https://www.pbtech.co.nz/category/apple-watch/apple-watch-series-8 

I guess for Apple that is a good deal? :D

it is good for apple, i used their pricing to get an ultra from noels yesterday (as they don't charge a credit card fee and you get flybuys)

johno1234: If I was spending that much in a watch it would have to be stainless steel. Aluminium would just look like crp after a while on me. And man are those stainless Apple watches expensive!

I suspect they use quite a high grade of stainless steel to make it corrosion resistant to sweat and salt water. I have a series 6 in stainless steel but I think the aluminium ones still look really premium and robust - much better than the plastic materials you get from Garmin at the same price point. 

It's worth noting that the aluminium models don't have a sapphire lens, so I would be more concerned about scratching the lens than the main housing. 

johno1234: If I was spending that much in a watch it would have to be stainless steel. Aluminium would just look like crp after a while on me. And man are those stainless Apple watches expensive!

I am replacing my model 3 that is still in excellent condition.

The M3 is going to one of the kids.

The case of my wife's Apple Watch 3 is fine, the screen however looks like a 6yr took to it with a Dremel.

Senecio:

 

The case of my wife's Apple Watch 3 is fine, the screen however looks like a 6yr took to it with a Dremel.

 

My screen is fine too.