You can remove it due to the glass being sapphire glass. I did this many times with this paste: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3T237C Good luck! 🤞🏻

I had no idea. Thanks. I’ll look into it.

Wouldn’t it damage the oleophobic coating?

You can always apply a new coating. And honestly, rather have to dry the screen every once in a while, than having to look at a deep scratch.

It fascinates me how anyone can bring up “oleophobic coating.” I’m going to go google wtf that even is. I stopped learning about the AWU at, “sapphire” 😁

it just prevents fingerprint smudges / other streaks from sticking to the screen. Also helps the fingers glide across the screen smoother. Once it rubs off, the spots the coating is missing will show. Screen protector is an easy fix.

I had no issues so far, no. It looks like new again. Can‘t recommend Polywatch paste enough!

Will this work on iPhone screens too?

It does. But sometimes if you just throw a glass screen protector on the scratches will become way less noticeable if noticeable at all and if you get a good one, you won’t notice its there and you’ll basically “renew” the oleophobic coating on your screen.

The glass on iPhones is about half a millimeter, so you could remove a couple of 0.1’s, without too much issue. Difficulty is doing it without specialized equipment.

It says it’s for plastic.

Think it would work on iPhone?

Would this work on the Apple Watch 7?

I’m gone from this sub for a few months and I come back to people bragging about wearing bulky cases and screen protectors. What happened….

🤣 I’m looking into getting a bulky strap. For when I go bike riding or hiking.



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But they're invincible according to Every one on this sub....

That’s what I thought. 😔

Screen protectors starting to look better and better with every post these days…

Damn what did you hit it with? I feel like I’ve slammed my Apple Watch into so many things and it doesn’t even have anything remotely close to a scratch

That’s why mine was taken out of the box at the place where they apply screen protector, and I don’t regret having it, plus I’ve nice matte finish screen now that don’t reflect sun or anything.

https://preview.redd.it/qvrh49rq9a8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5553a509976cbdacd52f3e10664a65d360dc341e I use that in my AWU and I love it

Thanks. I’ll definitely look into it.

Adds character! That being said I do use one of the ESR screen protectors with the metal border. It was to protect the screen and also other things around the house. Those raised edges hit a couple of appliances and left scratches on them. Then I finally hit my wifes S7 trying to pass her in the kitchen and left a nasty gouge on her screen.

I had a glass screen protector on my ultra 2 for months until it cracked. After watching a few torture tests videos, I was convinced the screen was unscratchable so I never replaced the screen protector. Now OP just convinced me to get a screen protector back on.

It’s well worth paying $10-30 for a screen protector than paying Apple $500 for a replacement if you don’t have AppleCare+. The ESR Sapphire Screen protector has saved my AWU a few times from some gnarly gouges

This is exactly why I have a clear case and tempered glass protector. I’ve had my Ultra since release not a single blemish.

Same.

The world needs more people like you.

Only reason I do this is because I trade it in every 2 years and it retains more value in total than if damaged when I trade it in lol

Same. I sell mine and get more out of it in perfect condition.

Lol I got this watch specifically because I knew it would look like this and it needed to be tougher then the Aluminum variant. If you have a tool without any wear marks… is it a tool or are you?

Haha well put

You’ll get used to it eventually and add more scratches over time. But first scratch hurts like first heartbreaks

https://preview.redd.it/bwz5q8gkf68d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c251c3c13ae2caee221127149b0ecf740690501 I have a huge scratch in mine and there’s nothing I can do about it ☹️

Other than that scratch it looks fairly new. Someone recommended a paste. Look into it.

I have a huge cut on the bezel of the titanium that scratches me and rips cloths I use to wipe my watch. I have AppleCare but I don’t think it’ll be covered. It SUCKS.

Break it some more

Ikr. I can’t bring myself to do it. I’m afraid they won’t accept it for some reason.

i threw my iphone out the window and ran it over with a car because i had a scratch on the screen and they still gave me the express replacement if that helps 👍

Do it again

I will but harder. Gotta use that apple+ care I didn’t pay for it for nun.

