Spigen Rugged Armor Pro Designed for Apple Watch Band with Case for 42mm Series 3/2/1/Original (2015) - Black

After searching and searching for a new watch band I finally stumbled across this brand, and what a great product it has been! I am a plumber so I’m always working around rough conditions and water. This band is very durable, water tight and you can barely feel it on your wrist. I give this a 10/10 for durability, comfort and price.

This is by far the best watch case that I’ve used and I have had several, it’s not big and gaudy like most, I don’t really like that it has hybrid polymer printed on the top and bottom of the watch face, but it’s not that noticeable. If your looking for a heavy duty, light, comfy case and band for your Apple Watch, I highly recommend this one. The only thing is that I haven’t been able to use a screen protector along with this case, but it has a raised face so the watch isn’t prone to get scratched. In fact I’ve had mine a while and haven’t got a scratch one yet, and I’m and industrial electrician so it gets put to the test daily.

I was looking for something to all around protect my Apple Watch as I work in a kitchen environment and I accidentally bang it around sometimes. It has held up very well. My only complaints are that it collects a lot of sweat and dirt to where I need to take my Apple Watch out to clean it almost weekly but I expected that. You can feel the weight of it at first which can be a little off putting by its bulk but you get used to it. I would still recommend this

For the record the marks are from my job I work in manufacturing and this band is SOLIDLY made and would highly recommend if your job/activities demand the most protection. It does need a breaking in period and can be a little stiff.

I use this with a Series 1 Apple Watch. The watch fits snug inside and the bands are comfortable. I like the look of this case and it keeps my watch protected. My only issue (an issue I am willing to deal with) is that dirt and dust can still get down to the watch. It’s not a totally air tight seal. I didn’t really expect it to be. It is however a “tight” seal, enough that the watch doesn’t move while it is in the case. If you do woodworking or gardening or anything having to do with dust or dirt, like I do, just know that you will have to remove the watch from the case and clean both items regularly, so you don’t damage or scratch the metal frame of the Apple Watch. Still a great value. Still a great protective case.

...but I couldnt wear it. Ive got small wrists, with a very pronounced Ulna bone (I think thats it) that the watch band kept rubbing so badly it broke open the skin. Loved the band itself; it held in the Apple watch perfectly, and protected it from my normal job duties. Id recommend it for anyone with normal bone structure around where the wrist and hand come together.

Have been using this watch band for about 6 months and do not have one negative thing to say about it. I’m still using the first gen Iwatch and it fits perfectly.

Case fits the watch perfect and the button feels responsive long with room for the crown to not catch. There’s a small lip that goes just above the screen for some protection and also enough room to apply a screen protector. Strap is a good size for small wrists and the buckle feels nice with the strap having very minimal branding which is something I like. Spigen delivers once again on a solid case for my device!

Works well and fits well with the Series 3 42mm. The cutouts match up perfectly! This works very well with the Spigen silicone stand that’s under $10. It’s a nice combo to have for everyday use and on the nightstand! The crown and the side button are easy to reach and use. The crown is surrounded by the body of the case while the button has a covering and has a slight gap around it, making pressing the button easier than a fully molded button cover. The case and strap are made of the same material and Spigen refers to it as ‘Hybrid Polymer’. It has a slight ‘plasticky’ feel but is comfortably smooth and not overly grippy on your skin, allowing you to shift the watch around on your wrist without it sticking. The back of the watch is fully exposed and the case is almost fully flush with the sensors, where it will not cause any discomfort. The straps have small air pockets on the corners of the band ‘hinge’ providing some moisture wicking. This unit is of one-piece construction and feels akin to a GShock but much lighter as a whole package with an Apple Watch installed. The band is a little on the wide side and is squared off with a slight taper on the end like with most watch bands, making it easy to slip through the retention ring. The buckle is made of a smooth polymer, not metal or aluminum and feels sturdy enough to hold up over repeated use. This unit as a whole feels sturdy and provides great protection from everyday bumps on the sides, while the case around the watch keeps the watch secure. The strap may be a little short for some with larger wrists and cause some worry of the strap coming out from the retention ring after the buckle. Highly recommended!

I was a little worried when I get the package and I opened it up and the box looked like this. I figured the product was going to be damage, but thankfully it wasn’t. So far it seems like a good band/case combo and I hope it holds up. It’s not the most comfortable band but it might just be because it is stiff right now.