Every Apple Watch band Apple released. Ever.

[PurBle]

The bulge will flatten out after 1-2 weeks of use and becomes much less noticeable. I also found the asymmetry of the sport loop off-putting at first, but definitely came to like the band more once mine flattened. I don't find it any more comfortable than the sport band in regular indoor use. But, when outside in hot weather or exercising, the loop breathes better than even my Nike sport band. That and the infinite adjustability of the sport loop have made it my new favorite for casual use.

Actually I’m so pleasantly surprised how absorbent and breathable it is after a day gardening!

 

[FenC]

Actually that has got me wondering if it was Surf Blue rather than Royal Blue. I’m not entirely sure how to check. If the light is similar tomorrow I’ll repeat the shot and see how that looks and confirm.

Yep, great spot @ivantheipodder and others, it was Surf Blue. Edited for correctness.

What caught me out, much to my surprise, is how muted Royal looks among colours like OG Blue and Surf combined with blanking that Surf was there (even though I have a Surf iPad cover). I really had to look for Rpyal just now and I was surprised how intense it isn’t.
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Yep, great spot all of you it was Surf Blue. Edited for correctness.

What caught me out, much to my surprise, is how muted Royal looks among colours like OG Blue and Surf combined with blanking that Surf was there (even though Inhave a Surf iPad cover). I really had to look for Rpyal just now and I was surprised how intense it isn’t.

Royal Blue looks like Surf Blue in this picture.

Thanks! These yellow pics are authoritative photo guides! I endorse their accuracy!
as for the blues.. let’s double check that royal/surf conundrum. I can’t check Surf Myself as I still don’t have one, but Royal Blue has distinctive darker lugs, and is a darker shade overall.
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Thanks for the blue range shot. I’m not quite there yet, but when all my deliveries arrive I’ll be able to recreate it, only I have Surf but don’t have Lilac.

I’m not sure if I should however - I haven’t done very well just trying to show Blue 1 and 2 together...

 

[JBlass421]

My Hyper Grape loop that I ordered on Friday amazingly arrived today! I know no reference photos are needed for this strap but I’m excited so adding two - the first inside and the second outside. I find the iridescence of the reflective threads mesmerizing, and very pretty.

Other impressions as a first time loop wearer: I’ve heard others say that wearing sport loops are more comfy than any other bands and that you forget you’re wearing it - I find it comfy enough (and really like how you can fit it to the exact size of your wrist) but I don’t necessarily find it more comfy than my sport band. I do like how it didn’t get sweaty when I was in the garden this morning. In terms of fit, I like the fit of the sport band better - the bulge where the loop folds back on itself bothers me a little. All in all I’m happy that I got it but not sure how often I will buy loops unless it’s in a colorway I absolutely love.

I think it looks amazing! But I am Sport Loop fan lol. Hyper Grape is an awesome color too. The bulge will tighten up as you keep wearing it. Then you won’t even notice it. Congrats!

 

[Dino F]

The bulge will flatten out after 1-2 weeks of use and becomes much less noticeable. I also found the asymmetry of the sport loop off-putting at first, but definitely came to like the band more once mine flattened. I don't find it any more comfortable than the sport band in regular indoor use. But, when outside in hot weather or exercising, the loop breathes better than even my Nike sport band. That and the infinite adjustability of the sport loop have made it my new favorite for casual use.

I have a Midnight Blue Nike Sports Band (the one with the holes) which I wear to exercise in. It does get sweaty but I just wipe it afterwards.

I also have one or two Sport Loops, which I just wear when I’m wearing a similar coloured t-shirt - wouldn’t these just get full of sweat if worn during exercise?

 

[Bernardinho]

Yep, great spot @ivantheipodder and others, it was Surf Blue. Edited for correctness.

What caught me out, much to my surprise, is how muted Royal looks among colours like OG Blue and Surf combined with blanking that Surf was there (even though I have a Surf iPad cover). I really had to look for Rpyal just now and I was surprised how intense it isn’t.
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Thanks for the blue range shot. I’m not quite there yet, but when all my deliveries arrive I’ll be able to recreate it, only I have Surf but don’t have Lilac.

I’m not sure if I should however - I haven’t done very well just trying to show Blue 1 and 2 together...

When I update the Blue-range shot it will have surf, beryl, Cactus, midnight blue (I), and pacific green added, Though probably not “midnight blue version II“ as any difference there is (allegedly) minuscule. Labelling all pin sections and keeping at least one part permanently in each original box has been vital, yet mistakes can still happen! I find oranges and pinks even more difficult, though there aren’t as many! Good luck

 

[iChernov]

Popular colors get backordered. Lots of people are getting theirs a month out.

