Nickel Allergy
I have a nickel allergy that limits my choices in watch products. I’m interested in getting a smart watch, particularly an Apple watch but I was wondering if any of the Apple watches are nickel free or hypoallergenic?
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barberlives123
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Hey there laumaj,
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand you have a nickel allergy and want to learn more about this material in relation to Apple Watch. We’ll be happy to help.
“Apple Watch models with a stainless steel or an aluminum case, the stainless steel band release buttons of Apple Watch Series 4 and later and Apple Watch SE, the stainless steel portions of some Apple Watch bands, the metallic portions of the Hermès bands, and the magnets in the watch and bands, each contain some nickel. However, they all fall below the strict nickel restrictions set by European REACH regulation. Therefore, while nickel exposure is unlikely to be a problem, you should be aware of the possibility in case you're susceptible to nickel-related reactions.” You can read more about this here:
You can find more info here:
Important safety information for Apple Watch
We hope this helps.
Take care.