How to correctly wear and maintain your Galaxy Watch/Fit

Last Update date : May 25. 2024

After dedicating resources, time and effort into acquiring and personalising your Galaxy Watch/Fit, it is wise to understand how to correctly wear and maintain your device. Additionally, if you have sensitive skin, you need to be aware of any components in the device that may be an irritant to your skin.

A person fastening a Galaxy Watch on their left wrist.

The following tips will help ensure you are comfortable whilst wearing your device, as well as help you avoid some common causes of skin irritation due to wearing a watch in certain situations.

  • Dry your skin before putting on your Galaxy Watch/Fit.

  • Tighten the strap enough to keep the device in place and does not slip, but not so tight that it cuts off blood circulation.
Example of someone wearing a Galaxy Watch/Fit too tightly. Example of someone wearing a Galaxy Watch/Fit too tightly.
Example of someone correctly wearing a Galaxy Watch/Fit on their wrist. Example of someone correctly wearing a Galaxy Watch/Fit on their wrist.
Example of someone wearing a Galaxy Watch/Fit too loosely. Example of someone wearing a Galaxy Watch/Fit too loosely.
  • To avoid skin irritation, remove the device if you have been:
    • Wearing the watch for an extended period of time
    • Sweating
    • Swimming while wearing the Galaxy Watch/Fit

Note: If your skin becomes irritated, stop wearing your device immediately and give your skin two or three days to heal. If your symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor.

Keeping your wearable device clean and avoiding potentially damaging substances will help extend the life of its usability. Stay up-to-date on how to keep your Galaxy Watch/Fit functioning at peak efficiency.

  • The method for cleaning the Galaxy Watch/Fit band depends on the material it is made from.
    • Rubber or silicone: use clean water and then thoroughly dry
    • Leather: use a lint-free, soft cloth

  • Use a lint-free, soft cloth if your wearable device is exposed to the following substances:
    • Dust
    • Sweat
    • Ink
    • Oil
    • Cosmetics
    • Sunscreen
    • Antibacterial spray
    • Hand cleaner or sanitiser
    • Laundry detergent
    • Insecticides

  • Avoid using the following for cleaning your Galaxy Watch/Fit:
    • Soap
    • Cleaning agents
    • Abrasive materials
    • Chemicals
    • Compressed air
    • Ultrasonic waves
    • External heat sources

Samsung works diligently to remain aware of potential allergens, like nickel and acrylate, in our products, particularly if those products are wearable devices and will be against the user’s skin for an extended period; and although acrylate is directly used in the main body and strap of the Galaxy Watch/Fit, nickel is not. However, the Galaxy Watch/Fit does use stainless steel, which has traces of nickel, but according to an analysis from a third-party institution, users are barely exposed to the nickel.

Nevertheless, if your skin becomes irritated at any time while wearing a Galaxy Watch/Fit, remove the device and let your skin heal for a few days. If your condition does not improve or if it worsens, contact your doctor or a dermatologist immediately.

Materials used in the Galaxy Watch/Fit

The materials used in the Galaxy Watch/Fit are verified to be in compliance with international environmental regulations through the authorised international test institutions for certain materials, such as the fibre, leather, plastic and metal, which have a high possibility of containing harmful materials.

An informational table showing the materials used in every model of Galaxy Watch/Fit.

