Watches with sapphire crystal: strong, clear and scratch-resistant
A watch with sapphire crystal is an excellent choice if you want your watch’s crystal to remain beautiful and clear for a long time. Sapphire crystal is extremely hard and therefore much more resistant to scratches than many other types of watch crystal. This makes watches with sapphire crystal particularly suitable for everyday use.
At WatchXL, you’ll find a wide selection of sapphire crystal watches for men and women. From sporty models to classic and luxury watches from well-known brands such as Citizen, Bulova and Roamer.
What is sapphire crystal in a watch?
Sapphire crystal for watches is produced synthetically and is an exceptionally hard and transparent material. With a hardness of around 9 on the Mohs scale, sapphire is one of the hardest materials used for watch crystals. This makes the surface highly resistant to scratches that may occur during everyday use.
However, sapphire crystal is not indestructible. It is primarily highly scratch-resistant; sapphire crystal can also be damaged or broken by a hard impact. If you’d like to know more about the differences between the various types of glass, you can also read our explanation of sapphire crystal and mineral glass.
Why choose a watch with sapphire crystal?
The main advantage of a sapphire crystal watch is its high scratch resistance. This means that minor contact with, for example, a desk, a zip or other everyday objects is less likely to leave visible scratches on the watch crystal.
In addition, sapphire crystal is highly transparent, ensuring the dial remains clearly visible. Some watches also feature an anti-reflective coating to reduce annoying reflections. Whether such a coating is present varies by model.
Sapphire crystal or mineral glass?
Sapphire crystal is harder and more scratch-resistant than mineral glass. However, mineral glass is still widely used and can be a good, affordable choice for certain watches. Which type of glass suits you best therefore depends on your usage, budget and personal preference.
Do you wear your watch every day and do you want the glass to remain free of wear marks for as long as possible? If so, a watch with sapphire crystal is an attractive choice.
Buy a watch with sapphire crystal at WatchXL
Browse the collection of watches with sapphire crystal at WatchXL and compare models by brand, case size, movement, material, water resistance and style. You’ll find automatic, quartz and solar-powered watches with sapphire crystal, for both men and women.
Check the product specifications for each model to be sure which type of glass is used. This makes it easy to find the sapphire crystal watch that best suits your needs and everyday use.
Frequently asked questions about watches with sapphire crystal
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