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Case or no case?
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I personally like the Apple Watch without a case. I think the Apple Watch is meant to be used as a watch and I don’t like those types of cases. Also, be aware that dirt/debris can get trapped inside those cases if not cleaned regularly, and can scratch the aluminum casing or display.
Also, just comparing those pictures, it looks like the display looks more muted with the case attached.
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I have the same case you have on your watch. I am a printer technician for Xerox working on production level printers and have to put my arms in very tight areas with metal all around. Without the case I would have destroyed my Series 2 about a dozen times. On the weekends I'll remove the case and give it a quick cleaning before putting it back on.
I wouldn’t use a case for the watch. Too easy for it to get scratched up inside the case. Get AppleCare+
I have a Spigen tough armour on my series 3 to match my iPhone and iPad. I have clipped my watch on so many things and the case has protected it well. My watch is still like new 
Another vote for no case. I got a free case as part of a band I bought and ... all it did was collect dirt, grime, and dust - all I could think about was how it would damage the watch (but it was a cheap one with lots of exposed areas).
I agree.. it looks horrible. Peace of mind. It's only on for a few hours a day.No case for me. I like it looking like a real watch.
I would love to use my watch without a case but I bang it around too much.
Wrap yourself in bubble wrap but keep the case off the watch. Problem solved.
Wrap yourself in bubble wrap but keep the case off the watch. Problem solved.
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Definitely no case for me. While I’ve now moved on to a S3, my original SS S0 which I used from launch until a few months ago lasted superbly.
That’s despite it being dropped, being bashed off concrete slabs, scraped along walls and all sorts of abuse.
I still have it sitting here, I’m considering selling it. But other than some micro-scratches to the case there’s nary a mark on it, the sapphire screen is still immaculate.
That’s despite it being dropped, being bashed off concrete slabs, scraped along walls and all sorts of abuse.
I still have it sitting here, I’m considering selling it. But other than some micro-scratches to the case there’s nary a mark on it, the sapphire screen is still immaculate.
I don't mean to sound too harsh or disrespectful, but buying a protective case for your watch has got to be one of the silliest ideas I have ever heard of. Might just as well put a protective condom over your car. XXL size, of course.
Another no case from me. I don’t really like cases on anything. I have a couple phone cases but never use them. I’ve seen more damage done to items from the case being used then no case.
Obviously its a personal choice and you can do what you like but there is no way I would ever put a case on a watch, to me it looks beyond bizarre. I wouldn't do it even if it meant my watch would get scuffed up for its lifespan but it is one of the reasons I bought a SBSS S3 because between the actual watch case material and the sapphire I don't have any marks at all.