Bumpers? Screen protectors!? These threads are getting hilarious...

[kdarling]

There are times when nothing replaces a smart watch???? Did you just write that?? Like when?? 99% of people on earth have never owned a smart watch. How in the hell are they indispensable already?

Thought it was clear from the context and your suggestion that a G-Shock is a better choice.

If you need to receive notifications on your wrist, a G-Shock cannot replace a smartwatch.

 

[michael1019]

Thought it was clear from the context and your suggestion that a G-Shock is a better choice.

If you need to receive notifications on your wrist, a G-Shock cannot replace a smartwatch.

I didn't reallt mean better. Maybe just more appropriate. But yeah, if you need notifications then true, can't replace a smart watch.

 

[camtechman56]

I am laughing already knowing there are people who actually plan to put on plastic wrap on a watch.

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I hear you!!!

Not sure about ion-x screen, but sapphire screen does NOT scratch. I have owned sapphire watches for more than 10 years and not a single scratch even have the watch bumped into steel filing cabinets and against concrete walls - NOT A SINGLE SCRATCH.

Just a thought! this watch you wore for 10 years, does it have a crystal that is thin enough to flex? The Apple watch has to have a thin crystal, otherwise you couldn't use the force touch feature. most watches have a thicker crystal, that doesn't flex. I think breakage would be more of an issue than scratching

 

[camtechman56]

I could see how that might make sense. Of course that person is about 3000 times better off with a g shock. But if you absolutely wanted to wear your apple watch to a construction site or you do hardcore manual labor or something - then that would be suitable. For anything less (like a desk job) it would be completely ridiculous.

To clarify: I work in maintenance in a steel mill. I have to weld, grind, work on cranes, lathes, turn mills, and am required to work on any failure be it , mechanical, electrical (600 volts), hydraulic, and etc. I could be in a position where I'm 40 ft up above furnaces and its 160 deg f. Also the managers and supervisors call me on the phone, because the radios don't work well in the environment. I have to take my phone out a number of times a night, it will be good the just glance at the watch while on a job, and send a short message that i'll be there in a bit

 

[Seannyb]

Completely agree.

Have never, will never put a screen protector on my iPhone and I will most definitely NOT put one on my Watch either.

 

[Mr. Buzzcut]

I have worn watches all my life, and I'm 57. I have had many watches broken while working, and playing. the last 4 watches had the screens smashed by steel bars falling, and one by sparks from welding and grinding. If I had a watch "condom" as you say I may still have use of these watches. Also I assume you are also right handed, and won't have to deal with breaking the crown off while reaching for something. I have read many posts on how good sapphire glass is, but it is not a force field and stuff happens

Sounds like you have a work safety issue. Where are your gloves? Why do you have steel bars crashing into your wrist?

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Just a thought! this watch you wore for 10 years, does it have a crystal that is thin enough to flex? The Apple watch has to have a thin crystal, otherwise you couldn't use the force touch feature. most watches have a thicker crystal, that doesn't flex. I think breakage would be more of an issue than scratching

The crystals are not going to flex. Where does this info come from? I'd like to read what people are seeing.

 

[camtechman56]

Sounds like you have a work safety issue. Where are your gloves? Why do you have steel bars crashing into your wrist?

Not really work a safety problem, when you go to the bar rack and are getting round bar stock, some bars roll, or someone will put a shorter piece in the rack under newer longer stock and it makes the stack unstable. more of a training issue. as for gloves, while handling bar stock or using a hand grinder I use wrist length leather gloves and welding gloves for welding . My point was in certain environments extra protection for the watch could be a plus, if you don't want to replace it

As for the flex, watch the videos on the apple watch site, one shows the flex in the crystal as it is being pressed for the force touch feature.

 

[Mr. Buzzcut]

Not really work a safety problem, when you go to the bar rack and are getting round bar stock, some bars roll, or someone will put a shorter piece in the rack under newer longer stock and it makes the stack unstable. more of a training issue. as for gloves, while handling bar stock or using a hand grinder I use wrist length leather gloves and welding gloves for welding . My point was in certain environments extra protection for the watch could be a plus, if you don't want to replace it

As for the flex, watch the videos on the apple watch site, one shows the flex in the crystal as it is being pressed for the force touch feature.

