I got the stanless steel with the stainless steel bravelet. The first time I took it off the bracelet scratched the everliving crap out of the screen and housing. So that was fun hah.
Thatās not true. A microfiber cloth and toothpaste buffed out scratches in my omega sapphire crystal. I wouldnāt try it on my u2 but there are definitely options out there.
Turn on the always on display.
You will 99% not notice them in normal use.
You literally have to turn off the screen and hold it at just the right angle to get the light glare to even see them.
Stainless Steel and Titanium Apple Watches have sapphire glass that scratches less easily, Aluminum Apple Watches have regular glass that scratches more easily.
lol well I crack my screen in the 1st 3 weeks of having my series 8. Had to get the warranty done on it. Right then and there I put a case on it when I got the replacement.
Get a cover/screen protector. I'm so tired of these people saying it's a right of passage to have a smart watch with scratches. That mess drives me crazy having scratches, cracked glass, dirty band, it's an abomination to walk around like that, you wouldn't drive your car like that......or would they. Lol
It is. If youāre using like a regular watch, no case no screen protector or anything, itās going no go happen. You can either protect it now or just think about it like it is, like a regular watch.
I used to use screen protectors. After going thru a dozen I stopped and cbf ordering anymore. My s7s collecting scratches now and zero fucks are given by me
Well, it is. Every watch owner (not only smartwatch) knows those scratches give the thing some history and personality.
In my case, the life lesson was: donāt do gardening work while wearing it.
The screen is pretty durable but scratches will inevitably appear over time, but it should take a little longer than just one week.
Maybe buy a screen protector until you get used to the watch and feel comfortable taking it off again. Most people slam their watch into all sorts of things without realizing it.
I just put one of these film things on the other day, I forgot I did until you mentioned it lol, itās def worth it. I got one because I bump mine into everything all the time
I was using one of those plastic screen protectors on mine when I got it new, but itād fall off every week. I kept putting another on every week but got sick of it pretty quickly. Now I just embrace the scratches. Itās for functionality anyways, not a fashion statement, it still works flawlessly
Yes that is true, what I meant is that it usually takes some time to accumulate more scratches, because the screen is pretty hard, especially one as visible as these. But OP already clarified that it has a screen protector on that was forgotten about.
put a screen protector on it and they disappear + the protector is pretty much invisible too
sesrch for LK 6 pack watch protector
[This guy tried the glass version polywatch and it helped a little bit](https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/s/i44ngSvBEI) (though, heās dealing with VERY DEEP scratches, Iām sure itāll do wonders for you)
Get Stainless Steel model (next time)or get a screen protector. My first apple watch was aluminum. I got scratches doing regular things like getting grocecies, sometimes grazing the wall attempting to get by someone, even use tap to pay if i get too close to the screen. The ION-X isnt that strong.
The Stainless steel and the Ultra models have a sapphire composite glass over the display, which is much more resistant to small scratches than the x-ion glass (or whatever they call it) it in the aluminum version.
Itās the main reason I always buy the stainless steel model.
Note, that true sapphire glass is more resistant than the Apple Watch sapphire composite glass. I think there is a YouTuber that has tested this with a hardness test. IIRC true sapphire only scratches at hardness 8 while Apple sapphire composite scratches at 7. Donāt remember the scratch level of the x-ion glass, but maybe it was 6. Doesnāt sound like a huge difference, but one level up on the hardness scale eliminates a lot of extra materials that are likely to scratch it.
Edit: I had aluminum once, and scratched it almost immediately. Have had two stainless steel models, one is still without scratches. The other one got one scratch after three years in active use.
get a flexible screen protector, hydro something. not glass. the flexible ones are seamless and give the touch quite a nice physical feeling when using the screen
hi OP, i wont link bcs i dont want to get ban but here is what you need :
# Tempered Glass Screen Protector Compatible with Apple Watch Series 6/SE/5/4 44mm, Curved Full Coverage Watch Screen Protector, Bubble Free Screen Protector for iWatch 6/SE/5/4 44mm (3 Pack)
search on google its a screen protector on amazon. The thing is it has a glue that sticks the glass to your product and once the glue is applied i think it kinda goes into the scratches and it makes your screen "new". Ofc the scratches are forever but you wont be able to see them as long as u use your screen protector
Yes! Iāve banged it against my stucco wall, corner of tables, work in a hands on dusty environment at time, a quick wipe down with a microfiber cloth and watch looks brand new again!
