u/thealmightyphil

This 5X is 9 years old, i've dragged it over granite rock faces, climbing hardware, gravel when falling off mountain bikes, banged it off brick wall corners and door handles, bashed it against metal machinery and sharp tool steel at work, etc etc. It's had a hard life, and I have not been gentle with it.

And just look at it, you'd think that thing had never been outside. Sure the metal bezel has some tells of its life, but that sapphire glass? Literally 100% scratch and mark free.

If you're torn between sapphire and non-sapphire editions, I think the sapphire glass is/was well worth the extra cost.

I am extremely impressed with the hardness and toughness of this watch.