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★★★★★
Tough, Light, Great Protection
I bought a used Apple Watch Series 4 and KNEW that I would be needing protection for it. I am used to wearing G-Shock watches, I am active, and I bang around the watch all day at work. (Not intentionally!) So, I searched out the closest thing to a G-Shock style case as I could.
Installation is simple - pop it in, crown side first. Fit is snug, but it does shift around enough that if you buy a stick on screen protector, you will want to go down several sizes. Even the 42mm protector was too big, as this case would shift very slightly throughout the day and peel the edges up. I put a 40mm protector on it now, and so far it has been good.
With the raised border, the screen is well protected from bangs and scratches against doorways and edges. Of course a point can still hit the watch face, but that's unavoidable with anything unless it covers the screen. The band is plenty big (I am 6'1" 225 and I am on hole 5 of 11). It is comfortable, and lighter than the GShock. I am used to the weight, so I miss it a bit, but this seems pretty durable. The rubber here feels a bit more brittle than the GShock Rubber, but it's not a bad thing.
In my opinion, it's handsome, and for me it makes the watch wearable. I am not gentle with watches... and I feel confident that this will do the job of protecting my investment. Also, it makes the watch look not so much like an Apple Watch, if you know what I mean (which for me is a plus). Without this case, I wouldn't be wearing an Apple Watch. It would be sitting on my bed stand because I would be afraid of breaking it!
September 2019 · Cell Phones and Accessories · verified purchase