I have never trusted myself with expensive watches. I would always scratch up the screens so I would always get inexpensive watches. Prior to Apple Watch, the only expensive watches I purchased were in the $130 range. Fast forward to the Apple Watch, and my original Sport and Series 4, have fared well, but if you look at the screen carefully and under good lighting, you will see several scuffs in the glass. I knew that they were going to get scratched from the get-go, so I am not terribly upset.
The game changed when I got my Series 5 Stainless Steel Apple Watch. The Series 5 is the most expensive watch I have ever owned, and I was not going to take any chances with it. I decided to protect it with a rubbery clear bumper case. It was big and thick but offered a clear view of the screen. I really did not like the added bulk that the case added. I felt that it robbed me of the sleek design of Apple Watch. On top of that, I recently noticed that the edges of the rubbery case had started to brown – a common problem with these kinds of cases. Thankfully, Spigen has a no compromise solution for me.
The Spigen ProFlex EZ Fit tempered glass screen protector for Apple Watch offers customers a tempered glass screen protector to protect the screen without adding bulk to Apple Watch.
I have been using Spigen’s glass screen protectors on my iPhones for multiple years now and I have found them to offer great protection while not getting the way during daily use. I purchased the ProFlex two pack and planned on installing them on my Series 4 and Series 5 Watches.
One of the nice upgrades with Spigen glass screen protectors are the plastic installation trays. Unlike older systems where you are left your own devices to line up and apply screen protectors, Spigen’s trays make installing perfectly aligned screen protectors a breeze. I also appreciate that the Spigen ProFlex screen protectors come with an oleophobic coating, similar to the coating that Apple uses, so that it is super easy to clean fingerprints from the glass.
Installation was super easy. First, you take off the band that is on Apple Watch and clean the screen with the included wipes and cloth. Next, place the Apple Watch in the provided alignment tray. Once in the tray, peel the back off of the screen protector that is attached to the applicator. Using the included squeegee to press down and apply the screen protector to the face of the Watch. A few good firm passes from bottom to top should do it. Finally, carefully, remove the applicator tab from the Watch, remove it from the applicator try, and rub out any tiny air bubbles. And that’s it, you are good to go. Reattach your favorite band and enjoy your Apple Watch knowing that its screen is protected from the day-to-day accidental bumps that could scuff or scratch the screen.
The biggest concern for me was going to be usability. I wanted a glass screen protector to protect the screen, but one that did not have a thick ridge that my finger would rub over when swiping up or down when trying to access notifications and Control Center. I am happy to report that while there is a bit of a ridge that I feel when swiping up to access Control Center, it is very minimal. I prefer the rounded edge for Spigen’s GLAS.tR iPhone screen protectors. It would be nice if Spigen could do something similar with the ProFlex screen protector in a future update.
Overall, I think the Spigen ProFlex EZ Fit tempered glass screen protectors for Apple Watch look and feel great. It allows me to ditch the chunky case and enjoy the look and feel of Apple Watch without worrying about scratching the screen.
The ProFlex EZ Fit screen protector is compatible with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6, 5, and 4. Available in both 44mm and 40mm sizes, the ProFlex costs a reasonable $19.99 at Spigen.com.