Fair enough. A lot of the examples here are pretty crazy, though. There are many times you should take a watch off, especially a metal one. Working in tight areas, a watch is a good way to get stuck. Working around electricity is especially bad and worse with a metal band. Don't tell me you never "forget" to disconnect that car battery!

 

[corlando465]

Bumpers? Screen protectors!? These threads are getting hilarious...

I was doing a little research trying to decide between the Sport model with ion-x glass and watch model with sapphire glass. While the sapphire is harder to scratch, the info I read says it will fracture easier than the ion-x. Which is why they used the ion-x on the sports model. It is designed for everyday use, where as the other models are more for business and upscale dress. I've decided on the sport model for me, because I'm more interested in it for the fitness apps.

 

[brig2221]

I don't think you're in a position to criticise anyone over this or tell them to get over it. Your post comes across as condescending and presumptuous. You may not care about scratches and dents but many others do and they are well within their rights to do so.

True, but that doesn't mean he isn't right

 

[zacheryjensen]

I've worn stainless steel watches most of my life. Scratches give it character. It is really hard to get a very noticeable scratch anyway, and a sapphire crystal is not going to be a concern. You put a ****** piece of plastic over that screen and it scratches the plastic BECAUSE THE PLASTIC IS NOT SAPPHIRE. It does not mean you saved your crystal from a scratch, it means you scratched cheap dumb plastic that was useless to begin with.

And scratches on the case? Who cares? Buff and polish it every couple years, or just buy a new one in a few years and retire the well-worn and proven useful old one.

Only people who are clueless about watches have the notion of screen protectors/bumpers entering their mind here and I agree with the others who get this. It's very hilarious from a distance, but, if it was a friend I'd be a little concerned. Dear friend, you've lost your ****, gather it up please and move on. Watches do not need protection. If you are doing something that will destroy the watch, don't wear it.

 

[camtechman56]

Fair enough. A lot of the examples here are pretty crazy, though. There are many times you should take a watch off, especially a metal one. Working in tight areas, a watch is a good way to get stuck. Working around electricity is especially bad and worse with a metal band. Don't tell me you never "forget" to disconnect that car battery!

Well a car battery maybe, but at work it would be my job or even my life if I don't lock out, tag out, and try out an electrical panel. I work hard at going home in the same condition as I arrived, but sometimes you can get distracted and that is when things can happen, and i do remove jewelry when working in tight places, around moving parts ,and in electrical panels. So I will be getting a bumper or case for my watch

But that is my situation, others probably would not need to use one, that will be their choice.

 

[michael1019]

While I won't personally be putting any sort of protection over my Watch, OP you are speaking to a community who likely:

1) Have never before even considered paying so much money for a watch of any sort, so want to protect it if they can.

2) Recycle their devices every year or so (technology is disposable), and will therefore want to get maximum resale value when the time comes.

It doesn't mean they are twitchy weirdos who also keep their couches in plastic wrap (as some in this thread seem to imply).

Exactly. Thats why I posted it. Precisely because nerds don't know anything about style or fashion. Which is a large part of what a watch is. It's functional jewelry. It was largely educational with a lot of snark and sarcasm.

1. Don't cover or 'protect' watches. Wear them.

2. Watches aren't disposable, even if technology is. Keep it or don't buy it. Scratches in the watch world are inevitable anyway. Unless you trash it no one will really care all that much. I've bought and sold many many watches. We really have no idea what the value of the Apple watch may be second hand. It's better to just enjoy what you have. Otherwise, what the hell is the point?

 

[adammull]

If you're going to put a case on your watch you're a tool. The OP wasn't too mean, he wasn't mean enough.

Apple used to be cool. What happened? Now its just nerds using beautiful iPhones in Otterbox cases.

I'm awaiting the April 25th threads about the people on their 4th returned watch because of a dead pixel or the "OMG the watches with serial #'s starting with Q have a BLUISH TINT!!!"