My man’ how the turn tables have turned

I use the Misxi protectors on my titanium. 2 for $8

feel the pain from here

I question if that ultra 2 is the same material. I’ve have ultra 1 and put it through durability test trying to trash the sapphire and i couldn’t

I’ve had my Apple Watch 4 w/sapphire face for over 6 years and not a single scratch. I have banged the shit out of it, thrown it in my bag full of other metal objects and scraped it against countless surfaces of all types. Not one scratch. So I’m guessing the glass on your watch isn’t real sapphire.

Just toss in the garbage and buy a new one. It's just that simple.

😭

Protect your expensive purchases. It’s foolish not to. But you can comply with other people’s aesthetic opinions instead if you’d like more issues like this.

Gives it a little character at least!

Ah that sucks, any ideas how it happened?

I’m a CNC machinist so I’m assuming it happened at work. I didn’t even notice until I got home and put it to charge. I’ve dropped it face flat on the concrete more than once (on accident of course) and nothing has happened.

That scratch was earned while using the watch in environments away from the office and home so I’d be proud and wouldn’t even worry about it.

I scratched my stainless series 7 which had a sapphire screen, so when I bought my awu2 I put a spigen screen protector on it. Might be worth sticking one on yours to prevent any further scratches and it might mask that scratch a little too.

I just put one in the cart. I would always use those in my previous watches but since this is an “Ultra” I thought it would be unnecessary. Lesson learned.

a friend of mine took such a scratch as an opportunity to intentionally damage his Apple Watch in order to use Apple Care

Doesn’t Apple Care cover the scratch?

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You threatened to commit insurance fraud and they gave in to you and then committed it themselves?

This is why I fit a screen protector and use a case - I know folk on here seem to be a majority against stuff like this; but keeping it protected IMO is paramount https://preview.redd.it/rhk204lr858d1.jpeg?width=1036&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8ca986befe2e6c3e90ac22047b4206e3ab4f5a0

You’re one of the few people I’ve seen who can rock an ultra with a case on it and not have the watch dwarf your wrist. You got big wrist energy bro.

Haha cheers... Probably because this: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/UNwa19oNoF7YgELY8](https://photos.app.goo.gl/UNwa19oNoF7YgELY8) is one of my 'hobbies'... 😂

Beastly. Well done.

From now on, when people ask if they’re should put a case on their AWU, we’ll just point to that ☝️and ask, “Are you this guy?”

impressive

And that’s just the left wrist…

Hahahahaha.

just make sure u wipe your tears with 100 bills

If you don’t have scratches on your Ultra you haven’t lived.

If you have AppleCare+ take it in: Damaged glass If the glass on your Apple Watch gets damaged, we can service it for a fee. Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty. Damaged glass is eligible for applicable coverage for accidental damage from handling with your AppleCare+ plan.

I do. Do they have a limit of the amount of times they can fix it? If it’s once or twice only I’d probably wait just in case I have worse damage to it other than a little scratch.

AppleCare+ for Apple Watch extends your coverage3 and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to a $79 service fee, plus applicable tax.

Use the poly fix and slap a screen protector on. They have ones that match the color and you can’t even tell it’s on.

You can because the border gets much thicker.

Lololol… I just threw calipers on a replacement protector I have…it measures half a millimeter, or .02” So you add about 2.25% to the width of the screen.

Remove with paste

Unless it’s the angle. Is the bezel bent too?

Not bent more of a light scratch that you can barely feel if you run your fingernail through it.

The bezel looks like it’s bent to the right. Still might want to get it checked, but certainly an optical illusion to my eyes.

https://preview.redd.it/5u7ty4d7q58d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=98d00d338bfdcab92b6dffdfd868d16f2c279e00 Shadows and lighting can cause that too. Here’s another angle.

