How Is Your Watch Holding Up?

[WilliamG]

Mine was great until I accidentally brushed it against a steel doorknob. Now I have a nasty scuff on the top side of the SS case. I expected better - it wasn't a catastrophic bang but a light scrape. Oh well, now I have to go find someone to buff it for me.

You already know somebody. It's you. It's SO easy to polish the SS Watch with Mothers Aluminum/Mag polish. Take you less than 30 seconds and you'll be done.

 

[fifi77]

The same thing happened to mine, and I'm still not sure whether it was that I inadvertently sprayed the band with something that left a residue, or it was some sort of coating on the band, itself. At any rate, I scrubbed the band well, used a mild cleaner (Cetaphil), rinsed, and it has not happened again in nearly 2 more weeks. Puzzling!

It's definitely a coating on the band itself. You can actually see it peeling away in places once it starts. Once you've scrubbed it off, the feel of the band changes and becomes smoother to the touch and less "velvety".

I suspect that all the Sports bands have the same coating and all have the potential for it to rub off, but it's much more noticeable on the Black than any other colour once it does start to come off.

 

[Greg]

mine died after 20 hours use. I unpaired and that was it!!!

 

[EdisEdward]

does anyone else have a little bit of dust particles stuck between the gap between the screen and the casing?

 

[LisaThroughit]

No damage so far, 42mm Sport

This is encouraging . how long did you use it for so far ? mine arrives on mid june

 

[jjlannoo]

42mm stainless. Had since 4-24-15. I use this in a very physical job and it still looks perfect. Folks whining about fine scratches and scuffs on polished stainless steel are being babies.

 

[techno-Zen]

Would once per month polishing of scuffs/scratches with a product like Mother's metal polish be overkill?

 

[bushido]

no damage on my SS but i feel like my black sport band is getting a bit loose. i used to need the 2nd to last hole and now i can do the 3rd easily

oh btw is the button on the side supposed to make a clicking noise when u touch without actually pressing it?

 

[deathtotoasters]

no damage on my SS but i feel like my black sport band is getting a bit loose. i used to need the 2nd to last hole and now i can do the 3rd easily

oh btw is the button on the side supposed to make a clicking noise when u touch without actually pressing it?

 

[deathtotoasters]

mine died after 20 hours use. I unpaired and that was it!!!

Seriously? Wow...whine much??

 

[deathtotoasters]

does anyone else have a little bit of dust particles stuck between the gap between the screen and the casing?

I have seen a little. I took a brush that I have to clean the dust from the navi in my truck and ran it softly along the edges. Got rid of it all. I figured it is bound to happen. There is a gap there.

 

[bushido]

am i blind or did u forget the text after quoting me lol

 

[deathtotoasters]

am i blind or did u forget the text after quoting me lol

No quoted the wrong message but cant find a way to delete the post!

Is there no damn delete option for a post that was incorrectly posted? lol

 

[forza1976]

So just received my sport yesterday and I can already see some hairline scratches on the glass.

 

[bcoffing]

Unfortunately..... scratched my 42mm Sport glass. It's pretty disappointing. I am thinking about taking it in to the store and hoping for the best to get a replacement... kind of doubt it though. I highly recommend springing for sapphire.

 

[citi]

My wife got her 38mm SG Sport on Sunday and by Tuesday evening there were 2 scratches on the watch face. She does not recall hitting anything.

 

[Javabird]

Unfortunately..... scratched my 42mm Sport glass. It's pretty disappointing. I am thinking about taking it in to the store and hoping for the best to get a replacement... kind of doubt it though. I highly recommend springing for sapphire.

Thanks for posting this. I bought a SS because I tend to be clumsy with things, but I kind of worried I spent too much, even though I love the watch. I recall having old Timex watches with glass crystals that always got scratched up. I hope you can work something out at the Apple store.

 

[Wackery]

Bent over to check under my car and heard a 'clink' from my watch and the pavement *gasp*

But after careful inspection no scratches on the case nor the screen

 

[Flow39]

This is encouraging . how long did you use it for so far ? mine arrives on mid june

I've had it since April 24th. I've worn it every day since. The white band has dis colored slightly on occasion, but is easily fixed by a simple wipe down. The display has some scratches on the oleophobic coating, but nothing on the display glass. I like it a lot, and I'm sure you will too.

 

[TekkieWreck]

Just after receiving on May 15, knocked my Space Gray Sport against a metal shelf trying to reach in for a mousepad, thought it was already scratched. To my immense relief, it was fine. Put a Zagg HD screen protector on right away and no damage since to screen, case or black Sport band.

 

[iConnected]

No quoted the wrong message but cant find a way to delete the post! Is there no damn delete option for a post that was incorrectly posted? lol

You can edit your post to delete your typing and then "report" your own post - asking the mods to remove it in your report notes. They will soon sort that for you

 

[bliggs]

Scratches on the screen? None
Scratches on the case? None
What model do you have? Space Gray Sport 42mm
Damages to the band? Nope
What band do you have? Black Sports Band
What is your typical day like? Desk/Office work
Was any of your damaged caused by something not typical of your day? No damage
and finally,
Approximately how many days have has your Watch been following you around on your wrist? 10

 

[AR15MBP]

Unfortunately, somehow I acquired a small scuff on my 42mm Space Grey Sport. Don't recall hitting anything. Disappointing, seems that Apple can never create a product with a little bit stronger scratch or scuff resistance.

Is there any way to fix this?

 

[Randman]

SS 42, a month now and not one problem. Biking, walking, jogging. It's done well. Added a leather loop to BSB and both are also doing well.

 

[burgman]

SS 42, a month now and not one problem. Biking, walking, jogging. It's done well. Added a leather loop to BSB and both are also doing well.

That's good to hear. I just received my SS42 and after reading about scratching I was worried about exercising with it.