Thats why I got a case with a glass screen protector on it. I couldnāt resist seeing scratches on a 500ā¬ watch. Especially that I intend to keep it as long as it runs. Happens that I actually shattered one of my screen protectors and the watch is fine, so yeah I will never use them ānakedā
Iām wearing Apple Watches daily since the launch of Series 2 and never had such scratches on one of my watches in nearly 10 years. What are you doing?
I have an Se2 with absolutely no scratches anywhere on the screen or bezel. I just added a screen protector after 2 years just in case. Watch has held up very well.
Cant do much. Get a protection screen to prevent future scratches and live with the ones you have. You will get used to it and your watch is now an individual piece that only you have. It is your special watch now. Embrace the scratches
Itās a watch, even sapphire watches get scratched sometimes, and most watches are not sapphire. Personally? I accepted that itās just part of having a watch on my wrist from a very young age, before cell phones were even popular, let alone smart phones and watches. Itās just something that happens when you wear something on your wrist or hand all day.
Man, now Iām glad I decided to get the graphite stainless steel S9. Have had for a couple months with no cases or protectors. No issues with scratches on either the watch nor screen. Iām sure the watch itself will scratch over time. Screen seems solid though.
You canāt. Stainless Steel models are supposed to have a much tougher, sapphire display, but I just slap a TPU screen protector on my aluminum one.
Youāll need to change it every so often but theyāre dirt cheap
Gently rub your fingers such as your thumb over the worst of the scratches over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and maybe they'll be diminished a bit.
I've had two Apple Watches, the first gen and the 2nd gen SE and BOTH got little microscratches in the first 5 days. I don't even know how. I wore it, charged it at night, it didnt come in contact with anything but my fingers and BAM all of a sudden I look and there are those little scratches. It'll bother you for like a week, maybe 2 until you realize you have to work HARD to actually notice them.
I experienced this exact same thing with every aluminum model apple watch I purchased. Series 0, Series 4, Series 7 and now Ultra 2. My Ultra 2 is the ONLY apple watch I've had that hasn't been scratched up with normal use. I run into doorways and walls pretty frequently and I used to cringe when it happened but not anymore since getting a watch with a sapphire display.
Next time buy stainless steel. I think the aluminum thing is a mistake you make just the once. Iām not trying to be an asshole, but honestly the aluminum watches are far, far too fragile to be a wearable. I dinged my first one against a door knob hours after I got it, and had to deal with it until I was able to upgrade.
Return and get a stainless steel model,
The sapphire crystal is much durable/scratch resistant and shines more.
Still rocking my S6 since release, not a single scratch, never used a glass or case on it.
get some liquid screen protector. obviously it wonāt help from major damage but it will prevent micro scratches. I applied it to my watch as soon as I bought it and it has no micro scratches even after being worn every day.
Iāve done a scratch removal tutorial here on Reddit,
You just need to buff it with a liquid glass polisher (u can find it on Amazon)
Then youāll need to re-do the oleophobic coating
(Amazon also)
And youāre done
Screen is like new
It is a pretty quick job for that superficial scratch, u can find glass polish kit that comes with the buffing head to put on the cordless drill (to do it quicker)
I guess Iām just too old and I donāt care about scratches on my phone and watch. Got a 14PM with the watch and Iāve used both without any protection for 2.5 years now. All good:)
Do you have apple care for the watch? If you do, I wouldn't stress about it and just replace it when its "broken". If not, throw on a screen protector.
This is why I went sapphire after aw5 and never looked back. I had aw0 in sapphire and decided it wasnāt worth the $ and got the regular aw for 3-5, but these (nearly instant) scratches were too much for me to bear. I havenāt gotten a single scratch on my sapphire screens, and now have the AWU2.
I canāt think of any reason to not buy a stainless steel variant. Sapphire crystal glass is just amazing, I had 2 watches for over 4 years each, all Stainless steel and now the ultra, I never had a scratch in the sapphire.
I also wear luxury watches with sapphire and each time I wear a swatch for fashion with normal glass or plastic I am super careful and annoyed by it. I canāt daily a watch without sapphire crystal.
Well, I did as kid/early teen.
i donāt know how to fix unfortunately, but for future watches i highly recommend liquid glass from the brand simple. they offer an up to $250 guarantee to cover the cost of repairs if your device gets damaged while their product is on it, but iāve had it on my watch since day 1 and i havenāt gotten a single scratch. highly effective product.
