Do you REALLY need a case for your Apple Watch?!! | SCREEN PROTECTOR & COVER REVIEW

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In this video, I explore the pros and cons of purchasing an Apple Watch case and outline when it might be a good idea to buy one.
I would never have thought about buying a case for my Apple Watch, however a few weeks ago I accidentally scratched my watch, quite badly, by swimming into a wall. I was hoping the case would help make the scratches less visible, and protect my tech from further damage.
I've been using it daily for several weeks and have some thoughts on whether cases and screen protectors are worth buying. I do think the cases have a variety of benefits, but there are some potential drawbacks on aesthetics and functionality.
This is the case I purchased (affiliate link): amzn.to/3IUYRpD
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@danielstrasser1779 6 ай бұрын

I agree very great video I use a screen cover on my s8 but it protects your investment plus gives you that peace of mind without replacement of your watch Plus even the Apple insurance just for a back up in case. But I never remove my case leave it on always

@emakoo01 9 ай бұрын

I have the exo edge case from otter box and I like it because the screen is bare and easy to use touch screen

@ronanhutchinson 9 ай бұрын

Nice! Yeah Otterbox make great cases! They’re very strong.

@L_San87 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I’m a recent apple user and just bought my first watch and the question of protection was hanging over my head (since I’m an avid phone case user, my iPhone 15 pro max has all the gear I could find 😂) but I had no idea what to do with the watch. I like the way it looks, I have the starlight and I find it so slick so the idea to buy a case for moments of extreme use fits me perfectly! Thank you!!

@ronanhutchinson 2 ай бұрын

Thanks you! And thanks for watching! I’m glad my video helped you out. Hope you’re enjoying your Apple Watch

@nutellapancake6957 4 ай бұрын

Great video with good points. In my opinion, I personally think that a case would be a good investment especially if you are an active person or a person prone to clumsiness. From my experience, I brought a case straight from the get go for my Apple Watch SE after my series 3 since the series 3 had many scratches by the time I upgraded which I didn’t want on the new watch since I plan to keep it for a long time. While it may look a little bit more bigger, it still provides a decent amount of protection especially on the screen which is what we interact with the most.

@ronanhutchinson 3 ай бұрын

That’s exactly it! For me, as much as I don’t want to use a case, I can be pretty clumsy sometimes, so it’ll save the watch from a lot of damage. Thanks for watching. I’m glad you liked my video

@littlemisskate4254 10 ай бұрын

What a great video. Thank you. I have a couple of Apple Watch screen protectors that are very similar to what you’ve got and I totally get what you’re talking about because when I have my screen protector on it does make it look a bit bulky and not quite as nice with it off, but I tend to look at it this way if I didn’t have it on and my Apple Watch got scratched or damaged it would cost me a lot of money to get a new watch and more than the actual screen protectors to fix it. That’s the way I look at it.

@ronanhutchinson 10 ай бұрын

Hi Kate! Thanks for watching. I’m really glad you enjoyed my video. I 100% agree with what you’re saying. In my case, I wish I’d had the case sooner because my watch is badly scratched now. I’ll definitely make sure to grab one for my next watch. 😅😅

@dominique___1980 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad I watched the entire video. I like the idea of buying a case for when I'm doing more rugged activities. Cheers, mate.

@ronanhutchinson 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I feel the same way. Glad the video helped!

@dominique___1980 2 ай бұрын

I just ordered my first apple watch..and got the cover as well. Thanks again.

@ronanhutchinson 2 ай бұрын

@dominique___1980 awesome!! You’re gonna LOVE it!

@Rufuskin1 8 ай бұрын

YES!!! DEFINITELY GET THE CASE!! Take it from a man living with remorse!! I had scratches on my screen that I was sad about, BUT my IWatch series six took a whack against a door frame, must have ruptured the battery? Now it is DEAD! RIP 😢 The Apple watch is definitely NOT bulletproof! Now I am forced to buy the ULTRA. I intend to wrap it in the best protective products I can find! Who cares if it looks funky when I wear it?? Maybe as well have a better chance of not getting mugged if people can’t really tell what it is you’re wearing when you’re out and about! You are Welcome!