Still better than with summer colors last year. Dragon Fruit Sport bands got sold out within 2 weeks - and they were gone. Like GONE gone. 40mm one was a dream even to look at on a real life’s photo!

 

[FenC]

When I update the Blue-range shot it will have surf, beryl, Cactus, midnight blue (I), and pacific green added, Though probably not “midnight blue version II“ as any difference there is (allegedly) minuscule. Labelling all pin sections and keeping at least one part permanently in each original box has been vital, yet mistakes can still happen! I find oranges and pinks even more difficult, though there aren’t as many! Good luck

Yeah, I need to label my S/M sections I think. I don't have all the boxes because I stupidly threw some away in the early days for bands I bought new and I have a fair few Chargerstore bands without boxes also. I did start to label them with a Demo label printer, but the tape didn't stick to the fluoroelastomer, so I need to come up with a better method.

 

[PurBle]

Yeah, I need to label my S/M sections I think. I don't have all the boxes because I stupidly threw some away in the early days for bands I bought new and I have a fair few Chargerstore bands without boxes also. I did start to label them with a Demo label printer, but the tape didn't stick to the fluoroelastomer, so I need to come up with a better method.

I have few enough bands that I’m able to keep track of them but maybe some sort of tag that you can attach by a string or wire through one of the holes on the section of the band that you don’t use?
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I have a Midnight Blue Nike Sports Band (the one with the holes) which I wear to exercise in. It does get sweaty but I just wipe it afterwards.

I also have one or two Sport Loops, which I just wear when I’m wearing a similar coloured t-shirt - wouldn’t these just get full of sweat if worn during exercise?

I think you can just rinse them off or throw them in the washer.
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I think it looks amazing! But I am Sport Loop fan lol. Hyper Grape is an awesome color too. The bulge will tighten up as you keep wearing it. Then you won’t even notice it. Congrats!

Thanks! It’s grown on me very much today!

 

[CodeRaven]

Yeah, I need to label my S/M sections I think. I don't have all the boxes because I stupidly threw some away in the early days for bands I bought new and I have a fair few Chargerstore bands without boxes also. I did start to label them with a Demo label printer, but the tape didn't stick to the fluoroelastomer, so I need to come up with a better method.

Would something like this work or would it be overkill?

https://www.containerstore.com/s/craft-hobby/64-drawer-craft-cabinet/1d?productId=11009946

 

[mikedis]

Yeah, I need to label my S/M sections I think. I don't have all the boxes because I stupidly threw some away in the early days for bands I bought new and I have a fair few Chargerstore bands without boxes also. I did start to label them with a Demo label printer, but the tape didn't stick to the fluoroelastomer, so I need to come up with a better method.

Guys,

If you’re missing some boxes..

Chargerstore doesn’t list items with boxes as it’ll take longer to get through customs, but if you’re willing to wait and pay extra for shipping, he can probably sell you some boxes. Just send him a message.

 

[JBlass421]

Guys,

If you’re missing some boxes..

Chargerstore doesn’t list items with boxes as it’ll take longer to get through customs, but if you’re willing to wait and pay extra for shipping, he can probably sell you some boxes. Just send him a message.

So funny you said that. I literally thought today well I guess I’ll pass on the blue stripe woven nylon since I can’t seem to find it with a box. That’s how important the box is to me. I’ll message him and see if he has the box. I wonder if he’ll sell the box alone because I have found better deals on that particular band from other sellers but with no box also.

 

[cambookpro]

Oh, wow. It seems to be an absolute gem, I didn't know it existed. Thank you! Will try to to do some research on this one.

It was never officially released, only ever available from third party sellers as factory sellers. Not sure if it should go on the chart or not - it falls in the same category of the unreleased Nike Sport Bands some on here bought from Chargerstore, and the bubble leather straps (if they don’t end up getting released).

 

[twanj]

My Hyper Grape loop that I ordered on Friday amazingly arrived today! I know no reference photos are needed for this strap but I’m excited so adding two - the first inside and the second outside. I find the iridescence of the reflective threads mesmerizing, and very pretty.

Other impressions as a first time loop wearer: I’ve heard others say that wearing sport loops are more comfy than any other bands and that you forget you’re wearing it - I find it comfy enough (and really like how you can fit it to the exact size of your wrist) but I don’t necessarily find it more comfy than my sport band. I do like how it didn’t get sweaty when I was in the garden this morning. In terms of fit, I like the fit of the sport band better - the bulge where the loop folds back on itself bothers me a little. All in all I’m happy that I got it but not sure how often I will buy loops unless it’s in a colorway I absolutely love.