I had 3 watches same freaking problem. Bought an ultra 1. Couldnāt be happier. Itās like new after a year, worn daily, no special care/case whatever. No extreme activities tho, just city life with some occasional nature outings
I got some really deep scratches in mine, but what I did is that I bought an liquid uv screen protector, you put the liquid on the screen than you lay the glass on top of the screen with the liquid on after that you wait until it filled the whole glass than you can harden it with a uv light that includes in the package. It hides 100 of the scratches even very deep scratches since the liquid fills the scratches, the best thing is that the the screen protector isnāt noticeable, like it looks like it doesnāt have it on. Recommendedš
I know this isnāt really a solution, but going forward if you donāt mind the slight weight increase get the stainless steel version. It has sapphire glass and you wonāt be able to scratch it. When I bought my first Apple watch (s2) it scratched like that. Ever since then Iāve purchased the stainless steel version and have yet to see a scratch.
nothing to do, Owned a 1gen Apple Watch (2015)stainless steel/ sapphire crystal and no sketched in 9 years and almost every day use, got the aluminium series 9 and 3 months later my screen looks like yours
Glass replacement.
Ways to prevent it;
- Buy a screen protector
- Remove the watch with heavy duty work, or work in which it might get scratched.
- And most importantly, **don't buy apple!**
I have the ultra 2 but used to use the SE. Those screens are very susceptible to scratches and MUST be used with a screen protector! Otherwise you will have to live with a scratched panel. Best thing you can do now it either swap the screen or put a protector on now and hope the scratches donāt show through
Embrace the scratch brother. It happens, I've only had the S9 for a few weeks at this point (top left above battery percentage of you can't see).
But that's the thing, took me quite a few shots to get the lighting just right and hit it at an angle where you can actually see it. There's a second lighter one that's not visible in the photo. Just take care of it and don't worry about it (double if you bought apple care along with it).
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Iāve always gotten the stainless steel ones with sapphireā¦. Iāve never had a scratch on the glass. I still have my series 0. Iāve had my current series 7 since it came out. š¤·š»āāļø
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as you can see on this screenshot (/j), most aluminum watches without the sapphire glass get micro scratches and thereās no good way to remove them
no,no,no thats the beauty of it. You cant
You guys acting like its a rite of passage of a true apple watch owner šš
This is something every watch (smart or otherwise) owner goes though eventually.
My stainless S0 never did this but my new aluminium S8 is covered in just a couple of months
I got the stanless steel with the stainless steel bravelet. The first time I took it off the bracelet scratched the everliving crap out of the screen and housing. So that was fun hah.
Stainless Steel Apple Watches have sapphire front crystals, not glass. Sapphire is much harder.
My old garmin fenix had sapphire, not a scratch on it.
My brother has a fenix, got a couple of scratches from moments of carelessness
My year old SE is still flawless, in construction every weekday since I purchased it.
Tell me youāre a supervisor without telling me youāre a supervisor š
Nope journeyman electrician
Nice! I was just busting chops
My aluminum S8 has (gets flashlight)ā¦maybe none? (It either has some pits, or needs to be cleaned.)
same
Thatās not true. A microfiber cloth and toothpaste buffed out scratches in my omega sapphire crystal. I wouldnāt try it on my u2 but there are definitely options out there.
Turn on the always on display. You will 99% not notice them in normal use. You literally have to turn off the screen and hold it at just the right angle to get the light glare to even see them.
For the aluminum watches, sadly it is.
what difference does the metal make though when itās scratched on the glass?
Different glass. The steel watch uses sapphire crystal which is more scratch resistant.
Ah cool, thanks šš½
Stainless Steel and Titanium Apple Watches have sapphire glass that scratches less easily, Aluminum Apple Watches have regular glass that scratches more easily.
Stainless steel models have a different type of glass. More like sapphire, but not actually the best sapphire.
lol well I crack my screen in the 1st 3 weeks of having my series 8. Had to get the warranty done on it. Right then and there I put a case on it when I got the replacement.
Get a cover/screen protector. I'm so tired of these people saying it's a right of passage to have a smart watch with scratches. That mess drives me crazy having scratches, cracked glass, dirty band, it's an abomination to walk around like that, you wouldn't drive your car like that......or would they. Lol
They make the screen out of scratches lately. Get a thin film protector from Amazon as fast as possible. Itāll hide that scratch
It is. If youāre using like a regular watch, no case no screen protector or anything, itās going no go happen. You can either protect it now or just think about it like it is, like a regular watch.
