SUPCASE [Unicorn Beetle Pro] Rugged Buckle Case for Fitbit Ionic,Strap Replacement Bands for Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch

So here's the scoop. I'm fairly active person and tough on watches. When I was give a Ionic as a gift I knew I had to get something that added some protections. I tried several options - clear plastic snap on cover that came in a three pack with different accent finishes, screen protector and the stock bands, SUPCASE with screen protector, and finally just the SUPCASE alone. Of all the combinations, the SUPCASE by itself is what I liked best.The SUPCASE doesn't play nice with the screen protectors if you have to remove the Ionic from the case to charge it. Eventually the screen protector starts to peel away and you have to replace it. I got tired of doing that every few weeks so I stopped putting on the screen protector.It is bulky. You gotta like the look or at least appreciate it. I'm not a huge fan of the style, but it is a tradeoff for the protection it offers. As the title indicates, this is my second one. The first one lasted a little over a year and then a crack developed in the lower left corner due to me having to take it out to charge it (more on that later).I live a pretty active lifestyle, hiking, skiing, fly fishing, camping, Crossfit, racing motocross. The band has done a great job protecting the watch in all those activities and I have not had any damage. I eventually purchased an older Alta HR to use when I race motocross because I didn't want to risk damaging the Ionic from getting roosted with rocks or crashing. The Ionic with the SUPCASE was bit too bulky for riding. The Alta is much smaller and narrower and FITBIT doesn't allow two of their newer models to access their app so I had to buy an older model so both could be on the app. Lame. FITBIT needs to change that nonsense.I figured a year of those activities was a pretty good run. It did seem to lose some pliability at the end so that may have lead to the crack. It was good enough in my opinion to by second one for the Ionic and a SUPCASE for my Alta.Charging Issue...You could leave the Ionic in the case to charge it with the provided charger, but a couple times I found the charger had come undone and the watch was not charged. I purchased a charging stand which I like better, but you have to remove the Ionic from the SUPCASE to charge it on the stand. The constant removal from the case is what eventually caused the crack.There you have it. An honest review after a year's worth of real world use. I included a pic of the new one. I had already tossed the old case before I wrote this review.

***2 Year Update***This case has taken abuse over these 2 years of use from every day, 24-hour wearing! I'm a nurse at a hospital and this watch has taken countless washes with soap and cleanings with bleach as needed, especially when dealing with COVID-19 positive patients. I clean it frequently so that I can wear it literally all the time, even while sleeping. I love the battery life of the Ionic, which lets me use it for over a week straight before charge. I can't praise this watch case enough. I even got my family to buy some for their watch!The best aspect I like about this watch case is I did not ever have a screen protector and hardly have a scratch on my watch face. I can't count how many times I've bumped and smashed my wrist accidentally on corners and surfaces, some of which I thought my watch was doomed from. I highly recommend this inexpensive case to protect your investment. As I stated in my original review, for the price, the durability can't be beat.Alas, it was only a matter of time before the case material dried and broke down with all the cleanings and time in the sun. Today, I awoke to the band clasp torn. The internal hard frame was already cracked from recent trauma, but remained protective as intended. I will try to find something like a velcro cable tie to keep the extra band held down until a new case arrives. Thank you for the awesome product! It has truly seen some things in its lifetime.(End updated review)------------------------For the price, the durability cant be beat. No signs of cracking or fading after daily use. I only take my watch off to chsrge weekly. Showering and wiping down with clorox wipes have not dried it out. The black metal clips are still black and not faded or scuffed. I commonly bump the watch against door frames and other flat objects, but the raised edge of the case protects the face from any scuffs. The fit is snug and secure. Will not allow the watch to come out unless the band is removed from wearing.

I bought this because my ionic was getting pretty beat up. This case strap gives new life to my ionic which was getting kind of dull. I have enjoyed it very much and it protects it way better than many other options out there. It's a little bulky on the wrist, but it's my preference so no worries there. Well built and good quality on the materials.

Overall, I have really liked this watch band. The leather on my old watch caused irritation to my wrist where as this watch band does not. This has really protected my watch well.Pros: Protects watch from drops or brushing up against hard objectsI work in manufacturing environment and watch in great condition stillGreat customer serviceAesthetically pleasingEasy access to all buttonsCons: Leather could be made more pliable to allow for easier bendingBand broke where it was bending after taking it off 1-2 times per day for around a year.