Catalyst Waterproof case for Apple Watch 42mm Series 2 & 3 with Premium Soft Silicone - Resistant [Rugged Protective case], Stealth Black

Love the case... I’ve always worn watches that were on the bigger side, so when I got my Apple Watch it felt a little small to me! This case adds just the right amount of size to my watch and offers extra protection which is excellent! Love the case! Either people notice the case and have one as well, or the notice the case and ask where to get one!Edit: Broke my case (which was my fault) and ordered another. That case cracked where the screw goes so I contacted catalyst and they sent me a new one right away... just sent them a few pics... no problem! Got my new case and had it for a few weeks and a little tab inside cracked when I took it apart to clean it! Contacted them again and a new one is on the way! While I think some parts of the case may be prone to breakage, they have definitely stood behind their product! Thank you catalyst!

The watch case is very comfortable and adds some size to the watch. It provides amazing protection to the body of the watch but you will need to buy a screen protector. I would have given the watch case a lower rating because the silicone protector did bust from possibly being taken out of swim mode. However, customer service for Catalyst is pretty good and refunded me a new case completely for the defective product. I will give this case a second try and overall I am happy with Catalyst products. I use them to protect all of my Apple products.

I rarely write negative reviews but in this case I feel other potential buyers should be aware that these “rugged,waterproof” cases are pretty much junk. My first one was purchased in April of 2019 and had cracked by mid May. I reached out to Catalyst and they DID immediately send me a replacement as soon as I provided them with pics of the cracked case. It seems these have an issue with any sort of stress put upon them by one bending their wrist and the watch being worn lower if that make any sense. The second one cracked today. As the bands pull on the case< it simply splits at some specific point of weakness. This time the damage is in an entirely different spot but the end result is the same. The case loses its structural integrity and obviously any protective qualities. For $69.00 ,it’s a very poor performance. At this point, I will turn to Amazon for a refund. Going through the hassle of asking for a replacement every 6-8 weeks is not worth it. Their customer service was great - although proof was required of the broken case,but what good is great customer service if the product is junky? Perhaps I lucked out and received two cases with some sort of flaw in them. They ARE very good looking and seem to be well designed but apparently looks can truly be deceiving. Reading some current reviews, it seems I’m not alone.

Though a higher priced product, I am very satisfied with my purchase for my 42mm Series 3 w/ LTE. Installation required some hand strength which gave confidence in the integrity of the materials. The band is soft touch rubber and has 13 adjustable holes for a one size fits “most” design. I’ve tested the waterproofing and it works as advertised. Audio, call quality, and mic sensitivity barely affected and all function very well through the case. This is most definitely a bulky item and may not be an every-day-wear for some but I’m a G-Shock enthusiast so this was exactly what I was looking for in regards to functionality and protection. My job is very hands on, including year round exposure to the climates, and I am confident that this will provide adequate protection and water proofing. I have been swimming while wearing this and shower with it daily and it has proven to be a valuable investment. I’m also not affiliated with Apple, Amazon, or Catalyst. I’m just a truck driver and equipment operator who appreciates a quality product. The only common con of this product is that with prolonged water exposure the small screw that holds the case together will rust, though a spare is provided. So be aware. This however doesn’t bother me so that justifies my 5 star rating. The style may not be for everyone but if you’re looking for a good quality case for perhaps a vacation or a trip to the lake, this is a very good option. It functions exactly as described and is a nominal price to pay for the peace of mind compared to the risk of replacing your Apple Watch! Also, this case does NOT provide protection for the screen but leaves plenty of room for a screen protector. I’m currently using a tempered glass one. If I find a way to break this case, I will most certainly be buying another!

I loved my catalyst watchband and received many compliments. I especially liked the band itself ...very comfortable. The problem I see is in the bottom half of the case. I don’t know whether it’s an inferior plastic, or the design itself invites small cracks and pieces to break off. The top half of the case seems to be much more sturdy. After about six months a piece fell off onto the floor which is the first time that I noticed an issue. The seller responded almost immediately requested some further information and promptly sent a replacement. The replacement kept coming apart on the opposite side of the screw. This is when I noticed that my old band had small pieces broken off on the bottom half. I guess I had never really looked that closely but now that I have I believe I am going to have the same issues again. it’s all associated with the bottom half of the case. It’s literally cracking with pieces falling off. I am a salesman so the band never gets in rough situations. I think that if the case itself was made with a more durable plastic that would solve the problems and then it would be worth 60 or $70 but as it is I have a $20 band that has outlasted it 2-3 times. It is not nearly as comfortable and does not look as good but it has never given me any problems. Please look into this. I doubt mine is an isolated problem.

Ottimo prodotto, comodissimo, protegge molto tutto l' orologio .un ottimo prodottoIo ho riscontrato un piccolo problemino, la rotellina non sempre lavora con quella dell' Apple Watch

I like how it fits but I think it’s over priced... seems to be well made, and is comfortable but is a little more than I wanted to spend... If they gave the adapter to put the watch band to the Apple Watch without the case I would feel more comfortable paying the money as I would have 2 options... I would have to spend another $60 to just use the watch band, from what I can tell and I would have another watch band as well... which I do not want.

I had purchased my iWatch series 3 (42mm) case on April 21st 2018, and wrote to their customer service on October 2nd 2019 asking for a replacement piece after the screw tube had broken under daily usage. The reply came quicker than I expected and it blew my mind: Customer Service was amazingly friendly throughout the entire communication, stunningly quick in their replies and unexpectedly generous: they replaced the entire product even 6 months after my warranty had expired! This is my very personal and utmost positive Catalyst experience.

Es justo lo que necesitaba.Estaba cansado de tener que comprar protectores de pantallas que no me duraban ni 2 dias sin romper y fundas que a final rayaban el watch al cabo de unos dias .Es una funda cara, pero an pensando en todo, con un look un tanto de reloj de juguete, proteje todo el watch y no lo araña, ya que viene una funda de silicona que lo abraza y despues lo encapsulas en una carcasa de plástico duro. Lo uso para todo, me voy con la moto de agua y voy seguro que no le va ha entrar agua al watch.ProsImpermeabilidadProtecciónVersatilidadContrasEsteticaGrosorAcabado final (podría ser de metal la carcasa exterior) ya que no es un producto que se pueda decir barato.Lo recomiendo 100%

Jusqu’à lors utilisateur de la coque Spigen, qui présentait quelques désavantages (pas d’étanchéité, donc passage de l’eau sous la coque et stagnation de celle-ci), j’ai fini par craquer pour la Catalyst.Avant de commander, j’étais plutôt inquiet devant son aspect relativement volumineux, mais en réalité, il n’en est rien, et je dois dire que je suis impressionné par sa relative finesse par rapport à ses caracteristiques ! L’aspect global au poignet est propre, avec un côté robuste et baroudeur, et l’ensemble n’est finalement pas si imposant.Le bracelet, conçu en silicone de bonne qualité, est très agréable en pratique. Le bouton latéral et la Digital Crown fonctionnent parfaitement. Le micro et le haut parleur ne sont que faiblement impactés par ce caisson étanche à 100 mètres. Le capteur de fréquence cardiaque est fonctionnel. L’écran n’est pas recouvert mais reste très convenablement protégé par le rebord du cadran en relief.Le système d’étanchéité est très ingénieux, puisque la montre est glissée dans une fine housse en silicone faisant office de joint torique, enfermée dans deux hémi-coques en plastique rigide resserrées par une vis.Chaque micron a été calculé pour ne pas perdre de place inutilement.Globalement, j’en suis pleinement satisfait.