A strap for everyone: The best Apple Watch bands you can buy rig
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The strap on the Apple Watch is easy to change, and buying a different one is a great way to personalize your watch. Build a collection, and you’ll have an Apple Watch to suit every occasion and form of attire. Apple makes its own straps, but many are very expensive. As beautiful as they are, there’s no need to be limited to Apple’s range of replacement bands, regardless of how much you have to spend.
Now the Apple Watch Series 4 is here, and we think it’s not only the best smartwatch, but the best device Apple currently makes, there has never been a better time to get one. Once it’s on your wrist, take a look through our list of our favorite straps and bands, and start making it your own. Don’t worry, all the straps will fit your Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 2, and Apple Watch Series 3 as well.
The only brand offering hand-waxed cotton watch bands for the Apple Watch is Suigeneric, and they’re a real treat. We’ve worn the Mountain version for a few weeks, and it has only gotten better with age. The strap is thick but pliant, and made from 100 percent cotton. It didn’t make us sweat, even wearing it for an afternoon in boiling hot Rome, Italy. It’s also long enough for most wrists, and the clasp and loops don’t rub or catch hair. Most of all though, it looks fantastic, with designs truly unlike others. Excellent value for money, and we love the unusual designs available. Mountain became our favorite, but we also like the Tiger Camo model. Suigeneric only offers the strap in 42mm and with black hardware, which looked best with a space grey watch, but was also acceptable with aluminum.
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Tired of the usual old leather bands and silicone straps for your Apple Watch? Take a look at Meridio’s suede straps, which are suitably different than other straps out there, yet still neatly fit in with casual and smart outfits. The suede band, as you would expect, is soft to touch, supple, and comfortable to wear. The texture is pleasant to the touch, and there is enough of a nap on the strap for it to catch the light, and the thickness tapers off toward the tip, making it more wearable. Meridio is an Italian brand and has 10 years of experience in fashion and leather goods. We’re especially fond of the ocean-floor blue color version, made for a 38mm Apple Watch, seen in our pictures.
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Who wants the same old strap for their Apple Watch? No one. We want to be different, and if you prefer a sporty look, then take a look at Dassari’s very cool carbon fiber-look strap. The carbon weave effect is subtle, with less shine and reflection than you may expect, making it more wearable on a daily basis. It’s matched to very soft leather and is incredibly comfortable. It’s refreshing to see the strap matched with Apple’s bar-style hardware too. The strap only comes in black but it is available for both the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch. The style and dark color slim down the Apple Watch a lot, so if you find many straps make the watch look too large, this does the opposite.
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To accompany its Rugged Strap, Nomad has introduced the Sport Strap, a silicone band with built-in lugs that extend all the way across the Watch’s body, a strong stud-and-hole fixing, and a design similar to that of Nike’s recent Apple Watch straps. Nomad’s offering is made of soft, LSR silicone, which comes in a two-tone color scheme, in either black and grey, or black and green. It’s hypoallergenic and resists sweat nicely, and stays cool underneath thanks to a channel for airflow. It’s well-suited for fitness aficionados, and is quite a large, statement-making strap. It costs $50, but, unfortunately, it’s only available for the 42mm Watch.
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If you’ve lusted after a Double Tour strap for your Apple Watch, but don’t want to splash out on a Herms iconic model, then take a look at Burkley’s version. The Double Tour strap is actually part of a three-piece set, which comes with a standard leather band and a cuff-style strap. It’s possible to mix and match the set to make a Double Tour Cuff strap, too, so it offers plenty of versatility. Burkley’s genuine leather is soft, but does take a while to break in, meaning the Double Tour gets more comfortable over time. It’s $130 for the set, which is a good value for three leather straps. It’s currently available in several colors and for both the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch.
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Burkley’s Holo Strap is perfect for those weekends in your sports car, with the top down, headed toward the coast. Or, at the very least, those times when you’re imagining that you’re doing that. The strap’s classic styling makes it a beauty, while the soft, padded leather renders it both lightweight and comfortable. We love the little design touches, too, such as Burkley logo, which is stamped directly on the strap loop. It also comes in one of several colors, and is available for the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch.
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A clever mix of style and function, the Native Union Active Strap has water-resistant leather on the outside and a fluoroelastomer grip on the inside. This hypo-allergenic material’s pattern also keeps sweat from building up underneath the band during exercise, while the classy leather ensures the watch is suitable for everyday wear. It’s very comfortable and extremely lightweight, too. We love the hint of yellow that peeps through, which gives the subdued color scheme some punch.
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A more textured nylon strap than the Nyloon example below, the Southern Straps band also has stitching running down each section, giving it a different look. It feels very hard-wearing, and has been double bonded and heat sealed to make sure it doesn’t just fall apart under tough conditions. We love the khaki and red version seen here, which comes with a choice of colors for the Apple Watch connectors, and in either 38mm or 42mm sizes. Let down slightly by the strap loop, which sometimes pinched wrist hairs.
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Nyloon’s nylon watch band feels like it’ll last a while and withstand some rough treatment, which is just what you need from this popular style. We’ve been wearing the Napier design, which comes in navy blue and red, and found it comfortable and stylish. The shiny hardware is attractive, and the Apple Watch adapter pieces have spring-loaded bars, so you can swap out the strap for another 20mm or 22m version of your own choice.
