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How Is Your Watch Holding Up?
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Yesterday I did a lot of gardening. My band was dirty (it's white), I took it off and washed it with Dawn and water, dried it off, and it looks like new.
SS Milanese 38mm
No damage whatsoever, just clean it religiously from fingerprints XD I have dinged the sapphire crystal on a door because people in restaurants around lunch time are obnoxious but it did precisely nothing.
No damage whatsoever, just clean it religiously from fingerprints XD I have dinged the sapphire crystal on a door because people in restaurants around lunch time are obnoxious but it did precisely nothing.
Got my Space Grey Apple Watch Sport in the mail on April 27th. No damage to the screen or body (I work at a restaurant so my arms and hands especially are prone to getting dirty and bumping into things). I havent damaged the watch or gotten it soaked or even remotely wet though. However, the wrist detect isn't working anymore. Stopped working out of the blue just yesterday morning (May 10th). I raise my wrist to check the time, but i have to tap the screen to turn it on now. I went into the settings both on the watch and on my phone to ensure wrist detect is activated. I also reset the watch by holding the button under the crown. I also unpaired and re-paired my watch to my phone, but all in vein. The wrist detect still wont work. I was in SF and talked to a guy who worked in repairs and he said something along the lines of "just wait for an update...." Im not really happy with having to tap my screen all the time just to check the time and see my incoming notifications, but we'll see how soon Apple addresses and fixes this really annoying bug.
Scratches on the screen? Nope
Scratches on the case? Yep
What model do you have? 42mm Stainless
Damages to the band? Nope
What band do you have? Black Sport
What is you typical day like? 5am Wake-Up, 30 minute run, go to class or work (office job), go out with wife to bars or friends house on weekends, sleep about 10pm with 20% battery.
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? Very cautious and aware of the Watch, has never been dropped, or hit on a surface. Wiped down with glasses quality microfiber cloth.
and finally,
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 15 days now!
Scratches on the case? Yep
What model do you have? 42mm Stainless
Damages to the band? Nope
What band do you have? Black Sport
What is you typical day like? 5am Wake-Up, 30 minute run, go to class or work (office job), go out with wife to bars or friends house on weekends, sleep about 10pm with 20% battery.
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? Very cautious and aware of the Watch, has never been dropped, or hit on a surface. Wiped down with glasses quality microfiber cloth.
and finally,
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 15 days now!
I am a fountain pen enthusiast and one of the highest staining (as in a permanent stain) ink is one called Bay State Blue. It is famous.
Guess what? I have a white band on my new Apple Phone, and I got Bay State Blue on it! I had to take my BSB pen apart and didn't see the stain, it was on the far side of my band. I actually didn't see it for a couple of hours!
When I got home I grabbed a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and started to work on it. About 5 minutes later, my watchband was just as good as new. I don't know if it would have worked as well if it were another color but I am very pleased!
One change, the finish is not as matte as it was, it is now slightly shiny but only slightly. Better than emblazoned with a big blue streak.
FYI.
Guess what? I have a white band on my new Apple Phone, and I got Bay State Blue on it! I had to take my BSB pen apart and didn't see the stain, it was on the far side of my band. I actually didn't see it for a couple of hours!
When I got home I grabbed a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and started to work on it. About 5 minutes later, my watchband was just as good as new. I don't know if it would have worked as well if it were another color but I am very pleased!
One change, the finish is not as matte as it was, it is now slightly shiny but only slightly. Better than emblazoned with a big blue streak.
FYI.
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*Disclaimer This poll is only for people who has own and wore their Watches for 10 days or more. If you have not worn your watch for 10 days or more please hold off your vote till then! Of course you are welcome to post replies on this thread. This poll is to get a rough generalized view on how the Watch holds up on daily wear and tear.
So for those of you lucky enough to have that 10 day anniversary date with your Watch let me ask you a question?
How is your Watch holding up?
(Please format your answers, If answered "Yes" please note the severity.
Scratches on the screen?
Scratches on the case?
What model do you have?
Damages to the band?
What band do you have?
What is you typical day like?
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day?
and finally,
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist?
Lets see where this poll goes and hopefully we can have a proper view on how our Watch holds up in the real world and see what team is better
#TeamSport #TeamStainlessSteel #TeamGold
(Please format your answers, If answered "Yes" please note the severity.
Scratches on the screen?
No, but it smudge easily so I wipe it often. I want my screen spotless all the time.
Scratches on the case?
No, as shiny as the first day.
What model do you have?
SS White Sport Band
Damages to the band?
No, though it's easier to "slip" in the lock now compare to the first day. I guess the band is more bending now
What band do you have?
White sport
What is you typical day like?
As typical as normal person. I go to gym every morning for 1 hour, and I wear my watch from the time I wake up till bed time minus shower time.
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day?
and finally,
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist?
Since 24th of April...
I really wanted to get a Sport Space Gray but am skeptical because of the speculation that they will scratch/scuff MUCH more noticeably than the Silver in the long run. Even though the poll doesn't have that many votes as of yet it still seems to reflect that notion a little.
I have a 42mm SS with BSB. I'm disappointed with the sapphire display. Walking up stairs at work, my watch face barely glanced the metal hand railing and left a permanent scratch on my screen. The impact against the railing was so subtle that I barely noticed it. I immediately looked at the screen to see if there was any damage and, boom, scratch on the lower part of the screen. Ugh.
You could consider using a screen protection ? It seems like they are thin so you wouldn't really see it.. But ya frustrating !
