Hi all
It looks like my original Milanese loop has some sort of stain on the back of the magnet (the darker loop).
The lighter loop in the photo is not original, and it seems like it almost has no stain.
Is this normal due to anodizing or something?
The black coating is wearing off.
Chen said:
The black coating is wearing off.
I unboxed it 30 minutes ago.
Chen said:
The black coating is wearing off.
I unboxed it 30 minutes ago.
The context of this post is extremely lacking.
Zephyr said:
Chen said:
The black coating is wearing off.
I unboxed it 30 minutes ago.
The context of this post is extremely lacking.
Just to clarify, I just unboxed the Apple Watch 10 along with this loop. So it’s as new as it can be.
Chen said:
The black coating is wearing off.
I unboxed it 30 minutes ago.
You should mention that.
In this case, it is a manufacturing defect if it’s a genuine band.
@Clay
Oh no! I thought I just scratched mine. I bought the band to go with my S10, but I’m going to return it. I ended up buying the official titanium one, and the coating is perfect, plus the clasp is great and secure. I just can’t help but feel incredibly stupid spending 200 dollars on a band.
@SecuritySentinel2
My dumb self ended up buying the $350 link bracelet, so you’re fine. 
May I ask if you can share pictures of your Milanese loop here? Maybe I could possibly make a defect claim at my local Apple Store if I can convince the staff that it’s not an isolated case.
I bought a stainless steel Milanese band from Amazon to replace the one that came with my AW (S10) because I couldn’t justify making my daughter pay more when it was supposed to be a Christmas gift. I like my cheap knockoff, and there are no stains thus far!