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

I’ve had this band for almost a year now and I use it daily. It was meant to replace the last band that started to show wear and tear and was in the verge of falling apart. This one is used and abused on a daily basis as my job is very hands on and gets exposed to all the elements. Very durable and still use it every day. Love it

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!

Solid protection around the watch body. The band is surprisingly high quality and Ive been pleased with it thus far. I use this 2-3 days per week and I have a film screen protector. Taking it in and out of the case has peeled the corner of the protector up, so I would recommend shopping around for a quality screen protector to pair with this band (mine is a flimsy thin film).

Looks a bit bulky which OK as I had expected it. Feels bit harder than the soft Apple band. Main difference is when dust or water gets collected on the dial. It goes to the side and settles there just like a iPhone case. You may feel bit tough to operate the watch buttons and get used to it later. Its safe that there will be no more scratches if I accidentally hit a wall or my car door near the watch end. Serves its purpose very neat.

Product is nice. Meets my needs. A little cheaper plastic than I thought but the price is right.

Durability is excellent. I wore this band for three years before writing this review. I wore the band in all types of activities from exercising to banging it around the engine compartment and cockpit of helicopters, to working on cars and yard work. My watch is my EDC and I needed a band that would keep up and protect the watch. I just ordered my second band and the only reason I’m replacing it is because the small loop that holds the extra “tail” of the band, broke. That’s it. After three years of daily use that little band gave out. I definitely got my $20 worth and am looking forward to another three years with a new one.

Loved it

My husband always wore a silicone band with a bumper, but lost the bumper on a few occasions. When he lost it for good, we purchased this band and he LOVES it. It’s very masculine without a tremendous amount of bulk. He says it’s comfortable to wear and it really looks nice on

It is slightly difficult to get the watch in the case without feeling like you are going to break it. My biggest issue is that it does not work with any available screen protectors, I tried many with this case and it always causes the edges of the protector to peeps up and get bubbles around the screen. It seems well made and it is plenty comfortable but overall I replaced it with a $6 case and protector in 1 and it works much better.

My fiancé loves this watch band! I’d previously bought him this same band in black, and it lasted about two years with daily use before it started coming apart a bit on one of the straps. He was so happy with the first one that I just had to get another. Really great product for the price.