With another new Apple Product released into the hands of the public, users have quickly found another problem to gouge at and exploit. The latest phenomenon is being called "Scratchgate."
The stainless steel Apple Watch model is showing to be very prone to scuffing and scratching through minimal or normal use. The image above, which was posted by Apple Watch user Michael Kukielka (@DetroitBorg) on Twitter, shows the micro-scratches that occurred to his Apple Watch enclosure just after a single day with the device. And he's not alone – many people are experiencing these same micro scratches.
As you can probably expect, users who shelled out the extra $200 for the upgraded stainless steel Apple Watch aren't taking very lightly to the situation.
So what causes this to happen? – As it turns out, stainless steel is actually a very soft metal and is very prone to scratches over time. But interestingly, Apple claims their version of stainless steel is 80% stronger and more durable than any basic stainless steel alloy:
You can watch the video below:
Although polishing is a great way to restore the sleek shine to your Apple Watch enclosure, the polish does very lightly wear down the metal every time you use it, so this isn't something you're going to want to do every 10 seconds when you get a light scuff. Instead, this is simply something you can do to maintain your shine and restore your device to a good beautiful condition every few weeks, months, or right before you want to sell it off to someone else.
Notably, the aluminum Apple Watch Sport is much more durable against scratches into the enclosure than the stainless steel Apple Watch is, but it doesn't have the super-strong sapphire crystal display to compliment it; instead, it has an Ion-X glass display, which is similar to what is used in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus displays. Scratch tests have shown that the sapphire glass display, which is made from the second-hardest material known to man right behind diamond, is incredibly scratch-resistant, unlike the Ion-X display, that is. In short, both models have their compromises and you simply have to pick the lesser of two evils.
Are you experiencing scratching on your new Apple Watch?
Sources: Twitter & YouTube via 9to5Mac
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