Looking at the screen, the whole face of the watch will be protected and your fingers will not get caught on any of the edges when applied correctly-it will protect your screen from minor scuffs and scrapesCons:-it leaves an orange peel effect (surface apppears like that of an orange, think multiple small dimple like effect) that is not really noticeable at low light levels, but you can definitely see it during day light or any brightly lit areas-the surface is obviously not glass which takes away from the smooth glass feeling