Watch Screen Protectors

Protecting a watch screen

A watch screen is small, but it sits where it meets every desk, wall and zip. A screen protector takes the scratches and scuffs instead, and is replaced when it is worn. The protectors here are made to be compatible with Apple Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, not by Apple or Samsung.

The kinds here

• Hydrogel film for Apple Watch. A soft, thin film that follows the curve of the screen, sold in packs, chosen by series and case size.
• Ceramic film for Apple Watch. A flexible ceramic film, not glass, made to sit over a curved screen, in packs of one, three or five.
• Hydrogel film for the Galaxy Fit 3. Made for that tracker's screen alone, in packs of three or five.

Packs make sense with a watch: a film that gets a scratch or lifts at a corner can be replaced the same day. For a cover that guards the edges as well, see watch cases and bumpers, where some come with a screen cover or glass built in.

Film or glass on a watch

Most Apple Watch screens curve down at the edges. Flat glass cannot follow that curve and lifts at the edge, which is why film, hydrogel or ceramic, is made for curved watch screens. Glass suits flat screens, and on a watch it usually comes built into a hard case. The guide to screen protectors explains the difference between glass and film; the same points apply on a watch.

Choosing the right size

A protector fits one screen exactly, like a case and unlike a strap. A 41mm Series 9 and a 42mm Series 10 need different protectors, so choose by the series and the size engraved on the back, both of which are listed on each product.

Questions people ask about watch screen protectors

How do I fit one without bubbles?

It is the same job as on a phone, smaller. Clean the screen with the cloth, line the film up, and press out the air from the middle to the edges. The guide to fitting a screen protector goes through it step by step.

Will the touchscreen still work?

Thin film is made to keep the screen responsive. If a corner lifts or touch feels dull, take it off and fit a fresh one from the pack.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Watch cases and bumpers
• Straps compatible with Apple Watch
• Galaxy Watch straps
• Fitbit straps
• Watch stands
• Guide: Watch straps: sizes, materials and fitting
• Guide: Screen protectors explained: glass, privacy, anti-glare and film