{"id":24345,"date":"2016-03-29T17:39:42","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T17:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=24345"},"modified":"2017-04-17T12:09:16","modified_gmt":"2017-04-17T16:09:16","slug":"making-a-case-for-the-apple-watch-shapeways-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/making-a-case-for-the-apple-watch-shapeways-reviews","title":{"rendered":"Making a Case for The Apple Watch | Shapeways Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"

You open a door in a hurry and simultaneously smash your wrist on the doorframe. Sure it hurts, but you also hear a slight crunch. You look down, and sure enough, your brand new Apple Watch\u2019s screen is smashed to bits.<\/em><\/p>\n

Which is where today\u2019s review comes into play. We\u2019re taking a look at two Apple Watch cases with slightly different form factors.<\/p>\n

Now, you may be thinking, “why do I need a case for my watch? I wouldn\u2019t put one on my Rolex, or Omega\u201d But that\u2019s where the Apple Watch separates itself from traditional watches whose screens \u201ctake a beating\u201d. The iWatch will get damaged far before a nice traditional watch will. So cover up!<\/p>\n

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The first case<\/a> we\u2019re checking out is Dungstar\u2019s 14k rose gold plated cover. This attractive yet functional cover looks great, feels great and gives the device a cool, unique look.<\/p>\n

Getting the cover on is simple and anchors it to the watch.<\/p>\n

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Pull the bands off your watch Snap the cover right on top, aligning the buttons.<\/p>\n

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Slide the bands back to lock into place.<\/p>\n

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Taking a look at this case you can see it offers pretty solid coverage around the entire case, while leaving the screen somewhat exposed. This makes sure you\u2019re never blocked while using the watch, allowing full-motion access to all of the screen, without eliminating the sleek and minimalistic form factor.<\/p>\n

The second protector<\/a> we\u2019re looking at is a 18k gold plated cover by Mstyle183. Assembly is the exact same as with the previous case, using the bands to lock the cover in place.<\/p>\n

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At first glance, the case looks almost the exact same too, but once you look closer, and start using the watch, you notice that it covers the screen quite a bit more. It helps to protect a bit more of the front of the watch, which makes it a little bulkier.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a sleek, minimalistic case for your Apple Watch, Dungstar\u2019s design is a great option. But if you want something that provides a bit more protection, definitely check out Mstyle183\u2019s option. Check out our full video review here: