Has anyone ever used a case cover for your 965 or previous Forerunner?

I'm doing a Spartan Obstacle Course Race in a few months and I would like to wear my 965 in the race, but I'm concerned about the banging and abuse it might take. I see on Amazon there are lots of covers one can use to fully encase the watch, but I'm curious if anyone here has used anything like these.

Most of these include a screen but the last link is some kind of silicone shell only.

https://www.amazon.com/Lemspum-Tempered-Protector-Compatible-Forerunner/dp/B0C2Q471XN/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2AKGE11PEM6X7&keywords=garmin%2B965%2Bwatch%2Bprotector&qid=1695326640&sprefix=garmin%2B965%2Bwatch%2Bprotecto%2Caps%2C557&sr=8-9&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Forerunner-Protector-Smartwatch-Protective/dp/B0C5VPCL1M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2AKGE11PEM6X7&keywords=garmin+965+watch+protector&qid=1695326640&sprefix=garmin+965+watch+protecto%2Caps%2C557&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Forerunner-Protector-Smartwatch-Protective/dp/B0C5VPCL1M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2AKGE11PEM6X7&keywords=garmin+965+watch+protector&qid=1695326640&sprefix=garmin+965+watch+protecto%2Caps%2C557&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Compatible-Forerunner-Anti-Scratch-Accessories/dp/B0C7MF2CHR/ref=psdc_10048700011_t2_B0C2Q471XN?th=1

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0 Bitti over 1 year ago

I have a TPU case similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/AWADUO-Compatible-Forerunner-Protective-Accessories/dp/B0C5MKK9QC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=M99ZIN91X9PC&keywords=garmin+forerunner+965+protective+case&qid=1695368781&sprefix=garmin+forerunner+965+protective+cas%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

It's easy to put on, fairly easy to use buttons, and it raises enough over the screen so that it protects it even with an additional TPU screen protector (I'm using ProtectionFilm24's Brotect Flex). I've used it on several hikes without any problems (although I've not had any major incidents either).

0 snochick over 1 year ago

Yes I've used them and they seem to work well. I've run about 12 spartan races and yes I'd definitely buy a watch cover. The other thing I used to do was cover the watch with a sweat band once I'd started it. This seemed to keep alot of the crap off it and give it a little extra protection. I just used to roll it back quickly when I wanted to see any info.

0 manueleltoro over 1 year ago

I also have a TPU case + screen protector, mostly for climbing. It's the same as this one (but bought on Alli):
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_10

Works well!

0 3262597 11 months ago in reply to manueleltoro

Anyone mind sharing a pic of the watch with the case on? None of the amazon sellers have any actual pics

0 manueleltoro 11 months ago in reply to 3262597

0 Bitti 11 months ago in reply to 3262597

This is the one I mentioned above.

0 2931116 11 months ago in reply to Bitti

Do you keep this on 24/7?

0 Bitti 11 months ago in reply to 2931116

No, I put it on only when I'm going hiking or elsewhere where I'm likely to hit the watch against something hard that might cause damage to the screen. The screen protector film is enough to protect the screen from scratches during normal use.

0 badbri 11 months ago in reply to Bitti

Thank you I'm going to give it a try. Side question - what data screen is that on your 965?

0 Bitti 11 months ago in reply to badbri

The watch face I'm using in the pic is just one of the builtin watch faces, I've modified the colours and data fields a little.