Why a watch needs a case
A watch is knocked against door frames, desks, car doors and walls far more often than a phone is dropped, and the edges of the case and the screen take it. A bumper or case takes those knocks instead, and can be taken off when you want the bare watch back. The cases here are made to be compatible with Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, not by Apple or Samsung.
The kinds here
- Soft silicone bumpers for Apple Watch. A matte silicone surround that covers the edges and leaves the screen and controls open, in plenty of colours, clear and plated finishes.
- TPU bumpers with a built-in screen cover for Apple Watch. A soft surround joined to a cover over the face, with cut-outs for the buttons, the crown and the sensors, in clear and metallic colours.
- Hard bumpers with glass for Galaxy Watch. A hard polycarbonate frame with tempered glass built in over the screen and a raised edge round it, for the Galaxy Watch4 onwards in 40mm and 44mm.
A bumper covers the edges only, so you still touch the screen itself; for it, add film from watch screen protectors. A case with a cover protects both at once.
A case fits one size exactly
This is where cases differ from straps. A strap compatible with Apple Watch fits every case in its size group; a case fits one size only, because it wraps the body of the watch. So a 41mm Series 9 and a 42mm Series 10 need different cases, though they take the same straps. Choose by the size engraved on the back of an Apple Watch and its series, or by the model name and size of a Galaxy Watch. Each product lists its options by series and size.
A good case leaves the sensors on the back clear, so heart rate and other readings still work, and does not press on the crown or buttons. Take it off now and then to clean out dust and sweat.
Questions people ask about watch cases and bumpers
Will a case stop my strap fitting?
A bumper sits round the body of the watch and leaves the strap slots free, so your strap fits as before.
Can I wear a case in water?
Water can sit between the case and the watch. Take it off after swimming, rinse both in fresh water and dry them.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.
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