Weird Smudge in Middle of Apple Watch Series 3 (Stainless Steel)

Hey there!


I am having something weird happening on my Apple Watch, and I am not sure if it is a defected or not. I have a weird smudge (that can be cleaned away) in the middle of the watch that shows up when I grease up the Apple Watch screen. It's very easy to find and worries me something is actually wrong. I had an issue with my iPhone 6 Plus (At first launch) which was similar, with a C shape always being seen that was under the surface of the iPhone, but that couldn't be cleaned away, while this issue on my Apple Watch can, but comes back very easily by greasing the Apple Watch. It is hard to explain so I have taken a picture to show what I mean, which you can find at the bottom of this post. Hopefully, that helps!


I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem, or if anyone knows if it is a genuine problem, or me being paranoid.


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Sorry, the picture is up the wrong way, I simply didn't wanna rotate the photo, but the issue I am referring to is clear in this photo anyway. 🙂 🙂


Thanks

Alex 🙂

WATCH SERIES 3 (GPS + CELL) (SS) 42MM, iOS 11.1.2

Posted on Dec 5, 2017 10:30 AM

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Dec 5, 2017 10:32 AM in response to GetafeMagic

Hi


Apple Watch should never be greased:



I suggest that you contact Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:


Dec 5, 2017 10:36 AM in response to Jonathan UK

Thank You for your fast reply.


What I mean by greased is simply using my fingers while using the Apple Watch (which naturally leaves fingerprints), I just couldn't think of a better way of describing it. All the grease on the Apple Watch has been made simply with my fingers natural oils on the skin while using the Apple Watch.


Just wanted to make that clear 🙂


Thanks again!

Alex

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