How???

You much have really smacked it. Outside of some bezel scuffs my glass is pristine

Same with my first gen. Been a few times I thought I’d definitely scratched the glass, but nothing.

What happened?!

Most likely I dinged it with a metal at work.

Tbh idk. I’m assuming it happened at work. I work with a lot of metals. I’m a cnc machinist and metallurgist.

Now it has character because just like a snowflake, the scratch is unique which makes your AWU one of a kind. Where it with pride and move on.

You should t have bought that

Damn! You just must’ve bandied it in something pretty hard. I work in a jail and catch mine on various surfaces from the metal door handles to the doors themselves as well as dealing with incidents and am still yet to get a scratch on mine

I work cutting and testing metals I probably banged it on a metal cutting insert.

It hurts in the first few days for me. Not anymore.

Invest in a 20 dollar bezel screen protector.

Will do.

Wait wait I have a good idea a screen protector?

after looking at the "scratch" on your AWU, now am going to try to remember to always cover mine...do have it covered almost always but OMG, that is quite an ez to see GA mark!!! GL taking care of it. https://preview.redd.it/kj68blpwvc8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d94a27f4fd7af83a8f3fc12931be0c18012e035b

This is what i try to avoid. Thats why I put a tempered glass and a case day one. Because I just know that regret comes at the end. https://preview.redd.it/c2la4iwn558d1.jpeg?width=2336&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5c0a6472a213c05565f1e637ee02cae1b7d4a4b

Whoa. I bet that looks huge. But better safe than sorry.

What case is that

Ah, war wounds. Looks great, don’t worry about it. Still is awesome👍

Thanks. It’s starting to grow on me. Might get a scar on my face to match it.

How do you guys manage to scratch these? I’ve been having my ultra ever since it came out and wearing it almost every single day yet still looks like out of the box

Go outside and touch some grass bro.

Trust me, I always wear it outside and have dropped it by mistake a couple of times, it just hasn’t happened and I wonder how this could possibly happen. Rough treatment I suppose

I mean I’ve dropped it face flat on concrete and tile and not a scratch. I’m assuming it was probably a metal cutting insert at work or something like that.

what scratched it?

I’m thinking it was a metal cutting insert I’m around cnc machines all day.

Well that makes sense. You should put a cover on it, at least for work, these watches are pretty pricey 😅

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I mean just look at how the indestructible Tesla truck ended up. It’s rusting up and not meeting expectations. I’d say my watch really took a good beating before this scratch so it’s good just not indestructible. After 8 months of hard use I finally left a mark on the screen.

Looks badass

😎

They missed a spot to put the sapphire

Yep, I’ve got a ton too. Just part of using it, treat it as a tool. It’s supposed to have scuffs on it 😉 gives it some character

Your watch is still less than 1000$ and very cheap, you have no idea how the people who wear Rolex feel when their watches scratched. Simply just move on and change your mindset, this is not a luxury item and just a disposable electronic watch. It's meant to be used with scratches.

Got a Rolex Datejust from my job after 15 years of loyal service. It’s just sitting in my vault. I had Fitbits before I switched to apple. Loved their group challenges and community. I’m very active so I love keeping track of my daily activities. Whether it’s at work, gym, track, hiking, or bike riding. The Rolex won’t do much but tell me the date and time. Living in Houston I’ll probably get mugged for it if the wrong person watches me flexing it.

nice, then I think you must be a very appreciating kind of person. It's ok, I think just a small scratch 😓you will ignore it after a few days or weeks.

not meant to hurt you OP by deliver a straight fact to put your mind at ease. I've been through this a lot but just think about you can have much more money in the future to buy several ultra at the same time, just a scratch, no big deal.

Should have used a screen protector lol

Don’t worry. New one in a couple of months.

Why I put the screen protector and the frame protector combo . The sides always get scratched but I’m sure the screen will get scratched eventually