@ronanhutchinson 8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear your series 6 died. I’ve just upgraded to the ultra 2 and I love it! It looks SO good on my wrist. But I’m super paranoid about smashing it at the moment

@133taxi 7 ай бұрын

Great tutorial very informative, I have a couple of cases as I always seem to catch my watch on the door frames, what I find is some of of the cases are more responsive than others , I would definitely recommend one if you are clumsy like me lol plus you can change straps and face covers to have a different look 👍🏻

@ronanhutchinson 7 ай бұрын

Yeah I live customising my watch with different straps and stuff. Adding cases just takes it a step further. Yeah, I’m pretty reckless when it comes to bashing my watch off doorframes and stuff too! 😅😅

@_icscata_ 9 ай бұрын

“No case looks better” The watch being brutally scratched: 👁️👄👁️

@ronanhutchinson 8 ай бұрын

In the end I upgraded to the Apple Watch Ultra. So I don’t have a case on that one either 😅😅 I think I will get one for anything rugged though.

@kimberlyethridge6492 7 ай бұрын

I always have a case on mine bc I know how clumsy I am. I ordered my aw 9, and the same day I ordered my case so I’d have it when it came in. Also it keeps the watch looking nice on trade in. My experience and opinion.

@ronanhutchinson 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, that makes total sense to me. I’ve never traded in my old Apple Watches. I probably should though, mind you my S6 is now horribly scratched. So there’s not much point.

@benas_st 7 ай бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson Even if you don't get much monetary value, the watch can still be recycled and the materials can get a new life. Who knows, maybe parts of it would end up in your next product:)

@ronanhutchinson 7 ай бұрын

@benas_st that’s very true! It can always be reused for something else!

@bradleylsn244 5 ай бұрын

If i got a scratch 1/10th as bad as yours, i would be replacing the screen… yours got into a fight with a bear, lost, and youre over here trying to rock it out 😂😂

@ronanhutchinson 5 ай бұрын

Yeah. I was very sad when it happened first. But I kinda got used to it after a while. 😔😔 I definitely wanted to get it fixed or replaced asap though 😅😅

@BrunoDECOURCY 11 ай бұрын

The case you have is a pain if you go swimming as water gores between the case and the screen… I used to have an Watch Series 5 and I had a RhinoShield case for it. I have a very active life and the watch is still in perfect condition. My wife is using it, still with the case. There are lips around the screen… I have now an Watch Ultra since Oct 2022 and I don’t have any case for it… It is still in perfect condition.

@ronanhutchinson 11 ай бұрын

Yes. I’d find water between the case and the screen really frustrating. I really want to get an Ultra. It’s 😍😍

@lidy0433 10 ай бұрын

With the RhinoShield only the edges are protected right? (Not the screen?) Im a swimmer too, looking for a good option.

@ronanhutchinson 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’ve never used Rhinoshield. But from what I can tell, it looks like they’re just bumper cases that don’t fully cover the screen. I’d say they’re good if you’re doing pretty rugged sports. And I think it would have helped in the situation like what happened to me. But I think I still would have had some damage 😔

@markreynolds9135 5 ай бұрын

Damn, you beat the sh*t out of that screen.

@ronanhutchinson 5 ай бұрын

You bet I did! 😔 I better be more careful next time

@2345Wood 11 ай бұрын

If you’ve got applecare+ you can pay £50 to get a replacement watch and it’s brand new

@ronanhutchinson 11 ай бұрын

I didn’t have it, and cause my watch is so old, I’m not eligible for it now 😔😔

@georgebutterworth5018 8 ай бұрын

But how often am I gonna scratch it bad enough that they will let me replace? 2 bucks a month and £50 is almost new watch territory

@evilsauce4234 5 ай бұрын

When I was unboxing my watch it literally fell out and now there’s like small dents on the body itself so this accident convinced me to buy a case

@ronanhutchinson 5 ай бұрын

🥹🥹 oh no! Yeah, it’s definitely worth putting a case on that!

@mommynibeanie 9 ай бұрын

Hmm. I'm really torn between choosing a case or just a screen protector. Any suggestions?

@ronanhutchinson 9 ай бұрын

Hey. I can see pros and cons for both. Obviously a case offers way more protection. But a screen protector won’t hide too much of the watch. My gut says a case is the better option though. I think if you’re going to spend money putting something on your watch, you’d be as well off to protect the whole thing. Hope this helps. And thanks for watching!

