Attention space grey owners

[spampy22]

I've just had an online chat with Apple about my AppleCare not applying correctly and I mentioned the wear on my product and the reply I got (after waiting a few minutes) was that in this early stage of the product, it's unknown how it will react to the daily rigors. I may nip into the store on my way home and ask them - they've obviously had 2 weeks of band use.

That's no excuse!

 

[legasafe]

I have a white sport band and am noticing the same problem.

It's not a big deal for me at all as on the white it is barely noticeable, in fact I probably wouldn't have noticed if it wasn't for this thread.

But I can imagine these marks would be very undesirable against a black band.

As much as it isn't a problem aesthetically, it's still a little disappointing it has happened after only a weekend of usage.

I guess my only real concern is, how much worse will it look in 2, 3, 6 months?

 

[HerdJC]

Mine will absolutely not wash off. It's like friction shined. Hard to show in pictures.

Mine is the exact same, particularly where the band tucks into the opening.

 

[Appleturnover]

Mine is the exact same, particularly where the band tucks into the opening.

Have you contacted Apple Support yet, and if so, what did they say?

 

[DJLAXL]

My bands look like that too. Doesn't bother me. I wipe it down nightly. No biggie

 

[donster28]

Yup, noticed this with my black band too. My watch is perfect though.

I just got a call back from my contact at Applecare and he stated that it is normal wear and tear. I then re-iterated that this is happening on a 3-day-old product. He agreed and suggested I update him in a week and let him know if this issue gets worse. He wasn't in the position to send me a replacement at this time.

 

[Poochi]

Normal.

Rubber bands go like that after rubbing as you move your wrist.

Especially around the area where you buckle it up.

Similar look happened to all my dumb sports watch I have ever owned.

 

[wepiii]

Normal.

Rubber bands go like that after rubbing as you move your wrist.

Especially around the area where you buckle it up.

Similar look happened to all my dumb sports watch I have ever owned.

This is normal wear and tear

This isn't

 

[viachicago22]

This is normal wear and tear
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This isn't
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I mean what? That just happened? With normal use? Are you sure a dog didn't mistake it for a toy? Those look like bite or clamp marks. File this under strange. I've got a black band that looks perfect.

 

[imaginex20]

The black band is peeling like it got sunburned.

 

[Lucifer666]

It looks like those plastic films they put on everything.

I'm think you just rub it down to make it consistent?