CASETiFY Apple Watch Ultra Case Review: Tried on the Original Ultra and Ultra 3

This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.

Quick take

CASETiFY’s case for the Apple Watch Ultra makes the watch noticeably chunkier, but the resin feels genuinely premium. I tried it on both my first-generation Ultra (Natural Titanium) and my Ultra 3 (Black Titanium), and it looks better on the Ultra 3, whose larger display hides the case’s black bezel.

CASETiFY Apple Watch Ultra case next to two Apple Watch Ultra models — The CASETiFY case with my original Ultra and Ultra 3

What I tested

CASETiFY clear case for Apple Watch Ultra / Ultra 2, 49 mm, black
Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen, Natural Titanium) and Apple Watch Ultra 3 (Black Titanium)
For comparison: an ESR tempered-glass screen protector (orange frame) I had been using

What I found

It snaps on easily and fits both the original Ultra and the Ultra 3.
The raised bezel makes the display look slightly recessed. On the original Ultra, with its smaller active display area, the black border is more noticeable.
Compared with a glass screen protector, the watch looks a size bigger. Slim bands such as a Milanese loop make the watch head look oversized; a chunky metal band suits it better.
Buttons are fine, but the Digital Crown sits a little deeper and is slightly harder to turn. I think you get used to it.
The transparent rim and resin finish feel far nicer than cases from lesser-known brands.
The box includes two soft screen films. The Ultra’s display is sapphire crystal (as far as I know), so I didn’t bother applying them.

CASETiFY case on the original Apple Watch Ultra next to an Ultra 3 — Left: original Ultra with the case. Right: Ultra 3

Turning the Digital Crown with the CASETiFY case fitted — The Digital Crown is slightly harder to turn with the case on

Who it’s for

It suits Ultra owners who want to avoid scratches at all costs, people who already like CASETiFY’s style, and anyone who enjoys swapping looks — I change the case along with my band. It is not for you if you love the Ultra’s original design or have slim wrists and don’t want the watch to look any bigger.

Watch the review

【ケースは必要？】CASETiFYのApple Watch Ultraケースを買ってわかったメリットと操作性の注意点

The video is in Japanese; YouTube’s auto-translated captions can help. The side-by-side comparison of the original Ultra and Ultra 3 starts around 04:10.

Limitations

I used the case for the length of the review, not for months, so I can’t speak to long-term durability. The price was 3,740 yen on Amazon Japan at the time of recording.

Products

CASETiFY clear case for Apple Watch Ultra / Ultra 2 (49 mm, black): on Amazon Japan

ESR tempered-glass screen protector for Apple Watch Ultra 3/2/1 (2-pack): on Amazon Japan

Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular), 49 mm Black Titanium: on Amazon Japan

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