Guys who go to the Gym- Apple Watch Case or Screen Protector?

[Pepperfection]

Or you just risk it? My fear is if it hits the plates or bars accidentally.

Which is better between a case or screen protector? Or you just go nude?

 

[Pug72]

I have a home gym but whenever I workout or do any DIY/gardening, I put a sweat band on over my watch. I keep one in my pocket at all times when at home.

 

[risenphoenixkai]

I’ve owned multiple Apple Watches since 2015 and have been a regular gym rat the whole time, including lots of heavy lifting using plates and barbells. Never used a case or screen protector. Never once had any issues.

 

[azhava]

I had a case on my AW8. Broke the screens on 3 or 4 of them in 2 years (not all in the gym though), but the watch still looks brand new.

I haven't put anything on my AWU2 yet.

 

[Pepperfection]

Thanks for your insight guys!

 

[wilderkun]

I’ve never needed one. And I work out 3-5 times a week.
The screen on the higher end ones is sapphire glass, so you most likely will never scratch it.

 

[danb1979]

Or you just risk it? My fear is if it hits the plates or bars accidentally.

Which is better between a case or screen protector? Or you just go nude?

Both; no way I'd train without either for my AWU2

I'm fortunate enough that I have everything I need to train in my garage; but I've still managed to catch my watch a few times and the case / screen protector have done their job

However, my training isn't standard run of the mill etc... A mix of powerlifting / heavy grip and stone lifting etc

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I do tend to take my watch off when I'm faffing with the stones though...

 

[LeeW]

I got a clip-on screen protector for my S8 and have used one since. I currently have one for my U2. To be fair, there were no issues until I used the cable crossover machine a few times and found the handle/chain rubbed slightly against the side scuffing the Watch.

 

[Palindrom]

Did not think to cover my watch a single day .. working out with the millanaise loop or other metal bands. Stainless steel S7 no issues for over 2,5 years now

 

[SnowCrocodile]

Steel is mostly smooth. As long as you don’t hit it really hard, it shouldn’t be an issue.

One time when I really messed up a watch crystal (not AW) was when I reached behind a hose reel while kneeling, got slightly off balance and ran the watch across a brick wall. It looked like somebody took a diamond file to it.