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Apple watch case could be practical some times.

The Doctor11

The Doctor11

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I know here on the forums a lot of us (myself included) have made fun of Apple watch cases. I just thought of why/when one would be practical. When riding a bike. Think about it your biking and you fall or slip or what not what happens to your bike/ horn/ bell/ whatever's on your bike? It gets torn to ****ing shreds! Now realize this I would not feel comfortable going for a bike ride with an Apple Watch not in a case. Last thing I would want is to scratch the living **** out of it.

Thought, comments? Any other times you could think of you would want to have a case on your watch?
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The Doctor11 said:
I know here on the forums a lot of us (myself included) have made fun of Apple watch cases. I just thought of why/when one would be practical. When riding a bike. Think about it your biking and you fall or slip or what not what happens to your bike/ horn/ bell/ whatever's on your bike? It gets torn to ****ing shreds! Now realize this I would not feel comfortable going for a bike ride with an Apple Watch not in a case. Last thing I would want is to scratch the living **** out of it.

Thought, comments? Any other times you could think of you would want to have a case on your watch?
:)
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Personally, I think it's overkill still. Maybe that's cause I'm getting older and less daring when it comes to action sports ect. If someone wants one to protect their invest during high risk activities then more power to them. I think situational use makes sense, but I'd never wear one at-all-times
 
I agree with you! I would get one for hiking, riding a motorcycle, off-roading, etc. It would be an occasional thing though. Definitely not going to keep an unattractive case on it for daily use. People say "LOL why would you put a case on a watch?" remember, this is an Apple product. I wouldn't put a case on a Moto 360 if I were off-roading, but I would put one on the Apple Watch if need be.
 
papa8706 said:
Personally, I think it's overkill still. Maybe that's cause I'm getting older and less daring when it comes to action sports ect. If someone wants one to protect their invest during high risk activities then more power to them. I think situational use makes sense, but I'd never wear one at-all-times
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I agree. It's just not needed to be worn at all times.
 
riotrhythm said:
I agree with you! I would get one for hiking, riding a motorcycle, off-roading, etc. It would be an occasional thing though. Definitely not going to keep an unattractive case on it for daily use. People say "LOL why would you put a case on a watch?" remember, this is an Apple product. I wouldn't put a case on a Moto 360 if I were off-roading, but I would put one on the Apple Watch if need be.
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Would you use a case if Apple made a car? How about a Ferrari? Lamborghini? :D
 
I was hit by a car while going about 25kph on my bicycle last November. Watch was not touched. Phone survived just fine. Only thing damaged was the hood on one of my shifters, a small patch of road rash on my elbow that somehow appeared THROUGH my windbreaker without tearing my windbreaker, and a strained/sprained rotator cuff.

But, the watch I was wearing wasn't affected :)
 
I used to fall off my bike once or twice a year. I thought it was just because I am clumsy, but I haven't come of my bike in years now, since I realised the bike I was riding was the wrong size for me and got one that was a better fit. Of course, it might be different if I were mountain biking or racing.

I might use a case for a watch if I were doing field work: I'm a river scientist, so there would be plenty of opportunities for a watch to get wet or muddy or knocked by equipment out in the field. Unless the watch came with apps to support that field work, I'd just wear a cheap plastic digital watch instead, but I can imagine several possible apps that would be useful for field work.
 
The Doctor11 said:
I know here on the forums a lot of us (myself included) have made fun of Apple watch cases. I just thought of why/when one would be practical. When riding a bike. Think about it your biking and you fall or slip or what not what happens to your bike/ horn/ bell/ whatever's on your bike? It gets torn to ****ing shreds! Now realize this I would not feel comfortable going for a bike ride with an Apple Watch not in a case. Last thing I would want is to scratch the living **** out of it.

Thought, comments? Any other times you could think of you would want to have a case on your watch?
:)
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If you wreck your bike, whatever protection was on the watch will probably be destroyed as well. Remember, it has the weight of your body behind it since it is attached. You might get lucky when falling with the phone. It could bounce or skid to safety.

I accept that encasing Apple products is a thing for some reason but in this case I don't think there is much real protection to be had, other than light abrasions.
 
Mr. Buzzcut said:
If you wreck your bike, whatever protection was on the watch will probably be destroyed as well. Remember, it has the weight of your body behind it since it is attached. You might get lucky when falling with the phone. It could bounce or skid to safety.

I accept that encasing Apple products is a thing for some reason but in this case I don't think there is much real protection to be had, other than light abrasions.
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Well I'm not expecting to destroy myself. Just some normal trip and scrape protection. Although you bring up a very good point. Maybe I should look into a beefy case...
 
I realize it's wasteful, but I'd rather destroy a watch and pay for a new one or for an AppleCare replacement rather than have a case on a fashion item.