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Nomad’s classic leather strap received a makeover recently, losing the stitching for a sleeker, flatter look. We particularly love Nomad’s straps due to the custom designed Watch adapters, which change the look of the Watch’s face considerably. Both the adapters and the buckle have a matt finish and also come in black, ready to match your Watch model. It’s still quite a masculine design, but less so than the previous strap. The Horween leather is wonderfully supple out of the box and needs only a few hours to bed in.
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This multicolor strap adds a bit of fun to 38mm Apple Watch cases. The pastel stripes and stainless steel buckles can be easily dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
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Pad & Quill’s Field Strap is an interesting take on the fabric Watch strap, combining very hard wearing Cordura fabric with classy and comfortable leather, along with nickel hardware. The leather is stitched to the fabric on the underside, making the strap very easy to wear. Leather is also incorporated into other areas to give the band some visual excitement. The black and gray color combo is our pick, as it’s versatile enough to match most outfits and situations. Next to Nomad’s silicone strap, this is one of the most comfortable Apple Watch straps we’ve worn recently.
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Apple’s nylon straps are some of the most colorful — and breathable — around. They’re made from more than 500 threads woven together in a pattern, and they’re bound by monofilaments that adhere four layers together to create a fabric-like material that’s comfortable both indoors and out. Moreover, Apple’s nylon bands come in an enormous (and growing) array of colors, including berry, Tahoe blue, orange, red, pollen, midnight blue, pearl, black, and scores of other color combinations.
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We prefer the look and feel of the Apple Sport Loop band over the fluoroelastomer Sport Band. The nylon material is so soft, doesn’t get hot and sweaty, and the varying colors are all a lot more dramatic and eye-catching in person than in pictures. Rather than the pin and tuck system on the Sport band, the Sport Loop uses hook and eye for an infinitely adjustable fit that suits everyone. Great for the gym, office, and casual wear, it’s the Apple Watch band to choose when you first buy your Watch.
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Italian leather makes this Apple Leather Loop strap very comfortable, and wonderfully pliant. We prefer the loop method of holding the strap on your wrist, as it’s much easier to get the comfort levels just right, so it’s easier to wear for longer. The texture stands out once you try one too, as does the soft quilted design. It’s expensive, but it does feel like a true quality product. We would prefer some more colors to be made, as it’s only available in the cobalt seen here, along with a green and a stone version.
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If metal is more your style, Apple has you covered. The company’s stunning Milanese loop, a modern interpretation of a design developed in Milan at the end of the 19th century, touts a stainless-steel design, wraps around your wrist, and adjusts with the help of magnets. Apple’s Link Bracelet, meanwhile, features butterfly closure folds within the bracelet, allowing for a clean look. The onboard release button also makes it easy to add or remove links without special tools.
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This beautiful band is handcrafted from high-quality stingray leather. Available in an assortment of colors, the Ullu stingray band pairs perfectly with the larger 42mm Apple Watch case.
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Handcrafted from vintage baseball gloves, this band is perfect for the sports enthusiast. This band is not only stylish, but durable as well. If you’re more of a football fan, the Strap Smith also makes a custom football band.
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Made from leather with stainless steel metalwork, Incipio’s Watch strap is more subtle than many other leather options, with a slimmer, sleeker profile. Made for the 38mm and 42mm watches, the strap comes in a choice of two shades of brown, or a darker black color. Incipio’s smartphones cases are great, and this strap has a classic design that’s sure to appeal to anyone who doesn’t want too much flash on their wrist.
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Renowned for its high quality, great looking leather Apple accessories, Pad & Quill makes three different straps for the Apple Watch, but we’ve singled out the Lowry Leather Cuff. Made from full grain leather in black, chestnut, or tan colors, with hand-finished stitching and nickel buckles, the look is rugged yet classy. Suede on the underside of the strap makes it comfortable to wear. The one problem? It’s only for the 42mm Apple Watch.
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The Element Band 42 Onyx is an incredible two-toned leather band that fits 42mm Apple Watch cases. This band features a highly polished stainless steel buckle with matching lugs. The white needle stitching creates a beautiful contrast.
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If you want something a little different, then take a look at Form Function Form’s funky Button Stud strap, which does away with any type of buckle or clasp. Instead, it has a stainless steel stud that holds a long, leather band in place. The stud and adaptor can be ordered in the color to suit your Apple Watch, just make sure you check the length to ensure the overall fit is correct. The company even provides lifetime, free size adjustments if you buy one.
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A design classic, this stainless steel bracelet costs a fraction of Apple’s version, yet is made from the same material. It looks fantastic, has a cool clasp, and promises not to catch hair or skin even when worn all day. We tried an early version, and had no issues with it at all. Available in silver or a specially produced space black to match your Watch, you can buy the HyperLink bracelet for either the 38mm or 42mm watch.
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Blending traditional elegance with a hint of whimsy, the Coach Apple Watch Strap with Rexy fits 42mm Apple Watch cases. The supple leather band is screen printed with Rexy, the iconic Coach mascot.
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Apple’s partnership with fashion house Hermes popularized the double tour style strap amongst Watch owners, but picking up a genuine version is very expensive. Arrow & Board’s option is far more reasonable, and comes with a split strap so it can be worn in three different ways. Made to order, it’s finished in tanned leather with hand stitched features and a series of brass loops and a buckle to keep the strap in place.
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