How could it be otherwise, any Apple launch is followed by a "gate". The "Antennagate" with the iPhone 4, the "Bendgate" with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and now comes the "Scratchgate" with the Apple Watch. This name is calling the fact that many users are complaining on social networks and forums and that is that their Apple Watch, "for no apparent reason" is scratched. The polished steel finish of the Apple Watch gives it an imposing look, but that mirror-like polish has the disadvantage that any scratches are noticeable from the league. Another very different thing is that they are caused for no apparent reason as some claim. Can this being said be true? It has a solution? The first question should be given the benefit of the doubt, although my answer (I insist, my own) is "NO". The answer to the second question is very simple: yes, it has a solution, and it is also very simple and cheap.
A bit clearer here. pic.twitter.com/U3boQY5iqp
- Michael Kukielka (@DetroitBORG) April 25, 2015
This user was one of those who started the "Scratchgate". As he tells us in his timeline the stripes just appeared, with normal use. Sure, let's see what he himself posted on Instagram a few minutes earlier.
Interestingly, the stripes appear right on the same side of the watch where there is contact with the Moto 360 button, a button with sharp edges that is a true marvel to scratch any polished surface. Can a simple contact like that justify those damages? Those of you who have ever owned a shiny polished steel watch are sure to know that this is indeed the case. The polished finish is very delicate, and although the steel is of quality and resistant, as is the case with the Apple Watch as we told you in the article about the durability of its materials, the thin layer that offers this mirror-like finish is very delicate. Obviously, by the simple fact of wearing it, contacting our shirt, that can never happen, but it can happen before any small contact with other hard material and especially with sharp edges.
The solution? Very simple. You only need an aluminum and magnesium polish like the one in the image, and a fiber cloth that does not scratch. In a few minutes you will have your watch shiny again like the first day. You can also take it to any watchmaker if you don't dare to do it yourself. But keep in mind that it is not recommended to do it very often because what you really do is remove a thin layer of the steel, almost imperceptible, but it is. And above all, don't ever do this procedure on your aluminum Apple Watch.
