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Anyone else get an indent on their wrist from wearing the watch all day? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by WeeklyStart8572@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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I noticed in photos that my left wrist looked significantly thicker in old photos compared to now. I usually work out with it on and wear it snug (not tight). After going to bed I take it off and notice an indent on my wrist. Anyone else get this? Is it bad long term?

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[–] redditonthanet@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I get one but I also exclusively wear the sports loop

[–] DamnedLife@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You are actually wearing your watch correctly, don’t listen to people saying loosen it. Heart monitor watches should be worn snug to leave a bit of indent/marks to function correctly.

[–] jdbrew@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I Have had no issues getting a heart reading when it’s just making contact with skin. It doesn’t need to press into your body.

[–] ikeamonkey2@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I didn't used to. But since I've started consistently wearing it while sleeping, I now have a red indent. In another thread a commenter said they wear their watch on the opposite wrist while sleeping so I may try that.

[–] Laketech@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Loosen your band and this will improve.

[–] bummerbimmer@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’ve had an Apple Watch since the S0 and I don’t have an indentation. I rent to get hat and sock indentations pretty easily. Sounds like yours is too tight.

[–] swish82@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ok offtopic but I went into hospital for a checkup and the sock markscan be a sign of a heart condition apparently. Maybe check that out. ❤️

[–] bummerbimmer@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nah I just have exceptionally strong calves so long socks always dig in a little bit

Thanks though! I’ve read about that in the past so definitely good to bring awareness.

[–] swish82@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Ok! Good good :)

[–] gomazoa93@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Same bro, probably is. Gotta wear it less tight. But then it moves around more, even more annoying when washing hands, worse if it's leather and gets wet.

[–] SazzF@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I have. I’ve had one since S0 and didn’t wear it every day but over the last 4 years I’ve worn it every day.

https://preview.redd.it/f9akg4qpnn2c1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=060a09917d6f54c5db34226205f23a79be4704c0

Also, as you can see, a very strong tan line! I’ve never had any itching or rashes though so it doesn’t bother me. I do wonder if it’s because I’m older so my skin isn’t as supple as it once was?

[–] Laketech@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It looks like you wear your band much too tight.

[–] Arlilecay@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Is that hand always numb?? Because it probably should be.

[–] methecute1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Wear it on the other side while sleeping

[–] Wendy19852025@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

No but I have a farmers tan

[–] mslinky@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

My watch wrist looks just like the photo posted by SazzF. If I loosen it, the watch tells me to tighten it to take any heart readings, and I don't get good sleep data. It doesn't feel too tight.

How do you get good readings but not a wrist dent?

[–] Giskard-Reventlov@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

No indentation on my wrist, but my band is not as tight as yours.

[–] Chemical-Ocelot-5124@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It’s pretty normal for wearing any kind of watch. No worries