@mommynibeanie 9 ай бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson thank you! 😊

@4lowfleep664 9 ай бұрын

I bought a screen protector and it started peeling off. Bought it from BB.

@ronanhutchinson 9 ай бұрын

@4lowfleep664 ah that’s gotta be annoying. Nothing worse then a screen protector not sitting right.

@iamthe1whowillbringpeace316 8 ай бұрын

Buy a 41mm apple watch if your planning to get a case

@raynardroopnarine6502 7 ай бұрын

Use the liquid screen protector to fill those scratches

@ronanhutchinson 7 ай бұрын

Oh I never heard of that. What is it?

@williemclean3224 8 ай бұрын

What do you do if you buy a stainless watch with stainless band, covering it up with a case hides what you just paid for.

@ronanhutchinson 8 ай бұрын

But my watch is aluminium, and none of my cases are stainless steel either… so 🤷🏻

@Di_Genius123 9 күн бұрын

Hmmm, the listing says tempered glass but you’re saying plastic 🤔

@ronanhutchinson 9 күн бұрын

Yeah, it feels like plastic to me. Either way, I’d rather smash it than my watch 😅😅

@Di_Genius123 9 күн бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson loool

@barnetsy1 6 ай бұрын

Why doesn’t my watch respond when a tap it when I have a case on?

@ronanhutchinson 6 ай бұрын

I’m not sure. It could be an issue with the case blocking the input to the screen. I can’t say I’ve run into that problem when I’m using a case on my watch.

@mathiaboy0791 3 ай бұрын

Hey great video, but a nice and easy way to hide the scratches is to put on a liquid/uv screen protector. It a screen protector where you put liquid between the screen protector and the screen. The liquid fills the scratches up and when you put the screen protector on you harden the liquid with a included uv light👍

@ronanhutchinson 3 ай бұрын

Oh cool! Thanks for the tip!!! I’m delighted you enjoyed the video.

@mathiaboy0791 3 ай бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson Yea, I worked on an engine and I accidentally Scratched my Apple Watch SE in a tight spot without noticing it leaving serval deep scratches in the watch, after installing the Uv screen protector the watch looks new and flawless again, I can’t even notice I have a screen protector on😊

@ronanhutchinson 3 ай бұрын

@mathiaboy0791 awesome! Such a good tip! I’ll totally have to try that.

@jimmyman8031 3 ай бұрын

I can hardly see the scratches on my screen now.

@ronanhutchinson 3 ай бұрын

Nice. That’s great! I got used to looking at them after a while too. But they always still bothered me when the light caught them.

@tommccarthy1914 23 күн бұрын

I find that those cases make the touch screen less responsive. Is it just me?

@ronanhutchinson 23 күн бұрын

Yeah, I think they do. But the one I had was barely noticeable. But it was definitely slightly less responsive alright!

@tommccarthy1914 22 күн бұрын

Yes exactly. I tried two. The first was complete 💩. I had to push really hard for it to register anything and the crown was hard to rotate. And the second is almost pretty much perfect but sometimes the touchscreen is a little unresponsive.

@EGO0808 5 ай бұрын

Just buy a new watch if it gets smashed? It’s not that expensive, is it?

@ronanhutchinson 5 ай бұрын

I didn’t have €479 to just drop on a new one… but if you do then go for it 🤷🏻

@protectork9831 6 ай бұрын

Samsung watches are so mu h durable . I have series 9 and galaxy 6. Galaxy is build like ultra third the price

@ronanhutchinson 6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching. That’s great to hear the Galaxy is so durable. Which watch do you prefer?

@protectork9831 6 ай бұрын

@ronanhutchinson galaxy watch is my favorite, but overall, I like the look of ultra 2. Will likely buy ultra 2 soon

@ronanhutchinson 6 ай бұрын

Nice. I got the ultra 2 when it launched and it’s 🔥🔥 if you’re in the US pick up an Ultra 2 sooner rather than later. Apple are going to stop selling it in the US because of a patent dispute in the next few days.

@MoonbearDiedHere 8 ай бұрын

So basically I'll just get a film protector instead, thanks

@ronanhutchinson 8 ай бұрын

With the scratches, I don’t think a fun protector would work well. Also don’t think it would have offered enough protection either… thanks for watching!!