1 week in, scratched my Watch. What are my options?

[jonhoy]

Let me start off by saying that I understand that it is the nature of watches to be scratched and buffed over time. But while it's only a week old, I'd like to take action if possible. If it was scratched months down the line, sure I'll just accept it and move on. But it's still a baby right now.

So what can I do? Is it possible to replace the screen by visiting Apple or by purchasing AppleCare? Or should I just live with the scratch? (It's not even on the main screen, it's on the curved glass part. Really only visible when looking for it.) Right after I finish this post I'm going to purchase Spigen's screen protector, if only for the peace of mind that my Watch is somewhat protected.

 

[ninethirty]

Live with it. There's going to be a lot more. If you fix this now, you'll end up doing the same thing in a day, a week, a month, or whatever. Scratches build character. They make the watch yours. If you insist of buffing out every scratch, you'll never be able to keep up.

 

[LD Curb]

Which watch do you have ... SS or aluminum?

 

[jonhoy]

Which watch do you have ... SS or aluminum?

Aluminum. Wasn't the first time I nicked the Watch against something so I was a little shocked when it actually did leave a mark.

 

[iBlazed]

Aluminum. Wasn't the first time I nicked the Watch against something so I was a little shocked when it actually did leave a mark.

Buy Applecare+, this would be accidental damage and you would have to pay $69 for a replacement. What I would do is wait a year, in that time there will no doubt be more scratches and nicks that accumulate, and then just replace your watch under Applecare+ at that point.

 

[jonhoy]

Buy Applecare+, this would be accidental damage and you would have to pay $69 for a replacement. What I would do is wait a year, in that time there will no doubt be more scratches and nicks that accumulate, and then just replace your watch under Applecare+ at that point.

This is a good idea as I'm sure there will be more scratches, but then again the other poster's idea of just living with it was good too. I think I'll just sit and think on it and let the 60 day period to buy AppleCare creep up. If by then I feel I could benefit from AC I'll jump on it and wait to use it.

 

[mightyjabba]

I suppose it depends on how bad the scratch is, but I'd just live with it, at least for a while. Maybe you scratched it because you weren't used to it on your wrist. Better to keep it for a while until you are used to it and are relatively sure it won't happen again.

 

[hallidc]

Try buying AppleCare+ and replace it down the road.

 

[Appl3FTW]

options? shouda went with the SS.

 

[Tom G.]

Is the scratch on the face or on the case? If its on the face putting on a skin could make the scratch "disappear". I did this with my Pebble, and the scratch is almost invisible. Most people never see it.