Will Apple Watch be skin-metal-allergy friendly?

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Will Apple Watch be skin-metal-allergy friendly?

Speaking for the many people who have skin allergies to nickel, I would like to know the percentage of nickel content in the various Apple Watch versions and bands. Even jewelry that is "pure gold" typically has some trace of nickel and, with extended wear, this can result in painful, itchy rashes and welts. A stamp of approval from an allergist would be a big reassurance (especially given the track record with nickel in the iPad back)! Has anyone heard any information about this topic?

Posted on Oct 17, 2014 3:14 AM

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pogster

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Oct 17, 2014 5:25 AM in response to hkeels

Everything known at this time about the Apple Watch can be found here: http://www.apple.com/watch/

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Apr 11, 2015 4:52 AM in response to pogster

Yes , but unfortunately, this site is not very helpful, because there is still nothing on the nickel content in the Apple Watch with Date Today (04/11/2015).

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Apr 11, 2015 6:08 AM in response to Nicole Tailormaster

Call Apple directly and ask. Or, make an appointment to check out the watch at an Apple Store.

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Apr 11, 2015 7:59 AM in response to Nicole Tailormaster

The site tells you what each watch is made from. And this link discusses your question: Wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

The stainless steel watch contains up to 10% Nickel, however, it is the same steel used for surgical instruments and for body implants, so I would be very surprised it it sufficient nickel to trigger a reaction.

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Jun 22, 2015 3:49 PM in response to hkeels

I'm allergic to nickel and am having a bit of a reaction to the strap's pin backing where it touches the underside of my wrist on my new Space Gray Sport. :/ Trying to see if a different fit (slightly looser) and keeping it drier might help. I hadn't see the above page with regard to nickel content, otherwise I would've expected this unfortunately. I might consider trying a bit of clear nail polish on that part to isolate it from the skin, though I want to be sure I'm keeping it first as I doubt Apple will take it back in that condition if I decide to return it instead. So far the top side hasn't caused a reaction — the metal doesn't come into direct contact so much as the sensor section raises those parts away from the skin.

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