OnePlus created a real mess with its manufacturing blunder by the users who discovered a glaring typo on the back of its just-launched OnePlus Watch 3. It was inscribed instead of the usual ‘Made in China’ as ‘Meda in China.’ The mistake quickly went viral, and OnePlus conceded the mistake soon after.
Today in this article we will discuss what was the mistake and how the OnePlus Watches 3 overshadowed the typo.
The ‘Meda in China’ Typo Goes Viral
Confirmed: The OnePlus Watch 3 has a typo on the back: Meda in China 🫠 pic.twitter.com/EsXGAJc1JI
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) February 20, 2025
It was first spotted by popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, who shared images then of the watch’s wrong engraving on social media. The post quickly caught on as users mocked ‘Meda in China’ typo and how something so basic could have gone unnoticed by quality control. It was even rumored this batch of watches might become a collector’s item due to its uniqueness.
Although the mistake doesn’t affect the watch’s functionality, it doesn’t sit well with OnePlus’s level of detail. Surprised many users that a global brand with strict quality standards is allowed such an error to pass through its production and inspection processes.
OnePlus Responds to the Manufacturing Blunder of Engraving Meda in China
OnePlus came forward to clarify the mistake, stating that the affected batch of OnePlus Watch 3 units had the ‘Meda in China‘ error. The company promised its customers that it was a manufacturing defect and not a plan.
However, to rectify the situation OnePlus has come up with a replacement program for the affected users. But if a customer receives a unit with the “Meda in China” inscription, then he can contact OnePlus customer support and do the exchange. In its promise to give customers a smooth replacement process, the brand has offered prepaid shipping labels, as well as expedited delivery of corrected units.OnePlus Watch 3 Features Overshadowed by the Type.
While the typo mishap was there, the OnePlus Watch 3 has mostly been well-received for all its great features. The smartwatch boasts:
- For a more enhanced visuals, it comes with a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display
- 32GB of internal storage for music and apps
- Over 100 workout modes for fitness tracking
- A functional rotating crown for intuitive navigation
- Titanium bezel for a premium feel
- The dual-chip architecture merges the Snapdragon W5 chipset with a coprocessor that is energy efficient.
- The battery is a 631mAh pack that can provide up to three days of use.
An official sale of the watch is still set for the second week of February and the watch is currently available for pre-order only in the U.S.
Conclusion
The ‘Meda in China‘ typo is a small cosmetic issue but is indicative of the need for high manufacturing quality. This is how one should handle such situations when something goes wrong: There are no apologies or attempts at whitewashing this, and OnePlus has come forward to take ownership of this and is still offering replacements to the affected customers.
Some collectors might even seek these “Meda in China” watches out as rare variants. Despite that, accuracy and product integrity remain the highest priority for most users. OnePlus’s prompt response and replacement program show that the company is devoted to preserving its buyers’ trust and high-quality products.