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bottom part of the watch got detached
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Problems tend to be amplified here so don't worry too much about them. I keep hearing about swollen batteries in the iPhone but have never personally encountered them going all the way back to the original iPhone. There's no reason to allow reported problems (including the so-called "Bendgate" which has died down) to cause discomfort.
It's super curious it even happens at all though, because the magnet keeping the charging puck stuck to the Watch really is quite weak. I'd be surprised if it could resist anything stronger than wet tissue paper actually, much less be able to suck the backpiece off... 
I haven't seen any of the other cases mention if their watches were say, unusually warm for example; heat often losens these types of adhesives. That's the only thing I can think of that might be a cause for this to happen. I haven't really checked this out carefully myself, but when I've put my Watch on charging it doesn't seem to become particularly warm. However maybe this isn't true for everyone.
I haven't seen any of the other cases mention if their watches were say, unusually warm for example; heat often losens these types of adhesives. That's the only thing I can think of that might be a cause for this to happen. I haven't really checked this out carefully myself, but when I've put my Watch on charging it doesn't seem to become particularly warm. However maybe this isn't true for everyone.
I've seen the threads and know what the watch looks like with the sensor off. More interested to see if you can see splotchy adhesive on this guy's and if this issue is affecting more than just the sport watch. The previous 2 were sports. Don't want to rehash the same comments people made on the other threads as to why there could be an issue. The OP should know Apple replaced the watch for them so he will be taken care of.
Sounds like a very few did not get any glue. That glue is what keeps the watch water tight, so if they did not seal it properly water could get in, also.
I think this is very isolated.
I think this is very isolated.
Yeah, I bet those would fail immediately if submerged in the water so one can always do a water stress test within the 14-day return period to reveal the defect.
It kind of makes me wonder if there are some lotions or sunscreens that contain chemicals that are affecting the seals. Or perhaps some people have more acidic sweat than others? Or they are using some kind of abrasive cleaning solution while wearing the watch? I used to take care of the computers for the offices and front counter of an indoor pool, and it is amazing what the humid, chemical laden air does to hardware in that environment.
I don't usually purchased extended warranties, but in the case of the Apple Watch I paid the $50 for Apple Care. You just never know with a 1.0 product.
Correct, and water ingress would also be covered under the standard warranty as the Watch is advertised and sold with an IPX7 rating.
AppleCare plus does have some advantages as it will get some a new watch sooner by not waiting on their watch to be repaired. We all know how you feel about AppleCare