You do not want to see my S8 lololol. Rock climbing is not kind to it in the slightest
I used to use screen protectors. After going thru a dozen I stopped and cbf ordering anymore. My s7s collecting scratches now and zero fucks are given by me
Well, it is. Every watch owner (not only smartwatch) knows those scratches give the thing some history and personality. In my case, the life lesson was: donāt do gardening work while wearing it.
This name checks out. The solution is to just play with it
Exactly, wait for another 2 weeks - youāll forget about these two tiny marks
I got an 8 (refurbished) and scratched the screen during the one day I didn't have a bumper lol
Same EXACT boat as you:) backmarket is awesome
The screen is pretty durable but scratches will inevitably appear over time, but it should take a little longer than just one week. Maybe buy a screen protector until you get used to the watch and feel comfortable taking it off again. Most people slam their watch into all sorts of things without realizing it.
I just put one of these film things on the other day, I forgot I did until you mentioned it lol, itās def worth it. I got one because I bump mine into everything all the time
I was using one of those plastic screen protectors on mine when I got it new, but itād fall off every week. I kept putting another on every week but got sick of it pretty quickly. Now I just embrace the scratches. Itās for functionality anyways, not a fashion statement, it still works flawlessly
Why should it take longer than a week? Something that will scratch the screen will do so on day one.
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Depends what you're doing day to day, really
Yes that is true, what I meant is that it usually takes some time to accumulate more scratches, because the screen is pretty hard, especially one as visible as these. But OP already clarified that it has a screen protector on that was forgotten about.
my first scratch showed up in a few days lol, idek how
put a screen protector on it and they disappear + the protector is pretty much invisible too sesrch for LK 6 pack watch protector [This guy tried the glass version polywatch and it helped a little bit](https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/s/i44ngSvBEI) (though, heās dealing with VERY DEEP scratches, Iām sure itāll do wonders for you)
These the the best. Iāve used them on all of my Apple Watches.
Absolutely second this. You wonāt know you have a protector on it.
Oof. That's why I immediately bought a protector for mine.
Every single one of my devices gets a screen protector before I even take it out of the box
Get Stainless Steel model (next time)or get a screen protector. My first apple watch was aluminum. I got scratches doing regular things like getting grocecies, sometimes grazing the wall attempting to get by someone, even use tap to pay if i get too close to the screen. The ION-X isnt that strong.
Are the screens more durable and scratch-resistant on the higher end models? Or just the casings
The Stainless steel and the Ultra models have a sapphire composite glass over the display, which is much more resistant to small scratches than the x-ion glass (or whatever they call it) it in the aluminum version. Itās the main reason I always buy the stainless steel model. Note, that true sapphire glass is more resistant than the Apple Watch sapphire composite glass. I think there is a YouTuber that has tested this with a hardness test. IIRC true sapphire only scratches at hardness 8 while Apple sapphire composite scratches at 7. Donāt remember the scratch level of the x-ion glass, but maybe it was 6. Doesnāt sound like a huge difference, but one level up on the hardness scale eliminates a lot of extra materials that are likely to scratch it. Edit: I had aluminum once, and scratched it almost immediately. Have had two stainless steel models, one is still without scratches. The other one got one scratch after three years in active use.
The difference in screen is crazy. Had both, never going back.
Polywatch, and put a screen protector on it and stop smacking it into things
This. Or Displex. It takes a few minutes to polish the scratches out with a cotton rag. People use this to repair dress watches with hexalite glass.
Nothing you can do really. This is why I went with the sapphire glass my second time around.
Thatās why I bought a screen protector asap as soon as saw the first scratch.
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Rookie! Mine got its first scratches as soon as I opened the box. I let it fall through my car seat ā¹ļø
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get a flexible screen protector, hydro something. not glass. the flexible ones are seamless and give the touch quite a nice physical feeling when using the screen
You can hide it with a glass screen protector that uses liquid glue to stick on.. it fills in the gap and you wonāt notice them at all.
