chipping on back of apple watch

Hi

Contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider with a view to arranging for your Apple Watch to be inspected and to establish your available service options:

• US: Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support
• Elsewhere: Select your country for Apple Watch service and repair information

I'm afraid that no-one here can tell you what Apple will decide in your specific case. You are not talking to Apple here - this is a user-based technical support community.

I'm afraid that no-one here can intervene in your support case to change that offer.

As I hoped to explain in my previous reply, you are not talking to Apple here - this is a user-based technical support community.

Apple has not announced an exchange or replacement program for Apple Watch (1st generation) models.

Battery and chipping / corrosion issues are separate matters.

My previous replies refer.