Was with a mid-level VP for a Fortune 500 rocking a black sports band last week.
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Apple Watch bands + Suit and Tie
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I had to wear the Link with a suit last night, but I much prefer my white sports band and rock it almost every day.
I'm hoping for a red leather band soon. I think that would pair well with all the watch cases.
Billionaire, Ray Dalio knows what I'm talking about.
I don't think Mr Dalio is wearing an apple watch though.
I wonder which watch it is!
I loved reading about his approach in market wizards book.
Traditionally, a "link" bracelet or Milanese bracelet are more for sport / casual wear, and leather straps are considered dress/formal.
Granted steel bracelets are common for dress use now, considering you see sport watches like the Rolex Submariner, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Omega Aqua Terra for business attire (e.g. suits). But for true dress, leather strap is the way to go.
But for black tie / white tie formal events, definitely stay away from metal bracelets and stick with leather straps.
Granted steel bracelets are common for dress use now, considering you see sport watches like the Rolex Submariner, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Omega Aqua Terra for business attire (e.g. suits). But for true dress, leather strap is the way to go.
But for black tie / white tie formal events, definitely stay away from metal bracelets and stick with leather straps.
I'd say anything metal. I'm a Plant Accounting Controller for a large corporation and I bought the Milanese Loop to go with either a suit or business casual.
I know the Edition has the rubber band but I just can't get past it looking cheap. Comfy, but looks about as good as sweat pants.
I know the Edition has the rubber band but I just can't get past it looking cheap. Comfy, but looks about as good as sweat pants.
SS with black rubber would look okay too.
Especially these days when U.S. politicians with fine watches race to look more "humble" by putting on the cheapest watch their staff could find from a nearby Walmart.
I wear a suit and tie daily, and although I miss my Movados and Gucci watches, I've been prettty happy with the Sport. I bought a couple of bands and some cases to change the colors and such. I still love it and know it's more than a basic watch.
I'm generally in brown shoes/belt combo (I wear a suit every day as well). This has been my go to for work along with the milanese loop I was just gifted (pic with sleeves rolled up to show the band).
I just ordered a darker band, link: http://www.amazon.com/PANERAI-24mm-...pebp=1435683287048&perid=1P58XW8TM30PC3HNSWJ1
I just ordered a darker band, link: http://www.amazon.com/PANERAI-24mm-...pebp=1435683287048&perid=1P58XW8TM30PC3HNSWJ1
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Let's call it a modern look, or even a chic look, but I'm not sure that it is the most powerful look.
Same here. I wear the SS Classic Buckle, it's the perfect fit if you want Apple Watch and want classic look.
I can't decide between the SS link bracelet or the classic buckle. Both look good with a suit (I work at a law firm), the SS bracelet appears more 'showy and dressy', and the classic buckle appears more sophisticated and classy.
I have a blue leather loop for weekends and a more casual look, which is actually my favourite band. Just doesn't look smart enough with a suit.
If you go to this thread at the top of the Macrumors page you can see a lot of 3rd party bands. Some are quite good looking especially the leather ones. They cover a full range of what seems to be available and a lot of the posters are more than willing to let you know where they got them.
Once you get the band adapter you can even get bands from the Dakota watch kiosk at many malls, some of the posters on this thread have and some of them are quite nice.
Show off your Apple WATCH!
Once you get the band adapter you can even get bands from the Dakota watch kiosk at many malls, some of the posters on this thread have and some of them are quite nice.
Show off your Apple WATCH!
Same here.
Actually received a few compliments with only my black sport band and space grey sport Watch. It's a 'safe' basic look that (I feel) still appears dressy enough to wear with a business suite. Clean and modern.