I would like to see two-toned sport bands

[Apple_Robert]

I would like to see Apple offer up two-tone sport bands with the upcoming release in March. The two different colors could swirl together in place and give the band a more refined look. I think doing something similar to this would increase sales and give people a little more diversity with the sport band, instead of the single color.

 

[44267547]

I would like to see Apple offer up two-tone sport bands with the upcoming release in March. The two different colors could swirl together in place and give the band a more refined look. I think doing something similar to this would increase sales and give people a little more diversity with the sport band, instead of the single color.

I definitely think it would add dversity to the sport bands. Apple updates the sport bands more than any other band with colors at least twice a year. I see some who actually use two different colors of the sport bands by mix and matching black/white for example. I don't think a multicolor band would suit me specifically, as I prefer either a one consistent color, leather bands or my stainless steel link band and Black stainless steel link.

(Off topic)-I'm Not entirely sure a March spring Keynote will commence , as last year it was rumored, and that never actually happened either until WWDC 2017.

 

[KrisLord]

I’m wearing a sports band now, but not sure it could ever look more refined.

Personally I’d like to see the sports band retail for closer to $30.

I’m sure Apple have lots of data on colour choices, but I find some of the bright bands quite horrid.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I definitely think it would add dversity to the sport bands. Apple updates the sport bands more than any other band with colors at least twice a year. I see some who actually use two different colors of the sport bands by mix and matching black/white for example. I don't think a multicolor band would suit me specifically, as I prefer either a one consistent color, leather bands or my stainless steel link band and Black stainless steel link.

(Off topic)-I'm Not entirely sure a March spring Keynote will commence , as last year it was rumored, and that never actually happened either until WWDC 2017.

You may be right on the announcement but, I will keep my fingers crossed just in case.

I tried mixing two bands as you mentioned, and it just didn't work for me. I like the subtle nuance of the sport loop tones and hope that Apple tries something similar with the sport band. If they do, I can see them raising the price, which some may not like.

 

[44267547]

I’m wearing a sports band now, but not sure it could ever look more refined.

Personally I’d like to see the sports band retail for closer to $30.

I’m sure Apple have lots of data on colour choices, but I find some of the bright bands quite horrid.

My Favorite sport bands are the more mature, toned down looking colors like Walnut, cocoa, midnight blue, royal blue and of course black-and-white.

Apple updates their band frequently enough where some of the better colors I liked Are now obsolete and some of the newer colors I don't care for in the pastel and brighter tones.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I’m wearing a sports band now, but not sure it could ever look more refined.

Personally I’d like to see the sports band retail for closer to $30.

I’m sure Apple have lots of data on colour choices, but I find some of the bright bands quite horrid.

Selling at $30 would cut into Apple's margin and that just isn't going to work for Apple.

As some of the colors being horrid, I agree with you. I appreciate the different colors Apple is trying to use. At the same time, I can't see how some of them would really be practical, unless one happen to have a very specific outfit to match or accent the band, where it would be notable.

 

[KrisLord]

Selling at $30 would cut into Apple's margin and that just isn't going to work for Apple.

As some of the colors being horrid, I agree with you. I appreciate the different colors Apple is trying to use. At the same time, I can't see how some of them would really be practical, unless one happen to have a very specific outfit to match or accent the band, where it would be notable.

It would impact their margin, but every iPhone is reduced in price after 12 months on sale and yet the basic sports band hasn’t changed at all.

$50/£50 is a lot of money for a basic rubber band. The majority of Watch owners I know haven’t bought an alternate band, perhaps at £30 they would consider it.

Finally, most Apple products have discounts available from other retailers. Watch straps seem to be Apple retail only and so never go on sale.

 

[44267547]

$50/£50 is a lot of money for a basic rubber band.

Just a slight correction, the Apple Watch sport bands are not made of "Rubber", they're made of flueroastamer. Entirely two different materials. Given they are expensive what Apple charges, third party bands don't even compare to Apples OEM sport band material and construction.

Here is some history on Flueroastamer:

Fluoroelastomer comes from the two words "fluorinated" and "elastomer". Fluoroelastomers are famous for their durability resistance to heat, oils, solvents and fuels. They are often used for fuel-distribution systems or for high-quality lab gloves. It is not a material that will stretch out easily, get damaged by extreme heats, or get deformed by being excessively sweat on. It is also much less prone to induce any allergic reactions than, for example, latex."

Where as rubber, doesn't have the consistency and durability as Flueroastamer does.

 

[Nell]

The price rise from £39 to £49 put me off buying more (although I have shelled out for sport loop and woven nylon straps since then). I don’t think I’d go for multicolour ones; for me the simplicity of the sport strap is key.

 

[KrisLord]

Just a slight correction, the Apple Watch sport bands are not made of "Rubber", they're made of flueroastamer. Entirely two different materials. Given they are expensive what Apple charges, third party bands don't even compare to Apples OEM sport band material and construction.

Here is some history on Flueroastamer:

Fluoroelastomer comes from the two words "fluorinated" and "elastomer". Fluoroelastomers are famous for their durability resistance to heat, oils, solvents and fuels. They are often used for fuel-distribution systems or for high-quality lab gloves. It is not a material that will stretch out easily, get damaged by extreme heats, or get deformed by being excessively sweat on. It is also much less prone to induce any allergic reactions than, for example, latex."

Where as rubber, doesn't have the consistency and durability as Flueroastamer does.

It’s a fancy synthetic rubber, but i don’t think the public cares about the technicalities.


From Wikipedia:

“A fluoroelastomer is a special purpose fluorocarbon-based synthetic rubber”

 

[44267547]

It’s a fancy synthetic rubber, but i don’t think the public cares about the technicalities.

It's not about what the public cares about, nor was that my point. I was simply educating you on your misconception about the Sport band being "Rubber" , because it is not. Regardless of wikipedias short terminology, they are indeed two different materials with different consistencies in composition . Even Apple themselves labels it flueroastamer.