Yes. That's what it looks like and feels like to me. Even if it's not rubber, I wouldn't want to boil it since I don't know how that black material would handle boiling.
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Milanese loop discoloration
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Yes. That's what it looks like and feels like to me. Even if it's not rubber, I wouldn't want to boil it since I don't know how that black material would handle boiling.
Try as I might, I see nothing in the picture that would concern me. I'm not even sure I see the discoloration you see. Ultimately it's up to you. If you want a different band, exchange it.
I saw some slight discoloration in my band but I was able to wipe it off with a dry cloth and it was fine after that. *shrugs* Maybe the band is defective.
Remove your watch from the band, and clean the band with 409 and a soft bristle toothbrush. Rinse the band with warm water. Let the band dry before using it.
My stainless milanese went back today for refund. The Milanese band that was gorgeous a week ago, brand new, now has mottled greyish discoloration throughout the entire band. Never been wet or sweated. It looks really crappy.
My opinion: Version 1 of the watch is just not ready for prime time. I find it a fun, interesting toy, period. Apps are interesting but not very useful in my life.
I first tried the sport with black band and exchanged it for the far more attractive, comfortable stainless/sapphire with milanese band. Now the band is quickly turning into a mottled mess.
My opinion: Version 1 of the watch is just not ready for prime time. I find it a fun, interesting toy, period. Apps are interesting but not very useful in my life.
I first tried the sport with black band and exchanged it for the far more attractive, comfortable stainless/sapphire with milanese band. Now the band is quickly turning into a mottled mess.
I've had mine for about a month now & am very pleased with it. The Milanese Loop is comfortable & attractive. The "discoloration issue" (if indeed it really IS in issue) is between the bands where they overlap, so it cannot be seen while you're wearing the watch. *Any* watch band is going to have some type of noticeable wear pattern. The Milanese loop is metal; the better you take care of it, the better it will be look. If you abuse it, the abuse will show.
I've had mine since release day and it still looks as good as the day it arrived.
However, if it did get discoloured on the inside of the strap, where it was invisible while being worn, I wouldn't care. These watches don't exist outside the laws of physics and chemistry. Some things will have an effect on them, the same way that any other item you own is subject to wear and tear. It will be different for everyone because we all have different skin chemistry, use different products and do different activities. The fact that mine is still perfect probably has nothing to do with "good batches" or "bad batches" but more to do with my (rather idle) lifestyle.
However, if it did get discoloured on the inside of the strap, where it was invisible while being worn, I wouldn't care. These watches don't exist outside the laws of physics and chemistry. Some things will have an effect on them, the same way that any other item you own is subject to wear and tear. It will be different for everyone because we all have different skin chemistry, use different products and do different activities. The fact that mine is still perfect probably has nothing to do with "good batches" or "bad batches" but more to do with my (rather idle) lifestyle.
Had it for eight days...still looks new.
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I guarantee that if your intent is to find discoloration, you will find it.
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I guarantee that if your intent is to find discoloration, you will find it.
I do not post stupidities, only my observations. FWIW, I was a senior IBM communications executive and previously a newspaper editor and reporter.
I'm not sure how your job is relevant unless you worked in the watch industry or as a metallurgist....or do you mean to indicate that your job title confers a higher standard of accurate reporting? Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton were Presidents of the US - perhaps the highest job title in the world. Didn't closely correlate with their relationship with "the facts".
Well, I did work in the watch industry & I do make jewelry. The discoloration referenced in this thread is not a figment of anybody's imagination. Gator Bob has made a legitimate inquiry.
I was alerted to the issue by someone who received their watch before I received mine. Within two weeks, the discoloration on their Milanese loop appeared. Therefore, when I received my watch, I checked it out thoroughly, looking for discoloration from day one. It arrived in perfect condition.
I continued to check it daily and within a couple more weeks, the discoloration became noticeable. I removed the band from the watch and scrubbed it thoroughly with 409 (which cleans jewelry better than just about anything) and a soft bristle brush. I rinsed it in very warm water and allowed it to dry.
Cleaning it did not affect the discoloration in any way. It was still there just as it had been before.
An extremely close examination indicates that the discoloration is occurring from the band rubbing against itself and "roughing up" the original satin finish of the Milanese Loop. It's possible that the finish could be restored by using a soft metal brush and giving it a light brushing. However, I won't do this with mine because any light brushing like that will remove a small amount of metal which will in turn decrease the life of the band. Also the discoloration doesn't show when the band is worn, so it's no big deal to me.
I also would not recommend using a polish cloth on Milanese Loop. Polishing will also remove the satin finish, and if it's not done professionslly, it'll be uneven and that would look really bad.
Still, the issue is worthy of discussion since this is a new product and we are all learning about it and we should be able to do so with civility.
Now, if the band starts fraying that's a problem. However, I have seen no indication that it might do this.
It's a beautiful watch and band.
macrumors bbs is hostile, Always has been. Seems to bring it out of people. Myself included. I don't find it like this on others I use.
That's sad. It doesn't have to be that way if people would just cut each other a little slack & be kind. #
Mine has this also may take into apple tomorrow to see what they say. only on overlap but after 3 weeks little concerning!
You got it right even though you can't recognize it. Yes, that is exactly what my lifetime of work trained me to do: Reporting, Accuracy, fact checking, etc.