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[dawolochow]

I have a Series 3 Apple Watch. For a year or more there were no skin problems. Then I noticed redness directly under the watch, in contact with the glass and sensors. It progressed and finally I stopped wearing the watch. Inquiries here and there, including with Apple led nowhere in particular and I stopped wearing the watch. The skin cleared up. I'm 89 yrs old with very thin skin in that area.
My question: Does the series 6 watch use the same Gorilla Glass as the older series? If anyone knows I would be happy to hear about it.
The reason I would consider the Series 6 (assuming the glass was OK) is for the EKG function (I have an intermittent arrhythmia).

Thanks! DW. La Jolla, CA

 

[svanstrom]

I have a Series 3 Apple Watch. For a year or more there were no skin problems. Then I noticed redness directly under the watch, in contact with the glass and sensors. It progressed and finally I stopped wearing the watch.

I can clearly see some red dots on the skin in places under the sensor area; but it's never been a problem for me, so I haven't worried about it.

 

[jz0309]

I have a Series 3 Apple Watch. For a year or more there were no skin problems. Then I noticed redness directly under the watch, in contact with the glass and sensors. It progressed and finally I stopped wearing the watch. Inquiries here and there, including with Apple led nowhere in particular and I stopped wearing the watch. The skin cleared up. I'm 89 yrs old with very thin skin in that area.
My question: Does the series 6 watch use the same Gorilla Glass as the older series? If anyone knows I would be happy to hear about it.
The reason I would consider the Series 6 (assuming the glass was OK) is for the EKG function (I have an intermittent arrhythmia).

Thanks! DW. La Jolla, CA

The actual "glass" on the bottom is sapphire, and I am pretty sure it's been that way for all models.
The material of the back however is different for the cases, see below from the doc that I linked

I assume that you properly cleaned the watch including holding it under water and using soap? FWIW, I've been showering with my AW4 on for over 2.5 years every day with no issues ...


Apple Watch cases are made of various materials that include the following:

• Aluminum Apple Watch case—7000 series aluminum, Ion-X glass (strengthened glass), composite back (plastic)
• Stainless Steel Apple Watch case—Stainless steel, sapphire crystal, ceramic back
• Titanium Apple Watch case—Titanium, sapphire crystal, ceramic back
• Ceramic Apple Watch case—Ceramic, sapphire crystal, ceramic back

Important safety information for Apple Watch

Important safety information about your Apple Watch.

support.apple.com

 

[rsfrid]

The glass on the back shouldn't affect the skin. I'm 77 and have used mine for a year. I did experience problems early on, but I discovered I actually have to clean the glass backing every night. A damp, soapy wash cloth will do fine. Then rinse it with a non soapy cloth to get rid of soap film. Then fully dry it off. I haven't had the skin problems since.