The new Apple Watch Ultra is burning my skin as well and it's gotten quite severe with a red welt and a black sore that appearing… I will be seeking a full refund maybe with damages also, this is horrible… And the coup de grace is that when you're in sleep mode Focus and do not disturb and your battery goes low at 3 AM in the morning the watch decides it's a higher priority to wake you up to tell you you have a low battery then let you have a good night sleep these two things are making my thousand dollar watch Untenable and unusable
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New Apple Watch Ultra burning me
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Nonsense, AW does not burn skin. It is likely a rash… there are plenty posts about this and it always boils down to rash or dirt…
My doctor knows the difference berween a rash and laser/light burn. And, so u r medical qualified to diagnosis without seeing the evidence??
Also I have worn watch for 55 years... never a "rash"
There is no laser, and the sensors don’t cause burn.
If you have seen a doctor, I’m sure you have the diagnosis in writing, post a copy.
Post a photo of your “burn”
Then maybe you should consult him…
I have this same problem with watches. It’s worse with the heart rate smart watches like the Apple Watch since I wear them tighter on my skin. I haven’t been able to find an Apple Watch that didn’t do this to my skin.
1. Lasers are lights. Lights don't burn.
2. If it's an electrical burn, there's going to be a burn mark elsewhere on your body where the electricity left. There's not enough electricity to burn a person in an Apple Watch.
It’s due to contact and pressure. Overtime it creates redness and get more irritated. It’s true that it’s not an actual burn.
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To be fair, lights can absolutely burn. But I'm pretty sure the power of the lights in the Apple Watch is far below what would be required for that to happen.
I guess this comes down to when people are using the watch as an alarm clock. Would you rather be wakened up to know your alarm clock is running out of battery power or would you rather sleep in because the alarm didn't go off?
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OP you have contact allergy, and need a new doctor.
The sun would like a word with you.
You lost me at “maybe with damages”. Pathetic.
Rather than bitching on here why don’t you just send the watch back and forget about it. There are other isolated reports of the exact same thing and you just have to deal with it and move on.
Sounds like an allergy to the metal rather than a burn.
Return it, seems defective.
I have had one since December and do not have this problem.
First people don't know where to put their money because they have nothing to do (lost meaning). Apple offers the Apple Watch as a solution. Then it's worn on the wrist like an ankle monitor, just to track statistics of activities - activities that the watch actually disturbs enjoying. Then come physical symptoms. Throw away those watches and enjoy life without unnecessary gadgets.
My iPhone 7 did run hot. I stopped in the local Apple Store. They replaced it without my having to ask. I didn’t ever write a post about it. Meh.
Ah, yeah, and do not forget to stay on the trees. Nothing worth down there to climb down.
This has been discussed before. It’s not that particular watch that is causing this, it’s likely a combination of your skin and having something pressing on your skin for too long. It is why nurses turn patients on their sides to avoid bed sores.
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Before the Apple Watch, I had the Fitbit Surge, which caused a nasty skin rash. It was bad enough that the skin started to break out into a sore. I complained, and they agreed it was the watch and refunded. Many had the same issue. But of course, many didn't.
Although it's not been a problem with the AW for me, I have seen others with a similar issue, some much worse than others. What helped many was using a more breathable band. One girl in the office did that, and the rash went away quickly, even though the rash was right under the watch.
Although it's not been a problem with the AW for me, I have seen others with a similar issue, some much worse than others. What helped many was using a more breathable band. One girl in the office did that, and the rash went away quickly, even though the rash was right under the watch.
I suggest getting a new doctor...
Oh, did I hit a nerve?Ah, yeah, and do not forget to stay on the trees. Nothing worth down there to climb down.
I do hope you was wearing AW to log that properly.
I experience the same thing.
I’ve determined it’s a combination of residue from perspiration, oil build up from my skin, soap reside and/or the watch being too tight.
I’ve determined it’s a combination of residue from perspiration, oil build up from my skin, soap reside and/or the watch being too tight.
Good luck OP. Probably you need a better doctor but regularly cleaning the watch and wrist may help. You can also try a different strap in case it’s an allergy to the strap you’re using now.
I give mine a clean every week or so since I exercise with it. Probably overkill but then I’ve never had any issue with any watch anyway.
I give mine a clean every week or so since I exercise with it. Probably overkill but then I’ve never had any issue with any watch anyway.
1. All sorts of wrong. Powerful lasers can punch holes through metal. Buy a PAR64 lamp (not LED) and turn it on and let's see how long you can keep your hand on top of it.
2. Agreed, not enough amperage to do anything, nor are you touching any electrical contacts anywhere on the watch.
My guess is it is an allergic skin reaction to the watch band or whatever the watch is made of or you have some foreign substance on the watch that is causing it.
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