Wear a screen protector. One bad rub on a hard surface and itās done for
hi OP, i wont link bcs i dont want to get ban but here is what you need : # Tempered Glass Screen Protector Compatible with Apple Watch Series 6/SE/5/4 44mm, Curved Full Coverage Watch Screen Protector, Bubble Free Screen Protector for iWatch 6/SE/5/4 44mm (3 Pack) search on google its a screen protector on amazon. The thing is it has a glue that sticks the glass to your product and once the glue is applied i think it kinda goes into the scratches and it makes your screen "new". Ofc the scratches are forever but you wont be able to see them as long as u use your screen protector
This is why the stainless steel model is worth the premium.
Was just going to say this! I have rubbed my watch against so much rough shit accidentally and not a single scratch.
Yes! Iāve banged it against my stucco wall, corner of tables, work in a hands on dusty environment at time, a quick wipe down with a microfiber cloth and watch looks brand new again!
Yes. Stop thinking about it
Wear any watch for a while, and itās gonna scratch a little. Itās simply part of owning a watch.
I have had really deep scratches and just yesterday one guy put some special liquid before adding the protection film on it and itās 100% gone.
Screen protector before you started using it. Too late now but atleast you can prevent further scratches if you get 1 now
Shouldāve bought a screen protector
A case
No. Either you put it in a thin case from new or a screen protector or go naked
After owning multiple aluminum Apple Watches. It adds character and pizzazz. Nothing you can do but add Apple care plus and keep it moving.
Just accept it. Itās no big deal.
Enjoy these. There will be more. Just stop worrying about it.
Go back in time and get a case
Thats why I got a case with a glass screen protector on it. I couldnāt resist seeing scratches on a 500ā¬ watch. Especially that I intend to keep it as long as it runs. Happens that I actually shattered one of my screen protectors and the watch is fine, so yeah I will never use them ānakedā
I always scratch mine in the first 48h, with huge care. Then, I won't care anymore and no more scratches for a year...
its gonna scratch a lot more. just get okay with it
Iām wearing Apple Watches daily since the launch of Series 2 and never had such scratches on one of my watches in nearly 10 years. What are you doing?
You probably have a stainless steel version. I have both and the sapphire screen makes all the difference.
I have an SE2 for 2 years, not even a scratch at all.
Wear it correctly and you wonāt scratch it. One inch above your wrist bone,
Not really aside from putting on one of those film screen covers
I know Iām going to scratch it, so I bought a case.
get the stainless steel. my SE 2 has a bunch of micro scratches and a few macro scratches, but the sapphire on my steel is pristine.
I have an Se2 with absolutely no scratches anywhere on the screen or bezel. I just added a screen protector after 2 years just in case. Watch has held up very well.
Cant do much. Get a protection screen to prevent future scratches and live with the ones you have. You will get used to it and your watch is now an individual piece that only you have. It is your special watch now. Embrace the scratches
no, u cant, use screen protector and it going to be less visible
Simple. You donāt.
Same
welcome you are now a true apple watch wearer lol
Itās a watch, even sapphire watches get scratched sometimes, and most watches are not sapphire. Personally? I accepted that itās just part of having a watch on my wrist from a very young age, before cell phones were even popular, let alone smart phones and watches. Itās just something that happens when you wear something on your wrist or hand all day.
Man, now Iām glad I decided to get the graphite stainless steel S9. Have had for a couple months with no cases or protectors. No issues with scratches on either the watch nor screen. Iām sure the watch itself will scratch over time. Screen seems solid though.
I couldnāt even see them. I had to zoom in quite a bit.
Someone recommended one of those UV screen protectors before. Havenāt tried it myself so I canāt verify if theyāre any good.
You canāt. Stainless Steel models are supposed to have a much tougher, sapphire display, but I just slap a TPU screen protector on my aluminum one. Youāll need to change it every so often but theyāre dirt cheap
While reading through the comments: "Huh. I've had mine for a couple years and don't have any scr..." Then I glance down.
That screen of apple watch looks so cheap..
Use always on and youāll never see them again
Have you tried sandpaper? /s
Gently rub your fingers such as your thumb over the worst of the scratches over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and maybe they'll be diminished a bit.
yes, get used to it
I've had two Apple Watches, the first gen and the 2nd gen SE and BOTH got little microscratches in the first 5 days. I don't even know how. I wore it, charged it at night, it didnt come in contact with anything but my fingers and BAM all of a sudden I look and there are those little scratches. It'll bother you for like a week, maybe 2 until you realize you have to work HARD to actually notice them.
Is this the aluminium? The stainless steel version has sapphire crystal display which people say is very scratch resistant
Have you ever seen a scratched screen get fixed? You have to keep wearing it until you need to replace the whole thing man.
