Apple Watch Sport Hairline Scratch on Face

[iOSConvert2k14]

I have the 42mm sport and I noticed that the middle of the watch face has a small hairline scratch. The scratch isn't very large but I wonder if it came from all the times I have been using Apple Pay recently. Anyways, is this something I can fix myself or should I pony up the $69 repair through my AppleCare? I saw a video of a guy removing a scratch similar to mine using toothpaste but I fear that doing such a thing would remove my oleophobic coat.

Will post a picture later tonight.

Thanks for any input!

 

[iEd]

I haven't used  Pay with my watch yet. Do you have to touch the reader for it to work?


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[iOSConvert2k14]

Yeah the face has to make contact with the reader. Sometimes it takes multiple taps to read, depending on where the reader is.

 

[iEd]

According to the  Watch guide you just need to hold it a close to the reader.
"?Pay for a purchase. Double-click the side button, swipe to change cards, then hold Apple*Watch within a few centimeters of the contactless card reader, with the display facing the reader. A gentle pulse and tone confirm the payment information was sent.?

Excerpt From: Apple Inc. ?Apple Watch User Guide.? Apple Inc., 2015. iBooks.



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[Just_Me_D]

Yeah the face has to make contact with the reader. Sometimes it takes multiple taps to read, depending on where the reader is.

No it does not. I have used Pay on numerous occasions on both my Watch and my iPhone and I have not had to touch the reader to get it to work.

 

[iOSConvert2k14]

Strange. Just today it took me three attempts at Panera before it registered. Maybe it's different with different terminals? Or maybe I'm holding it at a weird angle.

 

[iOSConvert2k14]

Well, today I learned that I need not put my Apple Watch through any more unnecessary bumps. Any thoughts on how to get rid of the scratch?

 

[Just_Me_D]

Strange. Just today it took me three attempts at Panera before it registered. Maybe it's different with different terminals? Or maybe I'm holding it at a weird angle.

Keep in mind that the sales clerk may have to select an option on the register to initiate the Pay option.

 

[swarlos]

Strange. Just today it took me three attempts at Panera before it registered. Maybe it's different with different terminals? Or maybe I'm holding it at a weird angle.

Keep in mind that the sales clerk may have to select an option on the register to initiate the Pay option.

Also Panera's terminals are huge and the NFC reader is in like the bottom right corner I believe. So if you're just putting it in the middle of the screen it's not going to work.


The Lannisters send their regards.

 

[Not Quite Right]

Any thoughts on how to get rid of the scratch?

It won't get rid of it, but screen protectors have a natural ability to make scratches "disappear" at least until you take them off ...
HD Apple Watch (42MM) Screen Protector | ZAGG