The Truth About Sapphire: Are Apple, Samsung, and Garmin Using Real Sapphire?

TLDRIn this video, we test the sapphire claims of Apple, Samsung, and Garmin watches to see if they're using real sapphire. We use a diamond selector tool and a most scale of hardness to verify the authenticity. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Garmin Fenix 7 both pass the authenticity test, while the Apple Watch Ultra falls short. It seems Apple is still using a subpar grade of sapphire. Watch the video to see the full tests and comparisons.

Key insights

🔍We use a diamond selector tool and a most scale of hardness to test the authenticity of sapphire in Apple, Samsung, and Garmin watches.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Garmin Fenix 7 both pass the sapphire authenticity test.

The Apple Watch Ultra falls short in the sapphire authenticity test, suggesting it's using a subpar grade of sapphire.

💎Sapphire is a premium man-made material with a hardness level near diamonds and is used for watch faces and smartphone screens.

📱The video highlights the importance of verifying claims made by companies about using premium materials like sapphire in their products.

Q&A

What tools are used to test the authenticity of sapphire?

We use a diamond selector tool and a most scale of hardness to test the authenticity of sapphire in watches.

Which watches pass the sapphire authenticity test?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Garmin Fenix 7 pass the sapphire authenticity test.

Does the Apple Watch Ultra use real sapphire?

No, the Apple Watch Ultra falls short in the sapphire authenticity test, suggesting it's using a subpar grade of sapphire.

What is sapphire used for?

Sapphire is a premium man-made material used for watch faces and smartphone screens due to its hardness level near diamonds.

What is the key takeaway from the video?

The video emphasizes the importance of verifying claims made by companies about using premium materials like sapphire in their products.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: There have been claims about Apple, Samsung, and Garmin watches using sapphire. We aim to test the authenticity of sapphire in these watches.

04:30Testing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: We use a diamond selector tool and a most scale of hardness to test if the watch contains real sapphire. The Samsung watch passes the authenticity test.

07:45Testing the Garmin Fenix 7: Similar to the previous test, we use the diamond selector tool and most scale of hardness. The Garmin watch also passes the sapphire authenticity test.

10:45Testing the Apple Watch Ultra: Unfortunately, the Apple watch falls short in the sapphire authenticity test, suggesting it's using a subpar grade of sapphire.

13:30Explaining the significance of sapphire: Sapphire is a premium man-made material with a hardness level near diamonds. It is commonly used for watch faces and smartphone screens.

16:15Final thoughts and key takeaway: It's important to verify claims made by companies about using premium materials like sapphire in their products.