Unless the issue is due to a manufacturing defect, cosmetic damage – including scratches – is not covered under either Apple's Limited Warranty or AppleCare+.
Apple does not offer a screen repair or screen replacement service for Apple Watch
and Apple Watch is not user-serviceable.
How do you get scratches out of Apple Watch screen?
Will the Apple Store fix a scratched screen?
The Apple Store and many of our Apple Authorized Service Providers offer same-day service for screen replacement
. If your technician needs to send your iPhone to an Apple Repair Center, you'll be notified when it's ready for pickup.
How much is an Apple Watch series 2 screen replacement?
Apple Watch Model AppleCare+ Pro Repair Service | Series 2 $69 to $79 $179 to $249; $800 Edition (Apple Repair) | Series 1 $69 to $79 $119 to $249; $800 Edition (Apple Repair) | Series 0 $69 to $79 $199 to $249; $2,800 Edition (Apple Repair) |
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Do Apple watches scratch easily?
Apple claims that the Series 7 screen is scratch resistant
. However, an early adopter has reported on Reddit, that he managed to scratch it in the first day of ownership.
Does Apple Watch get scratched easily?
While the ceramic case of the Apple Watch Edition, based on the Series 2, was described as extremely scratch-resistant,
Apple has made no mention of scratch resistance for the Apple Watch over the last several years
.
Can a jeweler remove scratches from a watch?
There are, in fact, multiple methods for removing scratches from a watch's polished surfaces, but
a jeweler's cloth is a good option
. It has powder on one side which fills the scratches, while the other side keeps your hand clean and is later used to give the surface a final cleaning.
Is Apple Watch screen worth fixing?
That said,
repair services might be worth it if you want to keep your Apple Watch
, and DIY repair can be worthwhile if you only need a cheap part. Then again, brand-new Apple Watch Series 4 prices begin at $399 – just $50 more than the cost of repair.
Can glass on Apple Watch be replaced?
Damaged glass
If your Apple Watch display has an issue that's covered by the Apple Limited Warranty or consumer law, we can service your device at no cost
. If you have AppleCare+, damaged glass is subject to a service fee. If you have no coverage, you will pay a higher out-of-warranty fee.
Can you repair cracked Apple Watch screen?
Apple doesn't repair broken watch screens
. The company simply replaces your device with a new one. That's why Apple Watch repair is so expensive. With AppleCare+, you'll pay $69 to $79 to have your device serviced.
Does Apple Watch 7 scratch easy?
Our testers did find that
the glass covering the Series 7 display was more scratch-resistant than the crystals on the SE and the aluminum version of the Series 6
. The stainless steel version of the Series 6, which has a sapphire glass, also earned an Excellent rating in this test.
Is Apple Watch Series 6 scratch proof?
The stainless steel Apple Watch models include a sapphire finish on the display that has proven to be
incredibly resistant to scratches and scuffs
.
Can Apple Watch glass be polished?
Note that, whether you have scratched the screen or not, note that
Apple does not recommend using cleaning products or polishing or buffing the watch with abrasives
; these will wear away the coating and may also (further) scratch the display.