No problem with me , go against the majority and see how it sells, not to me ,I do not want it ! 
The reason the black steel switches are holding this up is the finish is not as durable as intended. The black may wear off over time and Simon doesnāt want to sell the clear S2+ with a sub-standard switch. They would probably appeal to some anyway so there is a possibility the black steel switch cover assembly may be sold separately at a discounted price. This is not a promise, just a possibility. I will post here when I have confirmation.
Iād be really interested in a black steel switch(together with a black S2+)
I wonder if there is any update on the āclearā S2+ production yet.
It is sad that the delay relates to the black finish on the metal push-button switch - The S2+ example pictured on page 1 of this thread which features the clear rubber switch boot looks awesome!
Really looking forward to this model coming out. Clear anodizing is nicest looking S2+ finish (in my opinion) and of course I will be sure to purchase a few.
Holy this is beautifulā¦ where can I find one!
I need some some tailcap with stainless steel switch. Doesnāt need switch PCB or spring just the things to convert my rubber switched S2+, S3 and Jaxman E2L to stainless. And of course I want clear inner rubber boot to add lightet tailcap board. J-dub can you ask Simon if he can sell some ? I donāt mind the color because I want to strip and polish the whole lights to bare aluminum. Or anybody has some for sale?
I doubt there will be boot type conversion kits because the tailcap is machined differently.
The black metal switch looks a bit weird on a silver host unless you also add a black clip or something to match. Itās kinda nice with the matching clip though.
As for lighting a metal switch, it doesnāt really work very well. It uses more power and is barely visible, so it would make a lot more sense to go with a lighted clear rubber boot or an unlighted metal switch. The tail light requires some driver changes too, which further complicates matters.
d) Ti button like the massdrop lumintop brass tool. It shouldnāt be too difficult to incorporate a membrane to seal the button. The color would be a better match than stainless.
I know the tailcap is different and the stainless one is threaded. And I know how to build lighted tailcaps. I have some :innocent:
I donāt need a lot light from stainless. Just to be visible at night next to my bed. That is why I search for whole tailcap without electronic components.
Same for me. Plain stainless please. In for 1-2 hosts.
There is a run of clear S2+ coming with the standard stainless switch pretty soon. No exact date yet. Iāll post more when I know more.
Nice that must look awesome!
Looking forward to it! Clean anodized is my favorite finish, I wish more lights were available that way
Will it come with the new Biscotti?
Of course it will! :+1:
Might be a change though in the tailcap. This first round may be translucent rubber switch boot just like the clear C8. That IMHO is a really good look against the clear anodizing. Whatever switch it has, this bad boy is gonna look SWEET!
The clear anodised S2+ is officially selling in chinese siteā¦ and it really comes with black stainless steel switch!!
Nice find Khuan!
Hopefully available soon from Simon!
Forgot to mention that it comes with XPL-HI but not the usual XML2 n its a bit more expensive than the color version s2+ which is already more expensive than the black versionā¦
That version will not likely be sold outside of China. The black switch in that version was experimental and needs work. The version that will hit the Ali store soon will also have the XPL-HI and a SMO reflector. Ours will probably have a stainless switch, not the black one (Desert Tan will have black though). It also has a DTP copper star and AR coated glass standard. These upgrades are the reason for the extra cost. Itās extra awesome. 