Some users of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, recently launched, are facing an unexpected issue: paint that is chipped off at some regions on the back side of this watch. Some of the customers have brought the issue to the public notice through the forums commonly pointed out by dissatisfied customers.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Users Report Peeling Paint Issue
Another complain that one user submitted on Reddit was that the paint at the back of the watch started to peel off even with the fact that the adapter is hardly used for exercises. This is observed to be happening to the part of the watch that rests against the wrist; reasons enough to question the sturdiness of the gadget’s surface finish.
Regarding peeling, the latest issue goes around the Galaxy Watch Ultra owners regarding whether it affects the watch’s durability and appearance or not? That is why some people concerned that this could be only a tip of the iceberg and there are numerous other quality problems with the new release.
These complains have not been directly addressed by Samsung and so affected customers look for solutions and wait for a fix. Hence, there was a lot of expectation in the result in terms of quality and durability of the product and this lack of response has only seems to fuel the fire of the frustration among the participant.
The situation is rather confusing and the best way for the user is to be aware of any changes and report any problems to go through Samsung support lines. On the other end, potential buyers may wish to be wiser and look at these early reviews before making their choice.
Gray Galaxy Watch Ultra Peeling Issue: Limited to Color Variant, Samsung Replacing Affected Units
I can finally confirm the problem with the gray version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra for which others have also complained. This issue does not appear to be reported with the white or silver versions of the smartwatch, at least based on existing literature. Up to date, there are several incidences, and Samsung has been very keen to take back the involved watches.
Even then, Samsung has not turned a blind eye to the problem and has recalled the faulty Galaxy Watch Ultra units with the gray color. The users are therefore advised to check their watches for the same irregularities. Although, the problem seems to be associated with the gray one, the white and silver models seem to be safe from this issue.
The new Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch FE that have recently received the public have not reported such issues, thus making everyone think that it is a unique problem. This issue has been attributed to the Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process that gives the grey colour to the body of the watch.
Galaxy Watch Ultra owners are urged to inspect their watches to identify if they are among the set that has manufacturing-related defects more so if it’s the gray version. Reading through the forums, the issue seems to only occur on this specific color variant; the white or silver models do not appear to have the same issue.
The deficiencies of peeling that might have contributed to the problem in the gray Galaxy Watch Ultra could have stemmed from the PVD method taken in the process of manufacturing the device. Luckily for users of Samsung’s electrical items, the company has been receptive and is in the process of replacing the faulty electrical items. At the moment, Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch FE do not report any problems.
Galaxy Watch Ultra Faces Peeling Paint Issue Amidst Design Criticisms
Likely, the Galaxy Watch Ultra pain peeling is a minor issue that concerns a few devices, specifically the Ultra model. That said, most users have not had issues similar to these, although that means that this defect is a noteworthy rarity.
After it was introduced in mid-July, the Galaxy Watch Ultra has been subject to pretty high expectations and criticism because of its resemblance to the Apple Watch Ultra. That is why critics immediately noted the similarities of names, colors, and even the position of buttons of the two latest models of smartwatches with the highest level of prices.
It is always a strategic move to make by Samsung to counter it’s high-end competitors with the release of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Starting at $650, the Ultra wants to compete directly with Apple’s newest product in the line – Apple Watch Ultra that was unveiled in 2022.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has not only been criticized for the design but has been deemed as a direct replica of the Apple Watch. This has does cause some controversies regarding the issue on originality and how much Samsung depend on its competitor.
However, there are still some further discussions on this smartwatch and the Galaxy Watch Ultra has packed numerous enhanced features and innovations which will suit for the users seeking for high-end smartwatch. Samsung’s power move seems directed at offering the consumer a decent opponent to the Apple Watch Ultra.
Thus, it can be concluded that although the problem with peeling paint exists, judging by the given information, it seems to be an exception rather than a rule. The topic centered around Galaxy Watch Ultra includes such topics as design similarities with the Apple Watch and Samsung’s attempts to enter the market niche of luxury smartwatches.
