hairline crack on their new Apple Watch 3 (Aluminum Case)

It is difficult or even impossible to design a discrete component device which has the same degree of miniaturization so it will fit into an acceptable body size. The only practical way with current technology is to build the electronics into a single module, if you look at photos of watches with a detached screen you will see all that is left in the case is a battery.

Mines due back shortly, I will be taking it in person to Apple store. I will fight this as much as I can, but what chance do I have against Apple. These are my last Apple products. They’re too expensive for what they do, cheaply made, not really working well (iPhone X) & rubbish aftercare, claiming you’re a liar

I don’t think there’ll be a recall. Apple can’t afford to admit to producing a sub standard item.

Look how long it’s taken for iPhone 6 batteries to be recognised & price dropped to change. But still, the customer is paying.

@dtrerise I think you made the wrong decision. Apple doesn’t normally do a physical repair, they just ship a replacement watch so you missed the opportunity to get a new watch at the repair price. Full product recall is unlikely any time soon, and if it ever comes your watch will be unserviceable with also a dead battery from being left to lie discharged for too long.

Hi,

How old was your device?

I got it at the end of September - so ten/eleven weeks ago

When it was sent for repair, they deemed it a scratch not a crack so it was just returned. My fear is that it will now get water damaged because I clearly believe it is a crack. Hope I am wrong!

Hi. What was the assessment

There is also another thread about this

Apple Watch series 3 screen crack

That is fine by me, I don't care what you buy.

Hairlne crack that wont rubout

Had my apple series 3 watch for roughly 3 weeks , crack appeared at the side the crown is on

booked appointment at Genius Bar to be told it would cost £226 to repair or replace as it been damaged

I hasnt been dropped or banged total waste of money they even said it was in perfect condition with no marks apart from the crack

I too have had my watch a little over 3 months when my i watch had a crack show up out of no where! I am very careful with my things and had not dropped it or bumped it!! Very dissatisfying to know that this has happened to a lot of people! Seems to me this may be a defect in the screens!