Horizontal lines appearing on Display in bright conditions

[harrywoods]

Recently, I’ve noticed that in bright environments, particularly when I’m outside, there are pairs of horizontal lines appearing on the screen. This happens regardless of whether the display is active or not.

The lines seem to be most prominent in the area around the analog watch face, which is also where I tend to touch the screen frequently. It’s quite distracting and affects the overall visual experience, making it difficult to use the device comfortably.

I’ve tried capturing a photo to show you what I’m seeing, but due to the reflective nature of the display glass, it was challenging to get a clear image. However, I hope that my description helps convey the issue.

Here are a few additional details:

This problem has been occurring for some time now, and I can’t pinpoint when it started.
The lines are visible only in bright light conditions; in dimmer environments, the display looks normal.
I’m curious if anyone else has experienced something similar or if this is a known issue with the device.
Could this be a hardware problem, or might it be related to the display technology itself? Any insights or suggestions on how to address this would be greatly appreciated.

[maddening]

Recently, I’ve noticed that in bright environments, particularly when I’m outside, there are pairs of horizontal lines appearing on the screen. This happens regardless of whether the display is active or not.

The lines seem to be most prominent in the area around the analog watch face, which is also where I tend to touch the screen frequently. It’s quite distracting and affects the overall visual experience, making it difficult to use the device comfortably.

I’ve tried capturing a photo to show you what I’m seeing, but due to the reflective nature of the display glass, it was challenging to get a clear image. However, I hope that my description helps convey the issue.

Here are a few additional details:

This problem has been occurring for some time now, and I can’t pinpoint when it started.
The lines are visible only in bright light conditions; in dimmer environments, the display looks normal.
I’m curious if anyone else has experienced something similar or if this is a known issue with the device.
Could this be a hardware problem, or might it be related to the display technology itself? Any insights or suggestions on how to address this would be greatly appreciated.

It's also possible that this could be a hardware issue if the screen's protective layer or underlying components are damaged.