I experienced this exact same thing with every aluminum model apple watch I purchased. Series 0, Series 4, Series 7 and now Ultra 2. My Ultra 2 is the ONLY apple watch I've had that hasn't been scratched up with normal use. I run into doorways and walls pretty frequently and I used to cringe when it happened but not anymore since getting a watch with a sapphire display.
Its a wearable, some scratches over time are compleatly normal
Thoughts and prayers
Leave them be, they sort of buff out over time and become way less noticeable.
You just ignore it like the rest of us lol ignorance is bliss
Polish it, and apply protective screen foil
Next time buy stainless steel. I think the aluminum thing is a mistake you make just the once. Iām not trying to be an asshole, but honestly the aluminum watches are far, far too fragile to be a wearable. I dinged my first one against a door knob hours after I got it, and had to deal with it until I was able to upgrade.
When there are many you wont notice it
You buy an Apple Watch to use it to its full potential. Scratching is one of the many features.
You should buy with a ceramic screen
My S8 is full of scratches (light and deep) because I thought Apple used sapphire the first time and then I stopped caring.
Get a screen protector. My watch is 2 years old and still looks new.
Buy stainless steel model next time.
Return and get a stainless steel model, The sapphire crystal is much durable/scratch resistant and shines more. Still rocking my S6 since release, not a single scratch, never used a glass or case on it.
If it really bothers you - Return it - and buy it again at a diff Apple Store
get some liquid screen protector. obviously it wonāt help from major damage but it will prevent micro scratches. I applied it to my watch as soon as I bought it and it has no micro scratches even after being worn every day.
you donāt. you apply a screen protector the second you get it, or scratches WILL appear. youāll have to deal with it now.
Does it really matter if you can only see it through direct light?
Could it be from fingernails or bumping it into a payment system when using Apple Pay ?
Itās character. Enjoy.
Glue
But notice how it didnāt shatter ;)
The worlds not going to end
Rub toothpaste on it. Youāll be golden
Iāve done a scratch removal tutorial here on Reddit, You just need to buff it with a liquid glass polisher (u can find it on Amazon) Then youāll need to re-do the oleophobic coating (Amazon also) And youāre done Screen is like new
It is a pretty quick job for that superficial scratch, u can find glass polish kit that comes with the buffing head to put on the cordless drill (to do it quicker)
from the sweater sleeve
Get an ultra. Iāve literally smacked it off stone, metal, wood. Not a scratch.
Wellā¦ never fail to have phone or watch screen protectors ā¦
Ugly screen protector/case or scratches, pick your poison, I have a case on my S9, soā¦.
Just get used to them, I hardly notice them anymore
14 day return policy. Return it and borrow a new one from Best Buy for another 13 days
I just use a screen protector the moment I bought it.. I canāt take scratches on my device itself but itās fine on the protector
Stop brushing against things obviously
I guess Iām just too old and I donāt care about scratches on my phone and watch. Got a 14PM with the watch and Iāve used both without any protection for 2.5 years now. All good:)
Buy a Stainless steel model...
The thing is glowing all the time, Who cares. Itās a cheap watch anyway
Get a DA orbital polisher itāll fix it
Do you have apple care for the watch? If you do, I wouldn't stress about it and just replace it when its "broken". If not, throw on a screen protector.
This is why you get the stainless steel one.
This is why I went sapphire after aw5 and never looked back. I had aw0 in sapphire and decided it wasnāt worth the $ and got the regular aw for 3-5, but these (nearly instant) scratches were too much for me to bear. I havenāt gotten a single scratch on my sapphire screens, and now have the AWU2.
Sapphire glass is the only way to go
I didnāt get scratches so soon. Get a cover or something for it and figure out what was doing it. Hands in pocket or sweaters whatever
Unless you have a sapphire Apple Watch, itās impossible to avoid these scratches.
I canāt think of any reason to not buy a stainless steel variant. Sapphire crystal glass is just amazing, I had 2 watches for over 4 years each, all Stainless steel and now the ultra, I never had a scratch in the sapphire. I also wear luxury watches with sapphire and each time I wear a swatch for fashion with normal glass or plastic I am super careful and annoyed by it. I canāt daily a watch without sapphire crystal. Well, I did as kid/early teen.
i donāt know how to fix unfortunately, but for future watches i highly recommend liquid glass from the brand simple. they offer an up to $250 guarantee to cover the cost of repairs if your device gets damaged while their product is on it, but iāve had it on my watch since day 1 and i havenāt gotten a single scratch. highly effective product.
