Pebble Time with Michael – Day 12
After getting the red-striped NATO watch band for my Pebble Time, I started to somewhat regret not ordering a red Pebble Time instead of the black model. The red color in this watch band really appealed to me.
Then I discovered Slickwraps. They provide precision cut “wraps” or “skins” that stick to and cover mobile devices for both protection and to provide a striking new look. Some of their products even glow in the dark!
They have been making Pebble wraps for quite some time and if you research reviews of their products you will find that they have a sterling reputation for quality and durability. They have recently started offering a wide variety of wraps for the Pebble Time in addition to the original Pebbles. Checking over their product list I soon chose a Carbon Series set of wraps in red, for a surprisingly low price of only $8.95.
Shortly after ordering from them, a package arrived at my home. It contained the following items:
- A spray bottle of “Naked Juice” – whose use will be described below
- Two screen protectors
- One bezel wrap
- Two complete sets of button wraps
- Two Slickwrap decals
- One cleaning cloth for wiping down the Pebble prior to wrap installation
I followed the directions printed on the label of the Naked Juice and installation was a breeze, only taking a few minutes. The purpose of the Naked Juice is to act as a temporary solvent. It prevents the wrap from permanently sticking to the Pebble Time, yet evaporates after 30 minutes to allow the wrap to bond tightly to the watch. The instructions said to spray the Naked Juice over my fingers and the wrap itself before applying, and I did so liberally. Doing so allows the wrap to slide around on the surface of the Pebble Time’s bezel making positional adjustments easy. After fiddling with it for a few minutes the bezel wrap was as perfectly positioned as I could possibly make it.
I chose to only use the bezel wrap for the time being. Since the Pebble Time has a Gorilla glass screen, I don’t feel that it needs a screen protector and I don’t want the brightness of the screen reduced in even the slightest way. In addition, I personally don’t feel that the buttons need to stand out so sharply from the black sides of the watch. I may change my mind in the future and can always add them later if I do.
In any case, I think with only the addition of the bezel wrap the look of my Pebble Time has been greatly improved. I actually like it’s look now more than I do the regular red model of the Pebble Time. I find the two-toned combination red and black far more appealing than all red, and it compliments my red and black watch band. The texturing of the Carbon Style wrap also adds greatly to the visual interest of the watch. I’m extremely pleased with the addition of this low-cost product to my Pebble Time and happily recommend it to anyone interested in changing the look of their smartwatch.