Is a screen protector needed for Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire

I've just ordered the Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire, which will be a massive upgrade from my forerunner 745. I want to make sure it stays in top condition.

I'll be wearing the watch whilst lifting weights, and at work where I have a tendency to be very rough - think inadvertently being hit and rubbed against hard surfaces, and dropped (oops).

I've always used a glass screen protector with my forerunner. The protector itself often needs replacing due to being cracked and scuffed, but I've never had a scratch on the glass beneath.

My question- I've gone the sapphire glass version for extra durability, but would I still need a glass protector for hard wear? If so, what glass protectors should I be purchasing to avoid interfering with the touch screen?

Cheers

0 bluefish 11 months ago

….“If damage occurs to the screen while using a third-party anti-glare screen protector, the device will not be covered under Garmin's warranty.“….

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=bD8ZsOP7a33IkRcjp2DgR8

0 Dr Phil 11 months ago

No. A screen protector is not necessary.

0 1799023 11 months ago in reply to Dr Phil

Good to know, thanks

0 1799023 11 months ago in reply to bluefish

Ah wasn't aware of that. Though I can't imagine how the screen protectors I use would damage it. Happy to know the sapphire as should be hard enough. Cheers

0 8924630 11 months ago

It can scratch if hit hard enough, apparently, but it's difficult (although there are examples on this forum).

The warranty thing is if the screen gets damaged from the protector which would be difficult to imagine.

For such an expensive watch that will get some rough and tumble it may not be a bad idea and they are very cheap on eBay

0 1799023 11 months ago in reply to 8924630

Thanks, those were my thoughts exactly!