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It begs the question, why have nice things if you're just going to preserve them for someone later on to enjoy?

THIS THIS THIS 1,000 TIMES THIS.

One day I'm going to buy a Porsche and wrap it in saran wrap and drive it to the mailbox only so that someone else can enjoy it later.

 

[jcsuzeta]

I am laughing already knowing there are people who actually plan to put on plastic wrap on a watch.

Wait. What?

 

[macguy90]

I was reading some apple watch threads today and began wondering how many of you guys out there have your Kia's wrapped in bubble wrap to 'protect' it from dings and rocks and, apparently, life.

Real watches cost a lot. I mean a lot. A nice Omega or Rolex or Panerai (or Corum, or Bell and Ross, or even a semi luxury watch like Tag Heueur or Oris) cost anywhere from 1,200-1,500 all the way to 30,000-40,000 dollars. Your average Panerai or Rolex will cost you about $5-6000 dollars. And here's what you absolutely won't see - a goddamn sapphire screen protector or a stupid ass watch 'bumper'. Watches, especially fine watches, are jewelry. A luxury sports watch, like a Rolex submariner, almost any stainless steel Panerai, or an Omega Seamaster, for example, is a tool. We in the watch world call them 'tool watches'. You can think of it like a Porsche 911 GT3. It's made to be used. James Bond (who, in the latest movies wears an Omega Seamaster and not his usual Rolex Submariner) does not wear a 'bumper' or a screen protector on his goddamn watch because that would be 1. Stupid. 2. Redundant (because sapphire) and 3. Tacky. Beyond belief. Watches are tools and they're meant to be used. That's life. Stainless steel is pretty strong stuff. You don't need to worry about ANYTHING. Sapphire will NOT scratch. Stop worrying.

I've owned many 3-5k watches. You get over that first scratch. I've never scratched a sapphire crystal. Stop worrying. It's a watch.

Finally - this is the tough part for apple. Watches are not entirely just tools. They're jewelry. For men in particular, it's one of the only pieces of 'jewelry' we can get away with wearing. Plus, the right watch has the amazing ability to make you appear more manly. Hence the reason why Panerai, omega and Rolex are so popular. James Bond wears one! Tech nerds definitely don't understand this, and that's a problem for Apple. Not a big problem at all, just a stupid silly problem that will probably get a ton of media attention. Apples watch CAN GET SCRATCHES! Oh my god! Nerds will be screaming to create a 'bumpergate'. Front page news - stainless steel can scratch? What the hell?

My advice would be - get over it. No one really lies getting their watch scratched. It just happens. But they're meant to be used. Scratches will happen. The crystal is tougher than you'll ever believe possible. Enjoy your watch. Don't rush to cover it in a nerdy ass bumper or cover the sapphire in a stupid ass 'protector'. If you do - you're hilariously missing the point.

I absolutely agree with you! I have to chuckle when I hear people saying they can't wait to buy cases, bumpers & screen protectors for their Watch. This thing is built to be durable. Of course it'll get scratches if banged around considerably, but like you said, it's meant to be used & enjoyed. I don't want to cover my beautiful Watch with cases/bumpers, but that's just me

 

[jcsuzeta]

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Lmao!

 

[phpmaven]

Just a thought! this watch you wore for 10 years, does it have a crystal that is thin enough to flex? The Apple watch has to have a thin crystal, otherwise you couldn't use the force touch feature. most watches have a thicker crystal, that doesn't flex. I think breakage would be more of an issue than scratching

The force touch feature does not mean that the crystal actually flexes. They are using sensors on the watch face that detect the difference between a touch and a longer press.

 

[ninethirty]

No, he absolutely nailed it. And the Apple watch isn't expensive. It's rather cheap as far as nice watches are concerned, but quite frankly, I wouldn't call the Apple Watch a nice watch anyway.

That's your opinion and I doubt one that is shared by the majority out there. It's in no way hilarious or ridiculous. Also I very much doubt it would get the reaction you say it would. There is nothing wrong in having a screen protector or all body cover on a watch as expensive as this. I agree using a bumper is certainly going too far.

