Apple Watch screen damaged by screen protector?

[LarryKoopa]

Hi,

My Apple Watch is going to be replaced for this kind of damage.

This happened to me twice and I can't remember hitting the watch or the display. Screen glass, bezel...were flawless in both units.

Maybe I am a bit paranoid but could be the screen protector causing this damage? Or maybe the charge stand? I use a LK Screen Protector to avoid scratches and a Elago W5 Stand (it's just a silicone stand).

What do you think? Should I avoid using them? I will receive my new replacement tomorrow and I don't know what to do.

Thank you.

 

[Dguitarnut]

Enjoy the watch the way it was meant to be.............if it’s getting damaged /scratched anyway why bother with the protector. Only one I use on rare occasion is the skin flexible ones.

 

[sean000]

I imagine the edges of the display are the weakest points, and that's where some screen protectors make contact. I've never used one. In 5 and a half years I've worn an Apple Watch every day with no screen protector or case and I've never had an issue with cracks or scratches. I did use a screen protector on my iPhone for awhile after I got a scratch on one of my previous iPhones. I didn't buy one when I got my iPhone 11 Pro and so far so good. The displays on these phones and watches keeps getting better and more resistant to scratches.

 

[Apple_Robert]

It is probably the screen protector.

I use this one when at work and haven’t had any trouble.

Misxi 2 Pack Hard PC Case with Tempered Glass Screen Protector Compatible with Apple Watch Series 6 SE Series 5 Series 4 44mm, Black

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[skanska]

I imagine the edges of the display are the weakest points, and that's where some screen protectors make contact. I've never used one. In 5 and a half years I've worn an Apple Watch every day with no screen protector or case and I've never had an issue with cracks or scratches. I did use a screen protector on my iPhone for awhile after I got a scratch on one of my previous iPhones. I didn't buy one when I got my iPhone 11 Pro and so far so good. The displays on these phones and watches keeps getting better and more resistant to scratches.

Same here i use mine everywhere and not one single scratch and I’m in the maintenance industry

 

[YaShiMo]

I have been using LK screen protectors for a couple of years now and have never had this problem with either of my watches.

 

[LarryKoopa]

Hi,

Fingers cross but it's about 3 months now since I received the new replacement and no issues at all. I am still using LK protectors.

So I assume that it was just bad luck.

Thank you.

 

[script]

Hi,

Fingers cross but it's about 3 months now since I received the new replacement and no issues at all. I am still using LK protectors.

So I assume that it was just bad luck.

Thank you.

Which screen protector was it? the Flim or Glass?