After 2 weeks I got the following stock standard response from Sony:
Based on the information provided we can confrim that this handset does have a durable tempered glass display which is indeed "scratch resistant".
Sony Xperia handsets also do come with a plastic "shatter proof" sheet which applied over top of this display.
This is applied for the reason being that if the display is damaged in anyway it will keep any broken glass securely in place.
This plastic sheet can be removed however we do strongly recommend if you are wanting to do this that you have it sent through to an authorized repair location to be done by a service agent.
As it does require quite some force it may damage the water resistant seals therefore this would void the 12 month manufacturing warranty.
So essentially if you have scratches on the ASF then you are Stuffed! take it off and your waterproof warrenty is VOID (interestingly they say 'water resistant' when the phone is marketed as 'waterproof')
As so many people have said, what is the point of having scratch proof glass when you put a film on it that is not scratch proof!!! Mine looks like a 12 month old poor quality phone after 4 weeks! Great way to promote your brand and your phone, most people who look at mine now are going straight for a samsung active!
