I was wondering if anybody have had an issue with an Apple Series 3 watch crack open as per the links below?:
www.theverge.com
tidbits.com
The EXACT same thing happened to my wife's series 3 watch.
The problem is that the battery swells and then it cracks the screen
Apple or Core's response have been despicable to say the least.
While this is a well know and documented defect and they have actually recalled some of the watches manufactured between certain times, their assessment obviously did not cover all faulty watches.
Pictures attached


Apple announces repair program for cracked Apple Watch screens
Apple has acknowledged a flaw in certain Apple Watch models that could lead to the screen cracking, and has launched a replacement program for affected users. Apple or authorized service providers will replace the screen on eligible models free of charge.
Apple Is Replacing Some Apple Watch Series 2 and 3 Cracked Screens - TidBITS
Apple has announced a screen replacement program for aluminum Series 2 and 3 Apple Watches whose screens have cracked in a particular way.
The EXACT same thing happened to my wife's series 3 watch.
The problem is that the battery swells and then it cracks the screen
Apple or Core's response have been despicable to say the least.
While this is a well know and documented defect and they have actually recalled some of the watches manufactured between certain times, their assessment obviously did not cover all faulty watches.
Pictures attached

