Do all functions on the apple watch function if worn by dark skinned individuals?

I am told that the Apple watch does not work well on tattooed and dark skin...is this true? Any persons of African or Asian ethnicity, please respond. thanks!

The prevailing theory seems to be that it works just fine regardless of your skin tone, but darker tattoo inks (which don't reflect light in the same way darker skin does) can cause some issues.
In short: someone with darker skin won't have issues, but someone with darker tattoos may.

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