I have a couple of those on my screen as well. Kind of bugs me when the light hits it just the right way. Otherwise, I really don't worry about it. It's still in mint condition minus the faint scratches (which I can't even remember where I got them from).
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How Is Your Watch Holding Up?
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I have a couple of those on my screen as well. Kind of bugs me when the light hits it just the right way. Otherwise, I really don't worry about it. It's still in mint condition minus the faint scratches (which I can't even remember where I got them from).
Haven't you been wearing a watch before this? As a watch lover I'm well aware of the risks when moving around so it's always helpful watching out, but you will hit stuff eventually
It's hanging the cat up that's caused the most wear and tear for me.
Finally got a scratch on the glass of my SGS. Or at least noticed. Watches get scratched so that's life.
Taptic engine starting to fail, movement is weird now and i'm getting a clicky sound everytime I get a notification.
Getting the repair box sent out now
Getting the repair box sent out now
Just a small review after a month. I'm a Firefighter in NYC and wear my SBSS 42 everyday at work. Between going on runs and everyday life in the firehouse this thing has held up very well. Cooking, cleaning,water, dirt, smoke you name it. I haven't submerged it at all but have gotten it wet. It helps with life in the firehouse too, between using timers and checking my heart rate after climbing 7 floors with 110lbs of equipment strapped to me, or even just checking notifications when my phone is buried under neath my gear. Battery life has been decent since the update. Came off the charger at 6am and used it moderately, 9am the next morning I was down to 35% I'm excited to see what the future brings with ⌚️. No regrets with it
Well somehow my 42 SB case has discolored like something has gotten on it and took the paint off (anodization). It's at the top and around side. Screen is good as there is a glass screen protector on it. I use a spigen snap on case but something has definitely gotten on it and removed the space gray paint. Just gonna keep using it now lol and not worry about messing it up. Maybe 1st of year use my apple care and get a replacement. But for now no holds bar.
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Little scratch on the screen, only (hardly) visible when direct light hits it.
More scratches will follow, that's why i've chosen to add Applecare+ 32 days after buying it (didn't have the scratch at that time)
More scratches will follow, that's why i've chosen to add Applecare+ 32 days after buying it (didn't have the scratch at that time)
SB = space black.... but then you mention anodization and space grey... do you have a space grey (aluminum) or space black (Stainless)?
Can you post pics of the flaking?
Noticed a bit of metal damage over the weekend and what's almost like a seam in the body today. Considering that I've worn this thing daily for nearly five months and all I've had happen is a small scratch on the glass and a few bits of metal damage, that's impressive. I've worn other watches daily and ended up with more damage. I'm not letting it bother me now but if it does I'll pay for an AppleCare replacement or wait for a hardware failure.
So after 4 months of wearing my AW Sport, the aluminum case is still pristine. Can't say that of the glass, it's got a few scratches near the bottom and top edges. Hardly noticeable, anyway. I mainly used it with a stone leather loop, which gets dirty very quickly but is also easy to clean, and is still in good condition.
After three months wearing it every day, at work, at the gym just everywhere no scratch or any damage.
Sorry space grey case. Its not peeling but like something has made the anodization run. I will try to post pics later.
Not well...my space grey band is wearing away. I have a couple of minor scratches on the face as well.
I spoke with Apple Sales today after returning my SGS. The sales rep told me that they will not cover cosmetic damage even if you have purchased Apple Care. So if you scratch up your screen they will not cover it. Also if your watch body is scratched or peeling and you crack your screen on purpose to get a replacement they will send your watch off for repair and replace the screen in the same watch body. Keep that in mind as you may have a hard time getting Apple to replace your watch with a new or refurbished.
I retuned my SGS even though I had Apple Care yesterday because I was concerned about the reports of the coating peeling off and I bumped my watch on a wooden table and had a couple small scratches on the screen. I was concerned about what it would look like in 6 months . As well as the kinda warranty support I would receive from Apple after reading some of the other posts concerning Apples response to cosmetic issue concerning the anodized coatings peeling and rubbing off. It's a lot of money for a sport product that I feel should be more durable.
Takes my post how you will. I honestly really liked the functionality. I just don't feel like the quality justifies the price.
I retuned my SGS even though I had Apple Care yesterday because I was concerned about the reports of the coating peeling off and I bumped my watch on a wooden table and had a couple small scratches on the screen. I was concerned about what it would look like in 6 months . As well as the kinda warranty support I would receive from Apple after reading some of the other posts concerning Apples response to cosmetic issue concerning the anodized coatings peeling and rubbing off. It's a lot of money for a sport product that I feel should be more durable.
Takes my post how you will. I honestly really liked the functionality. I just don't feel like the quality justifies the price.
THIS. I am not impressed with the quality at all. I love what it does, don't get me wrong but it's too fragile for me.
So what the hell is Apple calling accidental damage of handling. If it's an accident it should be covered. Just curious.
Anyone would have think I'd thumped my screen with all the little nicks on it. I've bumped it here and there and that's about it. Don't know what's going on with the band though...
If you have applecare plus, they will overnight you one, put a hold on your CC and you send yours back. Called Express replacement.
And, if you really want, pay the $69 and get a replacement if it's entirely your fault.