I inspected my bracelet last night and found that the platinum bracelet I'm wearing on the same arm as my AW was beating the crap out of my watch. I should've know this would happen, as it's inevitable the two metals would bump against each other. I've buffed out the scratches, and the platinum bracelet is now off until I get one of those watch protectors.
Also, it looks like it's possible to scratch the top part of the watch bracelet (the part that connects to the case) while sliding it out of the watch.
how did you buff it out?
All my SS watches look like that... I understand you can have it professional buffed out, or there is something you can rub on with a rag that is supposed to help (I didn't watch the video link above... maybe that was covered).
But I've never bothered to try anything on my current watches as they are so cheap... not sure what I am going to do when my AW gets to look like them... I'll have to try something.
good luck sorting it out, let us know what works best.
It's too bad Apple didn't come out with a brushed SS version of the AW. Brushed SS does a good job of hiding scratches.
Personally, I wouldn't polish because it will eventually wear down the case. But considering most if not all Apple Watch owners will be replacing their watches every few years (whenever the next versions come out), this won't be a big deal.
Note that Cape Cod Cloths are indeed abrasive (mild abrasive solution), so if you rub an Apple Watch with this cloth, just be sure to not rub the glass with it.
It shouldn't scratch Sapphire though. I have the SS
316L on the (HR B) is worked to a max of 79. 904L on the (HR B) is worked to a max of 90.
I have included a link you may find of interest. You will need to search a bit, but you'll find a plethora of information.
http://www.azom.com
I don't know, probably, considering gold is softer then steel. Kind of bummed, will see what Apple says tomorrow.
Update
I purchased the Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloth:
http://www.capecodpolish.com/collections/all/products/foil-pouch-cape-cod-metal-polishing-cloths
After a decent application on the Stainless Steel case, I was very pleased with the luster and shine the polish achieved on the case. Of course the micro-scracthes were not removed, but appear to be muted and only seen under direct light, but the watch looks amazing under normal light. I am very pleased.
Check out the pictures! I highly recommend!
P.S Depth of Field on the iPhone 6 Plus camera is really good!
If I'm not mistaken 904L has a higher nickel content. Apple published a statement about the potential allergens in their watches and stated they relied on a great deal of testing and research about allergic reactions to different components in choosing materials for the watch. Their goal is to minimize risk of allergic reaction to their wearables. A couple years back they got some bad press for people suffering nickel allergies from handling iPads or MacBooks. There was nickel in the aluminum alloys used then.The sapphire should be fine. As for the small scratches I'd just live with them and forget about using a polish.
Apple could have easily used a different grade of stainless steel, but they chose to go with the common 316L. For example, using 904L would mean a greater pitting resistance, give a great brushed finish (if they chose to brush the metal) and the high chromium content in the alloy means that many small scratches are filled with a chromium oxide layer.
You should read the site you linked--which is actually the site I linked earlier. According to it, 316L is worked to a max of 95 HR B, which seems higher than the 90 you state for 904L (and is supported by what I've linked). That falls in line to what I've been trying to tell you all along... 316L can be harder than 904L, but it depends on the finishing process. 904L is chosen over 316L for corrosion resistance, not hardness.
Here are the articles again (since I don't want to suggest you search and run afoul of MR rules)
http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=5052
http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1022
This is why I stayed away from the SS Apple Watches because I knew they would scratch. They are basically like the old iPod's with the backs that scratched really easily.