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Richard Chichester

Q: Marks on sapphire crystal

I've somehow managed to slightly mar the sapphire crystal display of my Watch.  Is there anything that can be done to restore the crystal to its unblemished appearance?  I've tried rubbing and that doesn't help. 

Posted on Aug 10, 2015 1:45 PM

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  • by Jonathan UK,Helpful

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Aug 11, 2015 1:02 AM in response to Richard Chichester
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    Aug 11, 2015 1:02 AM in response to Richard Chichester

    Hi Richard

     

    The sapphire crystal on your Apple Watch has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic / oil repellent coating, which will wear away in time under normal usage.

     

    Apple does not recommend polishing or buffing the watch with abrasives. Cleaning products and abrasive materials would further diminish the coating and may scratch the sapphire crystal.