Model

Front case

Rear case

Band

Buckle

Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Stainless

Sapphire Crystal

Polyamide (PA)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

Leather + FKM RUBBER

Stainless

Galaxy Watch6

Aluminium

Sapphire Crystal

Polyamide (PA)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Aluminium

Galaxy Watch5 Pro

Titanium

Sapphire Crystal

Polyamide (PA)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Titanium

Galaxy Watch5

Aluminium

Sapphire Crystal

Polyamide (PA)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Aluminium

Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm (BT)

Stainless

Gorilla Glass

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Stainless

Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm (LTE)

Stainless

Gorilla Glass

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Stainless

Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm (BT)

Stainless

Gorilla Glass

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Stainless

Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm (LTE)

Stainless

Gorilla Glass

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Stainless

Galaxy Watch4 44mm (BT)

Aluminium

Gorilla Glass

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Aluminium

Galaxy Watch4 44mm (LTE)

Aluminium

Gorilla Glass

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Aluminium

Galaxy Watch4 40mm (BT)

Aluminium

Gorilla Glass

Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

+ Glass Fibre

Gorilla Glass

FKM RUBBER

Aluminium

Galaxy Fit2

Panda Glass

Polycarbonate

Thermoplastic
Polyurethane

Polycarbonate

Galaxy Watch3
45mm (BT)

Stainless
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless

Galaxy Watch3
45mm (LTE)

Stainless
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless

Galaxy Watch3
41mm (BT)

Stainless
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless

Galaxy Watch3
41mm (LTE)

Stainless
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless

Galaxy Watch Active2
40mm (BT)

Stainless
Aluminium
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless
Aluminium

Galaxy Watch Active2
40mm (LTE)

Stainless
Aluminium
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless
Aluminium

Galaxy Watch Active2
44mm (BT)

Stainless
Aluminium
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless
Aluminium

Galaxy Watch Active2
44mm (LTE)

Stainless
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Leather Fluoroelastomer

Stainless
Aluminium

Galaxy Watch
42mm (LTE)

Stainless
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Silicone

Stainless

Galaxy Watch
46mm (LTE)

Stainless
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Silicone

Stainless

Galaxy Watch Active
(BT)

Aluminium
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
+ Glass Fibre
Gorilla Glass

Fluoroelastomer

Stainless

Galaxy Fit e

Acrylic
Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate
Polymethyl methacrylate

Thermoplastic
Polyurethane

Polycarbonate

Galaxy Fit

Aluminium
Gorilla Glass

Polycarbonate
Polymethyl methacrylate

Thermoplastic
Polyurethane

Polycarbonate

Galaxy Fit3

Aluminium

Polyamide (PA)
Glass Fibre
Panda Glass

Polyamide (PA)

+ Glass Fibre

Fluoroelastomer

Polyoxymethylene (POM)

Materials that come into contact with skin

Any user of the Galaxy Watch/Fit who has skin sensitivities should always be aware of the components that will be in contact with the skin of the wearer of the device. Samsung takes pride in the fact that the Galaxy Watch/Fit does not contain internationally restricted materials or any harmful materials that directly come into contact with the skin.

An informational table showing the materials that will come into contact with a user’s skin while wearing Galaxy Watch/Fit.

Item

Materials

Plasticiser

Phthalates

Surfactant

Alkylphenols (OP/NP), Alkylphenol ethoxylates (OPEO/NPEO)

Flame retardant

Chlorine, Bromine,
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD),
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs),
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs),
Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP),
Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP)

Polynuclear aromatic

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Preservative

2-Phenylphenol (OPP), 4-Chlro-3-methylphenol (CMC/CMK),
2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (OIT),
2-(Thiocyanomethylthio) benzothiazole (TCMTB)

Fluorine substitution

Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),
Perfluorooctane Sulphonates (PFOS)

Acidity

pH Value

Chlorine compounds

Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs)

Colourants

Azo colourants, Allergenic & Carcinogenic dyestuffs

Organic tin compounds

Dibutyltin (DBT), Dioctyltin (DOT),
Tributyltin (TBT), Triphenyltin (TPT)

Harmful elements

Antimony, Arsenic, Asbestos, Cadmium, Cobalt, Copper,

Hexavalent chromium, Lead, Mercury, Nickel

Phenols

Bisphenol A, Phenol, Pentachlorophenol(PCPs),
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP), Trichlorophonol (TriCP)

Other compounds

Formaldehydes, Dimethylfumarate (DMFu)

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