*** The official Apple Watch Strap/Band Thread ***

[Somnambulist]

Heads up - now that the leather link straps have been discontinued by Apple they’re being sold by resellers at a good discount! Got the black and the midnight one for £35 or so each. Wanted the dark brown but no joy so far although I’ll keep looking.

 

[Matty8787]

Heads up - now that the leather link straps have been discontinued by Apple they’re being sold by resellers at a good discount! Got the black and the midnight one for £35 or so each. Wanted the dark brown but no joy so far although I’ll keep looking.

Got a link you can DM me?

 

[Feek]

Got a link you can DM me?

Or just post it in here and share the loving. OcUK don't sell Apple Watch straps.

 

[Somnambulist]

Not sure what stock is left but here for unopened and here for open box for example. Just search for Apple Watch Leather band/straps (since there’s more than just the magnetic link ones) and check the seller feedback.

 

[Faded]

Is there any watch bands for the 45mm Series 9 that are similar to the Ocean Band?

 

[Feek]

Is there any watch bands for the 45mm Series 9 that are similar to the Ocean Band?

Like this?

 

[Faded]

Looks good, thanks.

 

[Feek]

I took a punt on a Trail Loop style strap from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFQLPP53

When I took it out of the bag, I instantly thought it was going to be too small because I have large wrists.

I was wrong. Very wrong. It's misleading because of how it works, it's not just large, it's very large.

It fits me easily and if I extend it out to the largest possible size, just to show, there's all this extra space.

But not just large, it goes nice and small as well for those with girl sized wrists (and girls).

Very clever indeed, it's a shame their colour choice isn't that great, I'd like some brighter ones of these.

 

[Feek]

Bought another cheap strap from Amazon, just £8.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CDWJ4G23

 

[dannyjo22]

My son likes the silicone loops. Is there anywhere apart from apple that sells them like they size them. He's a size 2 or 3 and I'd be better off buying him another watch and getting one for free than buying another one direct from apple!

 

[quackers]

Apologies if this has been asked before, but I've got the Series 8 watch and I can see lots of straps on amazon etc. I can see Feek with a few pictures above, daft things like are the connectors ok, how long do they last in comparison to the official straps?

 

[Feek]

Apologies if this has been asked before, but I've got the Series 8 watch and I can see lots of straps on amazon etc. I can see Feek with a few pictures above, daft things like are the connectors ok, how long do they last in comparison to the official straps?

I've never had a connector fail, there's a comment on the previous page about a plastic bit breaking. I have found that with the cheap straps that if they're exposed to direct sunlight a lot that they fade a bit but apart from that, I've not had any issues.

 

[quackers]

Thanks Feek, that's good to know. I might grab one of the solo loop nylon braided sport type and give it a go, 7 quid is very cheap.

 

[quackers]

also Feek, I've just saw you bought the trail loop in November, so plenty of testing time now and as that looks pretty good, is it still in one piece, staying on the wrist etc?

 

[Feek]

Aye, I bought it and a couple of cheap sports loop clones and have been using them all since then, no issues with any of them. That trail loop copy is a little fiddly to adjust but once you get your head around it, it's absolutely fine and dandy. It's nowhere near as tricky as the orange one I posted.

 

[Cheetah Designs]

Are there any straps which won’t rip my hair out putting them on?

 

[Feek]

Are there any straps which won’t rip my hair out putting them on?

Most of them.

 

[Quinnaay]

Any recommendations on a strap for a 45mm S9 for someone who works in a dirty environment and has to put on gauntlets/gloves on and all the time. I want something comfortable but secure as I don’t want to lose it and the fabric bands will just stink after a short time where I work.

 

[Cromulent]

Tempted to get this metal strap:

https://amzn.eu/d/5hm2uoM

 

[Feek]

Any recommendations on a strap for a 45mm S9 for someone who works in a dirty environment and has to put on gauntlets/gloves on and all the time. I want something comfortable but secure as I don’t want to lose it and the fabric bands will just stink after a short time where I work.

The fabric straps wash really well. Just chuck it in the washing machine once a week with your pants.