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What Does AppleCare+ Cover for Apple Watch? | Apple Watch Essentials

Apple Watch Essentials

The Best Protective Apple Watch Accessories

 If you're an Apple Watch owner, understanding the nuances of AppleCare+ coverage is crucial, especially when it comes to common concerns like scratches and water damage. While AppleCare+ offers robust protection against accidental damage, it's essential to know its limitations and how to best safeguard your device.

What Does AppleCare+ Cover for Apple Watch?

AppleCare+ extends your Apple Watch's coverage, providing unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to a service fee—$69 for standard models and $79 for Apple Watch Ultra and Hermès editions.


Covered Under AppleCare+:


  • Accidental Damage: This includes unexpected and unintentional events like drops or liquid contact. For instance, if your watch suffers water damage from an unintentional submersion, it's covered under AppleCare+, subject to the service fee.

  • Battery Service: If your watch's battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity, AppleCare+ covers battery service. 

Not Covered Under AppleCare+:

  • Cosmetic Damage: Scratches, dents, and other cosmetic damages that don't affect the functionality of the device are not covered.

  • Normal Wear and Tear: Damage resulting from regular use over time isn't covered.


Protecting Your Apple Watch: The Duo Case for Apple Watch


The most common damage to your Apple Watch is normal wear and tear and cosmetic damage. Many people may splurge on AppleCare+ but only have minimal damage. Given that, proactive protection is key. The elago Duo Case offers a sleek and effective solution

Buy 1 Get 5 
This case comes in 2 different Apple Watch sizes. Each size comes with one completely transparent shield and 5 different colors: Blue, Yellow, Pink, Gray, and Black. Mix and match the colors to fit your mood or everyday outfit!

The shield is durable and protects it from scratches which doesn't add any discomfort to your Apple Watch or compromise functionality, as all buttons remain accessible through cutouts, and the touch screen functions as normal. You won't have to worry about accidentally hitting your wrist against something, tough bouldering and workouts at the gym, or just natural use over time.


Final Thoughts


While AppleCare+ provides valuable coverage for significant accidental damages, it doesn't extend to cosmetic issues like scratches. To ensure comprehensive protection for your Apple Watch, combining AppleCare+ with a high-quality protective case is a prudent approach. Check out all of the best Apple Watch Accessories