 

[MH01]

Good post, I can relate to this. Have a Rolex deepsea, and the scratches it had, give it character.

A watch will always scratch . Never owned a watch that I did not hit on something .

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I don't think you're in a position to criticise anyone over this or tell them to get over it. Your post comes across as condescending and presumptuous. You may not care about scratches and dents but many others do and they are well within their rights to do so.

just the concept of bumpers and screen protectors for a watch is kinda silly. It's a very computer geek mentality .

Ever seen a bumper or screen protector on a Rolex, omega etc? See his point?

 

[michael1019]

Good post, I can relate to this. Have a Rolex deepsea, and the scratches it had, give it character.

A watch will always scratch . Never owned a watch that I did not hit on something .

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just the concept of bumpers and screen protectors for a watch is kinda silly. It's a very computer geek mentality .

Ever seen a bumper or screen protector on a Rolex, omega etc? See his point?

Beautiful watch! One of my all time favorites!

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No, he absolutely nailed it. And the Apple watch isn't expensive. It's rather cheap as far as nice watches are concerned, but quite frankly, I wouldn't call the Apple Watch a nice watch anyway.

First - thank you. And you're right - for a watch the apple watch is very very affordable. Almost cheap.

BUT - It appears to be beautifully made. It may well be one of the nicest watches you could possibly buy at that price point. We'll have to wait and see what it feels like in the hand and on the wrist. But if it's anything like my iPhone 6 plus - I expect it to be engineering at its finest. Something you probably will not find in another 600-1200 watch. I'm excited for it.

 

[ninethirty]

I've worn 3 different Rolexes for 10 years now, each of them with sapphire crystal. I don't baby my watches - they're meant to be worn. I've fallen off bikes, been hit by cars, tossed around by waves in 3 different oceans where the floor varied from sand to sharp rocks, and not a scratch or crack on any of them.

You have nothing to worry about with sapphire.

I was doing a little research trying to decide between the Sport model with ion-x glass and watch model with sapphire glass. While the sapphire is harder to scratch, the info I read says it will fracture easier than the ion-x. Which is why they used the ion-x on the sports model. It is designed for everyday use, where as the other models are more for business and upscale dress. I've decided on the sport model for me, because I'm more interested in it for the fitness apps.

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I'll get one just to check it out, but I don't think it's that beautiful. To be honest, I think the milanese bracelet is the nicest part about it. But still, I've got my eye on a Panerai right now and I'm much more excited about that

Beautiful watch! One of my all time favorites!

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First - thank you. And you're right - for a watch the apple watch is very very affordable. Almost cheap.

BUT - It appears to be beautifully made. It may well be one of the nicest watches you could possibly buy at that price point. We'll have to wait and see what it feels like in the hand and on the wrist. But if it's anything like my iPhone 6 plus - I expect it to be engineering at its finest. Something you probably will not find in another 600-1200 watch. I'm excited for it.

 

[imwoblin]

You guys are killing me.. 'Like a Dentist who drives a Porsche'? Overcompensating?
I drive a 911 Turbo and wear a Rolex Submariner and I'm far from being rich, and I'm not a Dentist. I would never put any kind of bumper or screen protector on a Rolex much less a AW. There really is no need for this. It's a watch...

 

[rasputin1969]

I was reading some apple watch threads today and began wondering how many of you guys out there have your Kia's wrapped in bubble wrap to 'protect' it from dings and rocks and, apparently, life.

It is hilarious isn't it. As Apple products have become increasingly popular the IQ of the average poster on Macrumors has reverted to the mean. Eight years ago you visited this site to read lots of insightful and helpful posts, now it's filled with posts like "Should I get a screen protector for my watch"!

 

[ninethirty]

You should totes get a screen protector for your watch, bro!

It is hilarious isn't it. As Apple products have become increasingly popular the IQ of the average poster on Macrumors has reverted to the mean. Eight years ago you visited this site to read lots of insightful and helpful posts, now it's filled with posts like "Should I get a screen protector for my watch"!