Apple Watch cases

Size-first guides with picks for each job:

Bands are shared across sizes, but each case fits one size only. Apple’s band size guide groups watches like this:

• Small bands fit 38mm, 40mm and 41mm watches, plus the 42mm Series 10 and 11.
• Large bands fit 44mm, 45mm and 46mm watches, plus the 42mm Series 1 to 3.
• Ultra (49mm) takes large bands for everyday wear. Ocean, Alpine and Trail Loops are made for it.

Cases don’t carry over like that. Series 10 and 11 come in 42mm (small) and 46mm (large), and every Ultra is 49mm. A 46mm Series case won’t fit an Ultra.

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  Spigen Ultra Hybrid

  Selected sizes on the listing

  Clear TPU bumper with a hard polycarbonate back, so the watch finish shows through. Only some sizes are offered, so pick yours on the listing. More clear options: clear cases.

  Rated 4.2 out of 5 from · 4,266 Amazon ratings

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  Spigen Rugged Armor

  Series 10 / 11 · 46mm

  Flexible TPU bumper with raised edges around the screen. No glass included.

  Rated 4.5 out of 5 from · 344 Amazon ratings

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  OtterBox Eclipse

  Series 10 / 11 · 46mm

  Bumper with a built-in screen protector, for full front coverage.

  Rated 3.8 out of 5 from · 462 Amazon ratings

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  Ringke Fusion Bumper

  Series 10 / 11 · 46mm

  Dual-layer bumper that leaves the screen and back open.

  Rated 3.4 out of 5 from · 147 Amazon ratings

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  Misxi Glass & Case Pair

  Series 10 / 11 · 46mm

  Two matte-black covers with built-in screen glass.

  Rated 4.5 out of 5 from · 20,153 Amazon ratings

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• case-tester ranked Ringke Air Sports first for Series 10 46mm and Spigen Rugged Armor last, calling it too thick.
• Accessorytested chose Spigen Rugged Armor as the budget pick and OtterBox Eclipse as the premium pick for Series 11.

These are their picks, not ours. No case here makes your watch more water-resistant, and a case with glass can trap moisture.

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  ESR Ultra Case & Armorite Protector Set

  Ultra · 49mm

  Black aluminum-alloy case with two separate tempered-glass screen protectors.

  Rated 4.6 out of 5 from · 4,169 Amazon ratings

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  Misxi Case & Glass Kit

  Ultra · 49mm

  Separate hard bumper and tempered glass, with an alignment kit for install.

  Rated 4.4 out of 5 from · 167 Amazon ratings

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More Ultra picks by job: Ultra 49mm cases.

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