This is a really nice case. No watermarking to speak of. It does scratch up, but not too bad. However, I have only used it for a few days. I will say that it does seem to let dust in particularly around the cable connector area, which is very noticeable to me with my black iPhone. Also, if you like to change cases around frequently like I do, you may want to think a bit about this one as it is VERY hard to get off. Probably the most difficult one I have ever tried, and I have a ton of cases. Definitely more difficult than the candyshell, which is not that easy either. But all in all, a pretty nice case.