not.

 

[Navvis]

I’m also struggling with the same decision, so I ordered both Natural and Slate hoping I can see them in person somewhere before they ship.

Here’s a good Swedish video showing both options:

 

[WatchBands]

I’ve already placed my order for both but since I’m on vacation until the 24th, I won’t be able to check them out until I return.

I’m sure there will be lots of photos shared by then but I’ll provide an update.

 

[jags828]

I would love to know what he is saying when he’s doing the comparison. It’s so hard to tell the difference. Slate looks very slightly lighter but it could just be the lighting. I think I’m going to have make my decision in the store.

English captions “Overall the titanium version leans a bit more grey.”

 

[ISKOTB]

I’m still very conflicted about which one I want to get. Slate will be a nice change and looks very sleek but natural will go with more bands and has a bit more of a pop to it…..

Have you decided which one you’ll go with yet?

I have a SS S7 and I went titanium. Slate is kind of dark for me.

 

[ISKOTB]

@WatchBands I am still not 100% sure, I preordered both. I am leaning towards the Natural Titanium. It is actually darker than stainless steel and the silver Titanium Hermes. I think that gives it a bit of character but not being too dark to not go with other bands.

Yes, I just canceled my slate order and I kept the titanium.

 

[Ssunbrn]

A bunch of hands on videos were released today. Has anyone found a video featuring the slate titanium color?

 

[jags828]

A bunch of hands on videos were released today. Has anyone found a video featuring the slate titanium color?

The first video compares it to the midnight from last year. It is hard to tell from videos but it looks to be darker than Graphite and slightly lighter than Space Black. If you turn on auto translation, the first video describes it as a very dark grey, almost black color.

 

[jags828]

This is the best video yet comparing colors. It looks like he compares the Graphite or Space Black to the Slate. He also compares Jet Black to Slate and most of the other colors.

 

[nxt3]

This is the best video yet comparing colors. It looks like he compares the Graphite or Space Black to the Slate. He also compares Jet Black to Slate and most of the other colors.

This video convinced me to get Natural over Slate.

 

[Norre8]

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Best side by side I've seen so far

Just ordered the slate for pick up and will return the Ultra 2. The slate is darker than I thought.

 

[VodkaPear]

This video convinced me to get Natural over Slate.

Same too.

 

[Rkuda]

The first half of this video shows the colors pretty nicely. Compares the stainless steel color to the natural titanium, actually looks a hair darker. Then compares Jet Black Aluminum with the Slate Titanium.

Wow that's a great video. Informative, to the point, great looks at all the devices from different angles and against other devices for showing off the color and size differences.

All the "trusted names" from big western journalists and professional reviewers just have themselves in the frame 99% of the time and only every now and then cut to a beauty shot of the actual product for 2 seconds at a time. Makes them really look narcissistic. 😂

 

[playaproved]

I have the Space Black Ti Series 7. I ordered both the Slate and Natural Series 10 and will compare them when I go to pick them up.

I’m leaning towards the Natural as it’s a change from the black  watches I’ve always owned, but it doesn’t seem as bright as a polished SS or Ti.

I know I’ll love the slate, so if the natural doesn’t impress me, I’ll leave happy regardless.

 

[WatchBands]

This video convinced me to get Natural over Slate.

Same here. As much as I was craving a change from SS, the natural look to be much more intriguing.

Still picking both up next week to compare.

 

[mjpearce023]

Looks like the slate is dark enough to hide the larger glass bezel so I’m happy with my choice. I think that was the reason for the jet black aluminum this year was hiding the bezels.

 

[nxt3]

Looks like the slate is dark enough to hide the larger glass bezel so I’m happy with my choice. I think that was the reason for the jet black aluminum this year was hiding the bezels.

I think this has been beaten to death at this point, but the overall bezels stayed about the same. The metal bezels shrunk and the glass increased.

 

[mjpearce023]

I think this has been beaten to death at this point, but the overall bezels stayed about the same. The metal bezels shrunk and the glass increased.

That’s why I said the “larger glass bezels”. The reviews I’ve seen with lighter color casings make it look like a larger series 4-6. At least with the darker casing it kinda looks like a new watch and it’s harder to notice the GLASS bezel has almost doubled in size.

 

[IamScotty]

That’s why I said the “larger glass bezels”. The reviews I’ve seen with lighter color casings make it look like a larger series 4-6. At least with the darker casing it kinda looks like a new watch and it’s harder to notice the GLASS bezel has almost doubled in size.

I would like to see examples of what people are talking about how the slate hides the bezels vs natural and gold titanium