Apple Watch is a smartwatch produced by Apple Inc. that comes in different models, including Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Series 9. The following are the details of the materials used in the production of Apple Watch:
Positive:
- Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Series 9 are free of harmful substances like beryllium, brominated flame retardants, PVC, phthalates, arsenic in the display glass, and mercury.
- Apple Watch case is made with 100% recycled aluminum.
- Apple Watch uses 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine.
- Apple Watch uses 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets.
- Apple Watch uses 100% recycled tin in the solder of the SiP.
- Apple Watch Series 9 uses 100% recycled cobalt in the battery.
- Apple Watch Series 9 uses 100% recycled copper foil in the main logic board and 100% recycled copper wire in the Taptic Engine.
Negative:
- Apple Watch models with a stainless steel or an aluminum case, the stainless steel band release buttons of Apple Watch Series 4 and later and Apple Watch SE, the stainless steel portions of some Apple Watch bands, the metallic portions of the Hermès bands, and the magnets in the watch and bands, each contain some nickel.
Materials:
- Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Series 9 are made with 100% recycled aluminum.
- Apple Watch Series 9 uses 100% recycled cobalt in the battery.
- Apple Watch Series 9 uses 100% recycled copper foil in the main logic board and 100% recycled copper wire in the Taptic Engine.
- Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) (Titanium) has a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and ceramic back.
- Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) (Stainless Steel) and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) (Hermès) have a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and ceramic back.
- Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) (Aluminum) and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) have an aluminum case, Ion-X glass, and ceramic back.
- Apple Watch Edition (1st generation) has an 18-karat gold case, sapphire crystal, and ceramic back[[6]](https://support.ap...
