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

Would have been 5 stars except all the branding on the band. Do not need to see Hybrid polymer, shock resistant, rugged armor (that one ok that what’s it’s called) and definitely don’t need to see untra comfortable. Save all that for the packaging. Attach a photo of one of the markings there are 2 on the top and one on the other side of the band.

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.

I gotta love Spigen, This is #3 in the 4 of the cases Ive purchased of their amazing iPhone protection & now iWatch protection product! Im a bigger fan now that Im a new iWatch owner! The band is cooler than the OEM apple band. The watch looks kinda like an old school Casio Diver watch that I had about 30 yrs. ago! Get one & I know youll like it,

i got a new apple watch for Christmas. i bang my watch on stuff all the time so i quickly researched and found this watch band. i have a Spigen rugged armor phone case which has saved my phone many times so i knew this would be great. Spigen delivers again. it not only looks great but its 10x better than the factory watch band and it protects the face at the same time. well worth the money.

This is a great addition to your Apple Watch. It protects the face with a raised lip around the display opening. The band is comfortable.

I had one for two years and wore it every day. It did a good job protecting the watch when combined with a glass screen protector The band started cracking so I bought a replacement. It was a good band up until that point and I’ll be happy if I get another two years out of the new one.

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’ve had this band for almost 2 years. Absolutely love it. Like others, prior to buying my Apple Watch Series 3 in ‘18, all I wore were G Shocks, so I was very concerned with the fragility of the Apple. Tried numerous bands and settled on this one. Outside of having to take a damp cloth and toothbrush to clean the built up gunk every now and then, I’ve had no problems. Still looks very good, considering the abuse I put watches through.

Comfort wise, the band is fine. I do find frustration with the loop always sliding down and the band popping out. You will have a challenge figuring out how to get the watch to rest on the charge dock (because of the rigidity of the bands). A simple work around is to elevate the charge dock on the edge of a tissue box (for example) so that the bands can drape the sides of the box (lower than the charge dock). The durability... as far as the finish, I was surprised that over spray from Repel mosquito repellent ruined the watch band matte finish (leaving it permanently blotched and unsightly. There’s nothing short of chemical etching that I haven’t tried to “clean” the band from the Repel spray. See pictures. So disappointed because the band looks so trashy now. Worse is, despite the name Rugged Armor, the band / case is not rugged. Do not fool yourself into thinking the band is durable. The Achilles heel of the whole design is the very think plastic above and below the wheel. It will break and on mine has broken. Ive not had my case very long at all. HIGHLY disappointed and a complete waste of my time and money. Its products like this that annoy me (as if the designer / producer just ignores these obvious defects). Despite paying less than $20, I feel suckered and fooled. This is nothing more than just a look of rugged. It is all show and absolutely does not pass.

Basic band. Nothing fancy. Works as expected.