Had the 42mm stainless steel since release day. The screen is of course flawless, while there are a few cosmetic scratches on the case, but they're not really that noticeable. I'll get them buffed out at some point, it's not really a problem for me yet.
Scratches on the screen? NO
Scratches on the case? NO
What model do you have? 42 SS CLASSIC
Damages to the band? NO
What band do you have? BLACK LEATHER
What is you typical day like? WATCH GOES ON AT 6AM AND OFF AT 10 AM - lOVE IT - SMACKED IT AGAINST SOME THINGS BUT IT'S HOLDING UP WELL.
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day?
NO DAMAGE YET - I HAVN'T WORN A WATCH IN 40 YEARS BUT QUITE USED TO IT NOW LOVE IT.
and finally,
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? SINCE DAY ONE OF THE RELEASE.
Scratches on the case? NO
What model do you have? 42 SS CLASSIC
Damages to the band? NO
What band do you have? BLACK LEATHER
What is you typical day like? WATCH GOES ON AT 6AM AND OFF AT 10 AM - lOVE IT - SMACKED IT AGAINST SOME THINGS BUT IT'S HOLDING UP WELL.
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day?
NO DAMAGE YET - I HAVN'T WORN A WATCH IN 40 YEARS BUT QUITE USED TO IT NOW LOVE IT.
and finally,
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? SINCE DAY ONE OF THE RELEASE.
I see a few around work, other than the scratches that come from wear and tear, they seem to be doing well. A fine job for Apples first effort.
Scratches on the screen? no
Scratches on the case? no
What model do you have? 38 mm Sport Gray
Damages to the band? no
What band do you have? black band
What is you typical day like? I put it on in the morning (8 - 11 am). Use it as I see fit and/or as needed. Remove it for charging at night (11 pm - 1 am)
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? no damage
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 10 days and counting
Side note:
I've always worn a watch and none of them have ever been damaged. So far the Apple Watch is no different (in how well it's holding up).
Scratches on the case? no
What model do you have? 38 mm Sport Gray
Damages to the band? no
What band do you have? black band
What is you typical day like? I put it on in the morning (8 - 11 am). Use it as I see fit and/or as needed. Remove it for charging at night (11 pm - 1 am)
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? no damage
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 10 days and counting
Side note:
I've always worn a watch and none of them have ever been damaged. So far the Apple Watch is no different (in how well it's holding up).
Scratches on the screen? No
Scratches on the case? No
What model do you have? 42mm Sport
Damages to the band? No
What band do you have? White sport
What is you typical day like? Exercise, desk work..
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? -
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 9
Watch has been through a lot of wear and tear the last couple days, still no wear.
Scratches on the case? No
What model do you have? 42mm Sport
Damages to the band? No
What band do you have? White sport
What is you typical day like? Exercise, desk work..
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? -
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 9
Watch has been through a lot of wear and tear the last couple days, still no wear.
I work as an installer for DirecTV which is a pretty physical job at times and I can scrape my wrist on anything all the time. I haven't yet damaged my casing yet. My Milanese loop has some scratches on the magnetic tab, but that's entirely expected.
I'm more than pleased with my purchase
Scratches on the screen? NO
Scratches on the case? No
What model do you have? 42mm SS
Damages to the band? Small scratches on Milanese magnetic tab
What band do you have? Milanese and Black Sport
What is your typical day like? Wake up at 5am, shower, then put it on around 5:15am. Working with hand tools, climbing ladders, going into attics and crawl spaces. Get home around 7pm almost always with 35% or more battery left.
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? No, pretty standard scratches
How many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 16
I'm more than pleased with my purchase
Scratches on the screen? NO
Scratches on the case? No
What model do you have? 42mm SS
Damages to the band? Small scratches on Milanese magnetic tab
What band do you have? Milanese and Black Sport
What is your typical day like? Wake up at 5am, shower, then put it on around 5:15am. Working with hand tools, climbing ladders, going into attics and crawl spaces. Get home around 7pm almost always with 35% or more battery left.
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? No, pretty standard scratches
How many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 16
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SS 42mm BSB - banged it on a shelf at Whole Foods, on a door handle at home, and clipped it with the seat belt at least three times. Not a scratch on the body or face whatsoever yet, no band damage at all.
I work in IT Security and work from home the majority of the time, so my environment is low risk (but very useful in utilizing the Apple Watch!). Get up about 6:30, slip on the watch, and go the rest of the day with occasional trips out or walks, then take it off around 11:00 PM at night, usually with between 30-40% battery life left on an average day. Lowest ever was when I was playing with it a lot and got down to like 23% the day after receiving it.
Day 12 for the watch.
I work in IT Security and work from home the majority of the time, so my environment is low risk (but very useful in utilizing the Apple Watch!). Get up about 6:30, slip on the watch, and go the rest of the day with occasional trips out or walks, then take it off around 11:00 PM at night, usually with between 30-40% battery life left on an average day. Lowest ever was when I was playing with it a lot and got down to like 23% the day after receiving it.
Day 12 for the watch.
Digital crown sticky and hard to turn
I've had the watch for exactly 3 weeks, and yesterday the digital crown got really sticky and hard to turn. I have babied this thing and not done anything out of the ordinary with it. Has anyone else had this problem. Should I return it? Total nightmare for something so expensive.
I've had the watch for exactly 3 weeks, and yesterday the digital crown got really sticky and hard to turn. I have babied this thing and not done anything out of the ordinary with it. Has anyone else had this problem. Should I return it? Total nightmare for something so expensive.