Why is my gold stainless Apple Watch band discoloring?

My new Apple Watch series 4 Gold Stainless Steel Watch Band is discoloring. Took it to the Apple Store and they said “normal wear”. How can stainless discolor?

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 5

Posted on Apr 5, 2019 11:37 AM

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Apr 5, 2019 1:58 PM in response to julieda

I have had my band since the watch was launched, take good care of it and still discolored. The rep @the Apple Store told me it was “metal to metal” wear. Have seen others reporting same issue. I also have the black stainless Milanese Loop (it’s now 4 years old) and it is perfect - no signs of wear or discoloration.

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Why is my gold stainless Apple Watch band discoloring?

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