winim64
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Q: Is the I Watch Hypoallergenic?

I am allergic to nickel which is typically found in stainless steel and aluminum to give it shine.  Does apple use nickel in the I Watch casings or clasps? 

 

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Peter

Posted on Jan 10, 2015 2:51 PM

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Q: Is the I Watch Hypoallergenic?

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  • by dev0,

    dev0 dev0 Jan 12, 2015 9:13 AM in response to winim64
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    Jan 12, 2015 9:13 AM in response to winim64

    I didnʻt even think of the nickel issue (which is also very relevant for me since Iʻm badly allergic to nickel).


    It looks (on the product info pages of Apple Watch) like the watch part material listed is 316L Stainless Steel, so that is probably what touches your skin.


    Stainless Steel - Grade 316L - Properties, Fabrication and Applications (UNS S31603)

    Chemical Formula

    Fe, <0.03% C, 16-18.5% Cr, 10-14% Ni, 2-3% Mo, <2% Mn, <1% Si, <0.045% P, <0.03% S


    10-14%... for allergy safety, Iʻd give it a pass, unless you can find a way to wear it over a sleeve or fabric, or find a solution that works for you.

  • by jimbopotamus,

    jimbopotamus jimbopotamus Mar 31, 2015 10:59 AM in response to dev0
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    Mar 31, 2015 10:59 AM in response to dev0

    What about the Aluminium version - Sport watch?

  • by jthead,

    jthead jthead Apr 15, 2015 3:38 AM in response to winim64
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    Apr 15, 2015 3:38 AM in response to winim64

    It looks like apple has now posted a page referring to the subject.

     

    Wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

     

    "Apple Watch, the space gray Apple Watch Sport, the stainless steel portions of some Apple Watch bands, and the magnets in the watch and bands 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."

     

  • by WiredGuydaw,

    WiredGuydaw WiredGuydaw Jul 12, 2015 3:33 AM in response to winim64
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    Jul 12, 2015 3:33 AM in response to winim64

    i read an article that people mostly experienced allergic reactions due to the stainless steel clasp or sometime to the silicon type watch bands, here I found a site with hypo allergenic watch bands listed, http://www.smartwatchappcenter.com/hypo-allergenic-apple-watch-strapsbands.html but if you want to make it sure you can just go to Apple Store and ask the attendant if there are Apple watch band that is hypo allergenic