I recently tried a sport loop for the first time and like you, definitely prefer my regular sport bands and Nike sport bands. My hubby bought me a sunshine loop for my bday in March but I only wore it twice. Just sorry he wasted $50! Guess I had to try to know.

I think it’s nice to have one, esp since it’s reflective so if I take the dog for walks at night there is that extra level of safety. I love the colours of the sunshine sport loop - maybe it will grow on you? Or you can dedicate it to times when you’re going to get sweaty/hot? Mine performed well today when I was working outside. The sport band would have felt sticky.

I would just say give it some time...

I didn't like the loop more the first day.

I prefer to wear it when I'm sleeping too. It doesn't get sweaty. So I usually switch over at night. I accidentally wore a sport band the other night & forgot how much I don't like that at night.

And for being out after dusk, the reflective bit is really nice. Walking, biking, etc.

 

[mikedis]

So funny you said that. I literally thought today well I guess I’ll pass on the blue stripe woven nylon since I can’t seem to find it with a box. That’s how important the box is to me. I’ll message him and see if he has the box. I wonder if he’ll sell the box alone because I have found better deals on that particular band from other sellers but with no box also.

Yeah, I just recently thought of all the boxes I was missing too, and after looking at one of his listings showing a box I said “Wait... so what does he do with all the boxes?” and figured he might keep them for photos and can sell them off separately. Good luck!

 

[FenC]

Would something like this work or would it be overkill?

https://www.containerstore.com/s/craft-hobby/64-drawer-craft-cabinet/1d?productId=11009946

No, that’s not overkill at all, and I’ve seen someone post about using something similar before. I really like @toxtrepla ’s hanging solution best though and might look to replicate that at some point. Until then I like the relatively small size and slightly on display result of the transparent jewelery box several of us use, but it isn’t a label friendly method.

A tag through a hole of the S/M section like @PurBle suggested could work however. I like that idea.

 

[CodeRaven]

No, that’s not overkill at all, and I’ve seen someone post about using something similar before. I really like @toxtrepla ’s hanging solution best though and might look to replicate that at some point. Until then I like the relatively small size and slightly on display result of the transparent jewelery box several of us use, but it isn’t a label friendly method.

A tag through a hole of the S/M section like @PurBle suggested could work however. I like that idea.

Yeah, definitely go with what you prefer. I was just thinking you could put a label on the front of the little drawers for identification.

 

[CarlJ]

A tag through a hole of the S/M section like @PurBle suggested could work however. I like that idea.

I recall jewelry stores (not the super fancy ones, think more like resale) using tags that are essentially a slip of folded-over glued paper, perhaps 1/4” wide and 1” long (possibly various sizes) with a loop of string sticking out one end (hence the folding/gluing) that’s just long enough so it can be threaded through something (say a ring or a clasp) and then have the paper bit threaded through the loop, forming a nicely attached inventory and/or price tag. If they’re still made for commercial use, you could probably find them in large quantities for not much money, and they could serve to label the “holes” half of a strap while adding very little bulk.

Actually, now I’m curious to try this for some of my blues. I keep the large halves stored in the original boxes for positive ID, but it’d be nice to know when looking in the drawer.

Edit: oh, yeah, tons of these on Amazon, in all different sizes and brands, if you search for “paper tag with string”, or “jewelry tag”. One random example:

500 Premium Writable Jewelry Tags with String by Ummeral, 0.91 x 0.55 inches - Paper Sale Tags for Anything You Need to Identify or Price

Divine Light sale tags with string are ideal for labeling party favors, using for gift tags, craft projects, identifying household items, or garage sale price tags ► Widely use - Great for jewelry or any small crafts! ► Enough space to write - The size of price tags is 0.91 x 0.55 inches, ...

www.amazon.com

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Would something like this work or would it be overkill?

https://www.containerstore.com/s/craft-hobby/64-drawer-craft-cabinet/1d?productId=11009946

If you only put one in each drawer, it’s hugely inefficient space-wise, since the drawers are much taller than the straps are thick. If you out more than one in a drawer, then labeling gets more complicated, and you can’t keep them in rainbow/chromatic order - you can’t put two nearly identical blues in the same drawer, because not being to tell which is which was the problem we were trying to solve. So then you’re left putting, say, a blue and a yellow in each drawer, in which case you can tell them apart easily, but now your storage scheme is all chaotic.
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Oh, wow. It seems to be an absolute gem, I didn't know it existed. Thank you! Will try to to do some research on this one.