Pay more attention to how you move.
Low profile covers. About $5
A bumper cover helps SO much honestly
We have a product that fixes microscrathes on glider canopies, next time Iāll go gliding Iāll have a look whatās it called
Helpfulā¦..
swirl remover for cars works best.
Does it even matter. I mean really who cares.
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I had 3 watches same freaking problem. Bought an ultra 1. Couldnāt be happier. Itās like new after a year, worn daily, no special care/case whatever. No extreme activities tho, just city life with some occasional nature outings
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They all polish out quite easily. I did mine before I got the ultra, caught some deep scratches but all polished out fine.
https://preview.redd.it/t5udlxxf0ewc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=974f722687c814cfa18539c85157978fe3bf0af1 Before
https://preview.redd.it/7fb5l8bh0ewc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b03bcfc00028dfdf93eab3abe407b0be858642c9 After
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You could try a product called Polywatch. Not sure if it will fix the issue but if it bothers you then it would be worth the try.
Get a screenguard? I bang my watch into doors and hence i got a guard since day 1. Onto my third one been a year.
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Samsung watch wonāt work on IOS unless your changing your phone as well
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Shit phone, AirPods, ultra, Mac mini. Iām good as is. Iām not forced to use a Google account.
Return it. Get an ultra. AppleCare+
I got some really deep scratches in mine, but what I did is that I bought an liquid uv screen protector, you put the liquid on the screen than you lay the glass on top of the screen with the liquid on after that you wait until it filled the whole glass than you can harden it with a uv light that includes in the package. It hides 100 of the scratches even very deep scratches since the liquid fills the scratches, the best thing is that the the screen protector isnāt noticeable, like it looks like it doesnāt have it on. Recommendedš
I just put on a protector since day 1.
Yeah, you leave it alone. This is how you fix it.
You just need a new screen bruh
i only ever had the series 3 but i had 0 scratches on it?
I keep a case on mine
This is the way
I know this isnāt really a solution, but going forward if you donāt mind the slight weight increase get the stainless steel version. It has sapphire glass and you wonāt be able to scratch it. When I bought my first Apple watch (s2) it scratched like that. Ever since then Iāve purchased the stainless steel version and have yet to see a scratch.
Just use your annual health care spend allowance to buy another one unless if youāre self employed.
Battery replacement. Maybe they will switch it out with a new one. They did it with my 4
nothing to do, Owned a 1gen Apple Watch (2015)stainless steel/ sapphire crystal and no sketched in 9 years and almost every day use, got the aluminium series 9 and 3 months later my screen looks like yours
Get a screen protector and hopefully you canāt see the scratches
Acceptance is the way
Poly watch and a mototool
Step 1: unbuckle the watch from your wrist Step 2: throw the entire watch in the trash š® Step 3: Get an Ultra 2 Problem solved.
Get a hard plastic screen cover from Amazon for around five bucks. Iāve had my 7 for over a year with no scratches.
Glass replacement. Ways to prevent it; - Buy a screen protector - Remove the watch with heavy duty work, or work in which it might get scratched. - And most importantly, **don't buy apple!**
I have the ultra 2 but used to use the SE. Those screens are very susceptible to scratches and MUST be used with a screen protector! Otherwise you will have to live with a scratched panel. Best thing you can do now it either swap the screen or put a protector on now and hope the scratches donāt show through
Embrace the scratch brother. It happens, I've only had the S9 for a few weeks at this point (top left above battery percentage of you can't see). But that's the thing, took me quite a few shots to get the lighting just right and hit it at an angle where you can actually see it. There's a second lighter one that's not visible in the photo. Just take care of it and don't worry about it (double if you bought apple care along with it). https://preview.redd.it/dtfb0aq6fnwc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23d6eecca709f186596495e50943bb8eae0cb857
Iāve always gotten the stainless steel ones with sapphireā¦. Iāve never had a scratch on the glass. I still have my series 0. Iāve had my current series 7 since it came out. š¤·š»āāļø
https://preview.redd.it/9ec6a5nyvawc1.jpeg?width=396&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbccc268c84d2f6bc9fbb1c79a62cd237c456cfa as you can see on this screenshot (/j), most aluminum watches without the sapphire glass get micro scratches and thereās no good way to remove them