Like many professionals who travel a lot, I have a handful of trustworthy outfits that take me from the office to the gym for social hour with minimal effort to switch between settings – the rise of “athleisure” and the stack of black leggings in my closet has taken me through many busy days.
If your Apple Watch serves as your right hand, um, wrist – man, it’s only natural to want the same flexible functionality from your bracelet.
Thanks to the increase in third-party bands for the Apple Watch, watch bands allow you to easily switch between different purposes and aesthetics. From office-acceptable (such as nylon, stainless steel) to ballroom-friendly (Italian leather or rose gold) to sturdy and outdoors (Cordura fabric, silicone strap or sports strap), Amazon offers tens of thousands of Apple Watch straps to adapt to your different needs (even if this is one Magnetic clasp or saffiano leather is) and watch sizes. Here are some of the best Apple Watch bands.
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Try this AdMaster band for ultimate breathability with air holes in the watch bands. This band made of silicone is soft and is attached to the wrist by the stainless steel buckle. Most people who bought this band on Amazon consider it one of the best Apple Watch bands in terms of Comfort, fit and price.
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In general, any simple silicone strap attached to your tabs works well as a sports strap for your Apple Watch. Many buyers has reviewed this band than comparable to that Apple Watch Sport Band and one of the best Apple Watch straps in terms of flexibility, thickness, functionality and comfort. However, the IYOU, which comes in a variety of colors, only costs $ 5.99, while the official Apple band costs $ 49.
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Here, too, Apple’s official accessory straps are hardly cheap, but some are worth the price. The popular Milanese loop band is a good choice if you are looking for something more professional than silicone, but are not interested in a leather band or metal chain links. The Milanese Loop has a woven design made of stainless steel in rose gold, silver or black, which results in a flexible fit and a comfortable yet robust band that you can wear like a bracelet.
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Do you want to enchant your Apple Watch? If a band that looks like a stainless steel link bracelet is not your style, then Tomazon’s handmade Apple Watch jewelry bands are just the thing for you, especially those bracelet-style faux pearls. There are several different color schemes and it is fully elastic without a buckle, which makes it easy to put on and take off.
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The Apple Watch Sport Loop is an official Apple accessory and features a two-layer nylon design with additional padding and comfort that is ideal for many activities and all day. Nylon is breathable, so you can wear this band right from morning workout to morning meeting.
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A combination of protective case and strap is a smart option for anyone who wears their Apple Watch while doing handicrafts, heavy weight exercises, outdoor activities like climbing, or other activities that could damage your watch.
This protective Apple Watch band comes from Supcasethat has been making quality for a long time Protective cases for the iPhone. The Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro can also be used as a housing that snaps into place on your Apple Watch to absorb shock. The design of the raised bezel serves as a screen protector to prevent screen damage and scratches.
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Are you looking for a slim steel upgrade for the basic silicone strap your Apple Watch came with? Try a stainless steel watch strap – combined with an analog dial, your smartwatch could look as classic as a high-end designer watch on your wrist. This Kades stainless steel bracelet has a brushed metal finish that looks as good with a casual outfit as with a formal one.
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Apple manufactures its own suite from Barenia Leather Apple Watch bandsBut thanks in part to the high quality leather, they are expensive enough to shock most people. For a cheaper leather strap with a stainless buckle that is still of high quality, well rated Try this WFGEAL real leather strap, which is available in more than 40 color combinations.
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Sometimes the simplicity surpasses everything else. This Modal nylon strap combines the robustness of thick, woven nylon seams with a simple design and a classic belt buckle for a stylish yet comfortable fit.
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There are many Apple Watch silicone bands, but not many with this thick, textured design. The silicone with tire tread on this Carterjett band makes it perfect for people who need durability in one band, and the robust aesthetics are a bonus for outdoor or adventurous types.
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If you have large wrists or long or muscular arms, you may find that many watch straps look strangely tiny to you. This steel band from eLander has a larger width and large metal links, which makes the metal band a stronger option.
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On the other hand, many people feel that most watch bands fit too wide or too thick. If you want to wear a thin bracelet, try this Secbolt leather bracelet, available in more than 20 colors and patterns. The genuine leather bracelet with fine stitching easily adapts to small wrists, and the leather strap can be adjusted to the size of the wrist thanks to the stainless steel buckle.
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Originally published in 2019. Updated with current prices.
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