It was never released in the US. Not clear if it was special-released in China, or if Apple decided not to release at all (I think it might be the latter). It should definitely not go on the chart unless we can find an Apple press release or similar announcing that it was actually released (like, say, the Olympic bands, which got lots of press even though they were never widely available). After all, the original intent, and the thread title is, “Every Apple Watch band Apple released. Ever.”. Not officially released = not on the chart.

Might be interesting to have a separate chart for prototypes and such.

 

[jwlbel]

I label mine very basic/low tech.
I print out the color on a piece of paper - use a paper cutter - use clear packing tape to tape/wrap the paper - then just slip the tags in the watch.

 

[CarlJ]

In terms of fit, I like the fit of the sport band better - the bulge where the loop folds back on itself bothers me a little.

That bulge is the main reason I have only a few Sport Loops. It vexes me that one can pull it really tight and then it lays flat the way you’d want, but, obviously you don’t want to keep it like that, because comfort is the whole point, not strangling your wrist. One trick that has worked for me some, is to work out where the crease should be to fit you properly, then take the band off the watch, Velcro it back together so the fold is at the right point, and put it under a heavy stack of books for a few days.
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I think it’s nice to have one, esp since it’s reflective so if I take the dog for walks at night there is that extra level of safety.

To be clear, only the Nike Sport Loops are reflective.

 

[CodeRaven]

I label mine very basic/low tech.
I print out the color on a piece of paper - use a paper cutter - use clear packing tape to tape/wrap the paper - then just slip the tags in the watch.

Wow, the simplicity is so elegant. Wish I would have thought of that. I may “borrow” that idea from you, with your permission of course.

 

[jwlbel]

Wow, the simplicity is so elegant. Wish I would have thought of that. I may “borrow” that idea from you, with your permission of course.

Only for a small commission

 

[PurBle]

That bulge is the main reason I have only a few Sport Loops. It vexes me that one can pull it really tight and then it lays flat the way you’d want, but, obviously you don’t want to keep it like that, because comfort is the whole point, not strangling your wrist. One trick that has worked for me some, is to work out where the crease should be to fit you properly, then take the band off the watch, Velcro it back together so the fold is at the right point, and put it under a heavy stack of books for a few days.
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To be clear, only the Nike Sport Loops are reflective.

Love the idea of putting it under a heavy book! I will try that. Thanks!

 

[FenC]

I recall jewelry stores (not the super fancy ones, think more like resale) using tags that are essentially a slip of folded-over glued paper, perhaps 1/4” wide and 1” long (possibly various sizes) with a loop of string sticking out one end (hence the folding/gluing) that’s just long enough so it can be threaded through something (say a ring or a clasp) and then have the paper bit threaded through the loop, forming a nicely attached inventory and/or price tag. If they’re still made for commercial use, you could probably find them in large quantities for not much money, and they could serve to label the “holes” half of a strap while adding very little bulk.

Actually, now I’m curious to try this for some of my blues. I keep the large halves stored in the original boxes for positive ID, but it’d be nice to know when looking in the drawer.

Edit: oh, yeah, tons of these on Amazon, in all different sizes and brands, if you search for “paper tag with string”, or “jewelry tag”. One random example:

500 Premium Writable Jewelry Tags with String by Ummeral, 0.91 x 0.55 inches - Paper Sale Tags for Anything You Need to Identify or Price

Divine Light sale tags with string are ideal for labeling party favors, using for gift tags, craft projects, identifying household items, or garage sale price tags ► Widely use - Great for jewelry or any small crafts! ► Enough space to write - The size of price tags is 0.91 x 0.55 inches, ...

www.amazon.com

They would work.

I label mine very basic/low tech.
I print out the color on a piece of paper - use a paper cutter - use clear packing tape to tape/wrap the paper - then just slip the tags in the watch.

That also works nicely.

 

[emiaj]

That’s Chinese New Year 2016. There was also a woven nylon from 2017. Doesn’t seem to be on @emiaj ’s chart either. 🤔
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It’s never officially sold as a product by Apple in any country...

Also, unlike some other unsold bands such as the first pride band or the close your rings bands which are for Apple employees, the source of this woven nylon band is unclear and it’s not possible to confirm if it’s legit (seems legit though).

IMO, it shouldn’t be included in the charts. However i do think it’s a nice piece to collect, actually i bought one a few days ago, haha.

 

[MJ22]

My loops get pretty sweaty - I’m a runner and it gets REALLY humid here - but they tend to dry quickly. If I’m that sweaty I’m usually jumping in the shower after my workout so I take it off and it starts to dry and is dry fairly soon. I have a small mesh bag I got with some sneakers awhile ago and periodically I put my sport loops in the bag and wash them in the washing machine. They’ve been fine doing that.