article_snippet.sent: It has been described as a durable and scratch resistant smartwatch and is a considerable investment, costing from $349 (£299).
article_snippet.sent: But the Apple Watch Sport model has been to shown to shatter easily after being dropped from a height of just under four feet (1.2 metres).
article_snippet.sent: Apple claims Apple watch, which has an Ion-X glass display, is 'protected by a lightweight aluminosilicate glass that's especially resistant to scratches and impact.'
article_snippet.sent: The Apple Watch Sport edition is shown to shatter easily (pictured) after being dropped from a height of just under four feet (1.2 metres).
article_snippet.sent: the Apple Watch Sport model has an Ion-X glass display which is supposed to be 'resistant to scratches and impact' In a video, TechRax drops the 42mm timepiece from a height of four feet (1.2 metres) to simulate what may happen if a wearer drops their watch while tightening or unfastening the strap.
article_snippet.sent: their watch has 'high performance' rubber straps and the screen is held in an anodised aluminium case, that's 60 per cent stronger than standard aluminium, but is just as light.
article_snippet.sent: The Apple Watch Sport (pictured) has high performance' rubber straps and the screen is held in an anodised aluminium case .
article_snippet.sent: By comparison, the Apple Watch, which costs from $549 (£479) and Apple Watch Edition from $12,000 (£8,000) have different screens made of Sapphire glass.
article_snippet.sent: By comparison, the Apple Watch, which costs from $549 (£479) and Apple Watch Edition from $12,000 (£8,000), have screens made of Sapphire glass.
article_snippet.sent: But it's not all doom and gloom for the Apple Watch owners.
article_snippet.sent: Two out of the three models of Apple Watches have sapphire glass screens - the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition.
highlights_snippet.sent: Apple Watch Sport edition costs $349 (£299) and has an Ion-X glass screen .
  