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Screen protector or not for Ultra 2 watch ?
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My nine month old series 9 with no screen protector is absolutely pristine despite a few bumps into door frames and the like. Sapphire is 9 on the mohs hardness scale, which makes it incredibly scratch resistant. If I were planning to plunge my wrist into a bag of diamonds (or a bag or sapphire watch crystals) I'd definitely want that screen protector, but since I'm not I'm happy to go naked. 😂
Ultra has sapphire glass and is scratch resistant, but not scratch proof. Depending on what you do while wearing it, if you feel you need it get it. Personally, due to disabilities I use a screen protector and the case, even though I don’t like cases. My screen protector is a spigen ez fit tempered glass and the case is a clear spigen thin fit. I have dropped the watch a few times on a hard tiled floor and have not incurred any damage.
Spigen ez fit tempered glass for my ultra 2. The flat screen make it easier and nicer (or less uglier).
I would say it depends on your lifestyle, your hobbies, if you are clumsy, etc.
But if you are worried about it, get one.
But if you are worried about it, get one.
I have never had a scratch on any Apple Watch with sapphire glass, and I’ve had every series except series 6 and Ultra 2. My Ultra is the first one that got multiple scratches somehow. Apple let me replace under AppleCare+ as an accident repair.
Ultra 1; not using any protection on metal nor glass. Much nicer without, and have done some trips into the mountain for light climbing, no issues. The only marks my Ultra got, was from car work in cramped conditions in the engine bay, one scratch on the outer metal edge of the display, next to the plastic around the display.
I've been running screen protectors on my apple watches for a couple of years and wouldn't go without one now. I use Ghost armor. Its like 15 bucks to get it installed and replacements are $5 whenever needed no questions asked. The Ghost armors are so good you can barely even tell they are there. I upgraded to the AW2 about 2 weeks ago and immediately had one put on. I probably don't need it but I'd rather spend $15 now then regret it later when / if a scratch does happen. Its cheap insurance.
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The short version: if you manage to damage the front glass on an Ultra, that’ll be the least of your worries. You’ll be much more concerned with how to live as an amputee …
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Apple Watch Ultra Stands Up to Major Abuse in Latest Durability Test
Inspired by "the most extreme activities," the Apple Watch Ultra features a rugged design with a titanium case and a flat display with a sapphire crystal cover. Apple says the watch is built to help users "push their boundaries with adventure, endurance, and exploration".
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The short version: if you manage to damage the front glass on an Ultra, that’ll be the least of your worries. You’ll be much more concerned with how to live as an amputee …
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I have never used a screen protector in any Apple Watch and my ultra 2 is doing just fine and I got it launch day
I have an S6 that I tried using a screen protector on. You could always see that it had a screen protector, and then periodically it would come off and look like the screen was shattered. After that happened 3 times I gave up. My screen still looks fine after 3 years, and my wife's S6 SS looks even better.
I don't think its necessary.
I don't think its necessary.
Let’s put it this way…if you actually managed to scratch the screen, it would be the equivalent of winning a gold medal and something you’d proudly show off. I’m generally very careful with my watches but things happen…I’ve managed to whack it into door knobs, hand rails, etc and others have done much worse to theirs all without issue. SP for the ultra is certainly not needed