It would be like buying $200 jeans and then putting a plastic slipcover on them. Or killer dress shoes that you cover up. Normal wear and tear will happen imo, and it's part of any fashion/clothing item.
 
LUVVITT now has a steel case for the WATCH:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=beyondthete0c-20&linkId=TWHW2S3WNQTV5N5V

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But I ordered the TPU case instead. This comes with a glass screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&tag=beyondthete0c-20&linkId=ZNMNCE4Y6KQ4QNV7

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Both are on Amazon and will ship out on the Monday after the WATCH's release, and they're both at $14.99 shipped, a full $10 cheaper than the Spigen line, which doesn't come with a screen protector, let alone a tempered glass one.
 
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This is nonsense. People, please, do not put a case on your watch. You will be ridiculed endlessly by those around you. Just don't do it. You are paying for a piece of fashion, why cover it??? Remember pocket protectors? Guess what...
 
Bigserver1 said:
I realize it's wasteful, but I'd rather destroy a watch and pay for a new one or for an AppleCare replacement rather than have a case on a fashion item.

It would be like buying $200 jeans and then putting a plastic slipcover on them. Or killer dress shoes that you cover up. Normal wear and tear will happen imo, and it's part of any fashion/clothing item.
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Cashmonee said:
This is nonsense. People, please, do not put a case on your watch. You will be ridiculed endlessly by those around you. Just don't do it. You are paying for a piece of fashion, why cover it??? Remember pocket protectors? Guess what...
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Nobody is saying to use the case full time. I don't see why anyone would be against using a case to protect the watch during a potently watch harmful sport. Honesty is anyone even going to notice you put a case on durring your bike ride? Even if they did do you care?
 
The Doctor11 said:
Nobody is saying to use the case full time. I don't see why anyone would be against using a case to protect the watch during a potently watch harmful sport. Honesty is anyone even going to notice you put a case on durring your bike ride? Even if they did do you care?
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No, I don't care, but I also don't see the point. I guess my first response would be to wear the watch as intended and loosen up a bit. It's going to scratch. It's an Apple product, it will look worn after a year or two. It's ok, it actually looks better that way.
 
Cashmonee said:
No, I don't care, but I also don't see the point. I guess my first response would be to wear the watch as intended and loosen up a bit. It's going to scratch. It's an Apple product, it will look worn after a year or two. It's ok, it actually looks better that way.
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You don't fall off your bike often do you? There's a difference from scratched here and there and completely raped by the pavement.
 
Cashmonee said:
This is nonsense. People, please, do not put a case on your watch. You will be ridiculed endlessly by those around you. Just don't do it. You are paying for a piece of fashion, why cover it??? Remember pocket protectors? Guess what...
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Way to sound insecure. What about those of us that actually like the way the cases look? That spider tough armor case reminds me of the very popular G-Shock watches, some of which sell for more than the Apple watch.
 
The Doctor11 said:
You don't fall off your bike often do you? There's a difference from scratched here and there and completely raped by the pavement.
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No I don't. I ride a road bike, and it is preferable to stay upright. If I was a mountain biker, I wouldn't wear a watch when I went.

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venom600 said:
Way to sound insecure. What about those of us that actually like the way the cases look? That spider tough armor case reminds me of the very popular G-Shock watches, some of which sell for more than the Apple watch.
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You can call it insecurity if you like. The cases look ridiculous. It's an Onion article come to life.
 
Cashmonee said:
No I don't. I ride a road bike, and it is preferable to stay upright. If I was a mountain biker, I wouldn't wear a watch when I went.

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You can call it insecurity if you like. The cases look ridiculous. It's an Onion article come to life.
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It's insecurity when you won't wear it because you are afraid of being ridiculed. If you genuinely believe it looks ridiculous (and I tend to agree), then you shouldn't need confirmation from someone else to choose whether or not to wear it.

That said, I'd buy the case because it changes the look of the watch enough that it isn't likely to be as much of a target of theft. Every thief in big city transit systems is going to know the Apple Watch, but the cheap looking Casio knock off will likely get a pass.
 
venom600 said:
It's insecurity when you won't wear it because you are afraid of being ridiculed. If you genuinely believe it looks ridiculous (and I tend to agree), then you shouldn't need confirmation from someone else to choose whether or not to wear it.

That said, I'd buy the case because it changes the look of the watch enough that it isn't likely to be as much of a target of theft. Every thief in big city transit systems is going to know the Apple Watch, but the cheap looking Casio knock off will likely get a pass.
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I don't recall saying I was afraid of being ridiculed. I recall saying others will ridicule a watch case wearer. Insecurity or not, the point remains, I would hope people realize this is a watch and it is meant to be used and worn, not pampered and looked at longingly.

And why would you make your expensive look at me watch look like a cheap Casio knock-off? That makes zero sense to me.
 
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