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How many Apple Watch bands do you own? OEM only.

  • One band only.

    Votes: 436 16.5%
  • 2/4

    Votes: 964 36.5%
  • 5/8

    Votes: 525 19.9%
  • 9/12

    Votes: 178 6.7%
  • 12/15

    Votes: 104 3.9%
  • 16/20

    Votes: 77 2.9%
  • more than 20

    Votes: 221 8.4%
  • more than 50

    Votes: 67 2.5%
  • more than 100

    Votes: 31 1.2%
  • more than 200

    Votes: 24 0.9%
  • more than 250

    Votes: 4 0.2%
  • more than 300

    Votes: 4 0.2%
  • more than 400

    Votes: 1 0.0%
  • more than 500

    Votes: 1 0.0%
  • more than 600

    Votes: 8 0.3%

  • Total voters
    2,644
OEM Ice Blue Ocean band with black titanium links

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Fitted to my natural titanium AWU2 with the Spigen black case

It's a nice strap; just fits (2 holes left)
 
Your collection’s growing. So did we.
Bandbreite 2.0 is almost here.

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I received a pop-up notification in the app yesterday.

I have a quick question about the upcoming update after I read it.

According to the notification, Bandbriete 2.0 is an add on upgrade that the user will do when they want to. But if we do not get the add on the update says it will start limiting the number of bands we can log into our collection unless we get the add on. However, I’ve already logged all my straps in my collection, and I don’t want them to be deleted. In that case, I would have to hold off on updating the app at some point.
 
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I received a pop-up notification in the app yesterday.

I have a quick question about the upcoming update after I read it.

According to the notification, Bandbriete 2.0 is an add on upgrade that the user will do when they want to. But if we fo not get the add on the update says it will start limiting the number of bands we can log into our collection unless we get the add on. However, I’ve already logged all my straps in my collection, and I don’t want them to be deleted. In that case, I would have to hold off on updating the app at some point.

First things first: No data will be deleted, and you’ll have full access to everything you expect.

Thanks for bringing this up—I want to be sure there’s no room for misunderstandings: All your data on your device will be merged, and nothing will be lost. You’ll continue to enjoy full access to every feature — including the catalogue, wishlist, band trays, logbook, stats & insights, sharing, and more — whether you’re a new or existing user with a collection.

If your collection already has more than 5 bands, or grows beyond 5 bands, an upgrade will be required before you can add another new band and see the confetti fly! Put simply: If you’re not adding new bands to your collection, technically you don’t need to upgrade to Pro, and there’s no need to hold off updating the app.

A full statement will be available soon.
 
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First things first: No data will be deleted, and you’ll have full access to everything you expect.

Thanks for bringing this up—I want to be sure there’s no room for misunderstandings: All your data on your device will be merged, and nothing will be lost. You’ll continue to enjoy full access to every feature — including the catalogue, wishlist, band trays, logbook, stats & insights, sharing, and more — whether you’re a new or existing user with a collection.

If your collection already has more than 5 bands, or grows beyond 5 bands, an upgrade will be required before you can add another new band and see the confetti fly! Put simply: If you’re not adding new bands to your collection, technically you don’t need to upgrade to Pro, but there’s no need to hold off updating the app.

A full statement will be available soon.
Hey Filip, thanks for reaching out! I’m still on the hunt for new bands. Usually get them from the shops. If the new update comes out and I decide to get the Bandbriete revamp later, will it lock me out from adding another strap to my collection?

I have over 5 straps in the app and still use it for more than just band info. I use the suggestions and logbook a lot.

I’d hate to keep tapping the watch icon (for rest days or third-party band days) even for new bands if the new update locks me out from adding more straps. That will cause significant outliers to the algorithm saying which band I wore the most during that month.

So, I’ll have to disable automatic App Store updates until I’m ready to get the Bandbriete 2.0 add-on.

But I can still add straps to my wishlist that I’ve been wanting or show the status that they’re in transit, right?
 
No, just seems to be the OEM Apple ones are uncomfortable

The Ultimal silicone straps fit much better and are comfier. They're wider, so that may be the key
Made for the large ultra.

Still eyeing on alpine loops? Large wristed ones like it on the Apple Watch Ultra
 
Looks like I did one more ranking before it became too unwieldy a list to generate and I switched to rainbow order

After that point, some standouts: raspberry, bright orange, chartreuse, peony, aquamarine, tangerine

There’s too many colors to try and name a top five now I think. They’ve kind of hit everything now haven’t they? So it’s more about what mood I’m in
Oh and how could I forget Guava BSL!
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New Pride band! I like this one!

40mm Pride Edition Sport Band

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The next update for watchOS 11.5 beta will feature a matching colour block face for Pride Month!

Also the matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers for Pride Month in the next iOS/iPadOS 18.5 beta 6! Thanks for letting us know bout a new band release, my friend!

@choreographics, go ahead and update the encyclopedia with this entry in Bandbriete, my friend! 👊
 
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