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

  • One band only.

    Votes: 435 16.6%
  • 2/4

    Votes: 949 36.3%
  • 5/8

    Votes: 524 20.0%
  • 9/12

    Votes: 177 6.8%
  • 12/15

    Votes: 100 3.8%
  • 16/20

    Votes: 76 2.9%
  • more than 20

    Votes: 217 8.3%
  • more than 50

    Votes: 66 2.5%
  • more than 100

    Votes: 29 1.1%
  • 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
    2,614
I'd love to see a comparison pic of Alaskan Blue Sport Band vs Midnight Blue Sport Band - look quite similar
 
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Could you link it please? I really cannot find. Thank you.

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watc...M/A&preSelect=false&product=Z0YQ&step=detail#

Scroll down to „What‘s in the Box“.

Edit: Link only works if you‘re in the US. Otherwise just search for the Black Platinum Watch on your local Apple website or in the Apple Store App and look for „What‘s in the Box“.

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Last night, I broke down & ordered the Nike S5 w/ Royal Pulse/Black, Black/Pink Blast, and Alaskan Blue loop.
Then the 11 pro with Midnight Blue leather case this morning.
I have a Series 4 SB SS from launch and a Series 4 SS from a few months ago on a Target 50% off deal.

Even with those the Ceramic and Titanium keep talking to me.

I am glad the Ceramic would be almost $1500 after AppleCare and worth $300 in a year. That keeps me away.::: for now
 
No, it must be one of the new bands.

It comes with the new watch edition. Anyways, it looks just like my gray sport band from 2017 release i got on eBay. I would love to see side by side of the gray and dark gray to see if there is any difference. The picture you posted almost looks like its lighter then my gray one lol.
 
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It appears all the Edition Watches come with extra Sport Band. 40mm comes with S/M only and 44mm with M/L only.

Titanium:
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Space Black Titanium:

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Ceramic White:

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And the Space Black Hermes gets a new black band:

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And the usual Hermes Sport for Steel:

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Paging @emiaj
 
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dont the size bands depend on if you get 40mm or 44mm?

Yes you are correct. I updated the post. And I go back to being annoyed at the M/L only Hermès Sport for 44mm.

Sport bands come in two pieces, S/M and M/L in same box. Hermes Sport band only came in only one piece, M/L. They’ve switched it so now it’s still one piece but S/M. Which is far more sensible as S/M is more compatible with majority of people. I love the Hermes Sport color but never wore it because the M/L made it awkward on my wrist.

EDIT: Looks like the Edition Watches only have once piece, S/M, as well.
 
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Sport bands come in two pieces, S/M and M/L in same box. Hermes Sport band only came in only one piece, M/L. They’ve switched it so now it’s still one piece but S/M. Which is far more sensible as S/M is more compatible with majority of people. I love the Hermes Sport color but never wore it because the M/L made it awkward on my wrist.

do you own the 44mm size? i know the 38mm and 40mm for a fact come with the S/M strap and the 42mm and 44mm case size came with the M/L

honestly they should include both straps for everyone
 
Sport bands come in two pieces, S/M and M/L in same box. Hermes Sport band only came in only one piece, M/L. They’ve switched it so now it’s still one piece but S/M. Which is far more sensible as S/M is more compatible with majority of people. I love the Hermes Sport color but never wore it because the M/L made it awkward on my wrist.
do you own the 44mm size? i know the 38mm and 40mm for a fact come with the S/M strap and the 42mm and 44mm case size came with the M/L

honestly they should include both straps for everyone

You are correct! I will update the post.
 
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Definitely isn’t cornflower. Why would Apple promote a discontinued band at their biggest media event of the year?

It can only be the Pine Green, Alaska Blue or the bundled Dark Grey from the Space Black Titanium.

From HODINKEE, Space Black Titanium on Dark Grey Sport:

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Space Black Titanium on Pine Green:

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Space Black Titanium on Alaskan Blue:

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OP’s image:

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Sorry to ask a dumb question here guys but can someone please advise.

Do Apply typically make available at their stores the new bands on launch day? I was too slow to order a new midnight blue band, and now the shipping times are in October!

Hoping to grab a band in store on Friday when I pickup my new toy thanks for your help!
 
Sorry to ask a dumb question here guys but can someone please advise.

Do Apply typically make available at their stores the new bands on launch day? I was too slow to order a new midnight blue band, and now the shipping times are in October!

Hoping to grab a band in store on Friday when I pickup my new toy thanks for your help!

Yes all but the Nike should be available. Keep in mind that this year they let you pick your band. So I don't know if those will be white boxes or just off the shelf.
 
Do Apply typically make available at their stores the new bands on launch day?
Check the Apple Store app, on launch day, to see if it's "available for pickup" at your local store. I do this frequently to check inventory before driving to the store - I don't purchase online, just check that it's "available today for pickup". That gives a 95% chance that you can walk in and buy it (that other 5% is, they have one and it sells before you arrive). Also, it's common for new bands to not be out on the shelves on the first day. But if the app says they have it, asking an employee to check in the back almost always works.
 
My card got charged for my midnight blue/black sport loop order. Still says “preparing to ship” but expecting an update!
 
I'm going to buy some of the newer bands sooner than later. I remember the Canary Yellow Summer band selling out quickly. I got lucky and was able to purchase it when Apple briefly restocked it a few weeks back.
 
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